For over 35 years, I have dedicated my career to the dental industry—working in private practice, coaching teams, and speaking at conferences. Throughout my journey, …
The Answer is in the Bathroom
We’ve all been there—rushing to the restroom during a conference break, only to stumble upon a conversation that changes everything. The women’s restroom, traditionally seen …
The Answer is in the Ladies’ Room
Picture it: Northeast Ohio gets snow overnight Wednesday to Thursday after the most recent snow melts away. Thursday, I had 7 surgery cases, and I …
The Orchestration of It All
Stepping out of the elevator at 5 a.m., I ordered a ride to take us to DAL airport. My app indicated a 12-minute wait, and …
Embracing The Meditation Experience: No Matter What Shows Up
As you meditate, you’ll encounter a variety of thoughts, sensations, and emotions. These experiences are a natural part of meditation and highlight the process of …
From Chaos to Clarity: The Benefits of Meditation
In the whirlwind of the day-to-day – deadlines, generating an income, family commitments, and more – finding time to develop and care for Self can …
Yes, You Need a Personal Brand in Dentistry
The phrase “personal brand” gets thrown around a lot, but many people don’t understand what it really means and what a coherent, conscious approach to …
Fear of Missing Out – FOMO
Fear of Missing Out, commonly known as FOMO, has become a prevalent concern in today’s world. There are so many dental meetings, gatherings, and social …
What is Your Why?
Fear. It’s a word often cloaked in negativity, but for me, fear has been a driving force, propelling me toward action and success. While it …
From Residency to Resilience: My Journey to Becoming a Dental Entrepreneur Woman
The Early Challenges Balancing the rigors of dental residency while expecting my first child was no small feat. I vividly remember those days, navigating the …
Re-Birth
My new work with the name of ‘Re-birth’ shows a woman’s face, carrying the traces and sadness of the past, and cracking to reveal the …
Bridging the Gap: DEI Efforts for Women in Dentistry
DEI is not just a buzzword; it’s about breaking down barriers, empowering women, and shaping a brighter future for the dental field. So, what’s DEI …
Retreat Second Thoughts
October 2022, my first DeW Retreat. An amazing event that I wrote about the powerful women that attended the event and I …
Communicate With Influence
WHAT IS YOUR “WHY”? After two decades of consulting in corporate dentistry and practicing clinical hygiene for 35 years, I made the pivotal decision to …
Excelling as a Female Leader, in and out of the Operatory
It will not be just your clinical skills that determine your success, but your leadership ones. As more women enter the field of dentistry, it’s …
Destine Encounters: Hygienists Unite in Empowerment Through Fate’s Meeting
In 2005, fate brought us together after attending our first year at separate universities to become teachers. Both of us had transferred to the Forsyth …
Unveiling The Hygienepreneur: Where Fear Takes a Backseat and YES Leads the Way
As Jon and I exchanged ideas, the air hummed with excitement and possibility. We were dreamers, visionaries, weaving words into melodies of inspiration. With each …
What Motivates Your Team?
Do you know what motivates your team? If you are like most offices, the personalities and backgrounds of your teams are as different as can …
Turning Tragedy into Triumph
When tragedy strikes, one has two options. You can either become a victim of your circumstances and allow the world to happen to you, or …
Empowering women to step into their power, pursue their purpose, and actualize their full potential, so that they can thrive.
I began my professional journey in the world of sales and sales leadership with a prominent global medical device company, after completing my education. Like …