You’ve heard me say it before… many dentists often believe our skills are so limited, that we can’t even imagine starting a side hustle.
Something happened to us in dental school that made us believe that. We started getting tunnel vision. The only path we could see moving forward was the traditional full-time gig, practicing clinical dentistry. We thought that would give us the picture perfect life: freedom, respect, and being of service. That’s great when it works out, but for many of us, we get here and realize something is missing. By that point, we’ve invested so much in this LIFE (not just career,) that it’s hard to imagine doing anything else. That inflexibility can keep us stuck, and the safe way to move is to create a side hustle.
If you’re anything like I was, you’re probably thinking, “Laura, that’s a great idea, but I don’t even know what I like. I have no idea where I’d start.”
Believe me, I get that. I was there too, once upon a time. I was down and depressed and couldn’t even allow myself to dream. You may not even be as low as I was. I was scared and embarrassed that my life wasn’t really perfect. That fear and judgment only led to more shame, and I realized I was very disconnected from my creativity and from knowing who I really was.
The key to starting any type of side hustle was getting out of my own way.
I needed to get out of my head and into action. The trick was to try something without worrying what the outcome would be. Connecting with my creativity and just trying something– anything– began to open doors for me. Once you stop taking this so seriously and have a little fun, you will see that you can more easily come up with ideas for your side hustle. Anyone who has done it will tell you… it’s all about tapping into your creativity that you already have and going for it.
Dentists can create side hustles!
You are more capable and more creative than you realize. Your side hustle can be ANYTHING.
The key is getting you to believe that.
In just one week, I am hosting the ONLY online, live, virtual conference to help you get started on your side hustle. This event is for dentists by dentists. If we could do it, you can too. If you’re interested in exploring what else is out there for your dental career, don’t just burn the boats and leap. Get in the same boat with others who are thinking like you and explore your options in a safe way.
You know what’s really cool?
Our sponsor is an orthodontist with a side gig, and we have 4 dentists and 1 hygienist with awesome side hustles who have been so generous to donate their products or services as prizes for our event. Throughout the day, we will award one of the following prizes to one lucky winner!
Meet Alyssa, owner of Parasol Travel, and official sponsor of the NEXT Dentist Conference.
Parasol Travel Co. specializes in creating vacations that embrace nature and enrich the mind with authentic cultural experiences. Their personalized vacations are more than a check mark on your bucket list– you’ll return home with a new perspective. They strive to incorporate sustainability in tourism by planning authentic and engaging travel experiences for the environmentally and socially conscious traveler.
Alyssa is as thoughtful and meticulous with her vacation planning as she is with her treatment planning. Be sure to like her Facebook page for great tips, resources, and inspiration!
Meet Anne, founder of The Brighter Life for Dentists.
Anne has created The Brighter Life for Dentists. It is an online community for preventing career burnout and providing balance for women dental professionals. They have a fun Facebook group filled with advice and support and have a monthly subscription box curated and created especially for female dentists. Each month’s box features a new theme and includes 7-10 unique and trendy items that often highlight their love of dentistry.
As a participant of this conference, you can be entered to win their newest box for March with the theme #MySweetTooth.
Meet Amy, Owner of Integrated Foods N Fitness.
Amy is a hygienist and certified health coach who is currently pursuing her BS/MS in human nutrition. What started her passion for health and fitness was really her love for food! Amy says, “I love to eat and I love helping people live a healthy lifestyle, while still enjoying what they eat.”
Amy is donating a private, virtual training session tailored to your needs. The 30-minute session will focus on whatever the winner wants to cover and can use whatever equipment they do or don’t have! Basically, the winner gets to choose how they spend the time!
Meet Yvette, Artist Extraordinaire and Creativity Coach!
Yvette is a general dentist and artist on the side. Her paintings are of the abstract, flow variety and can be commissioned for office or home. Most art work on her Instagram is for sale, or she can be found on Etsy here.
One lucky winner will be awarded one of Yvette’s beautiful paintings!
Meet Shivani, Yoga Master.
Shivani is a general dentist who has always been an active leader in organized dentistry. She has created programs for environmentally sustainable dentistry and loves educating other dentists on all things wellness. She believes that community engagement and vulnerable connection between other dentists is key to greater fulfillment and success . Shivani has been a yoga teacher since 2012! She is passionate about leading other health care professionals to integrate mind, body, and spirit. By sharing her journey through self-mastery, yoga, fitness, nutrition, mindfulness, sustainability, and more; Shivani hopes to lead our profession to the next level.
Shivani is donating a private 60-minute yoga session as a prize! This private class will be hosted on Zoom, and it is up to you, as the winner, to choose the level of experience and intensity of the class. Shivani welcomes you to invite your partner, family, team members, friends, or even colleagues for this class! Shivani will work with you to tailor this 60-minute class to your specific needs.
Meet Gina-Marie, Badass Brand Rep for Zyia Active.
Gina-Marie is a dentist and practice owner, a mom, and a wife. She loves dentistry and grew up in her father’s dental office. She worked in marketing before deciding her parents were right that she should have been a dentist. After becoming established in her practice and having a little more freedom in motherhood, she decided to go back to her roots and further explore her passion for helping women feel confident in their own skin by becoming a brand rep for Zyia Active. Zyia is a four year old clothing company dedicated to promoting community, activity, light and uplifting others.
Gina-Marie will be donating a pair of the brand’s game changing leggings!
All of these dentist’s side hustles look different, but they have one thing in common.
The chance to be creative and cultivate other options creates freedom. It helps all of these amazing woman find more engagement and happiness in their daily life! Who wouldn’t want that?!?
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