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“Science Nerd and
Dietitian First”:
DC Meets the Inspirational Maye Musk
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aye Musk won’t be at FNCE this year.
Instead, the dietitian, entrepreneur
and fashion model will be in New
York, receiving the prestigious Oracle award at
Fashion Group International’s Night of Stars.

While these may seem to be diverse career choices, they
complement each other well, and often overlap with grace.
The Oracle award, as an example, provides Maye with the
opportunity to promote the dietitian profession. “They have
said in my resume [for the award] that I am a dietitian with
two Master of Science degrees, and that’s what impresses
everyone,” she says. “We are scientists and modest, but it’s
up to us to promote ourselves.”
This is one of the top reasons why we asked Maye for an
interview: she’s in the unique position of being able to
leverage her high-profile role in the limelight to promote
healthy eating and the role of dietitians.
She does, however, prioritise one career over the other: “I’ve
always considered myself a science nerd and dietitian first –
one who happens to model part-time,” Maye explains.
interview continues overleaf...
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