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DR. ARNELLE WRIGHT

MENTOR | KOL | ENTREPRENEUR

General Dentist

@thedailydentist @dentalfemme

WHAT IS THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB?

The best part of my job as a dentist is connecting with patients and changing their lives through my knowledge and clinical skills. I also thrive when my team is optimizing all of their strengths in their respective roles.

WHO HAS BEEN THE MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMAN IN YOUR LIFE?

The most influential women in my life have been my mom and God-mothers. They see all the best in me, they share it with me, and push me to do all that I was called to do.

HOW DO YOU MEASURE YOUR SUCCESS?

I measure success by the impact I make in the lives of others. I know that one of my superpowers is connection and being a conduit, both of which I take seriously. When I’m able to put them to use and achieve the desired outcome, I’m pleased.

WHAT OBSTACLES HAVE YOU OVERCOME IN YOUR CAREER?

I’ve overcome rejection several times in my life, which although difficult to experience has made me more resilient than one could imagine. I’m grateful that the opposite didn’t happen - where I’d become callous, which can prevent one from attempting anything on a large scale again.

WHAT DO YOU DO TO TURN AROUND A BAD DAY?

To turn around a bad day I come to a full stop sometimes. This full stop isn’t for the entire day, it may be for the moment. In that moment, I take time to myself, get quiet, and enter into deep breathing which helps with whatever I’m facing almost instantly.

WHAT IS YOUR GUILTY PLEASURE?

My guilty pleasure includes mindless activity on social media at times, watching funny reels, and sending them to friends, catching up on a tv show with my husband, and nerd gummies (both flavors).

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR THE NEW PERSON IN YOUR OFFICE?

Take time and observe, but also jump in and learn, ask lots of questions, and provide input from their expertise. We learn by doing.

WHAT “DEW” LEADERS DO?

Leaders lead, they continue to learn, they delegate, they give, and they follow up.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ACTIVITY?

My favorite indoor activity is a spa day, and an outdoor activity would be riding my bike, taking a walk, or being at the beach.

WHAT FAMOUS PERSON LIVING OR DEAD WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHAT WOULD YOU ASK THEM?

I would want to sit with Oprah Winfrey, and I would ask her to share anything to help a non-traditional dentist like me build an empire like hers. I would share my business ideas and existing frameworks, and then ask her for as much advice that she could muster up in the time that we were together, and any contacts that could help expedite the process.