Imagine, Believe, Achieve: Lucille Beseler on Leadership, Legacy, and Nutrition Practice

In this episode of The Orange Blossom Trailblazers, we sit down with Lucille Beseler, MS, RDN, LDN, CDE, FAND — a true trailblazer in Florida and national dietetics leadership. From opening her private nutrition practice in the early 1990s to serving as President of both the Florida Academy and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Lucille has transformed how dietitians practice, lead, and get paid for their expertise.

Hear how she helped pioneer insurance reimbursement for nutrition services, led FAND through financial challenges with vision and determination, and ultimately rang the NASDAQ opening bell as the national Academy’s President. Her story is one of innovation and belief in the power of dietitians to change lives.

🎧 Tune in for an inspiring conversation on leadership, advocacy, and the future of our profession — proof that when you imagine, believe, and achieve, anything is possible.