It's Nice To Meet You!
Christie Bradley - Owner & Founder
Hello! I'm Christie, a maternal-child nutritionist and lactation consultant passionate about helping families create happy, stress-free mealtimes. I founded Playful Plates because I believe food should be fun, nourishing, and never a battle!
With an ACEND-accredited degree in Nutrition and advanced training in infant feeding and lactation support, I specialize in pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, breastfeeding and infant nutrition, and early childhood nutrition (ages 0–5). Whether you're navigating pregnancy aversions, breastfeeding challenges, or the joys of picky eating, I’m here to provide evidence-based guidance with a playful, practical approach.
When I'm not supporting other moms and their families, you’ll probably find me making some kind of craft, painting, drawing, or exploring the outdoors with my husband, toddler son, and basset hound, Pepper.
I can’t wait to support you— let’s make mealtimes fun, nourishing, and stress-free together!
About Our Team
Jonathan Alsop, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
With over a decade of leadership experience in e-commerce, Jonathan brings a powerhouse blend of strategic insight, financial savvy, and entrepreneurial spirit to Playful Plates. Jonathan oversees all financial operations, pricing strategies, and budget planning - ensuring our mission is both sustainable and scalable.
When he’s not crunching numbers, you’ll probably find him breakdancing (yes, really), writing science fiction, or helping us brainstorm our next big idea!
Interns & Volunteers
We’re proud to support the next generation of maternal-child health professionals. Our intern and volunteer program welcomes current nutrition students in the Charlotte-Metro area who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of families. Interns and volunteers have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in early childhood nutrition education, community programming and outreach. We’re always excited to grow and support curious, compassionate, and dedicated future nutrition educators!
Pepper
Chief Snack Inspector & Naptime Supervisor
Hi, I’m Pepper! I’m the real boss behind Playful Plates — making sure there are plenty of snack breaks, cozy blankets, and daily doses of tail wags. When I’m not supervising (aka napping under the desk), you’ll find me sniffing out crumbs, cheering on the team with my signature basset howl, and reminding everyone that playtime matters.
Special skills: expert side-eye, professional napper, and unmatched enthusiasm for peanut butter treats.