Valerie Agyeman, R.D.N., L.D.
Valerie Agyeman, R.D.N is a nationally-recognized registered dietitian nutritionist and nutrition media expert with a specialty in women's health. As the host of The Flourish Heights Podcast and founder of Flourish Heights, a women's health nutrition practice and digital community, she empowers women to understand the profound connection between their dietary choices and their body's overall well-being. Valerie is dedicated to helping women make informed, conscious decisions about their health, building confidence in their bodies, and shedding light on crucial yet often overlooked topics from optimizing fertility to body image, periods and peri-menopause. Collaborating with esteemed leaders in women's health, Valerie brings invaluable insights to her audience and community.
With a track record of organizing impactful summits and events, Valerie has united hundreds of women locally and internationally, inspiring positive change, education, and the creation of healthier, stronger communities in both the United States and Ghana, West Africa, where her roots lie. As a distinguished nutrition communication expert, she earned the prestigious FoodMinds UpwaRD award. Valerie's contributions extend to past leadership roles with DC-Metro Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and as a Fruit and Vegetable Ambassador in Action for the Produce for Better Health Foundation. She has lent her expertise to Pollie, a women's health startup and has undertaken successful projects with top food brands like Silk, Sunsweet and Centrum's Prenatal Vitamins Line.
Valerie's extensive portfolio includes over 300 interviews in recent years, reaching millions of women through social media platforms and traditional media outlets. She has been quoted in esteemed publications such as Women’s Health Magazine, Shape, and Good Housekeeping, providing expert insights on women's health, nutrition, and wellness topics. Valerie considers one of her most significant contributions to be an article for Forbes Health, which explored the intersection of nutrition and the menstrual cycle. Additionally, she participated in a Sparks and Honey broadcast segment titled 'Millennials Meet Menopause,' engaging in crucial dialogue to empower women in their mid-30s to 40s with essential knowledge to prepare for the transition.
She is also an active member of the National Organization for Women NYC, participating in advocacy for women's reproductive health. A sought-after contributor, she regularly appears on local media networks such as ABC's Good Morning Washington Show, Fox 5 Lion Lunch Hour, and CBS' Virginia This Morning Show.
