Join us as Dr. Leslie Bonar shares her inspiring journey from military service to a thriving dental career, highlighting lessons learned, challenges faced, and the importance of resilience and community. This insightful conversation offers practical advice for healthcare professionals, military veterans, and anyone interested in personal development.

Key Topics Covered:

• Dr. Leslie Bonar's military experience, including her deployment during Desert Storm and life aboard a Navy ship
• The unique skills gained from military service that translate into private practice
• Leadership, teamwork, and resilience in both military and civilian life
• Navigating the transition from military to civilian dentistry, including managing practice ownership
• Overcoming fear and embracing opportunities through a "yes" mindset
• Advice on leveraging military scholarships and benefits for dental education

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Most doctors dream of freedom, imagine traveling, taking time off, and jumping into new adventures whenever you want.

Join us on this episode as we dive into the fascinating world of locum tenens, travel medicine, and mountain adventures, featuring Dr. Genevieve Jacobs, a PM&R physician and avid explorer currently training for Mount Everest base camp. Discover how flexible medical careers can support big dreams, and get insider tips on navigating locum work, licensure, and negotiating like a pro.

Meet a true nomad in medicine who's traveled from Baltimore to the mountains of Montana, using locum tenens to break free from the traditional 9-to-5 grind. Genevieve discusses building her consulting business, helping doctors leverage locum work for travel and entrepreneurial pursuits, and how to negotiate everything from housing to overtime pay. She demystifies the inner workings of locum agencies, the power of networking, and how to maximize your earning potential while avoiding common pitfalls like undervaluing your worth.

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Most women in dentistry and oral surgery don't realize how much a supportive community can transform their career and their life. Dr. Sumi Yalamanchilli reveals how stepping back from hustle culture, embracing vulnerability, and aligning your practice with your true self can create more fulfillment, freedom, and impact. In this heartfelt episode, Sumi shares her unconventional journey balancing a busy private practice, motherhood, and personal growth, showing that success doesn't have to mean sacrificing your mental health or family. Discover how letting go of perfection, shedding armor built from years of pressure, and trusting your community can lead you to an authentic, empowered life.

This episode is perfect for dental professionals, women in medicine, and anyone feeling caught in the hustle but craving authenticity and balance. If you're ready to shed the armor, cultivate confidence, and live true to yourself, this conversation will inspire you to trust your instincts and your community to create the life you love.

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