Manrina's Mentorship Podcast

From Poland to King's — Dr Nikola Kulik on Self-Belief, Independence, and Finding Your Path in Dentistry In this episode, Dr Manrina Rhode sits down with Dr Nikola Kulik, one of her youngest mentees and a recently qualified dentist who has already packed more into her early career than most do in a decade. Nikola grew up in Poland, won a biology competition at 15 that set her on an extraordinary p...

The Best Thing She Ever Did Was “Stop Trying to Be Good at Everything”. Some stories take a while to find their shape. This is one of them. Deirbhle, known to everyone as DD, is a super associate, a Manrina’s Mentorship Mentee, and someone who has lived a life. She grew up in Omagh during the Troubles. She navigated anti-Irish prejudice at dental school in Manchester. She cared for her Nanny throu...

Manrina's Mentorship Podcast | Ep 15 | From Poland to Prosthodontics: Dr Agata’s Journey of Resilience and Excellence In this inspiring episode of Manrina's Mentorship Podcast, Dr Manrina Rhode sits down with Dr Agata, a powerhouse dentist whose incredible work ethic, resilience, and pursuit of excellence has shaped her career and family life. From growing up under communism in Poland to building...

In this heartwarming episode of Manrina's Mentorship Podcast, Dr Manrina Rhode sits down with Dr Guto Griffiths , a Welsh-speaking dentist whose commitment to family, community, and work-life balance shaped his entire career. From growing up on the beautiful South Wales coast to building a thriving cosmetic practice whilst raising three young children, Guto's story proves that success doesn't requ...

In this inspiring episode of Manrina's Mentorship Podcast , Dr Manrina Rhode sits down with Dr Vicky Bu , DRMR's newest associate whose journey from China to London demonstrates the power of seizing opportunities and adapting fearlessly. From deciding at age 12 to become a dentist abroad to navigating motherhood whilst building her career, Vicky's story proves that being proactive creates possibil...

In this episode of Manrina's Mentorship Podcast , Dr Manrina Rhode sits down with the exceptional Dr Biraj Patel , an endodontist whose communication skills and patient care have set a new standard. From training in Texas to building a thriving London practice, Biraj's story reveals why technical excellence alone isn't enough - and how being genuinely interested in people transforms everything. Wh...

In this compelling episode of Manrina's Mentorship Podcast, Dr Manrina Rhode sits down with the remarkable Dr Claire Nightingale, one of the UK's leading Invisalign orthodontists. From childhood extractions under gas to winning Best Practice in the UK, Claire's story demonstrates how unwavering vision, patience for the right opportunities, and embracing digital transformation can lead to extraordi...

In this energetic episode of Manrina's Mentorship Podcast, Dr Manrina Rhode sits down with the remarkable Dr Hatem Algraffee, a leading periodontist who's been her go-to specialist for 18 years. From entering dental school through clearing to becoming one of the first registered specialists in the UK, Hatem's story is about taking action, embracing new technology, and never waiting for opportuniti...

In this deeply moving episode of Manrina's Mentorship Podcast, Dr Manrina Rhode sits down with Robbie Stewart , the youngest guest yet and a dental therapist on the DRMR team. His story transforms personal tragedy into a powerful reminder that life's too short for anything less than bold action. What You'll Discover: Finding Your Calling Early: How a friend's casual mention of dental hygiene led t...

Manrina's Mentorship Podcast | Episode 8 | Making Your Comfort Zone Cry: Devisha's Bold Leap into Growth In this inspiring episode of Manrina's Mentorship Podcast, Dr Manrina Rhode sits down with the remarkable Dr Devisha Patel, who initially declined to be interviewed but proves that sometimes the best conversations come from those who push themselves beyond their comfort zones. Her story is a ma...

How a fractured tooth, Max Fax training, and family influence transformed a nervous dentist into Wales' most relaxed educator.  From a baby in the waiting room to celebrated endodontics teacher, Dr John Barclay's journey shows how conquering self-doubt can lead to teaching excellence. In this episode, we explore: The fractured tooth moment: How a difficult extraction made John realise he need...

Reinvention and Resilience: Finding True Purpose In this episode, Dr Manrina Rhode speaks with Dr Ricky Ghataura about her remarkable journey of personal and professional reinvention. From navigating family tragedy and career detours to overcoming injury and rediscovering purpose during the COVID pandemic, Dr Ricky’s story highlights the power of resilience, adaptability, and inner growth. Highlig...

From Bulgaria to the UK: Dr Teo's Inspiring Dental Journey In Episode 5 of Manrina’s Mentorship Podcast, Dr Manrina Rhode sits down with the incredible Dr Teodora Todorova, affectionately known as Dr Teo. From growing up in Bulgaria to rebuilding her life and career in the UK, Dr Teo opens up about the courage, resilience, and passion it took to create a thriving dental career in a brand new count...

What does it take to go from NHS dentistry to thriving in private practice AND building a viral online personal brand? Dr Pavi Sagoo shares her journey—from moving to the UK and finding confidence in cosmetic dentistry to growing her online presence and hitting 3.6 million views on TikTok! In this episode, we discuss: How Dr Pavi transitioned from NHS to private practice The impact of mentorship i...

From Berlin to London: Ariane's Inspiring Story In this episode of Manrina's Mentorship Podcast, we sit down with Ulrike Ariane, a Berlin-based dentist and practice owner, who shares her incredible journey of resilience, balance, and success. What You'll Learn: How Ariane balanced dental school while raising a baby. The pivotal moments that shaped her career, including setting up her own clinic. W...

Welcome to the second episode of the  Manrina's Mentorship Podcast , where I’m joined by the inspiring Dr. Savan Shah. In this episode, we dive into Sav’s fascinating journey, from growing up in Kenya to becoming a succesful cosmetic dentist in England. Together, we explore: Sav's Career Transformation : How one conversation led him to choose dentistry over medicine and how his bold choices s...

Kirsty shares her non-traditional route into dentistry, which began later in life after a career in dietetics. Her passion for oral health and aesthetics led her to make the switch, and now she’s thriving in cosmetic dentistry. In this episode, we explore: The important connections between oral health, nutrition, and weight, and how these impact both health and appearance. Kirsty’s experience on m...