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!
Hot Tea with Umo & Bri
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 and business stress, they share how therapy, faith, and stepping back helped them move forward. If you’ve had a hard year too, this one’s for you. Raw, real, and full of hope.
Umo's Instagram: @sassy.sports.dietitian
Bri's Instagram: @theathletitian
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Episode highlights:
(2:17) Social media vs. real life: balancing motherhood, business & emotions
(5:20) When fitness isn't the answer—learning to rest
(6:22) The hardest year yet: pregnancy, loss, and leaning on faith
(12:10) When stress impacts your health: a wake-up call
(16:09) What worked and what didn’t in 2025
(19:05) Stepping back from client work: finding new roles
(21:10) Planning for peace and purpose in 2026
(24:25) Building a better business while showing up for family
(28:00) Protecting your peace online and offline