Just DeW It

What if the guilt you carry as a working mom is only part of the story your children are watching? In this heartfelt episode, Anne Duffy sits down with Malika Azargoon, founder of Zar Dental Consulting and an experienced dental management consultant, to talk about resilience, leadership, motherhood, and the strength it takes to keep showing up. Celebrating Malika’s DeW Life Mag autumn cover story,...

Dental technology can support growth, but only when you know what your numbers are telling you. In this episode of Just DeW It , Anne Duffy sits down with her dear friend Dr. Aditi Agarwal, practicing dentist, practice owner, and co-founder of Practice by Numbers, for a grounded conversation about leadership, data, growth, and staying human through it all. Aditi shares how a frustrating drop in ca...

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 Den...

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 StrengthsF...

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...

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 s...

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 e...

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 t...

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...

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 educa...

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 fou...

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...

Ready to lead a team that grows stronger with every challenge? This episode of the Just DeW It podcast brings back Cara Cherry, Spring 2023 cover story and Los Angeles regional president at Patterson, for a conversation that’s as insightful as it is inspiring. Anne explores Cara’s unique journey, from her horse-riding roots in Philadelphia to her current role leading high-performing teams, al...

How can you tell if a new technology is truly worth adopting for your team? In this episode of the Just DeW It podcast, Anne Duffy welcomes Kristie Kapp for her very first conversation as a DeW member, offering us a front-row seat to the supportive energy that defines DeW. As the community gears up for its 10th anniversary retreat, Anne and Kristie dive deep into how DeW empowers women to sta...

Why do dental specialty practices struggle to grow despite receiving plenty of referrals? In this episode of the Just DeW It podcast, Anne brings together Referral Lab’s Christy Carver and Jessica Magnatta to unpack how women-led support and smart technology are transforming specialty practices from the inside out. You’ll hear Christy’s story of discovering a genuine “no-brainer” solution while ma...

Do you ever wonder what story your image tells before you even speak? This episode kicks off with Anne Duffy introducing her good friend, Kelly Duggan, an accomplished image consultant and coach who made the leap from three decades in dental hygiene to guiding others toward authentic confidence. Kelly shares personal stories, including the powerful influence of her grandmother’s journey, and revea...

You can feel the energy of a dental practice the moment you step inside. That's why a people-first approach is more important now than ever! In this episode, Anne Duffy sits down with Linda Kane, a dental operations strategist with a passion for restoring the human touch in dentistry. Drawing on her upbringing on a horse ranch and decades in the dental field, Linda shares how horses’ intuitiv...

In a world of artificial intelligence, what sets remarkable dental leaders apart isn’t tech... it’s their deep, authentic human connection! In this episode, Anne Duffy welcomes Marni Blythe, a powerhouse fractional COO and leadership expert, for an inspiring and practical dive into “leading from within.” Their conversation unfolds with personal stories of camaraderie and support in the Dental Entr...

Ready to shift from reactive to architect? Discover how one dentist rebuilt her career and her practice model from the inside out. In this conversation, Dr. Sandra Calleros pulls back the curtain on her journey from high-volume clinics to designing a fee-for-service practice that feels more like a spa than a traditional dental office. Anne Duffy and Dr. Calleros dive deep into how Gallup Strengths...

Struggling to find and keep the right dental team members? The game has changed, and so should your approach. In this episode, dental recruiter and entrepreneur Wendy Aldhamen sits down with Anne Duffy to reveal what truly creates lasting matches between dental offices and team members. From swapping stories about baking the best chocolate chip cookies (spoiler: cookies bring people together!) to...

Did you know that a healthy mouth might be the missing link to full-body vitality? This episode of Just DeW It introduces Dr. Jessica Lederhausen—a Swedish dentist, pioneering public health advocate, seasoned golfer, habit coach, and grandmother of 11. Anne Duffy sits down with Jessica to explore her remarkable journey from European athletics to shaping global health perspectives. We hear how a ch...

Ever feel like your biggest ideas get stuck in limbo because you’re not sure how to move them forward? In this episode, Anne Duffy sits down with operations strategist and fractional leader Sara Ritchie to reveal how powerful systems, strong planning, and clear expectations turn even the busiest dreams into organized, impactful experiences. As the mastermind behind the seamless execution of the up...

A single Facebook post changed everything for Crystal Spring, setting her on a journey to bring quality dental care to underserved communities in Montana. In this eye-opening episode, Anne Duffy welcomes Crystal, a trailblazing dental hygienist and founder of Smiles Across Montana, who shares how her passion was ignited by firsthand experiences of health disparities near the Fort Peck Indian...

Behind every appointment is a story that could set your dental practice apart from the rest. In this episode of the Just DeW It podcast, Anne Duffy invites Robyn Damaris, Director of Operations at Phoenix Dental Agency and the powerhouse behind Productive Dentist Academy's marketing, to share her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to strategic leadership. Robyn opens up about her 15-year car...

What if there was a simple way to help more patients sleep better and grow your dental practice at the same time? In this episode of Just DeW It, Anne Duffy sits down with Rio Esqueda, a dynamic COO, mom, and lover of both yoga and champagne, to reveal how dentists are stepping into the world of sleep medicine and transforming patient care. Their conversation kicks off with warm ane...