AlisonG.Acerra
CULTIVATING RESILIENT FEMALE LEADERS BY BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN WOMEN’S WELLNESS, LEADERSHIP, AND EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE
High-performing women are burning out—not because they lack ambition, intelligence, or drive—but because they’re leading from depletion rather than alignment.
The modern leadership culture rewards hustle, overcommitment, and self-sacrifice, while ignoring the very biology that fuels clarity, energy, and resilience.
Through my work in women’s wellness, I understand well how pervasive burnout is among high-achieving women. These women are driven, capable, and deeply committed to making an impact — but that very drive can lead to severe hormonal imbalances and burnout, creating barriers that prevent them from fully stepping into their power as leaders.
As a sought-after speaker, I deliver keynotes, breakout sessions, and workshops that blend science, storytelling, and actionable strategies. Whether on a stage, in a boardroom, or at a leadership retreat, I challenge outdated leadership models and invite women to reconnect with their biology as a source of strength—not a liability.
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Nutritionist/ Speaker/ Coach
As a Registered Dietitian, Speaker, and Hormone Health Coach, I’m dedicated to helping women reclaim their vitality, confidence and connection to self through nourishment. My work centers on transforming women’s health by redefining their relationship with food as a powerful tool for healing and hormonal balance. I empower women entrepreneurs and leaders with sustainable lifestyle strategies and mindset shifts that restore energy, mental clarity, and a grounded sense of power.
Drawing on my own personal journey overcoming burnout and health challenges as well as her more than two decades of professional experience as a nutrition practitioner, I combine functional medicine principles with practical tools to help women navigate their own health journey with clarity, confidence, and vitality.
I earned my Master’s of Science degree in Clinical Nutrition at New York University and later, pursued my passion for culinary nutrition, co-authoring “Diabetes Cookbook for Dummies.” Shortly after, I took on a dream role at Google HQ as the Google Food Team Registered Dietitian.
Presently, I proudly serve as Medical Advisory Board member with MedShadow, and speak to women’s leadership groups, corporations, and organizations committed to advancing women in business, inspiring ambitious women to step in to greater energy, creativity, and purpose - without the burnout. Alongside my clinical work and mentorship programs, I enjoy collaborating with brands and foodservice organizations to incorporate 'Food as Medicine' strategies into their offerings, promoting health and well-being through practical, nutrition-focused solutions.
When not supporting my clients or speaking on stage, you’ll likely find me travelling the globe or settling back into NYC where she recently returned after a 2 decades-long hiatus!
Clients Proudly Served
Speaking
Keynotes, Breakout Sessions & Workshops
HORMONE HARMONY AS A PATHWAY TO LEADERSHIP: Building Better Energy, Mental Clarity & Focus - Without the Burnout
DESCRIPTION:
High-performing women are burning out—not because they lack ambition, intelligence, or drive—but because they’re leading from depletion rather than alignment. The modern leadership culture rewards hustle, overcommitment, and self-sacrifice, while ignoring the very biology that fuels clarity, energy, and resilience. Most women have never been taught that their hormones, stress response, blood sugar, and even digestion impact their ability to lead effectively.
In this keynote, Alison introduces a science-backed approach to leadership that empowers women to thrive - without burning out. By embracing simple, yet powerful strategies—grounded in her BASE framework—women can lead with sustainable energy, clarity, and purpose.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Expose how modern work norms quietly sabotage women’s biology—dulling focus, draining energy, and eroding leadership over time.
Understand natural hormonal rhythms and how they can be leveraged to sustain peak performance.
Identify common daily habits that undermine the body’s natural cycles—and learn how to work with them for sustained energy and focus.
Master actionable tools from Alison’s BASE framework to optimize energy, decision-making, and leadership potential.
FROM FOG TO FOCUS: How Food Shapes Our Energy, Presence & Leadership
DESCRIPTION:
In this inspiring session, Alison shares how her evolving relationship with food helped her move from mental fog, drained energy and burnout to clarity, focus, and impactful leadership. She will explore the powerful connection between food choices and the way we show up as leaders—affecting not only our physical energy but also our ability to communicate, lead, and make clear decisions.
Alison will offer actionable strategies to help leaders optimize their nutrition for greater focus, sustained energy, and confidence in their leadership roles. This session is all about empowering attendees to harness the power of food as a tool to elevate their leadership presence.
Participants will leave feeling inspired and equipped with simple, powerful nutrition strategies that can transform the way they lead—from the inside out. They'll walk away knowing how to fuel their brilliance, reclaim their energy, and lead with clarity, purpose, and confidence.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Understand the connection between nutrition and leadership performance, including how food choices impact energy, focus, emotional regulation, and decision-making.
Identify common nutrition habits that contribute to burnout, brain fog, and decreased leadership capacity—and what to do instead.
Learn practical, sustainable strategies to fuel the body and brain for improved clarity, stamina, and presence in leadership roles.
Gain confidence in using food as a leadership tool, empowering participants to lead with greater vitality, resilience, and purpose.
MENOPAUSE MASTERY: What Every Woman Needs To Know To Navigate The Transition With Strength, Grace & Ease
DESCRIPTION:
Many individuals enter the pre/perimenopausal stage with limited awareness of what to anticipate and how to navigate the physical changes inherent in this phase. This offer is designed to build on the Introductory session and empower those currently in Peri-Menopause while equipping others earlier on the path with the knowledge needed to make informed choices, ultimately facilitating a smoother transition to Menopause and beyond.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Understand the key hormonal shifts of perimenopause and how these changes impact mood, energy, weight, sleep, and more.
Recognize common symptoms (and the ones no one talks about) that affect mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Identify practical, supportive strategies to ease the transition through perimenopause, focusing on lifestyle, mindset, and self-advocacy.
Feel more confident and prepared to make informed choices about their health as they move toward menopause and beyond
“Alison brought a fresh and deeply needed perspective to our Women’s Leadership event…The feedback we received afterward was overwhelmingly positive... It was honest, empowering, and grounded in both personal experience and professional expertise, which made it all the more relatable and impactful. Alison was the perfect fit for this room of high-achieving women who are often juggling immense responsibility, and her message landed in such an authentic and energizing way. She offered the perfect combination of powerful insights and tangible takeaways. We’d bring her back in a heartbeat.”
Theresa Caragol, founder, CEO, AchieveUnite Inc.
“I participated In the Hormone Harmony Workshop you gave at Women@LinkedIn and was absolutely amazed by it. This resonates 100% WITH me. It’s so powerful to bring this topic in a context of work.”
-Mara, San Francisco, CA
Coaching
1:1 PERSONALIZED MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS
My high-touch programs are designed to move you from overwhelm, burnout, and hormonal chaos back to your clarity, vitality, and vibrance. Along with an actionable roadmap that moves you from confusion to clarity, our sessions will help you identify the unconscious habits that are preventing you from stepping into the health and vibrant living you know is waiting for you.
How Nutrition Coaching Can Help You
We will take a holistic approach—integrating nutrition, movement, lifestyle, and mindset—to optimize your energy, gut, and hormone health.
You’ll be supported every step of the way as you:
Boost your energy, productivity, and focus
Overcome fatigue, brain fog, cravings, and stubborn weight
Heal your gut and find relief from bloating, abdominal discomfort, and digestive issues
Alleviate hot flashes, night sweats, and other symptoms that disrupt your daily life and joy
Embrace mindful movement that replenishes your energy, builds strength, reduces belly fat, and revs up your metabolism
Cultivate a more joyful, easeful relationship with food and your body
What’s included:
Personalized Nutrition & Hormone Assessment – A deep-dive into your unique biochemistry to uncover the root causes of fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, and more.
Custom Wellness Roadmap – A step-by-step, tailored plan designed to balance hormones, improve energy, and support your goals for sustainable results.
1:1 Coaching Sessions – Regular private sessions for expert guidance, accountability, and support every step of the way.
Ongoing Messaging Support – Direct access between sessions so you're never left guessing or feeling stuck.
Targeted Supplement & Lifestyle Recommendations – Evidence-based tools to amplify results, reduce inflammation, and restore hormonal harmony.
Meal Planning Made Easy – Practical, hormone-friendly recipes and flexible meal templates that support your goals and real-life schedule.
“Working with Alison changed my life….I recommend working with [her] for anyone who is ready to make a change for a better quality of life.”
- Kristin, Austin, TX
“I have been having health and diet issues for years. I started working with Alison and I saw immediate results within 2 weeks following her personalized recommendations. Alison is easy to work with, never judging, she listens to you and sets up an easy to follow game plan. With the recommended diet changes and supplements, my gut is finally on the mend and I’ve managed to drop a few pounds. Gone are the days of bloating, gas and cramping after eating. I’m finally feeling more energetic and back to my old self, or should I say new self! I would wholeheartedly recommend Alison! She has made me love food again!”
-Tricia, Santa Cruz, CA
“Joining this program was easy because I trust Alison 100%. She had helped me before with important aspects of my health and helped me meet important goals in the past. As I dove into this program, I felt more energy, I started having more regular periods and with that everything that encompassed my hormonal life improved. I felt more appetite for sex, healthier, stronger, and back to feeling my vibrant self. Alison created a safe environment in the group which gave us the space to be vulnerable and learn from each other. The DUTCH testing was incredible guidance that really helped me make better decisions about my diet and supplements. I strongly recommend working with Alison and this program for anyone going through this period of uncertainty!!”
-Mara, Berkeley, CA
“Working with Alison was a beautiful and gentle experience that also happened to change my life. The monthly symptom tracking was important and not something I’ve seen other coaches do to the same degree. Seeing my symptoms lesson each month was critical for *me to believe* that the work I was doing was actually making a difference, especially after trying so many other approaches to making changes in this area of my life. My main goal was really to climb out of this intense burn out that I just couldn’t seem to shake. I went from having low energy every day to mod to high energy on most days and a lot of other symptoms I was having (mood, irritability, sugar cravings, sleep, focus, inflammation) have significantly decreased.”
-Kristin, Austin, TX
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