How is your hiring process going? Do you have a true dental dream team? Is your team truly working as a team? Tune into today's episode to hear all of my tips and tricks and the secrets behind hiring a dream dental team! Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you grow your dental practice: 1️⃣ - Come visit me at https://dentalsoiree.com . This is my main hub where I educate and inspire dental professionals like you! 2️⃣ - Join my signature, monthly membership to the Content Club . Onl...
Mar 25, 2022•27 min•Ep. 42
Do you find taking photos for your personal brand or for your practice less than thrilling? I get it! It's not always easy to step in front of the camera. And it doesn't always feel natural. In this episode, we will dive into how to make the photo creation process fun for you and your team! Learn quick and easy ways to create memories, look good doing it and have it grow your social media following! Ready to take a listen? Let's dive in! Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you grow...
Mar 15, 2022•26 min•Ep. 41
The customer service inside your dental practice is everything. From the tiniest detail to the obvious interactions, it all makes such a difference and sets you and your practice apart. Customer service inside the practice is one of my absolute favorite topics. So let's dive into together and review how to uplevel your customer service and why it's so important. Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you grow your dental practice: 1️⃣ - Come visit me at https://dentalsoiree.com . This...
Mar 15, 2022•23 min•Ep. 40
Do you see the value of social media but feel like you don't have the time in your busy day to show up? This is one of the most common things I hear from dentists. Instead of rushing your social media strategy why not hand it over to a team member? Handing over my social media was one of the best things I did within my dental practice. Tune into this episode and let's walk through the steps for you to hand over social and continue seeing results all by keeping your social marketing in house! Whe...
Feb 24, 2022•12 min
It's not enough to just show up on social media today. If you want to see true results you must be consistent with your social media! In this episode we will dive deeper into why consistency matters, my experience and background of social media and tips and tricks to incorporate this method into your everyday life! Whenever you're ready, here are 3 ways I can help you grow your dental practice: 1️⃣ - Come visit me at https://dentalsoiree.com . This is my main hub where I educate and inspire dent...
Feb 22, 2022•23 min•Ep. 38
Hey, Hey! Missed you ALL! Decided to drop in today with a CHECK IN, an authentic raw and real episode from my heart. I am so incredibly excited for what's in store this year! Stay tuned!
Feb 08, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Alycia Dukes spent three decades in dentistry, and then 3 years ago launched her own company, Managers with a Mission. Her goal is to fill the employee benefit void that plagues the dental industry. Alycia’s passion stemmed from her own experience as a mother of 5, an Army wife, and someone who works full time (and more). She knows she is not alone in wearing many hats, so she understands that we all need a little extra support to "do it all." I hope you enjoy this episode because it has some AM...
Oct 19, 2021•59 min•Ep. 36
I met Dani Skeen on Instagram and it was an instant connection! She is a Practice Manager, CDA, Speaker, Educator, and Coach. She is passionate about helping practice owners implement systems that WORK and provide the accountability for growth. She is a pro when it comes to understanding patient behavior and the psychology behind why they do or don’t want to do something, then she uses that information to coach dentists so they can be more successful. In this episode, we chat about how dental pr...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 35
Elaine Rodriguez, RDH is the founder of Dental Laser Integrations, the nation's leading resource for combined laser certification & technology training, geared towards overall practice growth, personal and professional development. Her and her team provide in-depth, high quality laser training for dentists, hygienists, and dental teams and they have helped offices nationwide see an immediate return on investment and elevate their clinical standards of care. My conversation with Elaine focuse...
Sep 07, 2021•56 min•Ep. 34
Amber really knows what it means to foster community in the dental industry! This is something that speaks to me so much, and I was really inspired by Amber's story and her work. Amber co-owns Dental Hygiene Spark with two other ignited dental hygienists and together, their mission is to empower RDHs who might be in a rut or just needing a change, to find their dental hygiene spark. Your dental hygiene spark might be finding a non-clinical job. It might be improving your clinical skills. It migh...
Aug 24, 2021•58 min•Ep. 33
Jasmin Haley, RDH, MSDH, CDA is an award-winning national speaker, podcaster, pro-educator, author, and biz growth strategist. She is the founder of the Breakthrough to Excellence™ Network. She helps women business owners create a business that supports their vision and streamlines their focus so that they can scale their impact, income, and influence. Her philosophy focuses on building your confidence and the business structure to support your goals without sacrificing what you love most in lif...
Aug 10, 2021•42 min•Ep. 32
Boundaries. This is a topic that is so important, especially for women. Setting healthy boundaries really does extend into every aspect of your life, from your job to your friendships to your romantic relationships and even yourself! This podcast contains content from my Dental Girl Gang Social Circle. If you want more content about mindset, power, and personal growth so YOU can become the CEO of your life, come join us! https://www.dentalgirlgang.com/ Whenever you’re ready, here are 3 ways I ca...
Jul 27, 2021•27 min•Ep. 31
This week I sat down with Tammy Sofer, a dental hygienist with 20+ years of experience to discuss how she has integrated sustainability into the often wasteful world of dentistry! With an oral surgery background and a career working with established practicing dentists, Tammy was able to step into a sales position which allowed her to attend a variety of industry conferences and encounter many professionals all over the country. Even as a working mother of three, Tammy took advantage of the oppo...
Jul 13, 2021•37 min•Ep. 30
Valia is a dental hygienist from Massachusetts and her goal is to spread smiles!! When she's not busy polishing teeth, she's creating designs that celebrate her passion for oral health with her brand, Gold Tooth Designs. After graduating from the University of New England in 2018, Valia started working full time as a RDH in a private practice. She then got her Master’s in Public Health from Southern New Hampshire University in March 2020, where she focused her studies on preventive oral health a...
Jun 29, 2021•47 min•Ep. 29
Moon Spozhmi, the creator of LoveYourMouth, is a Dental Educator, Holistic Dental Assistant, and a Certified Herbalist, just to name a few! From chewing on miswak to clean her teeth as a young girl to transforming the dental industry from the inside, Moon has curated her knowledge and 10+ years of dental experience to create her Mouth Crystals and Holistic Oral healing practice. Moon and her business focus on bridging a gap that she identified between the practice and the patient through prevent...
Jun 15, 2021•47 min•Ep. 28
Danielle Mckinley, also known as The HIPAA Chick, is a wife, mom, friend, and positive energy enthusiast. Gratitude is her attitude. I hear that! She's worked in risk mitigation for 12 years and consulted thousands of practices. She helps medical providers spend more time treating patients, enjoying hobbies, and spending time with family and friends by simplifying HIPAA, PCI, and OSHA Compliance for their business. Her passion is helping doctors, dentists, and business associates understand how ...
Jun 01, 2021•47 min•Ep. 27
Kari Carter-Cherelus is POWERHOUSE. 🤩 She is a consultant, coach, speaker, and author and she is passionate about helping professionals and organizations create positive work cultures and deal with career burnout. She started out as a dental assistant, then became a hygienist. She has always loved teeth and speaking to people, so it only seemed natural that she pivoted into coaching and consulting! In this interview, she talks about her inspiration for writing her book on burnout, bullying in t...
May 18, 2021•42 min•Ep. 26
I'm so excited to have my friend Dr. Joanne Rief on this episode of the podcast! We met at a summit in Jamaica a few years ago and we instantly clicked. 🙌 She has always been passionate about marketing, but at the time didn’t know her password to Instagram! Now I'm amazed at what she is doing. She is even teaching others! In this episode we got to talked about her story and how she followed her family's footsteps to become a third generation dentist. You won't want to miss this! 📲 Check her ou...
Apr 27, 2021•47 min•Ep. 25
I'm so excited for my first guest since returning to the podcast! ✨ In this episode, I am joined by my friend Dr. Thu Nguyen. We talk about leadership and it's relationship to mindset, which is something we are both super passionate about! We get into her story and how she created her two dental practices. It's such a great story! 🙌 Make sure to follow her on IG: @drethunguyen and @healthyfitboss And her practices: @drethunguyendentaire and @dentistes_specialistes Whenever you’re ready, here ar...
Apr 13, 2021•39 min•Ep. 24
Playing catch up! It's been a minute! Talking about all the things that have happened since our last episode. Selling a dental practice and moving from CHI to SC. SO glad to be back!! :) Whenever you’re ready, here are 3 ways I can help you grow your practice: 1️⃣ - Join the Content Club and get my monthly content bundle with 30 captions, photos & hashtag sets to copy and post to your feed! You'll also get monthly mini video masterclasses and 1:1 help during my monthly office hours! 👉 Join ...
Apr 02, 2021•23 min•Ep. 23
To wrap up an amazing year of interviews for this podcast, I had the honor of speaking with Sabrina Jacquier-Parr of Keeko Oral Care! We had a great conversation about her journey from professional dancer, to yoga instructor, to business owner and all the lessons learned along the way. We connected on her vision for Keeko (an amazing oral care line) and how she has branded it so successfully. Sabrina's ultimate mission is to inspire and guide other on their wellness journey, one healthy smile at...
Dec 15, 2020•53 min•Ep. 22
I had such a wonderful conversation this week with Dr. Linda Greenwall, who was calling in all the way from London! She has a wonderful perspective on dentistry and finding balance with #allthethings, which we could all learn from! Apologies for the connection issues we had through the call! Dr. Greenwall is a Prosthodontist and specialist on restorative dentistry. She's written 4 books in dentistry and in 2011, she set up a dental charity. This charity currently looks after 15000 kids in Cape T...
Dec 01, 2020•55 min•Ep. 23
This girl is SO amazing! 🙌 In this episode of the podcast, I sit down and have a great conversation with Christina Luna, a registered dental hygienist that is also a weight trainer. We absolutely hit it off and talked all about balancing the #dentallife with intensive training regimens. Are there any Titan Games fans out there? She was actually in Season 1 on NBC! How awesome is that? You won't want to miss this! And make sure to check her out on social: @beastingthebeauty on IG 📲 Whenever you...
Nov 17, 2020•49 min•Ep. 22
I am so pleased to have Dr. Manuela Rodriguez as my guest on this episode of the podcast! We have an AMAZING conversation about her approach to practicing which she calls Mindful Dentistry. I hadn't had a name for it myself, but we are in complete agreement on this approach! 🙌 Dr. Manuela Rodriguez graduated from dental school in 2001 and practiced dentistry until 2018, both in Portugal and Belgium. She completed her Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Teachers Training in 2018 and specialized i...
Nov 10, 2020•52 min•Ep. 19
On today's episode of the podcast, I'm so honored to have Dr. Meghna Dassani as my guest! We talk through her passion, helping those with sleep apnea, and how she uses education to make a greater impact on the world. You won't want to miss this! Dr. Meghna Dassani, is passionate about promoting healthy sleep through dental practices. In following the ADA’s 2017 guideline on sleep apnea screening and treatment, she has helped many children and adults improve their sleep, their breathing, and thei...
Nov 03, 2020•53 min•Ep. 20
I couldn't be more excited for this episode of the podcast with Dr. Chrystle Cu of Cocofloss! 🎙She is a prevention-obsessed dentist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She and her sister, Cat, are the creators of Cocofloss, the world's most cleansing floss. Together they're on a mission to make flossing -- an essential yet often neglected daily routine -- more fun, motivating, and rewarding for everyone. Here are her links: Website: www.cocofloss.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/getcocofloss F...
Oct 27, 2020•58 min•Ep. 19
I have such an interesting episode you for all today! ✨ Meet Gabby and Carla, expanded functions dental assistants, from Orlando-FL. Last fall they created Dental Vibes because of their passion about dentistry. Dental Vibes is a fun educational Youtube channel made for dental professionals and patients. They discuss current events, review dental products, provide oral health education, and most importantly connect with fellow dental assistants around the world. You can also find them on Instagra...
Oct 20, 2020•52 min•Ep. 16
I have a GREAT episode for you all today! Even just based on her Instagram account, I know that Katrina and I would get along well. 😊 She is a clinical dental hygienist, author, consultant, researcher and international speaker, Katrina is an award-winning educator with a unique approach to delivering continuing dental education. Known as The Dental WINEgenist, Katrina integrates her passion for dentistry and certification as a Level I Sommelier into course content over wine flights while unpack...
Oct 13, 2020•55 min•Ep. 15
I had SUCH an amazing conversation with Dr. Diksha Batra in this episode. And I can't wait for you to listen! She is an amazing woman, with quite the bio! She is a prosthodontist by education and a clinician practicing for over a decade in Mumbai, India. A decade of rich and diverse dental experience led her to pioneer the unique field of Pain-free dentistry in India. She is fondly called The Painfree Dentist" for pioneering work in eradicating dental phobia. Her award-winning practice is home t...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 14
You all are in for a TREAT this week! ✨ My guest is Dr. Jonelle Anamelechi, Mom of two, Board Certified Pediatric Dentist and owner of Children’s Choice Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics (DC and MD). She is a graduate of Duke University and the University of North Carolina Schools of Dentistry and Public Health. She is also attending faculty at Children's National Hospital (Washington, DC). Dr. Anamelechi worked in oral health policy, non-profit, academia and private practice. By day, she’s a...
Sep 29, 2020•46 min•Ep. 13