Before sharing a bit of my story, I want to start by saying how excited I am to meet this community of entrepreneurial women. I’m …
Biology and Renting Cars
When I’m asked what made me want to be a hygienist, I tell people that dentistry was just always in my heart. At 16 years …
Falling In Love With Dentistry
When I met my husband during his second year of dental school, I initially recall thinking that dating a dentist sounded boring. My plans were …
What Life is This?
From a young age, I was always interested in teeth. I was congenitally missing my lateral incisors, so I spent a lot of time in …
My Dental Journey
My dental journey began over 40 years ago as a Registered Dental Assistant. After 10 years as a chairside assistant, I made the move “up …
Refuse to be Vanilla
What does ice cream have to do with women’s leadership and entrepreneurship in dentistry? Well, let’s grab a spoon and have a taste! Vanilla is …
Within These Walls
Yes, I’m a dental hygienist, yoga instructor, and business owner, but my wholehearted life revolves around my faith in God and my family. My husband …
Dentistry – A Graced Journey
Professional paths and careers are often defined by singular incidents which allow us to pivot towards our purpose, actualize ourselves, and excel. Such was my …
What is your MORE?
As silly as it sounds, I was destined to work in dentistry. As a small child, I loved to brush my teeth and even looked …
The Obstacle is the Way
In 2014, I was a practicing dentist with two small kiddos in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. I owned one office, with 6 dental …
How Yah Doin’
It is incredible how slight differences in culture can make a significant impact. I’ll never forget one of my lasting memories while attending Howard University …
This Will Supercharge Your Impact In Dentistry – It Did Mine!
What does making an impact in dentistry look like to you? Who do you want to influence the most? How can you make a difference …
Moving Forward
and so she moves forward, with a little more wisdom, a heart that is more open to love, and a mind that welcomes deep healing. …
Taking My Life Back
Sitting in my doctor’s office, they broke it down for me. I had Stage 3 Liver Fibrosis. No, I’m not an alcoholic. But I do …
What Holds Women Back?
It was a sunny April morning when the call came in. “Mary, we’re excited to offer you the assistant account executive role at our growing …
DeW Dish with Kari Carter-Cherelus, RDH DA
What is the best part of your job? It is encouraging to receive messages from clients and others who tell me how something I said …
First female solo road trip
It all seemed to happen by accident. Several years ago, I did a Google search for my name to see if I could learn more …
Latina Defined
Being Latina is my orgullo (pride). Latina is my strength. Latina is a badass woman! When I embrace my Latindad, I feel the power of …
DeW Dish with Dr. Ronni Brown
What is the best part of your job? When I am speaking, the best part of my job is to create an unforgettable experience for …
Fighting for my Life
It’s a day that defined my life before the accident and after the accident. I am a skydiver. I had been for about three years, …