Dr. Andie Lee Gonzalez—also known as Andie Lee—is a first-generation Latina dietitian whose journey spans community nutrition, retail, private practice, academia, and industry. In this episode, she walks us through her path from growing up in South Texas to becoming a Pediatric Medical Science Liaison at Abbott Nutrition, all while co-owning a bilingual private practice and teaching the next generation of dietitians.
Andie Lee opens up about navigating higher education as a first-generation student, discovering dietetics through community nutrition, and facing the financial barriers of unpaid internships. She shares how mentorship and alternative pathways made her career possible—and why she’s committed to paying that support forward.
We dive into what a Medical Science Liaison actually does, what a typical week looks like when you juggle multiple roles, and how to recognize when it’s time to pivot. Andie Lee also speaks candidly about imposter syndrome, burnout, and the importance of rest, reflection, and owning your seat at the table.
Throughout the conversation, Andie Lee emphasizes culturally responsive care, bilingual nutrition education, and why representation and mentorship are essential to the future of dietetics—especially in underserved communities.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
How Andie Lee found dietetics through community nutrition and lived experience
Navigating unpaid internships and nontraditional pathways to becoming an RD
What a Pediatric Medical Science Liaison does—and how dietitians fit into industry
Recognizing career ceilings and preparing for your next pivot
Balancing multiple roles: industry, private practice, teaching, and family
Scaling a bilingual, community-based private practice with brick-and-mortar clinics
How culture and identity shape leadership, mentorship, and impact
Honest reflections on imposter syndrome and burnout—and how to manage both
Advice for students and early-career dietitians finding their place in the field
Resources & Links
Connect with Dr. Andie Lee Gonzalez
LinkedIn
Instagram: @Dr.AndieLeeGonzalez
️ Stay connected with Feed Me The Facts
Website: www.diversifydietetics.org
Instagram & Facebook: @DiversifyDietetics
Send questions or voice notes: fmtf@diversifydietetics.org
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Dr. Andie Lee Gonzalez—also known as Andie Lee—is a first-generation Latina dietitian whose journey spans community nutrition, retail, private practice, academia, and industry. In this episode, she walks us through her path from growing up in South Texas to becoming a Pediatric Medical Science Liaison at Abbott Nutrition, all while co-owning a bilingual private practice and teaching the next generation of dietitians.
Andie Lee opens up about navigating higher education as a first-generation student, discovering dietetics through community nutrition, and facing the financial barriers of unpaid internships. She shares how mentorship and alternative pathways made her career possible—and why she’s committed to paying that support forward.
We dive into what a Medical Science Liaison actually does, what a typical week looks like when you juggle multiple roles, and how to recognize when it’s time to pivot. Andie Lee also speaks candidly about imposter syndrome, burnout, and the importance of rest, reflection, and owning your seat at the table.
Throughout the conversation, Andie Lee emphasizes culturally responsive care, bilingual nutrition education, and why representation and mentorship are essential to the future of dietetics—especially in underserved communities.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
How Andie Lee found dietetics through community nutrition and lived experience
Navigating unpaid internships and nontraditional pathways to becoming an RD
What a Pediatric Medical Science Liaison does—and how dietitians fit into industry
Recognizing career ceilings and preparing for your next pivot
Balancing multiple roles: industry, private practice, teaching, and family
Scaling a bilingual, community-based private practice with brick-and-mortar clinics
How culture and identity shape leadership, mentorship, and impact
Honest reflections on imposter syndrome and burnout—and how to manage both
Advice for students and early-career dietitians finding their place in the field
Resources & Links
Connect with Dr. Andie Lee Gonzalez
LinkedIn
Instagram: @Dr.AndieLeeGonzalez
️ Stay connected with Feed Me The Facts
Website: www.diversifydietetics.org
Instagram & Facebook: @DiversifyDietetics
Send questions or voice notes: fmtf@diversifydietetics.org
Subscribe to The Squeeze, Diversify Dietetics’ monthly newsletter, for updates, opportunities, and community highlights.
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
In this rewind episode of Feed Me the Facts, we revisit Basheerah’s inspiring journey from food marketing to launching her own private practice. She shares the challenges of starting out, the realities of working with insurance, and what it takes to succeed as a dietitian entrepreneur of color. She describes how she managed her schedule as she built her private practice on the side while working full-time as an outpatient dietitian. Basheerah shares her insight on how to find clients, discusses marketing strategies that are necessary for a new private practice, explains the technology needed to set up a HIPPA-compliant practice, and more. A must-listen for current and RD2Bes considering private practice!
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Dr. Andie Lee Gonzalez—also known as Andie Lee—is a first-generation Latina dietitian whose journey spans community nutrition, retail, private practice, academia, and industry. In this episode, she walks us through her path from growing up in South Texas to becoming a Pediatric Medical Science Liaison at Abbott Nutrition, all while co-owning a bilingual private practice and teaching the next generation of dietitians.
Andie Lee opens up about navigating higher education as a first-generation student, discovering dietetics through community nutrition, and facing the financial barriers of unpaid internships. She shares how mentorship and alternative pathways made her career possible—and why she’s committed to paying that support forward.
We dive into what a Medical Science Liaison actually does, what a typical week looks like when you juggle multiple roles, and how to recognize when it’s time to pivot. Andie Lee also speaks candidly about imposter syndrome, burnout, and the importance of rest, reflection, and owning your seat at the table.
Throughout the conversation, Andie Lee emphasizes culturally responsive care, bilingual nutrition education, and why representation and mentorship are essential to the future of dietetics—especially in underserved communities.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
How Andie Lee found dietetics through community nutrition and lived experience
Navigating unpaid internships and nontraditional pathways to becoming an RD
What a Pediatric Medical Science Liaison does—and how dietitians fit into industry
Recognizing career ceilings and preparing for your next pivot
Balancing multiple roles: industry, private practice, teaching, and family
Scaling a bilingual, community-based private practice with brick-and-mortar clinics
How culture and identity shape leadership, mentorship, and impact
Honest reflections on imposter syndrome and burnout—and how to manage both
Advice for students and early-career dietitians finding their place in the field
Resources & Links
Connect with Dr. Andie Lee Gonzalez
LinkedIn
Instagram: @Dr.AndieLeeGonzalez
️ Stay connected with Feed Me The Facts
Website: www.diversifydietetics.org
Instagram & Facebook: @DiversifyDietetics
Send questions or voice notes: fmtf@diversifydietetics.org
Subscribe to The Squeeze, Diversify Dietetics’ monthly newsletter, for updates, opportunities, and community highlights.
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
