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dental-ish by browngirlrdh

BrownGirl, RDH

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The first black dental podcast mixed with a little something extra. Podcast topics range from family, entrepreneurship, education, to working in the dental industry as black professionals. Brought to you by BrownGirl, RDH.
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Browngirl Experience

Browngirl Experience

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The purpose of the Browngirl Experience is to celebrate the voice of black women. Acknowledge our diversity, our creativity and shine light on our magic while taking control of our narrative…one conversation at a time She is coming… she is dope… and she knows how to enjoy a good cocktail
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The Browngirl Experience

Browngirl Experience

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The Browngirl Experience is a place where we celebrate the stories and experiences of black women. Here we are unapologetic, we are dope and we are boldly taking control of our narrative one story at a time. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-browngirl-experience--1601685/support.
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Point of Hue

Ateira & Salimah

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Point of Hue is a bi-weekly podcast featuring Ateira Griffin and Salimah Jasani, two women of color. Join us as we discuss everything from interracial dating to ancestry tests and even the questionable representations of race in Harry Potter (yes, we went there) from our #PointOfHue.
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Mindful Businesses

Vidhya Iyer - Host

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In our podcast, we bring to you businesses that are mindful in their practices and processes. A mindful business adopts and employs sustainable social, economic, and environmental practices. Some of our past guests are Redecker, from Germany, MUDD Jeans from the Netherlands, Ricron Panels, Phool Co from India, Alabama Chanin, Reel Toilet Paper from the USA, Hinterland, Unscented Co from Canada, and Desserto from Mexico. We launched our first episode on July the 22nd., 2019 with a new episode ...
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Have a topic idea? text us! In this final episode of Season 3 of Dentalish, I had the pleasure of speaking with Arica Davis-Clark, a practice manager for a Dental Service Organization (DSO). We dove into the challenges and rewards of managing a dental practice, especially in the context of the post-COVID landscape. Erica shared her journey from the…
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Today we have on our show the passionate and even maybe maverick Jonathan Lundgren, director and founder of Blue Acre Farms and Ecdysis foundation. The word ecdysis means the process of shedding the old skin and that is what Blue Dasher farms wants to do by operating regenerative farm and scientific research hub designed to help foster a revolution…
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Most US elementary school students learn about photosynthesis in their science class. The process is very simple - chlorophyll in the leaves and green stems absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen back into the atmosphere. It is nature's elegant way of capturing carbon dioxide. Carbon cycle is where humans and human activities put out carbon dioxi…
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Have a topic idea? text us! What does it mean to truly prioritize personal happiness and autonomy in your career? Join us as we uncover the inspiring stories of individuals who have embraced entrepreneurial paths, starting with our special guest, Sade. As a registered dental hygienist in alternative practice (RDH AP) from California and a proud mem…
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Have a topic idea? text us! Ever wondered how financial literacy could transform your life? Learn from Sharice RDH, a veteran dental hygienist turned financial advisor, who shares her inspiring journey from the projects to becoming a financial advocate. In this episode, Sharice reveals how she conquered financial challenges while supporting her fam…
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Have a topic idea? text us! What happens when dreams shift, and a personal transformation redirects your career path? Join us in this episode of Dental-ish as we welcome Dr. Akidra Bell, a dedicated dentist and mentor, who reveals her inspiring journey from aspiring pediatrician to a leading figure in dentistry. Dr. Bell shares the pivotal moments,…
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Have a topic idea? text us! Ever wondered how a career transition can dramatically alter your life? Darren, a Registered Dental Hygienist who switched paths from law enforcement to dental hygiene, shares his inspiring journey and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. From the influence of his sister’s career to a transformative dental procedu…
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Have a topic idea? text us! What if you could fast-track your way to becoming a dental hygienist? Join us as we uncover the secrets of the Alabama Dental Hygiene Program (ADHP) with special guests Kara and Erica. Kara dives into the accelerated path dental assistants can take, transforming into hygienists through a unique blend of on-the-job traini…
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Have a topic idea? text us! What happens when a practicing dentist finds herself driving for Lyft to make ends meet? Join us as we uncover the remarkable journey of Dr. Codjoe, a first-generation Ghanaian dentist from Chicago, who shares her compelling story from childhood dreams to the reality of financial struggles even amidst a thriving practice…
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Have a topic idea? text us! Can overcoming socioeconomic barriers truly pave the way to a fulfilling career in healthcare? Join us as we explore the remarkable journey of kristal Robinson, an inspiring dental hygienist, high school teacher, and devoted mother. Crystal shares her path from a high school career technical program to graduating from Te…
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Have a topic idea? text us! Imagine reclaiming control over your career and finding a renewed sense of well-being. Leah Francis, with over 25 years of experience in dental hygiene, narrates her inspiring journey from a full-time practitioner to a self-employed temp. Leah shares candid insights on confronting burnout, achieving mental and emotional …
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Have a topic idea? text us! Ever wondered how a dental hygienist could turn into a financial advisor to help families achieve financial security? Join us in this enlightening episode as we host Sheila Pizzo, who shares her incredible journey from working in dental hygiene to becoming a dedicated financial advisor. We uncover the critical importance…
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When Jodi Bakst and Cor Rademaker, co - founders of Circular Design Consultants had the opportunity to develop oa piece of land in North Carolina, they had the vision to make it North Carolina’s first net-zero neighborhood. They put this vision to pen and paper to create Array Sustainable Design and bring to market a twelve lot neighborhood on 60 a…
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The practice of manufacturing for planned obsolescence seems to be what most manufacturers in the present time follow. This means to make an item that will break down sooner than their earlier versions, lack of how-to-fix information or tutorials and even make it impossible to be repaired. The direct impact of such a philosophy increases the bottom…
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In this episode we talk with Greg Johnson, co-founder and CEO of AquiPor. AquiPor's unique permeable concrete material in conjunction with proprietary engineering technology can transform traditional hard surfaces into stormwater infiltration corridors.The technology utilizes inherently low carbon “cement” and upcycled industrial minerals. This new…
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Today we talk on our show with Dr. Teresa Pruzner and Nick Langan, co-founders of Cerebelly who as parents of infants wanted to make sure that their kids get the best possible nutrition not only for their physical but also for brain development. They were surprised to learn when they flipped over a packet or bottle of baby food the mismatch between…
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In the United States, 90% of the lettuce is produced and shipped from California to the rest of the country. When we combine the impact of this long journey on the environment, cost and 30% loss in farm produce - makes vertical farms close to consumption a viable alternative. In this episode, we learn from Eddy Badrina, CEO of Eden Green Technology…
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We talk with Ashay Bhave, founder of Thaely, who as a middle-schooler dreamt of becoming a sneaker designer. His journey begins at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, where disenchanted within the first year, he returned back to Dubai to pursue a degree in business at Amity University. As a designer Ashay wanted to solve problems - the p…
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Welcome to another episode of “The Browngirl Experience" the podcast where we explore the black women’s experience through the art of storytelling. In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of sexual healing. Join The Browngirl as she journeys through her tales of debauchery and resilience, vulnerability, and self-discovery. Her story…
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We talk to Saiful Islam, Managing Director of Bengal Muslin, that has identified the DNA from the fossilized plants to revive and grow the plant again. He talks to us about the challenges that Bengal Muslin faced to find, train and motivate the traditional generational spinners - who still had the collective memory of the fabric to weave 400 count …
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Africa with its rich arts and crafts have so much to offer to the world. We are excited to find online or in a nearby store a unique, one of a kind piece from a land far away. But we should pause to think as to how much of what we pay actually goes back to the artisans and their communities. Today we talk with Jenny Nuccio, Founder and CEO of Imani…
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What does it take to start a business several thousands of miles away, and that too when you were just 19. Kate Holby co-founded Ajiri tea with her sister Sara Kolby, to create a full cycle of sustainable aid. Because education is a sustainable investment, 100% of the net profits go back to Kenya to pay school fees for orphans. Ajiri Tea Company is…
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Bradford and Bryan Manning are two blind brothers on a mission to cure blindness. At a young age, they were diagnosed with an eye disease that causes blindness over time. To fight back, they left their former careers to start Two Blind Brothers, a small charitable clothing company that donates 100% of the profits to drive life-changing research for…
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Swahili Coast partners with artisans in East Africa to craft ethically handmade, fair trade, adventure-ready accessories.It connects them to global markets using principles of fairness, dignity, and respect. Swahili Coast strives to support the creation of worker-owned cooperatives and provide continuing support through fair exchange and promotion …
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Buy handmade, change women's lives. We chat with Joan Shifrin and Catherine Shimony, extremely dynamic and creative women who run this New York-based non-profit brand Global Goods Partners, like a business and with the overall mission to do good and empower women. Their work, resources, and resolve are focused on bridging gaps, opening doors, and p…
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The core of Phool Co business and dear to the vision of the founder is women empowerment. Phool works with the women who worked as manual scavengers, cleaning dry toilets. They are committed to paying them fair wages, provides them with health insurance and retirement benefits. The impact of this can be seen within a few weeks of them working at Ph…
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Natural gas used to heat our homes, cook our meals and sometimes even to move our cars comprises mainly of Methane - a know greenhouse gas. While we go on this journey to reduce the reliance on fossil fuels and green house gasses, there needs to be a sustainable alternative to conventional natural gas. The anaerobic activities in landfills creates …
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In this episode, I candidly discuss the reasons behind my long ass hiatus, sharing the personal experiences that led me to take a break. It's a raw and honest conversation about the ebbs and flows of life, and the importance of self-care authenticity and still being with the shits. So, grab your favorite beverage, settle into your comfiest spot, an…
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We like to check in with some of our previous guests to see how their business has changed, what goals were achieved and the ones that were not. How they may have pivoted or continued the path they had chosen. It is a pleasure to have Shameek Ghosh, CEO of Trustrace -Tracing for Fashion. He joins us once again from Stockholm, Sweden. We talk about …
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Cotton fiber and fabric is considered to be one of the most natural material. Given that, who would have thought that the process of manufacturing cotton fabric uses materials and techniques that cause environmental damage. Cotton needs to be cleaned and the “trash” removed for the cotton to become white and more absorbent to dyes. Alkaline and oth…
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This episode was previously aired on April 23, 2023. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Oil spills in our world where engines are omnipresent are almost inevitable. Larger accidental spills on land and water have catastrophic effects on the environment, plant and animal life. Iro…
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As we open our kitchen faucets and fill a glass with drinking water, we probably don’t realize that around 2 billion people globally do not have access to clean and safe drinking water. Clean and safe potable water is such a basic necessity but is still inaccessible to one-fourth of the population in the world. For them, bottled water is not a luxu…
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Friendship and support is what creates a community and a sense of belonging. That is exactly what our guest Priyasha Shah, Founder of Sakhya wanted to create amongst the women who love South Asian fashion and styles. She started the platform Sakhya where sellers could post their pre-loved saris, salwar kameez, lenghas to offer it to buyers who woul…
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In this episode we chat with Ben Wan, Principal at RODE Architects about the roles architects can play in reducing the impact of climate change on our planet. Given that over 40% of all energy produced is used to run the buildings, how can architects reduce the energy consumption of these structures is the question we asked Ben. One of the goals is…
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Most consumers are aware of the numbering 1 to 7, embedded in the recycle symbol under plastic items and they diligently put them in recycling bins. The numbers denote the type of plastic so that they may be recycled appropriately. The truth of the matter is that only the number 1 and 2 are easily recyclable and rest end up in the landfills. We ask…
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Met up with one our favorite guests Luis Fernando, Founder of Amor Perfecto, for breakfast in Bogota, Colombia. During our recording we had hoped to share our love for coffee over a cup of coffee in Bogota and we are happy that we were able to meet and catch-up. We loved learning about what the company its growth and future plans. Amor Perfecto has…
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Urban flight in America in the 1960s resulted in downtowns having empty abandoned buildings and structures. The city governments had to eventually demolish these structures and their debris ended up in the landfills. Our guests Michael Gainer and Ian MacDonald of Reuse Action, who live in Buffalo, NY, started thinking about the millions of dollars …
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Sustainable products are priced out of reach of most Americans. They cost the consumers more due to a variety of reasons - higher costs of inputs and innovation, demand is higher than supply and sometimes…just because.. people are willing to pay more. If we are on this global journey to make our world sustainable we need each and everyone on board.…
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Today we talk with Ryan McPherson, Chief Sustainability Officer at University of Buffalo. He heads the Climate Action Plan at the university. The University has the goal of climate neutrality by 2030. They plan to achieve this goal by having 10 strategies to achieve it. Strategies such as “Not all electricity is created equal”, “Waste not”, and “pu…
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This episode was originally aired on February 18, 2020 We talk with co-founders Sujata and Taniya (Su and Ta) who decided to quit their well-paying jobs and put their hearts and souls into spreading love through traditional hand-woven sarees. They have a family of 1400 weavers. The process of weaving every saree is a celebration of centuries of tra…
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The firsts in our lives have a special place in our life experience. May it be the first job, first business venture, first car and even your first podcast episode. Today we wanted to re-air on the 4 year anniversary, our first episode Palm Straw. It was a startup in 2019 which my mentor at that time Dora Lutz I suggest that I reach out to. This st…
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As formula companies’ productions are limping back to normal, after the recall, a question some people ask is why can't mother "just" switch to breastfeeding their infants. As most mothers know that it is not that easy to make that switch. Breastfeeding a baby can be hard - it needs support from the family, spouse, pediatrician and most importantly…
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Repairing an item is an achievable and straightforward path to achieve sustainability goals. This "concept" is becoming more and more apparent with Right to Repair legislations being passed as laws in some states in the US and countries worldwide. In January 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Digital Fair Repair Act, a law that will increase the co…
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"No Mow May..." in Buffalo and Western New York, was a cooperative effort by neighbors, municipalities, and counties to stop residents from mowing their lawns for a month to help pollinators such as bees survive and help their population grow. Pollinators are an integral part of the global food supply. This episode delves into how the bee populatio…
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Have a topic idea? text us! Part three of dental hygiene problems. Practice Management Topics and dealing with red flag patients. Reading one start reviews and the importance of the provider and employee understanding with realistic expectations from the team. Show Notes : "One Start- Five Star" "Baby on Board" "Patient Education" "Patients Don't U…
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With summer fast approaching, sipping a glass of wine, we wondered about the practices of vineyards - a highly competitive and commercialized industry. Around the same time we were pitched by Ehlers Estate for an interview with their General Manager and Winemaker. In our conversation with several of the mindful business leaders, we sought insights …
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