HAPPY CEO Podcast

Hosted by Dr. Jessica Emery

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Sep 2026

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Hello! My name is Dr. Jessica Emery and this is HAPPY CEO Podcast. For me, being a happy CEO means finding alignment in all the areas of your life that matter most like love, health, career, finances, personal development and of course, self care! Are you ready to take control of your life and go all in on YOUR dreams? If so, you are in the right place! Welcome to the HAPPY CEO!

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September 18, 202617 min

120. This Is Happy CEO's Last Episode (For Now)

Welcome back to Happy CEO for what's likely the last episode here for a while, I'm making the move over to the Dental Founder podcast. Since the majority of you are in the dental world and already identify as dental founders, it just makes sense to bring everything into one place: Dental Founder Podcast, Dental Founder Academy and everything I'm building going forward. In this episode I'm talking about: Why I'm consolidating everything into Dental Founder and what that means going forward Owning my identity as an entrepreneur first, dentist second and why that distinction matters so much White Haute's opening next week and how I'll be bringing that model to you through Dental Founder The mindset and self-mastery pieces so often missing in dentistry, including how our words and beliefs shape what we create Some of the "out of the box" things I've done over the decades in practice (birthday books, feng shui and more) that helped me build differently A quick note on human design and why understanding your energy type can change how you build your business and life Where Dental Founder came from, it's actually a full-circle moment, tracing back to Dental Diaries, which I started way back during quarantine If something here resonates, I'd love for you to follow me over to Dental Founder, that's where the dental-specific conversations, the Academy and the White Haute journey will continue to live. Thank you for being here with me on Happy CEO. See you over on Dental Founder!

September 4, 202626 min

119. College Drop-Off, White Haute and a Trademark Lesson

Welcome back to Happy CEO, this is a total off-the-cuff riff after a bit of a break, and I've got a lot to catch you up on. I took a step back from social media, dropped my oldest off at college in Marquette, Wisconsin, and I'm easing back in feeling spacious and full. In this episode I'm talking about: The wild, emotional experience of dropping my daughter off at college and slowly realizing she's not coming back home Where things stand with White Haute, nearly ready to open, wait list building and why this business model markets itself A conversation I had this morning on a dental ownership podcast that got me really thinking about identity and branding The big question I'm sitting with: should I keep this podcast as Happy CEO, or move it over to Dental Founder? I'd genuinely love your input on this A real trademark lesson I learned this week after discovering someone else using the Happy CEO name and why every business owner needs to check and lock in their trademark before it's too late Getting my business license for White Haute and the conversation that came with it Dental Brand Academy, the hybrid business model and how I'm helping dentists build fee-for-service, low-overhead practices (or micro-businesses) that actually light them up Why I believe you don't have to have it all figured out, you just have to take action and trust your intuition If you're listening to this, I'd love for you to drop into my DMs and tell me: Happy CEO or Dental Founder? Your feedback genuinely matters as I decide where this podcast goes next. @drjessicaemery

August 21, 202619 min

118. Building White Haute, Rethinking Dentistry, and Trusting Yourself

Welcome back to Happy CEO! This week I'm headed to Cleveland for the American Academy for Facial Aesthetics, and right after that I'm taking my daughter to start college in Wisconsin. Big, full-circle season for me. In this quick episode, I'm catching you up on everything in motion: Where things stand with three websites currently in the works and why I always tell women to stay hands-on in the process instead of handing it off An inside look at building out White Haute, from furnishings to marketing ideas (chalk art, balloons, even a vintage white bike with the logo) with clients welcome starting the first week of September Why I chose my studio suite specifically for its foot traffic and street visibility How this hybrid, low-overhead model can work as its own business or as a funnel into a larger practice My honest thoughts on burnout, insurance-driven dentistry, and why I believe fee-for-service is possible for anyone willing to build their brand A peek into what I'm studying right now (psycho-cybernetics!) and how it ties into confidence, self-image, and building a business you actually love Why I'm splitting my content going forward - Happy CEO for digital products and the lifestyle/hybrid model, and Dental Brand Academy for female dentists ready to do things differently If you're a new dentist, someone feeling stuck in an insurance model, or just craving more freedom in how you build your business, this one's for you. Come find me on Instagram, drop your questions anytime, and I'll see you next week for another riff! @drjessicaemery @hellohappyceo

August 14, 202624 min

117. We Are Back, Baby: A New Studio, A New Model, A New Era

Hello, hello! Welcome back to Happy CEO! In this episode, I'm catching you up on everything: I'm stepping back into brick-and-mortar and relaunching White Haute in a brand new studio suite in Oyster Park, Mount Pleasant. I'll tell you about the dream that led me there, why I chose a weekly-rent suite model over another big commercial lease and how I think this "micro business model" can work for so many of you dentists, physicians, estheticians & anyone in a service-based business who wants a low-overhead way to build something in real life alongside your online presence. In this episode I'm talking about: The full story of finding and locking down both my downtown Charleston space and my new Mount Pleasant suite Why I'm calling this the "micro business model" and what's coming with Suite Success How a small studio suite can act as a funnel or a hybrid model if you already have a practice What I'd say to anyone feeling burnt out and stuck in the insurance model Mindset, energy, and trusting that inner knowing when opportunity shows up I'll be documenting the build-out of this new model over on my new Instagram @hellohappyceo and I'll still be sharing mindset and personal growth content on my @drjessicaemery Instagram account. Come plug in with me, we are back, baby!

January 16, 202647 min

116. The Courage to Let Life Lead w/Dr. Karen Tindall - Executive Coach, Wellbeing Strategist & Luxury Travel Designer

In this episode of Happy CEO, Dr. Jessica Emery sits down with Dr. Karen Tindall, an executive coach, wellbeing strategist, former orthodontist and luxury travel designer, for a powerful conversation about trusting the pivot and allowing life to unfold organically. Karen shares her journey from a highly structured dental career to building a life rooted in whole-person wellbeing. As an internationally accredited life coach, she now helps high-achieving professionals and leadership teams thrive in demanding careers without sacrificing their personal lives, grounding success in physical, mental and emotional alignment. Together, Jessica and Karen explore the “iceberg effect” of identity, the subconscious layers that quietly influence our choices and why so many accomplished professionals feel restless or unfulfilled despite outward success. They unpack how dentistry trains us for predictability, why letting go of rigid paths creates expansion and how true leadership begins with self-trust. The conversation also dives into Karen’s evolution into luxury travel design, an extension of her wellbeing philosophy where she curates bespoke vacations and retreats that promote restoration, connection and presence beyond the workplace. This episode is an invitation to soften control, follow the winding path and design a life that supports both ambition and aliveness. ✨ If you’ve been feeling the nudge that there’s more available to you, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. Follow karen @drkarentindall and @goglobeandco _________________________________________________________ If this episode resonated, Creator Club is where we go deeper into conscious creation, identity work and designing your life in real time. Doors are open and you can join us anytime. http://hellohappyceo.com/the-creator-club @happyceocreative @drjessicaemery

October 3, 202528 min

115. The Decision That Unlocks Your Money Flow (and Why It’s Simpler Than You Think)

In this episode of Happy CEO Podcast , I’m going all in on the truth that you are here to get paid to exist . We’re talking frequency, abundance and the radical decision to stop playing neutral and start living in fire. I share why truth is one of the highest vibrations, how your money “thermostat” keeps you stuck at net-neutral and the exact mindset shifts that open the flow of clients, opportunities and wealth. From unicorn horn check-ins to rainbow synchronicities and 444 signs, this is a powerful reminder that the universe is always conspiring in your favor. If you’ve been looping in fear or scarcity, this is your call to rise like a phoenix, choose expansion over ego and step fully into the life you’re meant to create. 👉 Let’s stay connected! Follow me on Instagram @drjessicaemery and @happyceocoach for daily doses of inspiration, behind-the-scenes and real talk on business, branding and frequency. 💎 Millionaire Mastermind: Ready to calibrate to your next level of wealth and impact? The Millionaire Mastermind is where women rise together into abundance, power and ease. Apply now to join the room where millions are made: The Millionaire Mastermind 📸 Content Creation Weekend: Want endless scroll-stopping content done in one luxe weekend? Join us in Charleston for the Content Creation Weekend! All the props, all the vibes and a Dropbox full of fire content for your brand. Spots are limited → Content Creation Weekend

September 26, 202533 min

114. Trusting the Inner GPS & Finding My Wings Again

In this heartfelt solo episode, Dr. Jessica Emery takes you behind the scenes of her biggest personal and professional unfolding yet. She shares the story of listening to that inner voice years ago, the bold leaps that led her from an eight-figure dental practice to building new ventures and the recent season of going inward, what she calls her “chrysalis stage.” Now, on the other side, she’s finding her wings again and stepping fully into the movement of Happy CEO. This conversation is about trusting your intuition, leaning into the unknown and saying yes when your soul calls you for more. Whether you’ve felt stuck, are craving expansion or know deep down you’re here for greater impact, this episode is a reminder that the net always appears when you leap and that we’re meant to rise together, woman to woman. ✨ Ready to rise with women walking shoulder to shoulder? Join us inside the Happy CEO Facebook Group and share your dreams with a community that gets it. Instagram: @happyceocoach @drjessicaemery

August 1, 2025Episode 11341 min

113. Kerri Hallman on Ditching Diets, Managing Hormones & Thriving at 40+

In this episode of the Happy CEO Podcast , Dr. Jessica Emery sits down with Kerri Hallman , a Stress Reduced Fat Loss Practitioner and Certified Hormone Specialist, to talk about what it really takes to feel amazing in your 40s and beyond. From owning a women’s-only gym to becoming a sought-after hormone expert, Kerri shares her personal story of healing from disordered eating and overexercising to building a business rooted in balance, compassion and real results. Inside this episode: ✨ Why cardio isn’t the answer (and what to do instead)✨ How hormones, stress, and gut health affect weight loss✨ What most women get wrong about eating less and doing more✨ The mindset shift that helped Kerri leave her gym and go all-in online ✨ What perimenopause actually feels like and how to thrive through it Whether you’re a woman in midlife, a health pro yourself or just tired of the old fitness narrative, this episode will meet you where you are and leave you feeling seen, empowered and ready for what’s next. Listen now + share with someone who needs it. Follow Kerri Hallman 🌐 www.kerrihallman.com 🩷 IG: https://www.instagram.com/kerri.hallman _____________________________________________ Follow Dr. Jessica Emery 🌐 https://drjessicaemery.com/ 🩷 ⁠ IG: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicaemery 🩷 ⁠⁠IG: https://www.instagram.com/happyceocoach

June 27, 2025Episode 11235 min

112. Interview With Amy | Pinterest Marketing Expert: What Happens When You Go All In on the Thing That Lights You Up

In this heart-led conversation, Amy shares how losing her job led her to Pinterest marketing and purpose. She and Jessica talk burnout, intuition, chronic illness, and building a business that feels aligned, joyful, and wildly impactful. A raw and inspiring episode you don’t want to miss. Follow Amy ⭐️ ⁠⁠www.amytime-va.com⁠ ⭐️ IG: ⁠ ⁠@amy.time⁠ __________________________________________________________ Ready to Find Your People and Build Your Dream? If this conversation lit something up in you, you belong in The Happy CEO Haus our high-level mastermind and community for visionary women building aligned, freedom-led businesses. Inside the Haus, you'll find: ✨ Weekly live calls for strategy, support & soul ✨ A private thread for coaching & connection ✨ A creative space to be seen, held, and activated in your next level Because you don’t have to do this alone and you were never meant to. 🎀 Learn more and join us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.happyceocoach.com/Happy-CEO-Haus⁠

June 20, 2025Episode 1111 hr 4 min

111. Dr. Lauryn Brunclik on Personal Power & Building an Empire

Dr. Lauryn Brunclik joins Dr. Jessica Emery for a no-fluff conversation on what it really takes to build a thriving business, brand, and life as a woman in healthcare. They explore burnout, motherhood, feminine energetics, human design, and how to redefine success on your own terms. This episode is about stepping into your full power, saying goodbye to hustle for hustle’s sake, and creating the kind of freedom most women dream about. You’ll walk away with a new fire, clarity, and permission to do business YOUR way. Follow Dr. Lauryn ⭐️ www.sheslayspodcast.com ⭐️ IG: @sheslays_theday ⭐️ She Slays The Day Podcast __________________________________________________________ Ready to Find Your People and Build Your Dream? If this conversation lit something up in you, you belong in The Happy CEO Haus our high-level mastermind and community for visionary women building aligned, freedom-led businesses. Inside the Haus, you'll find: ✨ Weekly live calls for strategy, support & soul ✨ A private thread for coaching & connection ✨ A creative space to be seen, held, and activated in your next level Because you don’t have to do this alone and you were never meant to. 🎀 Learn more and join us: ⁠⁠https://www.happyceocoach.com/Happy-CEO-Haus