Hot Tea with Umo & Bri
Hot Tea with Umo and Bri is the go-to podcast for sports nutritionists, fitness pros, and wellness entrepreneurs who are ready to stop playing small and start building careers with purpose, power, and profit. Hosted by Umo Callins, a sports dietitian and fitness coach blazing trails in male-dominated spaces, and Briana Butler, a performance dietitian and former pro athlete, this show is your unfiltered backstage pass to what it really takes to thrive in this industry.
Together, they bring over 30 years of experience and a no-gatekeeping approach. They will be sharing the lessons they learned (sometimes the hard way) on building brands, attracting clients, and creating multiple streams of income. From imposter syndrome to industry visibility, you’ll hear real stories, actionable strategies, and expert conversations designed to help you turn your passion into a sustainable, standout career.
If you’re serious about growth, crave transparency, and are ready to rewrite the rules of your profession, pour a cup and join the conversation. Welcome to Hot Tea with Umo and Bri!
Episodes
24 episodes
EPISODE 5: How to Create a Client Experience They Won’t Stop Talking About
What makes a client remember you, trust you, and tell everyone they know about your business? In this episode of Hot Tea with Umo and Bri, they share why a great client experience is one of the most powerful ways to grow a sports nutri...
EPISODE 4: Building Referral Ecosystems
What if your next best client came from a relationship you already have? In this episode of Hot Tea with Umo and Bri, Umo and Bri talk about why referral systems are one of the most powerful ways to grow a sports nutrition, fitness, or wellness...
EPISODE 3: Why Delegation Fails for Entrepreneurs
What if the reason delegation feels so hard is not your team, but the way the work is being handed off? In this episode, Uma and Bri get real about why delegation often falls apart for business owners, especially when you care deeply about your...
EPISODE 2: Speaking, Media & Visibility as Growth Channels
What if the visibility you are chasing could lead to real clients, brand deals, and lasting business growth? In this episode of Hot Tea with Uma and Brie, Uma and Brie talk about why speaking, podcast features, media quotes, and even local even...
EPISODE 1: Owning Your Niche vs Chasing Trends
What happens when you feel pressure to chase every trend online while trying to grow a real business? In this episode of Hot Tea with Umo and Bri, the hosts talk about the struggle many entrepreneurs face: choosing between owning a cle...
Pouring the Best of Hot Tea with Umo & Bri | 2025 Edition
Highly recommended to watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Gg5Tx_d5dCQAcross these standout clips, you’ll hear powerful reminders you don’t need to be ready or perfect to begin. You’l...
Why Creatives Are the New Athletes with Dezi Abeyta, RD | EP#16
What if the way you parent, show up, or even just exist is your version of art? In this powerful and honest conversation, Dezi Abeyta, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, performance strategist, and founder of Food Talk Nutr...
Full Transparency: The Challenges, the Lessons, and What’s Coming | EP#15
What do you do when life feels too heavy to carry? In this honest episode of Hot Tea with Umo and Bri, the hosts open up about how 2025 pushed them to their limits: personally and professionally. From unexpected pregnancies and loss to burnout ...
End-of-Year Business Planning for Q1 Success | EP#14
Are you already feeling behind and the new year hasn’t even started yet? In this energizing episode of Hot Tea with Uma and Bri, your favorite duo shares real, practical steps to help you close out Q4 with intention, and hit the ground running ...
Post-FNCE Recap: Using Your Uniqueness to Thrive in Sports Dietetics | #13
Have you ever felt like you don’t fit into the career “box” everyone else seems to thrive in? In this episode, Umo and Bri shares their biggest takeaways from presenting at FNCE 2025 in Nashville, where they spoke on Using Your Uniqueness to Th...
How to Prepare Your Business for the Slow Season | #12
Is your business ready for the slow season, or does it leave you stressed every year? In this episode, we open up about the common fears that fitness and wellness entrepreneurs face when client demand dips, especially around the holidays. From ...
No More One-Offs: Why a Membership Might Be Your Next Best Move | #11
Are one-off sessions leaving you feeling burnt out and financially stuck? Bri and Umo share how building a membership model transformed their income, their impact, and their clients’ results. They open up about the ups and downs of creating a c...
The Truth about Insurance-Based Practices (ft. Amy Plano, The Reimbursement Dietitian) Part 2| #10
Can one free talk really launch a six-figure practice? In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Amy Plano (aka The Reimbursement Dietitian) picks up where she left off, diving deeper into how dietitians can grow a successful insurance-based bus...
The Truth about Insurance-Based Practices (ft. Amy Plano, The Reimbursement Dietitian) Part 1| #10
Is taking insurance as a dietitian too risky, or are we just being told the wrong story? In this raw and powerful episode of Hot Tea with Umo and Bri, guest Amy Plano (aka The Reimbursement Dietitian) gets real about what it actually takes to s...
Win-Win Pricing: Build Packages That Serve Your People and Pay you Well | #9
Are your client packages burning you out or building your business? Tune in as we tackle the common trap of doing too much for too little and explain how to create offers that are both effective and sustainable. Hosts Umo and Bri get real about...
Pricing With Confidence: Charging Your Worth (and Raising Rates) | #8
Are you undercharging for your services and second-guessing your rates? You’re not alone. In this episode of Hot Tea with Umo & Bri, the duo shares the real talk every wellness, fitness, and sports nutrition professional needs to hear: how ...
Should You Take Insurance? What We've Learned | #7
Is accepting insurance as a wellness or nutrition professional a smart move or a nightmare waiting to happen? In this episode, the duo gets honest about their journeys with insurance, sharing both wins and growing pains. From expanding client a...
Somebody’s Mama, Somebody’s CEO: Making Space for Both | #6
Can you really grow a business and raise a family without losing yourself in the process? In this episode of Hot Tea with Umo and Bri, we’re talking straight to the wellness coaches, dietitians, fitness professionals, and mompreneurs trying to ...
Who Should I Hire First? | #5
Are you feeling swamped in your business and wondering who you should hire first? Should it be a virtual assistant, a social media pro, or another clinician? In this episode of Hot Tea with Umo and Bri, your hosts share their honest experiences...
Getting Clients as a Wellness Pro: Real Strategies That Still Feel Good with Christina Chu | #4
What if the best way to grow your business wasn’t on Instagram ads or fancy funnels, but through genuine connection and showing up as your real self? In this episode, we talk with Christina Chu, a Boston-based sports dietitian and founder of Ch...
First Steps to Starting Your Business (Without Losing Your Mind) | #3
Are you starting a business and feeling overwhelmed by all the things you think you need to do? In this episode of Hot Tea with Umo and Bri, the ladies get real about how they each launched their businesses, from juggling school, motherhood, an...
What School & Certs Didn’t Teach Us | #2
Ever felt like school left out the most important stuff about starting your career? In this episode, the hosts get real about the gaps between certifications and running a business. They share the struggles of figuring things out on their own, ...