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What if one of the biggest challenges in dentistry isn't clinical at all?

In this episode of Beyond the Prophy®, Jasmin Haley sits down with leadership coach, educator, and CEO of Optimum Leadership Academy, Carol Dahlke, to explore why communication is the skill that shapes every successful dental team.

Drawing from more than four decades in dentistry, Carol shares why leadership isn't something people simply grow into, it must be intentionally developed. Together, they discuss how self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and curiosity can transform workplace culture, strengthen relationships, and reduce burnout.

The conversation also takes a deeply personal turn as Carol reflects on the profound leadership lessons she's learned from her daughter, Krista, whose life has taught her patience, resilience, respect, and the importance of preserving another person's dignity.

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Optimum Leadership Academy

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Beyond the Prophy® is a podcast hosted by Jasmin Haley, MS, dental hygienist & assitant, educator, and founder of Legacy Scaler®. 

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In this episode of Beyond the Prophy®, Jasmin sits down with Megan Van Noy for a conversation about stepping into your expertise, building a brand with intention, and navigating visibility in dentistry without losing yourself.

Megan shares her journey of carving out a space that reflects her values, strengths, and voice — not just her credentials. This conversation explores what it means to build something sustainable in the dental industry while staying grounded in who you are.

Together, they discuss:

•  How to move from clinician to industry contributor 
•  The mindset shift required to build a personal brand 
•  Balancing visibility with authenticity 
•  The fear of putting yourself out there 
•  The importance of clarity before expansion 
•  Why ownership of your expertise changes everything 

This episode is for dental professionals who know they have more to offer but aren’t sure how to position themselves.

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In this episode of the Beyond the Prophy Podcast, Jasmin Haley sits down with dental hygienist, educator, and entrepreneur Melia Lewis to explore the many possibilities within the profession of dental hygiene.

Melia shares her journey of building a career that extends beyond the operatory while still maintaining a love for clinical practice. As a clinician, educator, and entrepreneur involved with Hygiene Edge, Melia discusses how dental hygienists can create fulfilling careers by combining their clinical expertise with opportunities in education, collaboration, and innovation.

This conversation highlights the importance of staying curious, exploring different paths within the profession, and recognizing that there is no single way to build a successful dental hygiene career.

If you’ve ever wondered how to expand your career while still honoring your passion for patient care, this episode offers both inspiration and practical insight.

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Hygiene Edge

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In this episode of Beyond the Prophy®, Jasmin sits down with Julie Sutton for a meaningful conversation about advocacy, access to care, and the role dental professionals play in shaping the future of the profession.

Julie shares her journey in dentistry and the work she has dedicated to expanding opportunities for dental hygienists while addressing some of the most pressing challenges in oral health care today.

At the heart of this discussion is a question many dental professionals are beginning to ask:

How do we ensure the profession continues to evolve in ways that serve both providers and patients?

Together, Jasmin and Julie explore the importance of advocating for expanded roles, improving access to care, and challenging outdated systems that limit the impact dental professionals can have in their communities.

This conversation is a reminder that progress in health care rarely happens without people willing to ask difficult questions and push for better solutions.

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In this episode of Beyond the Prophy®, Jasmin sits down with Deb Carrier for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, longevity in the profession, and the responsibility that comes with experience.

With decades of insight into dentistry and professional development, Deb shares her perspective on what it truly means to grow within a profession, not just clinically, but as a leader, mentor, and advocate for the next generation.

This conversation explores the evolution that happens over time in a dental career. 

Deb also reflects on the lessons that come from time, the clarity that only experience can provide, and the importance of staying curious even after years in practice.

This episode serves as a reminder that dentistry is not just a job or a license.

It is a profession built on stewardship.

Each generation has the opportunity, and the responsibility, to leave the profession stronger than they found it.

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Twice As Nice Uniforms

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In this episode of Beyond the Prophy®, Jasmin sits down with Micky Chorny for a conversation about reinvention, resilience, and navigating career pivots with intention.

Micky shares her professional evolution, what it looks like to shift directions, embrace new opportunities, and redefine success on your own terms.

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to pivot, this episode will remind you:

Reinvention is not instability.

It’s growth.

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Women's Retreat Workshop

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In this episode of Beyond the Prophy®, Jasmin welcomes Minal Sampat for a powerful discussion about communication, branding, and connecting with today’s patients in a way that builds trust and loyalty.

Minal shares her expertise in marketing, speaking, and human-centered communication, reminding dental professionals that clinical skill alone is not enough in today’s environment.

This episode is about more than marketing.

It’s about influence and understanding how your message shapes your impact.

Because how you communicate determines how you’re remembered.

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CE on the Beach

Marketologist

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In this episode of Beyond the Prophy®, Jasmin sits down with Alyssa Delgado, educator, advanced dental therapy student, and Sunstar Award of Distinction recipient, for a powerful conversation about expanding scope, stepping into new roles, and answering the call to serve underserved communities.

This conversation explores what it means to be a pioneer in a developing profession, the realities of dental therapy education in the U.S., and why ego and turf wars must give way to access-to-care solutions.

This episode is not about “moving on” from hygiene.

It’s about expanding what’s possible.

If you’ve ever felt the pull toward something more, more responsibility, more education, more impact, this conversation will remind you that growth doesn’t require abandoning your foundation.

Sometimes it simply means building on it.

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LinkedIn: Alyssa Delgado
Instagram: @mrsalyssardh

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Beyond the Prophy® is a podcast hosted by Jasmin Haley, MS, dental hygienist & assitant, educator, and founder of Legacy Scaler®. 

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In this Office Hours episode, Jasmin responds to “Gladys,” who experiences subtle microaggressions from coworkers and patients, nothing overt, but enough to create emotional fatigue over time.

Jasmin validates the experience and offers grounded strategies.

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Beyond the Prophy® is a podcast hosted by Jasmin Haley, MS, dental hygienist & assitant, educator, and founder of Legacy Scaler®. 

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Not every transition requires a dramatic exit.

In this episode, Jasmin speaks to dental professionals who feel the pull toward something new but want to explore their next chapter thoughtfully and sustainably.

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Beyond the Prophy® is a podcast hosted by Jasmin Haley, MS, dental hygienist & assitant, educator, and founder of Legacy Scaler®. 

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www.beyondtheprophy.com

Connect with Jasmin Haley on our website and LinkedIn for updates and new releases.