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Whitney and guest Emily Clawson discuss navigating life after dental school, balancing motherhood, and building a business while supporting a spouse's career.

In this episode, Whitney connects with her longtime friend Emily Clawson to talk about what it really looked like to navigate over a decade of schooling, multiple moves, motherhood, and building something of her own along the way. Emily shares her experience supporting her husband through oral surgery training (including medical school + residency), while also creating her own identity outside of that role. From starting a business during what felt like the “worst” timing on paper, to building community in new places, this conversation is full of honest perspective on what it takes to not lose yourself in the process. They also talk through the behind-the-scenes reality of entrepreneurship, including problem solving, setbacks, pivots, and the resilience it takes to keep going when things don’t go as planned. This episode is a reminder that you can support your spouse’s dream and still create something meaningful for yourself. In this episode, we discuss: What it’s really like to commit to years of additional schooling after dental school The mental and emotional side of continuing education vs. “moving on” Building community in new cities and why it matters so much The importance…

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