How do people do it all? Run a practice, raise babies, and still make it to every school performance?

Dr. Maggie Law makes it look easy, but she’ll be the first to tell you it’s anything but.

In this episode, we talk about what it actually takes to grow a practice that works for your life, not the other way around. Maggie shares how she opened her doors just days before the 2020 shutdown, how she’s learned to lead without guilt, and why she built her team culture around trust, flexibility, and family.

She’s honest, funny, and full of the kind of perspective that makes you exhale and remember, you’re allowed to do this differently.

"One day, my kids won’t need me like this, and my business will still be there. I can always work more when they’re older, but I can’t work less now. I can’t go back."

We talk about:
– What it means to be the default parent and a practice owner
– Why she never charges extra for clear braces (and never will)
– Building a team culture where taking PTO isn’t a big deal
– Letting go of people-pleasing and asking for help

This one’s heartfelt, refreshing, and a good reminder that you don’t have to choose between leadership and life—you can build something that holds both.

Dr. Maggie Law is the founder of Law Orthodontics in Mountain Brook, Alabama, where she leads with heart and pink. She’s a wife to Hikel, mom to Alfred, Sadie, and Peter, and a big believer in building a business around the life you want. She loves coffee, fitness, shopping, and hydrangeas. She’s also passionate about giving her team and patients the kind of care that makes everyone feel seen.

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Check out Law Orthodontics

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Episode Chapters
00:00 Welcome + how Cassie and Maggie connected
01:36 Maggie’s path to orthodontics
06:09 Starting a practice while pregnant
10:30 Becoming the default parent
14:22 Why she makes it to (almost) everything
18:17 Running a business with kids in tow
23:30 A team culture where PTO is respected
27:12 What team retention really looks like
31:47 The power of flexibility and trust
33:08 Her biggest leadership lesson
36:36 Delegating, asking for help, and grocery delivery
38:28 Letting go of guilt and leading with heart

Topics we explore in this episode include:
orthodontic leadership, practice ownership, mom life and business, default parent dynamics, PTO culture, team retention, flexible work culture, orthodontic startup stories, women in orthodontics, orthodontic practice management

Have you ever looked at someone and thought, “They make it look easy?” This episode reminds us that what we see isn’t always the full story.

I’m sitting down with Dr. Farah Kar, aka @the.ortho.queen, and we’re getting real about the grit it takes to keep going, the power of being fully yourself, and what it’s like to rebuild after loss. Farah shares everything from starting over in her career to growing a bold personal brand (and navigating motherhood and grief in the midst of it all) with humor, honesty, and a whole lot of heart.

"One of the biggest misconceptions is that when people see or hear things that other people are doing that's hard, they just assume that they're doing it in the absence of fear."

We talk about:
– Why grit matters more than talent (and how to build it)
– What authenticity really looks like in this industry
– Navigating big transitions, self-doubt, and starting over
– How grief and joy can live side by side

This one’s raw, reflective, and so full of love. I can’t wait for you to hear it.

Dr. Farah Kar is a proud Iranian, Canadian, American orthodontist. She attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry for her DDS and Master of Science degree and Certificate of Orthodontics. She is double-board certified and a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics and Royal College of Dentists of Canada. Dr. Kar has been an Invisalign certified orthodontist since 2014 and an Invisalign Diamond Plus Provider who has treated over 2,000 cases. She enjoys merging her background in fine arts, architecture, and project management with practicing orthodontics efficiently and with flare! Check out Dr. Kar’s Instagram: @the.ortho.queen

Episode Links & Resources
Follow Dr. Farah Kar on Instagram
Check out Dr. Farah Kar's Website

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Disclaimer
In this episode, Cassie Kellner sits down with Dr. Farah Kar and they discuss tender and deeply emotional topics, including war and the loss of a child. If you’re grieving, healing, or carrying something heavy right now, please take a moment to check in with yourself. It’s more than okay to pause, skip, or return to this conversation whenever the time feels right for you.

Episode Chapters
00:00 Welcome and introduction
01:06 How Cassie and Farah met at AAO
05:46 Mid-40s realness and personal growth
10:01 Challenging ortho stereotypes
16:36 Building an authentic online presence
20:34 Instagram growth and learning from mistakes
23:43 Starting over after loss
29:04 ADHD, hustle, and grit
36:11 Parenting with perspective
43:53 Gratitude and immigrant roots
48:08 Grieving Ella and honoring both joy and loss
54:15 Final reflections + closing

Topics we explore in this episode include:
orthodontic leadership, overcoming failure, personal growth in dentistry, building a brand as an orthodontist, authentic leadership, grit and resilience, navigating grief, orthodontic startup journey

If you’ve ever found yourself fixing things for everyone or feeling like the only one who cares, this episode explains why that dynamic shows up and how to change it.

Cassie sits down with Certified Life and Relationship Coach Christine Brondyke to explore the Drama Triangle, a powerful lens for understanding conflict and communication breakdowns in orthodontic teams. You’ll learn how the Hero, Victim, and Villain roles keep teams stuck, and how shifting out of these patterns can spark true connection and collaboration.

“If there's a glitch—work, home, friendship—this can help us understand the how of it. And once we can see it, we can see it everywhere.”

What You’ll Learn

Christine Brondyke is a Certified Life and Relationship Coach with more than two decades of experience guiding individuals, couples, and teams through the messiness of communication and into deeper alignment. Her insights will change the way you see your workplace and yourself.

📲 Follow Christine on Instagram

Check out the Drama Triangle PDF

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Episode Chapters

00:00 Welcome + Meet Christine
01:42 Shoutout to Dr. Ryan McComb
03:35 Cassie’s reaction to the Drama Triangle
05:25 What is the Drama Triangle?
10:32 Understanding the three roles
27:08 How these dynamics show up in coaching
39:50 Team conflict in orthodontic practices
50:00 Creating connection through clarity

Topics we explore in this episode include:
drama triangle, orthodontic team dynamics, Christine Brondyke coach, workplace conflict resolution, emotional intelligence at work, hero victim villain roles, leadership coaching ortho, burnout in orthodontic teams, conflict resolution in dentistry, team coaching for orthodontists

Ever wondered what really makes a team thrive? In this first episode, Cassie shares the story behind The Bloom Effect—and why leading with heart starts at the chairside.

What You’ll Learn

Cassie Kellner is the founder of Everbloom and the heart behind The Bloom Effect. With nearly 20 years in orthodontics—from chairside assistant to clinical systems consultant—Cassie brings a rare mix of lived experience, strategic insight, and deep compassion for the people behind the practice. Known for her ability to nurture team culture while keeping things real, Cassie created The Bloom Effect to spotlight the often-unspoken parts of leadership and growth inside orthodontic teams.

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