The Business Of Happiness

#301 - WOMEN WHO MAKE AN IMPACT SERIES: Your Work’s Impact On YOU with Dr. Laura Brenner

Tarryn MacCarthy

In today's episode in the WOMEN WHO MAKE AN IMPACT SERIES, Dr. Tarryn McCarthy sits down with the remarkable Dr. Laura Brenner, a former dentist turned influencer in personal growth and professional fulfillment. The discussion centers around pursuing lifelong dreams, whether it be in dentistry or a different industry. Sometimes, achieving those dreams doesn’t align with our desires and values. Dr. Brenner's openness about the struggle between conforming to norms and following her inner voice resonates with many people. It highlights a crucial moment where redefining personal success can lead to a happier, more balanced life. The conversation also explores self-trust, creativity, and the regrettable realization that many live by external expectations rather than their truth. Ultimately, it stresses the importance of self-awareness and the courage to follow a unique path.

After dreaming of becoming a dentist her whole life, Dr. Laura Brenner learned dentistry wasn’t a match for her. She practiced for ten years before leaving clinical dentistry to become a blogger, a speaker, and a certified professional coach. After her blog post, “10 Reasons Your Dentist Probably Hates You Too,” went viral, she began connecting with dental professionals worldwide who wanted more from their careers. This reaction inspired her to create Lolabees Career Coaching to guide dental professionals in designing their careers on their terms so they can create joyful, balanced lives. 

Learn more about  Dr. Laura Brenner:
Facebook: Private group, Dentist Side Gigs https://www.facebook.com/groups/dentistsidegigs
Website: https://www.lolabeescareercoaching.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-brenner-dds/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlolabees
Email: Laura@lolabees.me

Show notes:
(4:37) Laura's impact and her dream
(7:56) Her journey in dentistry
(10:28) What making an impact means
(12:25) Living a life true to yourself
(15:09) Realizing that self-healing is important
(18:48) Evolving to become the woman who makes an impact
(22:59) Laura talks about herself as a young child based on a photo of her as a kid
(26:58) Being able to express her love for connection in what she does
(30:16) What Laura would say to her younger self
(32:37) Laura's retreat for 2024
(37:30) How to find more information about Laura and the retreat
(39:01) Outro

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