Mind Movers #41 — Georgia Meacham
Dental Leaders Podcast
by Prav Solanki & Payman Langroudi
4d ago
Georgia Meacham opens up about her journey as a deaf model and actress, sharing her transformation from hiding her hearing aids to becoming a proud advocate for disability visibility.  Through honest conversation with Rhona and Payman, Georgia reveals how embracing her identity has improved her mental health and inspired others. Her story touches on themes of authenticity, representation in media, and the importance of normalising difference in society. In This Episode 00:01:35 - Early diagnosis and childhood experiences 00:03:30 - Navigating mainstream education 00:05:05 - Speech therap ..read more
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Mind Movers #40 — Georgia Meacham
Dental Leaders Podcast
by Prav Solanki & Payman Langroudi
4d ago
Georgia Meacham opens up about her journey as a deaf model and actress, sharing her transformation from hiding her hearing aids to becoming a proud advocate for disability visibility.  Through honest conversation with Rhona and Payman, Georgia reveals how embracing her identity has improved her mental health and inspired others. Her story touches on themes of authenticity, representation in media, and the importance of normalising difference in society. In This Episode 00:01:35 - Early diagnosis and childhood experiences 00:03:30 - Navigating mainstream education 00:05:05 - Speech therap ..read more
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#278 The Naked Soul — Sharon Walsh
Dental Leaders Podcast
by Prav Solanki & Payman Langroudi
6d ago
In this deeply moving episode, Sharon Walsh shares her journey from being a successful private practice owner to experiencing a devastating personal and professional crisis that led to practice loss, divorce, alcoholism, and a seven-year GDC case.  With remarkable candour, she discusses her path to recovery, spiritual awakening, and finding meaning beyond material success.  Her story is one of resilience, acceptance, and the profound understanding that sometimes we must be completely broken to discover our true selves. In This Episode 00:01:05 - Career beginnings and building a priv ..read more
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#277 The Phoenix — Fariba Zolfaghari
Dental Leaders Podcast
by Prav Solanki & Payman Langroudi
1w ago
From fleeing revolution-era Iran to building an eight-surgery practice in Norwich, Fariba Zolfaghari shares her remarkable journey of resilience and reinvention.  Through arranged marriage, divorce, immigration, and starting over as a single mother, Fariba pursued her dental education in Sweden before establishing herself in the UK.  She opens up about overcoming personal and professional challenges, including a difficult business partnership dissolution and bankruptcy, to emerge stronger.  Today, she runs a thriving private practice while maintaining her passion for learning an ..read more
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Mind Movers #40 — Federica Amati
Dental Leaders Podcast
by Prav Solanki & Payman Langroudi
2w ago
Nutritional scientist Dr Federica Amati shares her journey from aspiring medical student to becoming head nutritionist at Zoe. She discusses the importance of evidence-based nutrition, the challenges of public health communication, and the complexities of dietary advice in the age of social media.  Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Amati emphasises the value of consistent, varied eating patterns and the critical role of prevention in public health. In This Episode 00:00:25 - Introduction and early education background 00:01:25 - Medical school aspirations and pivot to ..read more
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#276 Beyond the Bracket — Claire Nightingale
Dental Leaders Podcast
by Prav Solanki & Payman Langroudi
2w ago
Claire Nightingale, a consultant orthodontist and former practice owner, shares her remarkable journey through dentistry spanning over three decades.  From her early experiences as a patient that sparked her interest in dentistry, through to her recent venture into stand-up comedy, Claire offers candid insights into practice ownership, clinical excellence, and embracing change in orthodontics.  She discusses her transition from NHS to private practice, her pioneering adoption of Invisalign and digital dentistry, and her recent experience selling to a corporate group.  In This E ..read more
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#275 The Catalyst — Joe Lovett
Dental Leaders Podcast
by Prav Solanki & Payman Langroudi
3w ago
In this engaging episode, longtime dental industry professional Joe Lovett shares his journey from his early days at FMC Publications to founding his own consulting business, Catalyst.  He discusses the evolution of dental media, the importance of maintaining authentic relationships in business, and his passion for helping young dentists advance their careers.  Through candid stories and reflections, Joe offers insights into corporate culture, ethical business practices, and the changing landscape of dental industry networking.  In This Episode 00:03:05 - Fitness and mental hea ..read more
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Mind Movers #39 — Alex Potter
Dental Leaders Podcast
by Prav Solanki & Payman Langroudi
1M ago
After building a successful hospitality empire in London, including venues like Rum Kitchen and Island Poké, Alex Potter found himself feeling empty—despite external success.  A profound spiritual awakening led him to leave his business empire and divorce, embarking on a path of self-discovery through breathwork, plant medicine, and coaching.  Now, through his company Kaizen, he helps leaders reconnect with their authentic selves through innovative retreats and coaching programmes that blend ancient wisdom with modern practices. In This Episode 00:00:40 - Early life and acting caree ..read more
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#274 Going the Distance — Riaz Sharif
Dental Leaders Podcast
by Prav Solanki & Payman Langroudi
1M ago
Riaz Sharif shares his incredible journey from growing up in the foster care system to becoming a successful dental professional. He opens up about the challenges of his childhood as an orphan, his determination to pursue dentistry despite numerous setbacks, and his experiences studying abroad in Hungary and Slovakia.  In This Episode 00:01:55 - Backstory 00:08:35 - Boxing 00:13:45 - Study 00:19:00 - Personal challenges 00:24:25 - Return to the UK 00:29:10 -Social media presence and marketing 00:47:45 - Blackbox thinking 00:56:30 - Aspirations 01.03.40 - Fantasy dinner party 01:09:15 - L ..read more
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#273 Growth Plans for 2025 — Prav's Solo Episode
Dental Leaders Podcast
by Prav Solanki & Payman Langroudi
1M ago
In this solo episode of the Dental Leaders podcast, Prav Solanki reflects on the past year and shares his plans for 2025, focusing on personal growth, public speaking, and health and wellness. He discusses the challenges faced by dental practices in marketing and competition, emphasizing the importance of a robust sales process and conversion strategies. Prav highlights niche marketing opportunities, particularly for nervous patients and children's orthodontics, and predicts a positive trend in dental practice acquisitions for the coming year. He concludes with insights on evidence-based welln ..read more
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