002: Celebrating International Women's Month and Leading Ladies in Dentistry with Dr. Denise Cua

Dr. Cua of Perch Dentistry and I jumped on a Zoom call to discuss her story, journey into dentistry and the highs and lows she's experienced being a female entrepreneur and practice owner.  We covered all-the-things chatting about Dr. Cua's favorite hobby, her journey from biology into dentistry, how Dr. Shivam Patel (her husband and business partner) first met, the Enneagram, how to work with your spouse, International Women's Month, Lucy Hobbs Project, gender biases she's experienced and how she handles those situations. One of my biggest takeaways was a quote from Dr. Cua who said,  "The question I ask myself is, what will serve me more in this situation?" While sharing her approach to responding to mistreatment, she shared, "Before something comes out of my mouth. I also ask myself the question, what's more important? Is it better for me to use my energy fighting back for what he did or is it better for me to respond professionally and save my energy for someone who respects me? I am very careful where I use my energy".  Dr. Cua, I cannot thank you enough for taking this time to share your story and heart with us on The Story Project. If you'd like to stay in touch with Dr. Cua follow her at: @perch_dentistry  @dcua  Cheers to celebrating all the ladies this month and continuing to have conversations that move us toward equality and wholeness! The Story Project is a video-driven, story-telling podcast diving deep into the stories of men and women who have chosen dentistry for life. We're all craving connectivity, and real conversations are the answer. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look where we discuss who you are, why you chose the dental field, the highs and lows of the industry, and the mark you want to leave on the world. If you're a dentist interested in being a part of the Story Project, I'd love to hear from you! @joannafscott www.joannascott.com PODCAST Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher