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Ventures

WINTER 2022

EDITOR

Jessica Beardsley, MS, RD, LDN

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We Don’t Need a Stage

JESSICA BEARDSLEY

MS, RD, LDN

NEWSLETTER EDITOR

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�