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From Ballet to Business: Jenelle Manzi's Healing Journey

1/3/2026

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Jenelle Manzi, founder of a nutrition start-up, combines entrepreneurship with nearly two decades of performing with the New York City Ballet.
Injuries and inflammation sidelined her for over two years, leading her to re-evaluate her training and nutrition.
She started a recipe blog about her healing, nutrition, and female longevity.
She began selling granola bars made in her toaster oven and eventually founded the company Get Golden.

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Story summary

Jenelle Manzi, founder of a nutrition start-up, combines entrepreneurship with nearly two decades of performing with the New York City Ballet.
Injuries and inflammation sidelined her for over two years, leading her to re-evaluate her training and nutrition.
She started a recipe blog about her healing, nutrition, and female longevity.
She began selling granola bars made in her toaster oven and eventually founded the company Get Golden.