Ventures WINTER 2022
We Don’t Need a Stage J E S S I CA B EA R DS L E Y
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Jessica Beardsley, MS, RD, LDN
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I grew up as a pastor’s kid. As a Presbyterian minister, my dad would stand at the pulpit and preach to a (mostly) captive audience every Sunday. I used to think that only people with that kind of “stage” had the power to influence people and make change. While it helps to have a captive audience to hear our message, we wield our true power by consistently and passionately taking steps toward change. Hearing a great sermon or speech can be motivating and enlightening but the real change comes in the form of action. This edition of Ventures illustrates how NE dietitians take action. We are amazing advocates for our profession, our community, our
clients, our environment and our next generation of RDs. Together we have a lot of power to make things better. Consider taking time this new year to find your “thing” and take action. Let’s change the world. Jessica Beardsley, MS, RD, LDN, owns a private practice in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where she specializes in intuitive eating and sports nutrition. Her idea of a perfect birthday involves running a half-marathon followed by beer and good food. When Jessica isn't running or providing nutrition counseling, she's probably dancing in the kitchen with her kids or jumping on the trampoline.
