Career Elevation

Because nobody gave us the handbook, so we're making one!

Real conversations about dentistry, careers, hiring, leadership, workplace drama, career growth, and all the stuff you learn the hard way.

Hosted by Wendy Aldhamen & Destiny Childress, two former dental professionals turned recruiters who have seen a lot.

Listen. Laugh. Learn something. Maybe avoid a workplace disaster or two.

We're talking about the things people actually want to talk about...

The real stuff that comes with working in a dental office, from patients and teams to the things nobody teaches you in school.

Finding the right job, navigating career changes, figuring out what’s next, and growing into the professional you want to become.

Awkward interviews. Workplace tension. Red flags. Difficult conversations nobody wants to bring up.

How a team feels matters. We talk about leadership, communication, relationships, boundaries, and what makes a workplace actually work.

We’ve seen a lot! From interview surprises to hiring wins and everything in between, these are the stories you’ll probably relate to.

Sometimes work gets messy, life changes, confidence gets shaken, and figuring out what’s next is part of the journey.

Meet your hosts!

Two dental nerds. Two recruiters.

A whole lot of opinions.

Wendy Aldhamen

CEO. Recruiter. Speaker. Dental industry advocate. And someone who has learned a few things the hard way.

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Destiny Childress

Former dental assistant turned recruiter who knows what it's like to be on both sides of the hiring table.

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Want to be on the podcast?

Got a story, an idea, or something you think people in dentistry need to hear? Come hang out with us. 🎙️

We’re always looking for interesting people to join the conversation.

You don’t need to have a huge following or be a podcast expert. Maybe you have an experience that changed the way you see your career. Maybe you’ve learned something the hard way. Maybe you have advice that could help someone else. Or maybe you simply have a perspective we haven’t talked about yet.

Got a work problem you don't know who to ask?

Tell us. We won't know it's you.

Have you ever wanted to ask: Is this normal? Should I quit? Why can't I get hired? Is my boss the problem? How do I deal with this coworker? Why does nobody want to work here? Was that interview question completely ridiculous? Am I being underpaid? How do I tell my boss I want to leave? Or maybe you have a situation that is simply... too awkward to put your name on. Drop it here. Your question may become a future Career Elevation conversation.