What happens when a high-achieving dentist steps out of the operatory and into visionary leadership?

In this episode of the Women in Digital Dentistry Podcast, Allison Lacoursiere sits down with Dr. Valerie Woo to explore her journey from pediatric dentist and practice owner to consultant, mentor, and guide.

Dr. Woo shares her LEADS Framework for sustainable, values-aligned growth:

• Lead with vision

• Empower your team

• Attract ideal patients

• Develop systems

• Sustain yourself

Together, we discuss letting go of perfectionism, embracing mentorship and community, and building a business that supports your life—not the other way around.

Whether you’re a practice owner, leader, or aspiring founder, this conversation will inspire you to expand your impact, scale intelligently, and lead with confidence.

Listen, learn, and step into your next level of leadership.

Visit Lead Framework at https://www.drvaleriewoo.com/dental-CEO-Academy

Know more about Dr. Valerie Woo at https://www.drvaleriewoo.com/about

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When unexpected life events shift everything, how do you lead, adapt, and continue showing up with purpose? In this powerful conversation, Allison Lacoursiere sits down with Kerry Lepicek to discuss navigating glaucoma diagnosis, adapting to new limitations, career transition into Clinical Research Dental, and the deeper lessons in resilience, leadership, and self-advocacy.

Kerry opens up about:
✔️ Facing sudden vision loss and redefining what strength looks like
✔️ Prioritizing health, boundaries, and emotional well-being
✔️ Transitioning from clinical hygiene into an impactful education role
✔️ Using your voice, advocating for yourself, and supporting other women in dentistry
✔️ Why relationships with product reps matter now more than ever

This episode is a reminder that you can evolve, thrive, and lead even in seasons of uncertainty.
🎙️ Tune in, take a breath, and be reminded of your own strength.

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Digital dentistry is entering a new era—one driven by innovation, patient empowerment, and true interoperability. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Bryan Laskin—dentist, tech visionary, and founder behind the CARE app—breaks down the real challenges holding dentistry back and the technology that’s about to transform everything.

We explore:➤ Why half the population still avoids the dentist—and how tech can change that
➤ How connected dentistry will elevate patient care and clinical efficiency
➤ The future of patient-owned data and interoperable systems
➤ How women in dentistry are leading innovation and shaping the future of the profession
➤ A behind-the-scenes look at Dr. Laskin’s upcoming book Unfair Care (October 2025)

Whether you’re a dental leader, visionary entrepreneur, or tech-curious clinician—this episode will expand the way you think about the future of care.

Watch now and step into the next era of digital dentistry.

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Join us on the Women in Digital Dentistry Podcast as we sit down with Meg Greco, COO and founder of The Breathing Room Myofunctional Therapy. Discover how Meg transitioned from dental assistant to hygienist to COO, tripling hygiene production and implementing distributed leadership in her practice.

In this episode, Meg shares:

• How her son’s health sparked her interest in myofunctional therapy

• Strategies for empowering hygienists and elevating team leadership

• Tips for practice owners to delegate and align their team with their vision

• Career advice for dental professionals looking to grow and pivot successfully

If you’re a dental professional ready to lead with confidence and expand your practice impact, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

✨ Learn more at: ⁠https://www.allisonlacoursiere.com/widd⁠

🎧 Available now on ⁠⁠Apple Podcast⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠, and the ⁠⁠Women in Digital Dentistry blog.

In this empowering episode of the Women in Digital Dentistry Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Effrat Habsha—Prosthodontist, educator, and founder of Women in Dentistry. What started as a local gathering in Toronto has evolved into a global movement that educates, elevates, and empowers women across dental fields.

Dr. Habsha shares:

• The origin story behind Women in Dentistry

• Her bold vision for the future of female leadership in dental care

• How to overcome impostor syndrome and embrace professional growth

• Why collaboration—not competition—is the key to our collective success

If you're a dentist, specialist, student, or dental team member who wants to grow personally and professionally—this episode is for you.

✨ Learn more at: https://www.allisonlacoursiere.com/widd🎤 Follow Dr. Effie: @effiehabsha
📅 Upcoming Event: Women in Dentistry Symposium – April 17-18, 2024

🎧 Available now on ⁠Apple Podcast⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, and the ⁠Women in Digital Dentistry blog.

In this powerful episode of Women in Digital Dentistry, we sit down with Dr. Valentina Leonett — dentist, entrepreneur, speaker, and mother — to explore the real story behind leadership, resilience, and redefining success as a woman in dentistry.

Dr. Leonett shares her inspiring journey from immigrating to the U.S. to owning two thriving dental practices in Arizona, all while navigating motherhood, mentorship, and massive growth. She opens up about why vulnerability is a strength, how she's creating a culture of connection in her team, and what the next generation of women in dentistry need most.

💡 What You'll Learn:

• How to build team culture rooted in trust and joy

• The truth about balancing motherhood and business

• Why vulnerability and community are leadership essentials

• Dr. Leonett’s vision for the future of women in dentistry

🎧 Available now on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and the Women in Digital Dentistry blog.

In this deeply moving episode of Women in Digital Dentistry, Dr. Parul Makkar opens up about the personal tragedy that changed the course of her professional life: the loss of her brother, a fellow dentist, to oral cancer.

What followed was a mission rooted in purpose. Dr. Makkar became a powerful advocate for early oral cancer screening, created a comprehensive training course for dental teams, and became certified in grief coaching to support others navigating personal loss within the profession.

🎙️ Listen as we explore:

• Why oral cancer screening must become standard protocol in every practice

• How grief can be a catalyst for systemic change in dentistry

• Building a team-based approach to patient care and support

• The importance of boundaries, time management, and mental well-being for dental professionals

• Parul’s vision for a more compassionate, inclusive dental community

Whether you’re a dentist, hygienist, team leader, or simply a healthcare professional who cares, this episode offers insight, support, and a call to action.

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🎧 Tune in and subscribe for more conversations with powerful women changing the face of dentistry.

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What if the key to leadership wasn’t found in spreadsheets, strategies, or sterile systems—but in reclaiming your truth?

In this deeply moving and unfiltered episode, we’re joined by Brandi Marzolino—a dental coach who doesn’t just focus on numbers, but on people. Brandi is part strategist, part spiritual guide, and all heart. She helps dental leaders and their teams lead from a place of authenticity, not perfection.

This conversation peels back the layers of what it means to be a woman in dentistry today, navigating life’s real challenges while also striving to lead, perform, and succeed in a system that wasn’t designed with women in mind.

Brandi shares her personal story of striving, burnout, and her journey through recovery—both emotionally and spiritually. She reflects on how her coaching work transformed when she stopped asking clients to split themselves into "professional" and "personal" lives and instead began honoring the whole human sitting across from her.

🎙️ In this episode, we explore:

• The emotional toll of compartmentalization in dentistry

• Why we need to ditch the perfection act and embrace realness

• What women in dentistry are really facing—and why we need to talk about it

• How coaching that includes mind, body, and spirit creates lasting change

• Brandi’s shift from performance-based leadership to soul-aligned guidance

• Why being a better human leads to being a better professional

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to hold it all together, to show up perfectly polished while hiding your struggles—this conversation is your permission slip to do things differently.

It’s time to lead with your soul, not your title. It’s time to remember who you are beneath the white coat.

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Katrina Sanders on Leading with Boldness, Grief, and Grit

In this deeply moving episode of the Women in Digital Dentistry Podcast, we sit down with Katrina Sanders—international speaker, educator, and founder of Sanders Board Preparatory—to talk about what it really means to lead with clarity, courage, and compassion.

With her signature blend of humor and heart, Katrina shares how giving herself permission to “go max bet” on her life helped her build a successful career while navigating profound personal loss. From walking away from a toxic relationship to grieving her parents—and a pregnancy—Katrina opens up about resilience, self-trust, and the courage it takes to rewrite your own story.

As the Clinical Liaison for AZPerio and a respected thought leader in dental education, Katrina empowers dental professionals to not just succeed—but to thrive with purpose. In this episode, she also shares how breaking the silence around taboo experiences, like pregnancy loss, has opened the door to deeper connection and healing with women in dentistry and beyond.

This is an episode about more than success. It’s about reclaiming your voice, valuing your time, and giving yourself permission to lead a life that actually feels like yours.

In this powerful episode of the Women in Digital Dentistry Podcast, we sit down with Anne Duffy, Founder and CEO of Dental Entrepreneur Woman (DeW), to explore leadership, legacy, and the joyful pursuit of purpose in dentistry.

With over 45 years of experience as a clinical dental hygienist and entrepreneur, Anne shares her journey from the operatory to the forefront of a movement. She opens up about the gender gaps in leadership within a female-dominated industry and how her mission—through DeW Life magazine and the Dental Entrepreneur Woman community—is to shine a light on the incredible women shaping the future of dentistry.

From side gigs to start-ups, Anne proves that when women support women, everyone rises. We dive into the importance of creating more seats at the table, embracing your natural talents, and leading with passion. This conversation is a rallying cry for women in dentistry to own their power, pursue what lights them up, and just DeW it.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

✅ Why leadership in dentistry must reflect the women who power the profession

✅ The historical challenges of women supporting women—and how that’s changing

✅ Anne’s journey from hygiene to empowering entrepreneurs

✅ The importance of joy, authenticity, and self-worth in building your path

✅ Why it’s time to stop waiting for permission—and build your own table

👩‍⚕️ About Anne Duffy Anne Duffy is the Founder and CEO of Dental Entrepreneur Woman. With a mission to inspire and connect women across dentistry, Anne leads the DeW community and magazine to amplify voices, spotlight stories, and champion opportunities for women at every stage of their careers.

🎧 Tune in, be inspired, and start creating your own seat at the table.