Just DeW It

About Just DeW It

Dental Entrepreneur Women is here to dive deep and share stories with the mission to inspire, highlight, empower, and connect all women in dentistry.

Publisher

Dental Entrepreneur Women

Category

business · business · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Jan 2021

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

150 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Women Dentists: A New Path to Leadership and Ownership, Featuring Dr. Victoria Yu

   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 Dental to helping grow a DSO from 15 practices to more than 600, Victoria shares the leadership lessons that shaped her path, including why clear mission, strong numbers, and the ability to “get things done” all point back to one thing: serving people well. Anne and Victoria also explore the powerful shift happening for women in dentistry. Women are no longer simply asking for a seat at the table; they are redesigning how leadership, ownership, mentorship, and wealth creation can look. Victoria shares how Elite Dental Partners’ Vantage program helps doctors build shared interest in the practices they grow, offering an alternative to the “golden handcuffs” of associate life while reducing administrative burdens through DSO support. The conversation is honest, energizing, and deeply relevant for dentists who want to lead, grow, and create opportunity without losing themselves in the process. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why growth in dentistry is rewarding, but rarely easy. How Victoria’s Strengths profile shapes her leadership style. What it means to lead with mission, execution, and adaptability. Why numbers should reflect how well you are serving patients and teams. How women in dentistry are reshaping leadership and ownership. Why mentorship and mutual support matter more than ever. The difference between being an associate and building long-term wealth. How the Vantage program creates a pathway to shared practice ownership. Why systems, processes, and leverage are essential for dentists managing debt, family, and career demands. What the future of dentistry may look like as technology, DSOs, and female leadership continue to evolve. Listen now for a candid conversation on leadership, ownership, and the new possibilities opening up for women in dentistry. Learn More About Dr. Victoria Yu Here! Website: https://www.elitedentalpartners.com/ (https://www.elitedentalpartners.com/) Email: vyu@elitedentalpartners.com (mailto:vyu@elitedentalpartners.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vsyu/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vsyu/) Ready to be part of a movement of women shaping the future of dentistry? Join Dental Entrepreneur Woman for masterminds, education, exclusive events, and a supportive community designed to help you grow, lead, and leave your mark on the industry. Become a member at: https://dew.life/membership/ (https://dew.life/membership/) Mentions & Links: Events: The DeW Life Retreat (https://dew.life/retreat/) Organizations & Companies: Walmart / Walmart Health (https://corporate.walmart.com/) — No. 1 on the Fortune 500; Dr. Yu previously ran Walmart’s dental operations. Dentsply Sirona (https://www.dentsplysirona.com/) — Dental technology and products company. Golub Capital (https://golubcapital.com/) — Investment firm associated with board chair Andrew Steuerman. HR for Health (https://www.hrforhealth.com/) — Organization where Anne participated on a panel. StrengthsFinder (https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/254033/strengthsfinder.aspx) People Mentioned: Andrea Frohning (https://www.dentsplysirona.com/en-us/company/our-company/executive-team/andrea-frohning.html) — HR executive at Dentsply Sirona; mentioned as delivering a keynote speech. Andrew Steuerman (https://golubcapital.com/team-member/andrew-steuerman/) — Golub Capital executive; identified in the episode as board chair. Schools & Institutions: University of Maryland School of Dentistry (https://www.dental.umaryland.edu/)

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Owning Your Strengths and Trusting Your Next Career Step, Featuring Scotti Mazikowski

   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 StrengthsFinder results, including learner, arranger, input, self-assurance, and responsibility, Anne and Scotti explore how naming your strengths can change the way you show up at work and at home. Scotti shares how her natural curiosity, ability to organize moving pieces, and willingness to step into unfamiliar territory helped her grow through a non-linear career path, from operations and marketing to leading payments at Curve Dental. They also talk candidly about perfectionism, vulnerability, shared parenting, boundaries, and trusting that your past experiences are preparing you for what’s next. What You'll Learn in This Episode: How understanding your strengths can build confidence and self-acceptance. Why curiosity and continuous learning are powerful leadership skills. How to recognize when you are forcing the wrong fit at work or home. Why non-linear career paths can lead to meaningful opportunities. How Scotti moved from marketing into payments by leaning into execution and adaptability. The importance of culture fit, problem-solving, and communication in career growth. How working mothers can set clearer expectations around work, home, and outcomes. Why vulnerability and asking for help can make you a stronger leader. How to trust that each experience is preparing you for the next right step. Listen now for an honest, energizing conversation that will help you own your strengths, trust your path, and lead with more clarity. Learn More About Scotti Mazikowski Here! Email: scotti.mazikowski@curvedental.com (mailto:scotti.mazikowski@curvedental.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lmazikowski/ (https://www.instagram.com/lmazikowski/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottimazikowski/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottimazikowski/) Ready to be part of a movement of women shaping the future of dentistry? Join Dental Entrepreneur Woman for masterminds, education, exclusive events, and a supportive community designed to help you grow, lead, and leave your mark on the industry. Become a member at: https://dew.life/membership/ (https://dew.life/membership/) Mentions & Links: Events: The DeW Life Retreat (https://dew.life/retreat/) HYROX (https://hyrox.com/) Organizations & Tools: Curve Dental (https://www.curvedental.com/) StrengthsFinder (https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/254033/strengthsfinder.aspx)

3. 

   30 Sept 2026

   How To Stop Fear From Costing Your Confidence and Opportunity, Featuring Lisa Grogan

   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, a whole-person approach to improving both human and business performance. Together, Anne and Lisa explore how limiting beliefs often sit deeper than mindset alone, and how hypnotherapy can help uncover the root of patterns that keep people stuck. Lisa opens up about her own fear of public speaking, including a moment when she nearly walked away from a major opportunity because visibility felt too overwhelming. This honest conversation is a reminder that confidence is built in small, supported steps, and that emotions are valid without always needing to be in charge. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why fear of visibility can limit your growth and opportunities. How to ask, “What is this fear costing me?” when anxiety takes over. Why small, manageable steps are often more powerful than big leaps. How hypnotherapy can complement coaching by addressing root beliefs. What nervous-system regulation has to do with confidence and leadership. How protective excuses like “I don’t have time” can keep you stuck. Why your emotions matter, but don’t always need to drive your decisions. The four parts of Lisa’s LENS Method: Logic, Emotional/Energy, Neurological, and Social. How language patterns, habits, rest, and support systems influence performance. Why community, coaching, and trusted peers are essential for entrepreneurs and dental leaders. Listen now if you’re ready to stop letting fear make your decisions and start taking grounded, supported steps toward being seen! Learn More About Lisa Grogan Here! Website: https://lisagrogandentalcoach.com/ (https://lisagrogandentalcoach.com/) Email: lisagrogan@dentalcoach.com (mailto:lisagrogan@dentalcoach.com) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisagrogan_dentalcoach/ (https://www.instagram.com/lisagrogan_dentalcoach/) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-grogan-886621122/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-grogan-886621122/) Ready to be part of a movement of women shaping the future of dentistry? Join Dental Entrepreneur Woman for masterminds, education, exclusive events, and a supportive community designed to help you grow, lead, and leave your mark on the industry. Become a member at: https://dew.life/membership/ (https://dew.life/membership/) Mentions & Links: Events: The DeW Life Retreat (https://dew.life/retreat/)

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• Angela Davis Sullivan
• Robyn Ramirez
• Shelbey Arevalo

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