E34 | Dr. D-Nice on Youth, Wisdom, Beauty, and Business as a Side-Hustle

What does growing wisdom have to do with growing your wisdom teeth? And why does Dr. D-Nice believe every woman should enter a beauty pageant at least once in her life? In this lively, laughter-filled conversation, we explore the intersection of confidence, purpose, and the kind of joy that doesn’t depend on likes or followers. Dr. Denise Hunter — known to audiences as Dr. D-Nice — is a medical doctor, motivational speaker, and the creative mind behind Wisdom Teethinger, a project devoted to helping youth grow into emotional and intellectual maturity while their “wisdom teeth” (and life experience) come in. She explains that our frontal lobe — the part of the brain tied to judgment and decision-making — develops at the same time as our wisdom teeth, which inspired her unforgettable name and mission. From there, we dive into her belief that every woman should participate in a beauty pageant at least once. For Dr. D-Nice, the runway isn’t about vanity — it’s a crash course in self-knowledge. Behind the gowns and glitter, contestants must articulate who they are, what they stand for, and how they handle pressure. As she puts it, pageants give women “the opportunity to get to know yourself and share yourself with other people.” Dr. D-Nice also opens up about a moment of inner conflict — teaching a teen weight-loss class while not feeling at her own goal weight. Her honesty about that incongruence adds a refreshing layer of humanity to the conversation. Rather than pretending perfection, she models what integrity and self-acceptance look like in real time. This passion business is her side-hustle, at least for now. And of course, she brings humor to everything — from confessing her love for Jamaican oxtail (“Even when I was vegetarian, I’d still have an occasional oxtail”) to explaining why she doesn’t take social media too seriously. As she says, “I’m not saying social media doesn’t count — it definitely does — but it’s not my world.” That line alone sums up her grounded approach to modern life. Throughout the episode, you’ll hear a woman who leads with laughter, faith, and fierce authenticity — reminding us that wisdom isn’t something we wait for; it’s something we grow into, one experience at a time. Key Themes Finding wisdom through humor and honesty Our youth and depression Pageantry as a path to self-discovery The importance of congruence and compassion in health coaching Living joyfully beyond social media validation You find Dr. D-Nice and get in touch with her through her website or social media channels. The links are below: https://www.wisdomteethinger.com/  https://www.instagram.com/dr.dnicebeaugelin https://www.facebook.com/denise.hunter  https://www.youtube.com/@drdnicebeaugelin  If you found this conversation entertaining and/or valuable, please leave me a review, and if you'd like to be my podcast guest or you know someone who could be a good fit, please visit my website, SheBecameCEO.com, to find the form.