Conversations with Chris

#16 From Practice Builder to Purpose-Driven Leader – with Dr. Andrea Ubhi


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In this inspiring episode of Conversations with Chris, dental entrepreneur and leader Dr. Andrea Ubhi joins Chris Barrow to share the story of her remarkable journey—from building a successful multi-surgery practice to surviving cancer during a global pandemic, and now leading a purpose-driven life rooted in joy, service, and resilience.

Key Takeaways:

Business Brilliance: Andrea shares how she founded and grew Clock House Dental in York from scratch into a thriving 10-surgery practice before selling in 2014.

Resilience in Crisis: Hear how Andrea faced a non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis during the COVID-19 lockdown, managing her business while undergoing treatment and recovery.

Life Beyond Dentistry: With a renewed focus on balance, Andrea is now writing a leadership book, Lead from the Edge, and continues her charitable work with Asha Nepal, supporting trafficking survivors.

Purpose and Perspective: A powerful conversation on finding clarity, joy, and meaning in life’s most difficult moments.

Topics Covered:

  • Andrea’s early life, education, and entrepreneurial upbringing
  • Building and exiting a high-performing dental practice
  • Navigating cancer, COVID, and cognitive recovery
  • Outdoor life, writing, and maintaining wellbeing
  • Ongoing advocacy and impact through charitable work in Nepal
  • The upcoming release of Lead from the Edge

Andrea’s new book, Lead from the Edge, will be available within the next few weeks. Follow her blog and Instagram for updates—and stay tuned for Chris’s signed copy! @andreaubhi

Listen now to hear a story of courage, clarity, and leading with heart.

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