Christie and Jasmin had the privilege to interview the AMAZING Jamie Freitag-Dooley, RDH. We thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and was inspired by all of the pearls that Jamie shared during the interview. 

Jamie is a compassionate RDH who has created a phenomenal career in public health and has made it her mission to help other RDHs fulfill their big dreams in their professional and personal lives. Jamie is a giver and in this episode, she shares her personal journey in her career and the biggest accomplishments in her life which is raising her two daughters. Hear more of her unique story and be prepared to be inspired to see the good in you. 

Thank you for being on the show! 

Topics we discuss:

• Her career in Dental Hygiene
• 15 years chairside as an RDH before making a career change
• BS at 35 as a single mother
• Mother of two
• Living with no regrets
• Going to school while raising children as a single mother
• Raising a daughter who is living...

Christie and Jasmin had the privilege to interview the AMAZING Jamie Freitag-Dooley, RDH. We thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and was inspired by all of the pearls that Jamie shared during the interview. 

Jamie is a compassionate RDH who has created a phenomenal career in public health and has made it her mission to help other RDHs fulfill their big dreams in their professional and personal lives. Jamie is a giver and in this episode, she shares her personal journey in her career and the biggest accomplishments in her life which is raising her two daughters. Hear more of her unique story and be prepared to be inspired to see the good in you. 

Thank you for being on the show! 

Topics we discuss:

• Her career in Dental Hygiene
• 15 years chairside as an RDH before making a career change
• BS at 35 as a single mother
• Mother of two
• Living with no regrets
• Going to school while raising children as a single mother
• Raising a daughter who is living with...

Christie and Jasmin had the privilege to interview the AMAZING Karen Fiala, RDH.

Hands down, this is one of the best and funniest episodes we have done. We had such a fun time talking with Karen about motherhood and we kept it REAL! There is adult content in this conversation so listen at your leisure and get ready to laugh!

We thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and was inspired by all that Karen shared. She is one of our dear friends and #1 supporters of our podcast. We can't thank her enough for being on the show!!! We love you! 

Topics we discuss:

• How Jasmin met Karen
• Unleashing Your Potential in Chicago
• Her history as an RDH
• Dental hygiene programs
• Having multiple children and being pregnant while working
• Facebook
• Breastfeeding challenges and changes of your breast
• Past President of the Nebraska Dental Hygienists Association
• Challenges of being in leadership with children
• Letting go of what you can't control
• DISC assessment
• Supportive colleagues and friends
• Words...

Christie and Jasmin had the privilege to interview Maryland's own rock star educator Marion Manski, RDH. We thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and was inspired by all she has done for our profession here in our state and what she will continue to do in the future. Marion shapes the future of dental hygiene as the director of the University Of Maryland, School of Dentistry, Dental Hygiene Program. She is the 2017 ADHA Irene Neuman Award Recipient.

Marion is a powerhouse focused on excellence and innovation. She sheds light on motherhood, going to school while raising a family and the future of our profession. Hear more of her unique story in dental hygiene and be prepared to be empowered!

Thank you for being on the show! 

Topics we discuss:

• Her journey into Dental Hygiene
• Being a clinician and transitioning into Academia
• Raising two children while attending school
• How advancing her degree helped her career
• Being a member of your professional association
• Advocacy...

Christie and Jasmin had the privilege to interview the fearless Charlotte Stirk. We thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and was inspired by all of the pearls that Charlotte shared during the interview. 

Charlotte is a single mom that has taken her career by the collar and has built a brand surrounded by her intelligence, wit, and technology savviness.  Hear more of her unique story and how she handles the challenges that arise in life.

Thank you for being on the show! 

Topics we discuss:

• Why the MOMgienists love Charlotte
• Being an introvert
• Being a mom and handling mixed emotions
• How she became a RDH
• What she is currently up to: Freelance blogging and web design
• Being a single mom and going through a divorce
• No excuses
• Transitioning into single parent hood
• Goals for the future
• Handling the Day to day and the hope that things will get better
• Why she started to branch outside of clinical practice

Find Charlotte's Website here: Click Here

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The MOMgienists podcast is on location at the RDH Under One Roof Conference. Jasmin had the opportunity to interview Michelle Barrios, RDH.  She enjoyed getting to know this MOMgienist and hearing the journey she is embarking on in her professional career. 

Michelle is a positive and passionate dental hygienist that explores her goals and interests in the future. Hear more of her story into dental hygiene and how she maintains her passion in dental hygiene.  

Thank you for being on the show! 

Topics we discuss:

• Thoughts on Chicago and RDH UOR
• Providing Local Anesthesia
• How she came into dental hygiene
• Mother of two girls
• Young Dental Clinical Rep and her future goals
• Trying new things while being a mom
• Going back to school while raising a family
• Leadership in dental hygiene
• Passion in dental hygiene

Contact Michelle here: [email protected]

Featured book:
Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod

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Christie and Jasmin had the privilege to interview the AMAZING Ashley McCauley. We thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and was inspired by all of the pearls that Ashley shared during the interview. 

Ashley is a rock star hygienist who has taken her career to heights of excellence while maintaining work/life balance. Hear more of her unique story into dental hygiene and how she maintains her mindset while juggling multiple things.  

Thank you for being on the show! 

Topics we discuss:

• The podcasts she listens to
• How she came into dental hygiene
• Growing up in a Saw Mill family and learning to walk on STILTS!
• Being in a Guinness World Record Holding family
• How Stilts lead to Dental Hygiene
• Hygiene Career and Being a Mom
• The various roles she has in dental hygiene
• Being a consultant with Custom Dental Solutions. Challenges and highlights.
• Work/Life Balance: Biggest Tips
• Miracle Morning: Meditation, Running, Gratitude Journal
• Having a supportive husband
• ...

This week Jasmin is on location at the ADHA conference. She had the privilege to interview the Dental Clinic Manager at the Mission Outpost Dental Clinic in Minnesota. Meet Trudy Koepsell, RDH!

Trudy is a caring and passionate dental hygienist that has lived a career focused on giving back. She shares her journey into dental hygiene and how volunteering has led to her current role. She also shares her personal journey as a 10-year breast cancer survivor.

Thank you for being on the show! You are a true gem in dental hygiene. Don't forget to like her organization on Facebook!

Topics we discuss:

• How she became a RDH
• Being an empty nester
• 36 years of marriage!
• Breast Cancer Diagnosis
• Quitting Clinical
• Volunteering with Mobile Dental Van
• Being the Dental Clinic Manager at a non-profit organization
• Her typical day/week
• Working Class poor
• How to prepare for an opportunity in management
• Networking
• The ADHA conference
• The importance of ADHA membership
• Being a MOMgienist and...

Christie and Jasmin were over the moon when they interviewed fellow Marylander India Chance. We loved talking with her and we are sure you will enjoy hearing her journey. Meet India Chance, RDH, BS!

India is a go-getter and forward thinker. Since the beginning of her career in dentistry, she had the drive, ambition, and passion to think outside of the box. Not only is India an exceptional clinician (the MOMgienists can attest to that), she is a passionate educator. She shares her incredible journey and pearls of wisdom she has learned along the way. She is an awesome homeschooling mom that has created a business focused on safety culture.

Check out her business and when you are in need for your OSHA update or CPR, Learn 2 Prevent is the place to go!

Topics we discuss:

• How we met India, MD stand up!
• India's career in dentistry
• India reaching out of the op
• Interviewing while pregnant
• Working in Corporate
• Entrepreneurial mindset: "out-of-the-box thinking"
• "Board of...

Jasmin attended a Cancer Survivor Celebration and didn't know that she was literally sitting two chairs away from an angel on earth. Meet Marsha Hammond!

Jasmin shed tears as she learned of her survivorship from Breast Cancer and her passion for sharing uplifting messages for patients currently enduring chemotherapy. Marsha is one of many mothers who face cancer with courage and bravery. She is sharing her love with those who are still fighting this battle by creating uplifting messages for children and adults undergoing chemotherapy.

It is evident that a strong and positive mindset is essential for dealing with trials such as illness. Hear this inspiring story and if it compels you, share this information or donate to Marsha's cause. 

Topics we discuss:

• How Jasmin met Marsha
• Marsha's Story
• Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
• Being present in the moment
• Handling motherhood and cancer diagnosis
• Controlling your mindset
• The making of Dhremo
• Children's Pediatric Line
• Where to...