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Dr. Grace Yum has quietly become one of the highest profile pediatric dentists in Chicago and beyond. She is in a small pool of less than 5% of all dentists who become certified in pediatrics. She also founded and built Yummy Dental and Orthodontics for Kids into a leader in its category. In this Podcast, Dr. Yum shares pearls of wisdom based on her experience that are designed to help moms be successful in their medical careers and in their lives more broadly. She interviews a rotating cast of experts who give invaluable advice from a variety of perspectives: fashion stylists, lawyers, CEOs, nutritionists, skincare experts, parenting experts and more. Along the way, Dr. Yum shares the secrets to her success in balancing motherhood and her growing business interests in dental, real estate and beyond.
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Dr. Teresa Scott is a biological dentist and mommy, who practices in Spring Texas. She graduated from UTHSCSA Dental School in San Antonio in 1995, and opened her family practice dental office in 1997. For 17 years, she developed her reputation and niche working with dental phobics. She became a biological dentist in 2012, after going personally holistic in 2009. Dr. Scott has been recognized as one of the leading dentists in her area every year since 2007.
Dr. Keyur Shah is a talented orthodontist and practice owner. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Dr. Shah attended University of Toronto, where he was valedictorian of his dental school class. After dental school, Dr. Shah completed his residency at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago and his orthodontic specialty at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Shah enjoys keeping up on the latest advancements in orthodontics and offers complimentary orthodontic evaluations.
Kerryann Minton is busy mom and managing partner at a law firm in Chicago. She is an experienced litigation strategist, defending clients in employment disputes at the federal and state levels. She counsels her clients on a broad spectrum of employment topics such as discrimination, leadership training, and wage/hour claims. Among many honors, Kerryann was recognized as one of the 'Most Influential Women Lawyers in Chicago' by Crain's Custom Media in 2017 and loves helping her clients in any way she can!
Matura is a mom and business owner, striving to be her healthiest self and help other moms do the same. Understanding the importance of post-delivery health, she came up with Mameal, a nutrient-rich meal delivery service in the Chicago suburbs, focusing on new moms and their postpartum nutrition. Each subscription includes specific meal plans with premium ingredients for various moms and their specific needs for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Dr. Emily Smythe is a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Chicago. After graduating from the University of Maryland Dental School, she returned to her hometown of Chicago for residency. After graduation, she pursued an OMFS specialty at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. She is currently buying into a busy practice near her home in the city. She strives to provide the best care in a warm and reassuring environment. She has two energetic boys and is married to a general dentist.
Dr. Emily Letran is an international speaker, author of several books, and radio show host. She is a trainer in high performance, helping entrepreneurs maximize their potential in personal and business life. She is also the founder of The Emily Letran Foundation, committed to providing basic dental care to veterans and families of disadvantaged background in her monthly Free Dentistry Day. As a mother of three herself, she skillfully manages work, family, and her personal life as a growing entrepreneur.
Dr. Bob Pick is a business practice management consultant, periodontist, coach, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and professional speaker known for his high energy, fast moving, motivational, educational and entertaining programs. He is the CEO of The Pick Group, a practice management firm all designed to yield a happy, healthy and wealthy practice. He has received multiple degrees from Northwestern University and is currently practicing Periodontics, Implants and Oral Medicine in Illinois full time.
Deirdre Breakenridge is an entrepreneur, professor, and the CEO of Pure Performance Communications. She has been in PR and marketing for over 25 years and is the author of six different books, including her latest title, Answers for Modern Communicators. She speaks internationally on the topics of PR, marketing, branding, and social media and is a blogger at PR Expanded. She also hosts a podcast called Women Worldwide and enjoys connecting with professionals all over the world.
Dr. Joanne Block Rief began her career in dentistry at age 13, working in her father’s practice in Annapolis, MD. She got her BS in Dental Hygiene from the University of Rhode Island and went to Dental school at University of Maryland. After practicing with her father for years, Joanne bought and grew her own small practice closer to home and has practiced there for 14 years. More than quadrupling the number of patients in her practice, she has a passion for marketing and the business side of dentistry.
Dr. Natalie Marks obtained her bachelor's degree with High Honors in Animal Science from the University of Illinois and proceeded to continue at her alma mater to obtain a Masters and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. Striving to be active in her community, she is a member of the executive board of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association and is a co-owner of Blum Animal Hospital in the city of Chicago. Dr. Marks has appeared on The Today Show, NBC news, CBS nightly news, and many more media platforms!
After having poor experiences at the dentist growing up, Dr. Christopher Hoffpauir decided to go back to dental school at age 30. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of Houston Clear Lake with a BS in Biology, and received his DDS from the University of Texas School of Dentistry. Dr. Hoffpauir then opened a new start up practice in Alvin, Texas where he still practices today. He has a special interest in utilizing the latest technology and helping patients with dental phobia overcome their fears.
Growing up in North Carolina, Dr. Brett Wells completed both his undergrad and dental school training at North Carolina schools. Currently, he is a practicing dentist and owner of Wells Family Dental Group and Downtown Dental in Raleigh, NC. Anticipating changing market conditions, he founded DentalHQ, a cloud-based platform that empowers dental offices to effortlessly create, customize, and automate their own in-house membership plans while decreasing their reliance on dental insurance.
After acting as a practice administrator for 19 of her 23 years in dentistry, Jennifer Pearce thought she understood all the pain points of working in a dental office. However, after co-owning several successful dental practices, she has seen it all. As a dental prosperity coach, Jennifer’s coaching style takes a wholistic outlook, looking at things from the practice administrator, team, and doctor’s points of view and using a multi-pronged problem solving approach.
As a passionate creative, Madison Danek has always had an interest in branding & social media marketing. As the Creative Coordinator for a dental practice, she designs & posts every piece of social content, newsletter, & various promotional material that the offices push out. She also creates/runs online contests throughout the year, & plans, organizes, shoots, & edits all photography & video content that is published on the practice's YouTube channel. She loves everything #creative!
Dr. Larissa Navarro was born and raised in Detroit, MI. She graduated from Wayne State University and earned her Bachelors in Biology. She then received her degree of DDS at the University of Detroit-Mercy where she met her husband, moved to Chicago, and is now raising a son and daughter in the city. Dr. Navarro and her husband own a private practice in general dentistry in IL. She also enjoys working with the dental team at a non-profit organization which provides dental care to under-served children.
We have come to the last episode of season 3! Join Dr. Grace Yum for the season 3 finale episode where she recaps the first year of Mommy Dentists in Business and touches on the exciting things coming next! You don't want to miss out - the roles have been reversed and she is interviewed by her husband, Kent Zimmerman! Cheers to season 3!
Dr. Susan McMahon has one of the largest cosmetic dental practices in Western Pennsylvania and also practices with University Dental Professionals in Chicago. A seven-time award winner in the AACD’s Annual Smile Gallery, she has been awarded two gold medals and been honored as a Top Dentist 16 times. As an author, lecturer, and clinical instructor at the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. McMahon has devoted her professional career to the pursuit of advanced technologies in cosmetic dentistry and smile design.
Dr. Diana Batoon completed her dental degree at Tufts University with specialized training in cosmetic dentistry. With extensive education in full mouth rehab, TMJ and sleep medicine, Dr. Batoon utilized her passion and talents to create a patient care program geared towards improved overall health. Besides speaking internationally, she enjoys attending dental events benefiting her local community and spending time with her husband and 3 boys.
Located in Charlotte, NC, Dr. Shakila Angadi is determined to help improve the lives of fellow dental professionals. With multiple projects on various platforms, from The Inspired Life Dental podcast to writing for various publications, her message to emphasize self-care and promote empathetic communication is clear. As a mother, dentist and wife, her journey stems from the deep understanding of emotional well-being as a necessity to achieve balance in her personal and professional life.
Dr. Linty John-Varghese started in Dubai, receiving dental degrees from India, NYU and a GP residency with the VA in Ohio. After practicing dentistry at Wright Patterson Air Force base, Dr. John-Varghese bought her own practice. As she finishes her transition from PPO practice to FFS, she remains dedicated to her profession motivating other dentists and mentoring students. With 3 kids in school and a loving spouse, she lives by one line, ‘Don’t aspire to make a living, Aspire to make a Difference!'
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