Listen in as Christie and Jasmin enjoy drinks, friendship, and recap over 30 episodes from Season 2.

We had a blast with you all and can't wait to share the new and improved podcast for Season 3. Thank you for making our community and podcast a success!!! 

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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 special needs
• Getting your mindset ready to support your children with special health considerations
• Dealing with infertility
• Instilling grace and confidence to your children to conquer their goals
• Her inspirational career in public health and program development
• Getting involved
• Dental impact LLC and making an impact
• Making and reaching those big dreams

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Contact Jamie here: jamie@dentalimpact.org

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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 of wisdom
• Dental hygiene school challenges
• Mom talk

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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
• Working as a representative for women appointed by the Governor of Maryland
• Future of Dental Hygiene and the role of professional associations
• Being bored with the profession
• Accelerated BS to MS degree
• Bridge RDH to RN program in Maryland, Clinical Nurse Leader!!
• Scope of practice issues for the future professional
• Being an empty nester and the phases of motherhood
• Treasure the moments in parenthood
• Maintaining your sanity in motherhood

Contact Marion Here: mmanski@umaryland.edu

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Christie and Jasmin had the privilege to interview the fearless Charlotte Coopstirk. 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

Contact Charlotte here: charlotte@charlottesmiled.com

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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: michelle2rdh@gmail.com

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The MOMgienists Christie and Jasmin share their experience at RDH UOR. You will just have to tune in to hear all the details.

Listen in to hear their hilarious adventure without the children!

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Jasmin woke up to discover her daughter found her website and was playing her podcast. Her daughter begged to be on the show. So here it is, her debut recording!

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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
• Finding your time

Find Custom Dental Solutions Website: Click Here

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This week Jasmin is on location at the ADHA conference. She had the privilege to interview dental hygiene students Melissa Roman, Bianca Bucio, and Professor Marie Prassas. This meeting was an impromptu interview at the Chicago Midway Airport. The conversation was so good that we needed to record it. 

Melissa and Bianca are students of City Colleges of Chicago and competed in the national ADHA table clinic competition. Melissa and Bianca were assigned to Jasmin as their judge. They were mentored by equally dedicated and passionate Professor Marie Prassas. Listen in on the conversation to learn about their experience and why diversity is so important to dental hygiene. 

Thank you for being on the show! You are shining stars in this profession!

Topics we discuss:

• Why they participated in the table clinic competition at the ADHA conference.
• Mentorship with Professor Prassas
• Jasmin as their judge (blooper)
• The student experience at ADHA conference
• "AHA" moments at the conference
• Diversity in dental hygiene
• Why dental hygiene is important to them.
• Why student leadership is important
• Being a MOMgienist while going to school and the gratitude towards the support received. 

Find City Colleges of Chicago Dental Hygiene Program Website: Click Here

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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 finishing your degree
• Advanced Dental Hygiene Education
• Dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis and working in clinical dental hygiene

Find Mission Outpost Dental Clinic Website: Click Here

Find Mission Outpost Dental Clinic on Facebook: Click Here

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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 Directors"/Mentoring
• Work-Life Balance
• The start of Learn to Prevent

Contact India here: info@learn2prevent.com

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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 find Dhremo
• Proceeds go to Cancer organizations and Free Dhremo Days
• Donate to Dhremo

Contact Marsha here: marsha@dhremo.com

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Dhremo (MOMgienists approved!) Order here: Click here

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The MOMgienists had the privilege to interview Justine Hammerli. Jasmin first encountered Justine at a Millenial Summit in Philadelphia, PA. She was quickly taken by this amazing incredible woman that was speaking her language in creating deep lasting friendships among women. 

Justine dropped so many pearls of wisdom in this episode. She delves deep and you can easily see that she is a woman who believes in living her life based on her philosophy. She is a mom of multiple interests that created businesses that focus on truly making a lasting difference. Listen in for more insight!

Topics we discuss:

• About Justine
• Public Education and starting Pedalogical
• Being a mom
• Being a volunteer and civically engaged
• Lady of multiple interests
• Her focus on women and helping them build lasting female friendships
• Her coaching history: From teacher to consultant
• Handling fears
• Standing by your decisions and feeling good about it
• Creating friendships in adulthood
• Feeling stuck internally or externally
• Expectations of friendships
• Working and building in a competitive field, working in niche communities
• Shifting to generosity

Contact Justine here: pedalogical@gmail.com

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Girls Gone Happy Clarity Cards (MOMgienists approved!): Click here

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The MOMgienists get to speak with Jennifer Frame, RDH again. It was great having her back and learning about her role as a Young Dental Clinical Rep (YCR). 

Listen in to hear about her career and the specials Young Dental has. Be sure to check out their website to view the products we share.

Topics we discuss:

• About Jennifer
• Being a YCR and handling being a MOMgienist
• The importance of networking and being a member of your professional association
• What is Young Dental?
• The merger of Young Dental and American Eagle Instruments
• Being a Mom and handling her professional role
• Jennifer's favorite Young Dental Products
• Young Dental Specials for purchase: Vera Angle, Orbit Prophy Paste, and etc

Contact Jennifer here: jenniferrdh09@yahoo.com

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This is a MOMgienists BONUS EPISODE!!!

The MOMgienists Christie and Jasmin take over the AAPD conference. Get to hear more about this event, our interview with the President and Co-Founder of New Realm Technology and The Brushies.

These products are MOMgienists® approved!!

Topics we discuss:

• Christie and Jasmin at the AAPD
• Representing Phocal
• Mamas getting enough sleep
• Being involved at the AAPD 
• Interview with Jim Snaza, President and Co-Founder of New Realm Technology, Tooth Stars, NEW APP!!!, Affordable and AWESOME
• Interview with Whiteny and Qing, Rep for The Brushies and great product even for Dog Moms!

Find Tooth Star Here: Click HERE for the website

Jim Snaza, President and Co-Founder

Find The Brushies Here: On Amazon or Click HERE for the website

Whitney and Qing Reps for The Brushies

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The MOMgienists had the privilege to support Phocal at the AAPD Conference in Washington, DC at the Gaylord Convention Center.

Hear about this amazing product and meet the Director of National Project Manager Nicole Phillips, RDH, BSDH. Nicole is an amazing hygienist that supports the professional journeys of all hygienists. Get to know why she represents Phocal and why she and the company are set out to support our profession.

Topics we discuss:

• Who is Nicole Phillips?
• Phocal Supports RDHs
• Phocal Ambassadors
• RDHS can do anything they put their mind to
• Supportive husbands
• Nicole speaks to a DDS about the product
• Tips and Strategies being a MOMgienist and a professional
• Having Support at home
• Lead YCR and being a professional
• More Common Questions about Phocal

Contact Nicole here: Nicole@phocaltherapy.com

Find Phocal here: Click Here or order through your Benco Rep.

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Meet Alex Uruburo the inventor of Tapkin®, amazing dental assistant, and dedicated Dad. Listen in as we get to know him and his incredible product!

The Tapkin® is MOMgienists® approved!

Topics we discuss:

• Background: Naval experience and becoming a Dental Assistant
• Being a Dad and balancing work and school
• Pivoting into entrepreneurship
• Creating a dental-related product
• Partnerships in Dental Businesses
• Maintaining a Business
• All about Tapkin: Jasmin shares her experience using Tapkin Bibs

Contact Alex here: auruburo@edaluproducts.com

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Meet Mary Jensen, RDH, the 2017 Phillips Sonicare Heart to Hands Award Recipient! Andrew Johnston of A Tale of Two Hygienist joins in this interview. Andrew and Jasmin do a brief recap of Smiles at Sea and share the inspiring professional journey of Mary.  She shares insight on creating opportunities for yourself and what it's like professionally when the children are raised. Mary hasn't slowed down in her passion for providing care to the underserved. 

Get to know this incredible MOMgienist®!

Topics we discuss:

• • Smile at Sea experience
  • Background as an RDH
  • Advancing your Dental Hygiene degree
  • Working overseas
  • International volunteering: Alliance for Smiles
  • Hylife Oral Health Alliance Specialist: "Business within a Business"
  • Preparing yourself for mission trips
  • What is Hylife?

Contact Mary here: 

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Crystal Spring, RDH is the 2017 ADHA Master Clinician Recipient. After hearing this episode you know why! She is a mom of two, compassionate RDH, and advocate for the underserved. 

Get to know this incredible MOMgienist®!

Topics we discuss:

• Becoming an RDH
• Public Healthcare and working on the Indian Reservation
• What is a LAP license?
• Being a recipient of an ADHA Wrigley grant
• Becoming a member of the ADHA
• Prioritizing time and work/life balance
• Life coming full circle
• Providing care to Seniors
• Coming from a disadvantaged background and having cultural sensitivity
• Being sensitive to the mentally disabled
• Future goals

Contact Crystal here: Crystalspringrdh@gmail.com

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Disclaimer: The sound quality didn't give us a break and isn't the best. Please push through to hear about this amazing hygienist that a has passion beyond what we can describe. Enjoy!

The MOMgienists® Podcast got a chance to get to know 1/4 of Hygiene Edge. We just love Hygiene Edge! These women are so supportive of students and professional dental hygienists. We know firsthand and we can't thank them enough for the love they have shown us. They offer educational videos and products. If you want a refresher on the latest techniques or products, Hygiene Edge is the place to go! 

Get to know Melia Harris, RDH. She is so cool and down to earth. She is a passionate dental hygiene educator and MOMgienist®!

Topics we discuss:

• Background how she became an RDH
• Being an educator
• Being a part of Hygiene Edge: Their Beginning and Their Why
• Being a Clinical Instructor
• Tips for MOMgienist
• Favorite things about being an educator
• Having a preemie and baby in the NICUj

contact here: melialewisrdh@gmail.com

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Where to begin with this episode?

There are so many key takeaways and powerful messages delivered by Lisa's story. 

Get to know this incredible MOMgienist®!

Topics we discuss:

• Becoming an RDH
• Being a teenage mother
• Having a Support System
• Overcoming challenges of shame
• Pursuing your goals one step at a time
• Understanding your why
• Careers in Public Health and Academia
• Hobbies: Scuba Diving and Dancing 

Contact Lisa here: lbahr@wtc.edu

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Disclaimer: We decided to keep the blooper in the beginning. Why? Because we are human and want to share the fun we have on our podcast. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe and leave a review. It helps others find our podcast! xoxo MOMgienists®

Dorothy Ferreira is a gem to our profession. She has been a dental hygienist for 30 years. For the last 8 years, she has volunteered her time on international trips with Alliance for Smiles. She has visited over 7 countries and shares her professional journey. Dorothy is brilliant, funny, and charismatic person and you will fall in love with her journey as much as we have.

Dorothy is a speaker and great person to get to know. Please contact her! She is a wealth of knowledge and is eager to help all.

Topics we discuss:

• Becoming a RDH
• Interviewing while pregnant
• Getting into international dental hygiene care
• Advancing your Degree
• Adjusting to International care
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Traveling Cross Country with a teenager

Contact Dorothy here: afshygienist@gmail.com

Alliance for Smiles 

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Meet Melissa Rosochaki, RDH! Fearless RDH in our industry that has reinvented herself throughout her career. She is an educator, speaker, entrepreneur, and all around awesome MOMgienist. Hear her amazing journey and be inspired by her accomplishments! 

Melissa and Jasmin have an awesome time getting real and discussing the complexity of being a mother and a professional. 

Check out Melissa's business with co-owner Dana Zanotti, Compressions of the Heart.

Reach her here: info@compressionsoftheheart.com.

What we discussed:

• Dental Hygiene as a second career
• Going to School with children
• Mobile Dentistry
• Transitioning into Academia
• Benefits of Advancing your Degree
• Becoming an entrepreneur
• Balancing and Prioritizing Family
• Demonstrating Leadership skills and setting a fine example for female children
• Final thoughts

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MOMgienists are tackling professional bullying, Part II.

Bullying is often talked about in mainstream news when it affects children or teenagers. It if often ignored when it plagues adults in the workplace or any professional organization. Many adults have endured some form of bullying at work or in professional organizations.

What is a professional bully? How can you identify the signs of bullying? What steps have some of your peers taken when encountering a professional bully?

This topic will be a series of episodes. This episode Jasmin, Christie, Amy Ericks, and Jennifer Frame get real and personal. 

MOMgienists is very thankful to have had Amy Ericks and Jennifer Frame a part of the show. They are brilliant and successful women that show that we can support one another as we achieve excellence in our industry.

Amy Ericks Bio:  I’m a wife of 13 years, a mom of 10 years plus 4 years (because let’s face it, each child is different and my parenting for the first doesn’t work for the second, so I add them together for collective parenting experience!), hygienist for 7, dental field for 12. I currently practice clinically part time, am starting a preventive dental hygiene care service in a local long term care facility (read about my adventures here at DentistryIQ), and parent the rest of the time. I hope to inspire, encourage, entertain, and help grow people through any of my insights. I look forward to letting you peek inside my days. Reach me at amyericks@yahoo.com

Jennifer Frame Bio: Jennifer Frame graduated from Shoreline Community College in 2009 and earned her baccalaureate degree from Eastern Washington University. She served as President of the Washington Dental Hygiene Association 2013-2014 and earned the 2014 Esther Wilkins Future Leader Award from ADHA. Jennifer currently practices clinically full time and also works as the Lead Clinical Representative of the Northwest Territory for Young Dental.

What we discuss: 

• Introduction
• Garlough's Article on Bullying: LINK HERE
• Jennifer shares her story
• Standing up for yourselves
• Amy shares her story
• Self-Reflection and Self-Awareness
• Final thoughts

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