About this episode

Dr. Aditi Agarwal hosts Anne Duffy to discuss women's leadership and the importance of mentorship in dentistry.

Dr. Aditi Agarwal hosts Anne Duffy, founder of Dental Entrepreneur Woman (DeW), to discuss her journey from hygienist to movement leader. Anne shares the DeW origin story, why women’s leadership is a “jungle gym,” the power of mentorship, avoiding burnout, and building authentic community. She also highlights the upcoming DeW Retreat in Charlotte, NC - a space for connection, growth, and celebrating women in dentistry. About the guest: Anne Duffy, Founder and CEO of Dental Entrepreneur Woman, has spent 45 years in dentistry championing women in leadership. She created DeW Life magazine and Dental Entrepreneur Woman to inspire, empower, and connect women, while helping the next generation discover the many opportunities in dentistry. Her message: “Just DeW it!”

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Aditi Agarwal

Guest: Anne Duffy

Topics covered

• women's leadership
• mentorship
• burnout
• community building
• dentistry

Keywords

• women in leadership
• DeW Retreat
• Anne Duffy
• mentorship
• burnout
• community
• dentistry

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dental Entrepreneur Woman

Places: Charlotte, NC

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