Just DeW It

Women in dentistry aren’t just joining the conversation anymore; they’re changing what leadership and ownership can look like.

In this episode, Anne Duffy sits down with Dr. Victoria Yu, CEO and Chief Dental Officer of Elite Dental Partners, to unpack what it really takes to lead through change, scale with purpose, and build a career grounded in both execution and service. From running Walmart Dental to helping grow a DSO from 15 practices to more than 600, Victoria shares the leadership lessons that shaped her path, including why clear mission, strong numbers, and the ability to “get things done” all point back to one thing: serving people well.

Anne and Victoria also explore the powerful shift happening for women in dentistry. Women are no longer simply asking for a seat at the table; they are redesigning how leadership, ownership, mentorship, and wealth creation can look. Victoria shares how Elite Dental Partners’ Vantage program helps doctors build shared interest in the practices they grow, offering an alternative to the “golden handcuffs” of associate life while reducing administrative burdens through DSO support. The conversation is honest, energizing, and deeply relevant for dentists who want to lead, grow, and create opportunity without losing themselves in the process.

Listen now for a candid conversation on leadership, ownership, and the new possibilities opening up for women in dentistry.

Learn More About Dr. Victoria Yu Here! 

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What if the strengths you’ve been downplaying are actually the clearest clues to your next opportunity?

In this episode, Anne Duffy sits down with her high-energy friend Scotti Mazikowski, head of payments at Curve Dental, for a refreshingly honest conversation about self-awareness, career growth, motherhood, leadership, and learning to own what you do best.

Through the lens of Scotti’s StrengthsFinder results, including learner, arranger, input, self-assurance, and responsibility, Anne and Scotti explore how naming your strengths can change the way you show up at work and at home. Scotti shares how her natural curiosity, ability to organize moving pieces, and willingness to step into unfamiliar territory helped her grow through a non-linear career path, from operations and marketing to leading payments at Curve Dental. They also talk candidly about perfectionism, vulnerability, shared parenting, boundaries, and trusting that your past experiences are preparing you for what’s next.

Listen now for an honest, energizing conversation that will help you own your strengths, trust your path, and lead with more clarity. 

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What is fear costing your business, your confidence, and your next opportunity?

In this episode, Anne Duffy sits down with leadership and dental business consultant Lisa Grogan to talk about what really happens when entrepreneurs, practitioners, and leaders hold back from being seen. Lisa shares her path from dentistry into coaching, psychology, neuroscience, NLP, hypnotherapy, and her LENS Method, a whole-person approach to improving both human and business performance.

Together, Anne and Lisa explore how limiting beliefs often sit deeper than mindset alone, and how hypnotherapy can help uncover the root of patterns that keep people stuck. Lisa opens up about her own fear of public speaking, including a moment when she nearly walked away from a major opportunity because visibility felt too overwhelming. This honest conversation is a reminder that confidence is built in small, supported steps, and that emotions are valid without always needing to be in charge.

Listen now if you’re ready to stop letting fear make your decisions and start taking grounded, supported steps toward being seen!

Learn More About Lisa Grogan Here! 

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What if the biggest barrier to your next level of leadership is the conversation you think went just fine?

In this episode, Anne Duffy sits down with Robyn Ramirez, a coach and speaker who helps dental entrepreneurs strengthen leadership, communication, and mental fitness. Their conversation begins with Robyn’s powerful Camino walking experience and the emotional, spiritual, and physical lessons she carried home. From there, Robyn shares how discovering Conversational Intelligence through Judith Glaser’s work changed the way she leads, coaches, and connects with others.

Robyn breaks down a simple but powerful truth for dental leaders: greatness depends on culture, culture depends on relationships, and relationships depend on the quality of our conversations. She challenges the idea of “common sense,” explains why intent does not always equal impact, and offers practical ways to create more clarity in your team, family, and business. From asking better questions to using “tell me more” as a leadership tool, this episode will help you slow down, listen differently, and lead with more curiosity and connection.

Listen now to learn how better conversations can help you lead with more clarity, connection, and confidence in your dental practice and beyond.

(This episode originally aired on June 11, 2025)

Learn More About Robyn Ramirez Here! 

Website: letstalk-results.com 

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What if the clearest test of your practice isn’t how it runs with you there, but how it runs when you’re gone for a full month?

In this episode of Just DeW It, Anne Duffy sits down with her friend and walking buddy, Dr. Sonia Chopra, a board-certified endodontist, educator, and founder of Ballantyne Endodontics. Sonia shares how burnout in 2016 led her to make a bold annual decision: taking the entire month of July off. What began as a way to see whether her business could function without her became a powerful family tradition, giving her space to reconnect, travel, rest, and return with more clarity.

Anne and Sonia dig into what it really takes for high-achieving dental professionals to step away: trust, delegation, communication, and releasing the need to micromanage. Sonia also shares how she brings that same “launch before perfect” mindset into education, including her new MB2 Method course for dentists who want to master one of the most commonly missed canals in endodontics. From Greece and Paris to burnout recovery, team culture, and personal growth, this conversation is a refreshing reminder that success does not have to come at the expense of your peace.

Press play to hear how one dentist learned to step away, trust her team, and come back stronger in both life and practice.

Learn More About Dr. Sonia Chopra Here! 

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What happens when a woman who is used to doing it all finally asks, “What do I actually need?”

In this episode, Anne Duffy sits down with Dr. Erin Sheffield, a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, speaker, podcast host, and founder of The Doctor Is All In retreat, for a real conversation about visibility, self-worth, boundaries, and the kind of support high-achieving women rarely give themselves permission to receive. Dr. Sheffield shares the surprising story of entering a Maxim over-40 cover competition, advancing through multiple rounds, and facing the discomfort of publicly asking for support. What began as an unexpected adventure became a powerful lesson in confidence, criticism, and allowing yourself to be seen.

Anne and Dr. Sheffield also explore why intimate, relationship-centered spaces matter so deeply for women in dentistry and healthcare. From the vision behind her 2027 retreat at Miraval Austin to the sisterhood that formed after Anne’s DeW retreat, this conversation highlights the healing power of connection, rest, and being known beyond your title. They also talk about people-pleasing, the pressure to show up for everyone else, and why even the strongest leaders need permission to pause, especially when their bodies and spirits are asking for it.

Press play for an honest, heart-opening conversation about being seen, supported, and finally giving yourself permission to fill your own cup.

Learn More About Dr. Erin Sheffield Here! 

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Finding your own lane in dentistry is about getting quiet, blocking out comparison, and discovering what's truly for you.

In this episode of Just DeW It, Anne Duffy welcomes Brandi Hooker Evans to celebrate her book, Dentist, Hygienist, and Cows, a quick, uplifting read with a powerful message for every dental professional: stop “herding cattle” and start caring for each patient as an individual. Together, Anne and Brandi talk about what it means to deliver exquisite, personalized care, how everyday clinical work can feel meaningful again, and why loving people well is still at the heart of great dentistry.

Brandi also shares the story behind the Stellar Infusion Study Club, created during the isolation and burnout of 2020 to help clinicians feel supported, equipped, and reconnected. From learning when to push through versus when to pivot, to asking the freeing question “Is it for me?”, this conversation offers permission to stop comparing your path to everyone else’s and start listening for your own lane. You’ll hear encouragement for small mindset shifts, whole-body patient care, and finding the people who help you move through roadblocks without losing yourself in the process.

Tune in for an honest, energizing conversation that will help you reconnect with your purpose, your patients, and the path that is truly yours.

This episode originally aired on July 09, 2025

Learn More About Brandi Hooker Evans Here!

Website: brandihookerevans.com

Brandi's Book "Dentists, Hygienists, and Cows: How Brilliant Dental Professionals Have Great Days Providing Exquisite Individualized Care": a.co/d/6ARymXZ

Stellar Infusion Study Club: brandihookerevans.com/studyclub

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Compliance feels lighter when you finally understand the “why” behind the rules.

In this episode of Just DeW It, Anne Duffy sits down with Joyce Weeks, MS, owner and lead educator of Dental Ed Inc, to talk about a topic many dental teams dread: OSHA, infection control, and dental regulations. With a background in immunology and global health, Joyce brings a refreshing approach to compliance education by removing fear, simplifying complex requirements, and helping teams connect safety protocols to real patient and team protection.

Joyce shares how her family’s company has evolved since 1988, from paper binders to a modern digital support system for dental practices. She also breaks down some of the most common compliance mistakes offices make, including treating training as a once-a-year task, misunderstanding OSHA requirements, and missing the importance of worksite-specific education. Through her Calm Compliance System, Joyce helps practices build consistent, practical habits that make compliance feel manageable instead of overwhelming.

Tune in to learn how your dental team can make compliance calmer, clearer, and easier to maintain all year long!

Learn More About Joyce Weeks Here!

Website: https://www.dentaledinc.com/

Email: [email protected]

Calm Compliance System Course (California): https://www.dentaledinc.com/calm-compliance-system-for-california-dental-offices

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What if your next dental conference made space for every voice regardless of what’s in your cup or your tech know-how?

This episode dives into the real stories and innovative ideas behind building meaningful community, whether you’re leading from the front or finding your own lane as an “intrapreneur.”

Anne Duffy sits down with Laura Nelson, VP of AI Training and Development at Mango Voice and founder of both Front Office Rocks and Sober Life Rocks. Together, they unpack why connection is a game-changer for dental professionals, what inspired the movement toward normalized sober choices at industry events, and how DeW is creating space for all women. Laura shares her path from grassroots leadership to creating practical, non-judgmental resources that help bridge the AI learning gap, plus her mission to ensure no one feels left out at conferences. You’ll also hear practical mindset shifts for showing up, asking for help, and letting your network support you, no matter where you are in your career.

Listen now for stories and advice that will help you lead, connect, and grow in dentistry and beyond.

Learn More About Laura Nelson Here!

Brush Up on AI Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/brushuponai

Sober Life Rocks: https://soberliferocks.com/

Front Office Rocks: https://frontofficerocks.com/

Laura's Book "Brush Up On AI": https://a.co/d/01EWopqK

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What’s the secret to pivoting your career without putting your kids or dreams on hold?

This episode pulls back the curtain on the real-life challenges and victories of single parent entrepreneurship, as Anne sits down with Tiffany Wuebben, founder of The Hygienepreneur. Tiffany’s journey from dental hygienist to CEO is packed with candid moments, practical takeaways, and honest struggles that any working parent or career changer will relate to.

Tiffany shares how she navigated the complexities of shifting professional paths, raising children, and building a business in the competitive dental industry. Listen in as she reveals how she leveraged her experience from working in over 100 dental offices to launch a consulting practice and write her own book. Her story shines a spotlight on the importance of mentorship, relentless perseverance, and building a supportive community, all while staying connected to her true passion.

Tune in now for inspiring, relatable advice you can bring into your own dental career or parenthood journey!

(This episode originally aired on May 15th, 2024)

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Website: https://thehygienepreneur.com/

Email: [email protected]

Tiffany wants to offer our listeners a FREE PDF of her book "Hygienepreneur" here! https://thehygienepreneur.com/sign-up-for-free-ebook/

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