With over 40 years of combined experience in the dental industry as business owners, key opinion leaders, speakers, and clinicians, Sonya Dunbar and Melissa Turner have joined together to help the industry think outside the box when it comes to women in the workplace, mindset, and delivering dental care through mobile dentistry and teledentistry. Co-founders of the annual National Mobile & Teledentistry Conference and Denobi Awards, a red-carpet gala and awards program honoring dentistry's unsung heroes from around the world, Sonya and Melissa are known to innovate and dream big. With energy and passion like dentistry has never before seen, together they are ushering in the future of dentistry (and having a bit of fun while they're at it)!

They have created I, Woman as a safe place for women to uplevel in the boardroom, bedroom, and beyond. Take a listen!

The Story Project is a video-driven, story-telling podcast diving deep into the stories of men and women who have chosen dentistry for life. We're all craving connectivity, and real conversations are the answer. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look where we discuss who you are, why you chose the dental field, the highs and lows of the industry, and the mark you want to leave on the world.

If you're a dentist interested in being a part of the Story Project, I'd love to hear from you! @joannafscott www.joannascott.com

CEO and Founder Anne Duffy created Dental Entrepreneur Media to impact the dental profession. Through their membership platforms, social media channels, Podcasts, digital and print magazines, and retreats, they have created communities of influencers that come together to share their stories. Dental Entrepreneur: Business Beyond the Classroom, founded in 1998, spawned Dental Entrepreneur: The Future of Dentistry, and in 2016 Anne conceived Dental Entrepreneur Woman (DeW Life), committed to inspiring, empowering, and connecting all women in dentistry.

She is building the DeW community to advance women in dentistry and the causes they advocate. Dental Entrepreneur and Dental Entrepreneur Woman are membership platforms with robust and compelling benefits and we talk all about how she got started in today's episode.

The Story Project is a video-driven, story-telling podcast diving deep into the stories of men and women who have chosen dentistry for life. We're all craving connectivity, and real conversations are the answer. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look where we discuss who you are, why you chose the dental field, the highs and lows of the industry, and the mark you want to leave on the world.

If you're a dentist interested in being a part of the Story Project, I'd love to hear from you! @joannafscott www.joannascott.com

Watch the full video interview at joannascott.com

Born and raised in Mumbai, India near her grandfather's dental practice, family is incredibly important to Dr. Dassani and influenced how she lives her life - she learned early on that when you say "no" to one thing, you get to say "yes" to something else. Things she finds worth saying "yes" are time with her children, educating dentists on airway health, and carving time for things that bring joy to her life and the lives of others around her.

Dr. Meghna Dassani is passionate about promoting healthy sleep through dental practices. She has helped many children and adults improve their sleep, their breathing, and their lives through her sleep apnea work and in educating dentists all over the country to do the same. Her books and seminars help parents and practitioners understand the essential roles of the tongue, palate, and jaw in promoting healthy sleep. I'm so excited we got to dive into all things health, dentistry, and priorities.

The Story Project is a video-driven, story-telling podcast diving deep into the stories of men and women who have chosen dentistry for life. We're all craving connectivity, and real conversations are the answer. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look where we discuss who you are, why you chose the dental field, the highs and lows of the industry, and the mark you want to leave on the world.

If you're a dentist interested in being a part of the Story Project, I'd love to hear from you! @joannafscott www.joannascott.com

Watch the full video interview at joannascott.com

Welcome to the 11th episode of The Story Project podcast, I am your host Joanna Scott and I am so excited to finally introduce my friends from the Mint Door to you, Dr. Karen Tindall and Dr. Laura Schwindt. Dr. Karen Tindall and Laura Schwindt are passionate about helping women dentists live a life of total wellbeing in all the roles they play. One thing I love about the conversation of total wellbeing is that it's applicable to all women, regardless of age or the season of life they're in. There are so many healthy practices that I wish I knew would be important to my overall wellness in my twenties, that I only made a priority in my forties.

The Story Project is a video-driven, story-telling podcast diving deep into the stories of men and women who have chosen dentistry for life. We're all craving connectivity, and real conversations are the answer. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look where we discuss who you are, why you chose the dental field, the highs and lows of the industry, and the mark you want to leave on the world.

If you're a dentist interested in being a part of the Story Project, I'd love to hear from you! @joannafscott www.joannascott.com

Watch the full video interview at joannascott.com

Welcome to the tenth episode of The Story Project podcast, I am your host Joanna Scott and I am so excited to finally have my dear friend Dr. Summer Kassmel as my guest! Thank you for making time for this conversation, Summer!

Dr. Kassmel shared a story about her dentist growing up, Dr. Hook, who in so many ways was one of the people who inspired her to jump into dentistry. As a child Summer was always curious and asking questions of her dentist, who might have been annoyed at points, but told him she wanted to be a dentist! His response is something she'll always remember.

"You don't want to be a dentist Summer, you should just marry one".

Summer continued by sharing that she also had a teacher tell her she didn't have what it takes to practice dentistry. The combination of both of these men and their lack of encouragement boosted her determination to go to dental school and she's never looked back since.

The Story Project is a video-driven, story-telling podcast diving deep into the stories of men and women who have chosen dentistry for life. We're all craving connectivity, and real conversations are the answer. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look where we discuss who you are, why you chose the dental field, the highs and lows of the industry, and the mark you want to leave on the world.

If you're a dentist interested in being a part of the Story Project, I'd love to hear from you! @joannafscott www.joannascott.com

Watch the full video interview at joannascott.com

Welcome to the ninth episode of The Story Project podcast! Today I am excited to finally have my friend Dr. Anissa Holmes with me today! I've been wanting this to happen for a while so I'm super pumped to interview her.

Since the beginning, Anissa has been one of the leading ladies in dentistry pioneering the way for other women to step into leadership the profession. Founder of Dental Boss Academy and the Dental Boss Platinum Coaching program, Dr. Anissa Holmes helps practices grow by focusing on leadership, effective case presentation, systems optimization and implementing high return marketing. Dr. Holmes is also dentistry's leading digital marketing expert, having trained over 5000 practices to leverage social media to effectively grow their practices.

The Story Project is a video-driven, story-telling podcast diving deep into the stories of men and women who have chosen dentistry for life. We're all craving connectivity, and real conversations are the answer. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look where we discuss who you are, why you chose the dental field, the highs and lows of the industry, and the mark you want to leave on the world.

If you're a dentist interested in being a part of the Story Project, I'd love to hear from you! @joannafscott www.joannascott.com

Watch the full video interview at joannascott.com

Raising Daughters That Run "Like a Girl" and Cutting Through the Isolation in Dentistry with Community with Dr. Paul Goodman

Welcome to the eighth episode of The Story Project podcast! If you don't know Paul Goodman then you've been living under a rock!

Dr. Paul Goodman is a family guy with his beautiful wife Mary and two adorable daughters, the founder and creator of the Dental Nachos community all while being a practicing dentist. I have to also point out that he was the very FIRST guy on this podcast. All my other guests have been women dentists and he handled it like a champ. No in all seriousness, Paul works with mostly women, is raising daughters and has a lovely wife Mary, so I thought it was about time to interview him.

The Story Project is a video-driven, story-telling podcast diving deep into the stories of men and women who have chosen dentistry for life. We're all craving connectivity, and real conversations are the answer. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look where we discuss who you are, why you chose the dental field, the highs and lows of the industry, and the mark you want to leave on the world.

If you're a dentist interested in being a part of the Story Project, I'd love to hear from you! @joannafscott www.joannascott.com

Watch the full video interview at joannascott.com

Welcome to the seventh episode of The Story Project podcast! I'm so excited to welcome my guest Dr. Ashley Dubois! Dr. Ashley is from Fort Walton, Florida and in the middle of doing a startup!

Dr. Ashley Dubois is a proud native of the "Emerald Coast", located in Fort Walton Beach, FL. She obtained a BS degree in Microbiology and Cell Science from University of Florida and a Masters degree in Medical Sciences from University of South Florida. Dr. Dubois graduated with her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2015 from the prestigious New York University in Manhattan, New York with a senior year concentration in Aesthetics Honors.

After associating in private practice for the past several years, Dr. Dubois is ecstatic to be pursuing her dream of practice ownership. She is the founder of Shoreline Dental Studio, which is expected to open in spring 2022 in her hometown.

Dr. Ashley was inspired to study dentistry through her own personal experience as a young girl. She had crooked teeth which influenced her shyness and affected her self-confidence. Working with an orthodontist helped her regain a beautiful smile and the inner confidence she needed. This positive experience influenced her to want to do the same for others.

The Story Project is a video-driven, story-telling podcast diving deep into the stories of men and women who have chosen dentistry for life. We're all craving connectivity, and real conversations are the answer. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look where we discuss who you are, why you chose the dental field, the highs and lows of the industry, and the mark you want to leave on the world.

If you're a dentist interested in being a part of the Story Project, I'd love to hear from you! @joannafscott www.joannascott.com

Watch the full video interview at joannascott.com

Good or Crappy, Your Attitude Is Contagious: What Are the People in Your Circle Catching From You?

Welcome to the sixth episode of The Story Project podcast! Each guest I've interviewed so far has blown me away with their story, vulnerability, and resilience. I'm so excited to welcome my guest Dr. Jonelle Anamelechi!

The owner of Children's Choice Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics practices in New Carrollton, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., Anamelechi is attending faculty for the division of oral health at Children's National Hospital, the department of pediatric medicine at Medstar Georgetown Hospital, and guest faculty at Georgetown School of Law. Her work has focused on children with craniofacial abnormalities, tethered tissues and their link to poor oral health, and health equity for children with special challenges.

Dr. A was inspired as a young child by her experiences going to their local dentist to choose this path as a profession. Currently, she runs an internship program at her practices to help dental students experience pediatric dentistry.

The Story Project is a video-driven, story-telling podcast diving deep into the stories of men and women who have chosen dentistry for life. We're all craving connectivity, and real conversations are the answer. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look where we discuss who you are, why you chose the dental field, the highs and lows of the industry, and the mark you want to leave on the world.

If you're a dentist interested in being a part of the Story Project, I'd love to hear from you! @joannafscott www.joannascott.com Watch the full video interview at joannascott.com

The Path from Associate to Startup Doc with Dr. Holly Baller and the "Baller" Instincts it Takes to Get There

I'm thrilled to introduce my next guest, Dr. Holly Baller. A little more about Holly…Born in New York, Dr. Holly Baller moved to Aurora, Colorado during high school and has resided in the community ever since. While obtaining her undergraduate degree, she worked in a private orthodontic practice, which began her passion for dentistry and orthodontics. After Dr. Baller received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery, she joined the orthodontic practice, where she had worked while attending school. She helped forge the path for orthodontics as a paradigm shift was happening related to myofunction, airway and orthodontics, and whole-body wellness. Several of her cases were published in the book, The NEO Way.

Dr. Baller is fastidious about pursuing the most state-of-the-art advancements in dentistry and technology. With her in-depth knowledge in these areas, she is widely sought-after as a consultant by dentists and orthodontists throughout the country.

The Story Project is a video-driven, story-telling podcast diving deep into the stories of men and women who have chosen dentistry for life. We're all craving connectivity, and real conversations are the answer. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look where we discuss who you are, why you chose the dental field, the highs and lows of the industry, and the mark you want to leave on the world.

If you're a dentist interested in being a part of the Story Project, I'd love to hear from you!

@joannafscott www.joannascott.com

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