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.

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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

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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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