37. Proactive Problem Solving with Dr. Tina Saw

Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys

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Tina is a proactive problem solver who can't help but create solutions for any problem she encounters. Currently, she doesn't have much work-life balance. With two young children and multiple startups to run, Tina is certainly in her busy era.

This conversation took place at SmileCon 2023 in Orlando, Florida, so be prepared for some background noise and maybe even some music.

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Dr. Tina Saw on LinkedIn

Oral Genome Website

Harmony Health Website

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What's In This Episode

How Tina became a serial entrepreneur.
Is there such a thing as work-life balance?
Why many people should think twice about starting a business.
How Tina stopped people pleasing.

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Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys

37. Proactive Problem Solving with Dr. Tina Saw

Contrary to Ordinary, Exploring Extraordinary Personal Journeys

published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

This conversation took place at SmileCon 2023 in Orlando, Florida, so be prepared for some background noise and maybe even some music.

Resources

Follow your curiosity, connect, and join our ever-growing community of extraordinary minds.

CariFree Website

CariFree on Instagram

CariFree on Facebook

CariFree on Pinterest

Dr. Tina Saw on LinkedIn

Oral Genome Website

Harmony Health Website

Light Solutions Company Website

How to avoid egg on your face from common founder f**k ups - StartUp Factory Article

What's In This Episode

How Tina became a serial entrepreneur.
Is there such a thing as work-life balance?
Why many people should think twice about starting a business.
How Tina stopped people pleasing.

46 episodes

#Fitness #Entrepreneur #Business #Dr. V. Kim Kutsch #Contrary To Ordinary #Extraordinary #Innovation #Creativity #Life Stories #Biographers #Dental #Dentistry #CariFree

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