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 …
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 …
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 …
The Science of Instant Gratification: How Presto Smile is Addressing Consumer and Clinician Needs
In today’s fast-paced world, the demand for instant gratification has become deeply ingrained in our society. With the advent of smartphones and digital technology, consumers …
Dear Me: A Journey of Resilience, Empowerment, and Empty Nesting
Embracing Hope and New Beginnings Have you ever written a letter to yourself? It’s an odd exercise for me to do; however, I find myself …
Why I Quit Being an Orthodontist… For a Little While
After 10 years of practice ownership, I did the unthinkable…I swiftly sold my orthodontic office and took a 9-month break. I worried I would regret …
The DeW Good Fund and You
The Dew Good Fund (DGF) is a program that serves to promote and contribute to worthy charitable non-profit organizations that are dear to the hearts …
BELIEVE
“Good people find good people!” These are Anne Duffy’s words, but I share the sentiment. I had the pleasure of meeting Anne last October at …
Reaching for the Sun with your Soul
It all began on the hot and dusty sidelines of a girl’s soccer match as a conversation between two moms. We were lamenting the never-ending …
Fulfillment
Is there ever a point where we can say–“I have arrived. I made it to my dream life and I am complete, fulfilled, and can …
A Long Journey to Divine Intervention
To my dear DeWs, “Dear Father in Heaven, thank you for the honor of writing this special message. Thank you for sending me a fresh …
I Do Believe – Good DeWs Finding Good DeWs
Do you often wonder what your purpose in life is? Do you question how you can make a difference? I challenge each and every one …
Realizing a New Possibility
When first asked to write an article for DeW, a flood of thoughts entered my head, and what I call my “Counsel of Inner Critics” …
When Your Why is Impact, Your Message Matters
Just over a decade ago, my business coach asked me a question that stopped me in my tracks. At the time, I’d just been selected …
Move That Mountain
When my children were young, one of their favorite books was, “Ming Lo Moves The Mountain”, by Arnold Lobel. In the story, Ming Lo and …
Becoming Unstoppable! How to keep going when you feel like giving up.
Hi, my name is Julie Friesen. Like many of you, I’m a solopreneur in the dental industry. I own a successful dental coaching and consulting …
Patterson Female Service Technician Thrives in a Male Dominated Role
If there is one thing being a service tech is not, it’s not a punch-in-and-punch-out type of job. According to Candace Barry, every day is …
My Grandma Louise
Family has always been a big part of who I am, and what I’m about. My Grandma Louise meant the world to me. Growing up …
Getting to the Root of My Why
Today I am whole again. Sure, most days I may feel a bit overwhelmed and consumed within the dental industry, but I feel totally blessed. …
One More Rung Up the Ladder
The town I grew up in Alabama was nothing but dirt roads and a four-way stop—and no one ever talked about going to college. Like …