Meet Madeline Basler, MS, RDN, CDN, a nutrition entrepreneur who practices what she preaches and truly lives the life of a healthy dietetic professional. Learn how she has flexible work hours and freedom in her schedule to do what she loves helping others. – Sarah

What attracted you to the field of nutrition and dietetics? Ever since I can remember, I was cooking and baking in the kitchen with my mom, and became interested in nutrition when I gained weight as a child. I learned how to eat right and exercise to keep my weight down. As I grew up I started to see the relationship between food, feeling good, and looking good. I now understand the role nutrition plays in the prevention of the diseases that run in my family as well, such as diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s.

Your Job Title and Company you are with now? Owner, Real You Nutrition 

Website: www.realyounutrition.com

Social Media:
 – Twitter: https://twitter.com/RDNMaddy
 – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddybaz/
 – Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeline-basler-ms-rdn-cdn-1a62804a?trk=nav_responsive_tab_profile_pic
 – Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/realyounutritio/

Describe a typical (or not so typical) day-in-the-work-life for you? Exercising, checking emails, reading new research and staying abreast of the new trends, writing posts or articles, answering calls for new patients, seeing patients, checking with insurance companies, researching, preparing for patients, preparing for presentations and wellness classes, charting, billing, communicating with other dietitians, developing recipes, cooking demos, taking pictures, interviewing chefs.

How did you get your current job in dietetics? I started my own business in order to be able to have flexible work hours, and be able to work for myself and do what I love.

What skills were you born with and what skills have you learned along the way? I have always been able to communicate and connect with others, empathy, determined, and a thirst for knowledge. I have learned along the way to listen more, be more flexible, adaptable, and have a positive outlook. What advice do you have for others wanting to be just as successful and fulfilled as you? Be determined and focused, work hard, set goals, go after your dream.

If you could be paid for your job with something other than a paycheck, what  would it be? Travel, and meals at great restaurants

Sarah Koszyk is founder of Family. Food. Fiesta. A family-based wellness program and blog focusing on recipes, family health tips, and videos with kids cooking in the kitchen. She is a Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Coach specializing in sports nutrition and adult and pediatric weight management. Connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, or LinkedIn.