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Ep 21: From Fun Videos to Business: Teeth Talk Girl Whitney's Journey
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In this episode of Straight Up With Steph, I catch up with Whitney, known to many as Teeth Talk Girl! We explore her journey through dentistry, her passion for battling healthcare misinformation, and how her entertaining videos blossomed into a thriving business.
Whitney also shares why she’s working toward a doctorate, how she deals with negativity on social media, and the purpose behind her unique merchandise.
Whether you're an aspiring creator or curious about the behind-the-scenes life of a dental influencer, this episode is packed with inspiration and insights!
About Whitney:
Whitney DiFoggio, founder of teethtalkgirl.com, is a passionate dental health communicator and registered dental hygienist, recognized as "Teeth Talk Girl" on social media (@teethtalkgirl).
With a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Illinois Chicago and a master’s degree in health communication from Arizona State University, she is currently pursuing her doctorate in health science at Eastern Virginia Medical School.
Whitney’s journey began on YouTube, where she shares engaging, educational dental health videos for both the general public and dental professionals. She creates daily content on YouTube and regularly provides valuable resources on her website (teethtalkgirl.com).
While still practicing as a clinical dental hygienist, Whitney’s enthusiasm for oral health is clear in everything she does. From her social media influence to her philanthropic efforts, she truly lives, breathes, and dreams about teeth—dedicated to making oral health accessible, fun, and engaging for all.
Connect with Whitney:
All platforms: @teethtalkgirl
YouTube
Website
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Catching Up With Whitney
5:00 - Her History in Dentistry
6:15 - Teeth Talk Girl Is Born
12:24 - Whitney's #1 Passion in Dentistry
13:02 - Her Battle With Healthcare Misinformation
19:11 - How Fun Videos Turned Into A Business
23:18 - Why She's Pursuing Her Doctorate
28:53 - Navigating Negativity on Social Media
32:39 - How She Gets Video Ideas
36:56 - Merch With A Purpose
40:47 - Advice For Aspiring Creators
44:29 - Connect With Whitney
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Chapters
1. Catching Up With Whitney (00:00:00)
2. Her History in Dentistry (00:05:30)
3. Whitney's #1 Passion in Dentistry (00:12:54)
4. Her Battle With Healthcare Misinformation (00:13:32)
5. How Fun Videos Turned Into A Business (00:19:41)
6. Why She's Pursuing Her Doctorate (00:23:48)
7. Navigating Negativity on Social Media (00:29:55)
8. How She Gets Video Ideas (00:33:41)
9. Merch With A Purpose (00:37:58)
10. Advice For Aspiring Creators (00:41:49)
11. Connect With Whitney (00:45:31)
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