What can a bestselling science fiction novel teach dental hygienists about leadership, advocacy, and challenging the status quo?

In this special episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave welcome back Ashley Kear (featured in Episode 521, From Dental Chair to Design Dreams: Ashley Kear on Building an Etsy Shop) for an out-of-the-box conversation about why Red Rising by Pierce Brown has become such a meaningful story for leadership and professional growth.

Together, they explore the themes from the series that resonate with dental hygienists, the different leadership styles found throughout the books, and the parallels between Darrow's journey and the evolution of the dental hygiene profession. From questioning old systems to inspiring change, this conversation is all about thinking bigger, leading with purpose, and embracing what's possible.

In this episode, you'll hear:

Why Red Rising resonates with dental hygienists

Leadership lessons from the series

How challenging the status quo relates to advancing dental hygiene

How stories can inspire stronger leaders, educators, and advocates

Ashley's perspective on what hygienists can learn from the series

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Resources:

Read Red Rising by Pierce Brown: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/221552/red-rising-by-pierce-brown/

Contact Ashley:

Amoorerdh@gmail.com

Contact the Hosts

Jessica Atkinson: jatkinson@endeavorb2b.com

Dave Torres: dtorres@endeavorb2b.com