WOMEN TO WATCH

Molly Romero, MS, RDN, CDCES

Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist
Molly Romero Nutrition

I am a registered dietitian and founder of Molly Romero Nutrition, offering an evidence-based approach to personalized nutrition care. My practice focuses on metabolic health, women’s health and sustainable behavior change through individualized counseling. After beginning my career as a clinical transplant dietitian, I transitioned into private practice to deliver intentional, client-centered care for lasting wellness and balance.

PRESSING QUESTIONS

How I knew this was my passion

My passion began as a teen after a friend’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis and learning how nutrition impacts the body. It led me to explore food, health and well-being personally.

What I learned from my first job

My first job, in kidney transplant nutrition, was challenging with all the diet restrictions. There I learned to communicate clearly and meet clients where they are with compassion and clarity.

What keeps me coming back to my job every day

The most rewarding part is seeing clients improve energy, labs and their relationship with food, creating sustainable changes that meaningfully improve daily life and long-term health.

Nonprofit I wish more people knew about

Cooking Matters, an organization that empowers families to cook together and learn practical nutrition skills that build confidence and support long-term health.

The one thing I wish people knew about my field

Nutrition is highly individualized and behavior-focused. It’s far more nuanced than meal plans or calorie targets alone.

Biggest challenges in my career

Learning to wear multiple hats in private practice — seeing clients, managing business tasks and trying to do it all well without losing the quality of care I care about most.

Best advice I ever received

Keep showing up, keep growing and treat setbacks as part of the process. Failure is information, not the end.

The first thing I do to course-correct when I hit a wall

I go outside, get sunlight, move my body and reset by playing with my kids.

Best career moment so far

Building my private practice and watching it grow through referrals while seeing clients achieve lasting improvements in health, energy and confidence.

A skill I never expected to need in this field

Learning boundaries, especially protecting my time and energy while running a practice. It’s something I didn’t fully appreciate until I was responsible for everything.

One practice I use to maintain my mental health

I really benefit from walking breaks throughout the day to reset and maintain clarity and balance.

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

Hometown

Jonesboro

I can’t start my day until

I’ve made my special matcha tea

Hobbies

Yoga, hiking, but mostly chasing my boys

Binge watch

“Love on the Spectrum”

Last good read

“The New Perimenopause” by Mary Claire Haver

Favorite meal in town

Alaskan roll at Mount Fuji

Best recent local discovery

Breckenridge Village farmers market

Latest splurge

The Inbody 580, my new body composition scale

Most-used app

Podcasts

Dream vacation

Machu Picchu

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