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The Making Of Her

The Making Of Her

Written by: Meghna Dassani
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 The Making of Her is where strategy meets real talk - conversations on business, leadership, and life with women who are done overcomplicating success. Hosted by Dr. Meghna Dassani, award-winning strategist, author, and mentor to high-performing women, this show is your invitation to think bigger, move smarter, and lead with intention. Each episode cuts through the noise with unfiltered insights, powerful conversations, and frameworks designed to help you grow - without the burnout or the busywork. And when you need a quick dose of clarity? Tune into our sub-series, It's Not That Deep, for short, sharp riffs on simplifying strategy and creating results that last. If you're ready to stop running in circles and start building on purpose - this is your room.2025 Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Self-Help Success
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  • Episode #17 | Breaking Free From Playing Small with Dr. Anissa Holmes

    Episode #17 | Breaking Free From Playing Small with Dr. Anissa Holmes
    Jan 6 2026
    In this deeply honest and expansive conversation, Dr. Anissa Holmes shares the inner journey that transformed not just her career, but the way she leads, loves, and shows up in the world. While many know Anissa as a dentist, entrepreneur, and marketing leader, this episode goes far beyond titles and professions. It's a raw exploration of what happens when a woman stops shrinking herself to fit expectations and starts leading from truth instead of fear. Anissa opens up about the unseen forces that shape so many high-achieving women: shame, imposter syndrome, people-pleasing, and the subconscious wounds we carry from childhood and early trauma. She speaks candidly about how these experiences influenced her leadership style, her relationship with money, and her tendency to operate in survival mode rather than alignment. Through profound self-work, surrender, and healing, Anissa shares how she moved from control to trust, from hustle to purpose, and from masculine overdrive into embodied, feminine leadership. This episode is a powerful reminder that failure is never wasted, that leadership is about creating other leaders, and that true success comes from operating at the highest frequency: love. Whether you're navigating burnout, redefining success, or standing at the edge of your next evolution, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are and gently call you forward. What You Will Learn: Why so many women are taught to play small and how it shows up in leadership The link between childhood wounds, fear, and imposter syndrome How surrendering control can unlock greater freedom, creativity, and growth Redefining leadership as empowerment, not self-sacrifice Healing money stories and stepping into wealth without guilt Why purpose becomes clearer when you stop worrying about what others think How love, trust, and authenticity create sustainable success This is not a conversation about doing more. It's a conversation about becoming more of who you already are. About Dr. Anissa Holmes Dr. Anissa Holmes – Founder of Digital Floss | Marketing & Growth Strategist for Dental Practices Dr. Anissa Holmes is the visionary founder of Digital Floss, a premier marketing agency dedicated to helping dental practices elevate their brand, attract high-value patients, and maximize growth through cutting-edge digital strategies. With a background in marketing, business coaching, and practice management, Dr. Holmes has been at the forefront of revolutionizing how dentists leverage AI, social media, and content marketing to dominate their local markets. Through Digital Floss, she and her team specialize in crafting high-impact content, running digital ads, and training AI models to enhance engagement on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google My Business, and X. Dr. Holmes' expertise in brand positioning, storytelling, and data-driven marketing has helped countless dental professionals scale their practices with efficiency and confidence. Beyond her agency, Dr. Holmes is a sought-after speaker and business strategist, empowering doctors with the tools to streamline operations, increase profitability, and create sustainable success. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dranissabroussard/ About Dr. Meghna Dassani Dr. Meghna Dassani is a high-performance strategist, biologically-driven leadership expert, and award-winning dentist who helps women stop living overwhelmed and start leading with clarity, strategy, and science. For over two decades, she built and scaled a thriving dental practice, became a nationally recognized airway sleep expert, and trained thousands of clinicians across the world. But her deeper calling emerged in the conversations happening behind closed doors — with women doctors who were exhausted, overextended, and silently questioning whether this version of success was worth the cost. Meghna saw a pattern: Burnout wasn't a mindset issue. It was a biology issue. And leadership wasn't a personality trait — it was a learnable system. That's when The Making of Her was born. Today, Meghna blends neuroscience, physiology, business strategy, and real-world leadership to help women doctors and leaders operate at their highest level — without grinding themselves into the ground. Her frameworks support women in making better decisions, executing at a higher level, and reclaiming ownership of their time, energy, and results. Through her mastermind, The Expansion Collective, her newsletter The Audacity Edit, and now The Making of Her Podcast, Meghna is on a mission to give women the tools, language, and systems to rise without burnout — and build the kind of lives they don't need a vacation from. This isn't self-help. This is science-backed leadership for women who are done settling. Meghna lives in Houston with her husband and their two daughters who are her greatest reminders of legacy, courage, and possibility. The Making of Her is where strategy ...
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    45 mins
  • Episode #16 | The Loud Impact of Quiet Leadership with Tracy Spears

    Episode #16 | The Loud Impact of Quiet Leadership with Tracy Spears
    Dec 30 2025
    In this episode, join us as we dive deep into the essence of authentic leadership with Tracy Spears, a powerhouse speaker and author. Tracy shares her profound insights on what it means to lead from a place of wisdom rather than just holding a title. She discusses the common myths about high-achieving women, the importance of empathy and sensitivity in leadership, and the differences between seeking to be liked versus respected as a leader. Tracy also opens up about her personal leadership journey, defining moments that shaped her career, and her core beliefs on successful leadership. We explore the power of knowing your true north in leadership and in life. Understanding your inner wisdom can lead to authentic leadership and a stronger sense of authenticity in all that you do. This journey of self-discovery process can help you align your values and lead with purpose. Don't miss out on this enriching conversation that explores the true essence of leading powerfully with soul. About Tracy Spears Meet Tracy Spears — powerhouse speaker, best-selling author, and unapologetic advocate for bold, authentic leadership. As the co-founder of the Exceptional Leaders Lab, Tracy has spent decades coaching high-performance individuals, Fortune 500 execs, and next-gen leaders to step into their voice, own their presence, and lead with vision. Her insights on identity, emotional intelligence, and the power of reinvention have transformed teams and inspired leaders across the globe. She's the author of What Exceptional Leaders Know and The Exceptional Leaders Playbook—two must-reads for anyone ready to ditch outdated leadership models and embrace a more empowered, human-first approach. Tracy brings equal parts strategy, soul, and straight talk to every room she's in—and this episode is no exception. Connect with Tracy Spears: Website: www.tracyspears.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracylspears LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracylspears About Dr. Meghna Dassani Dr. Meghna Dassani is a high-performance strategist, biologically-driven leadership expert, and award-winning dentist who helps women stop living overwhelmed and start leading with clarity, strategy, and science. For over two decades, she built and scaled a thriving dental practice, became a nationally recognized airway sleep expert, and trained thousands of clinicians across the world. But her deeper calling emerged in the conversations happening behind closed doors — with women doctors who were exhausted, overextended, and silently questioning whether this version of success was worth the cost. Meghna saw a pattern: Burnout wasn't a mindset issue. It was a biology issue. And leadership wasn't a personality trait — it was a learnable system. That's when The Making of Her was born. Today, Meghna blends neuroscience, physiology, business strategy, and real-world leadership to help women doctors and leaders operate at their highest level — without grinding themselves into the ground. Her frameworks support women in making better decisions, executing at a higher level, and reclaiming ownership of their time, energy, and results. Through her mastermind, The Expansion Collective, her newsletter The Audacity Edit, and now The Making of Her Podcast, Meghna is on a mission to give women the tools, language, and systems to rise without burnout — and build the kind of lives they don't need a vacation from. This isn't self-help. This is science-backed leadership for women who are done settling. Meghna lives in Houston with her husband and their two daughters who are her greatest reminders of legacy, courage, and possibility. The Making of Her is where strategy meets real talk. Where biology meets leadership. Where women stop shrinking and start becoming the version of themselves they always knew existed. Welcome home. Connect with Dr. Meghna Dassani Website: https://www.meghnadassani.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthysleeprevolution Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghna_dassani/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@meghna-dassani
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    32 mins
  • Episode #15 | The Strategy Behind Softness

    Episode #15 | The Strategy Behind Softness
    Dec 25 2025

    In this solo episode of It's Not That Deep, Dr. Meghna Dasani unpacks one of the most misunderstood traits in leadership: softness. Not the passive kind. Not the people-pleasing kind. But the strategic, regulated, biologically intelligent softness that makes leaders more effective, influential, and resilient.

    We explore why softness is not the absence of strength, but strength without tension. When your nervous system is regulated, your brain shifts out of survival mode and into executive function — improving decision-making, communication, perception, and emotional intelligence. This is the foundation of biologic leadership, where presence carries more power than performance.

    Dr. Dasani introduces the Responsive Leadership Loop — pause, regulate, read, respond — and shows how to apply it in real-world situations like team conflict, boundary-setting conversations, and high-stakes decisions. You'll also hear practical, ready-to-use scripts that regulate you first, then the room, allowing you to lead with clarity rather than control.

    What You Will Learn:

    • Why softness is a sign of nervous system regulation, not weakness

    • How a regulated leader outperforms a reactive one in communication and decision-making

    • The four-step Responsive Leadership Loop and how to use it in real time

    • How softness de-escalates conflict while increasing authority

    • Simple language shifts that create boundaries without aggression

    • Why presence, not performance, is the most powerful leadership tool

    About Dr. Meghna Dassani

    Dr. Meghna Dassani is a high-performance strategist, biologically-driven leadership expert, and award-winning dentist who helps women stop living overwhelmed and start leading with clarity, strategy, and science.

    For over two decades, she built and scaled a thriving dental practice, became a nationally recognized airway sleep expert, and trained thousands of clinicians across the world. But her deeper calling emerged in the conversations happening behind closed doors — with women doctors who were exhausted, overextended, and silently questioning whether this version of success was worth the cost.

    Meghna saw a pattern:

    Burnout wasn't a mindset issue.

    It was a biology issue.

    And leadership wasn't a personality trait — it was a learnable system.

    That's when The Making of Her was born.

    Today, Meghna blends neuroscience, physiology, business strategy, and real-world leadership to help women doctors and leaders operate at their highest level — without grinding themselves into the ground. Her frameworks support women in making better decisions, executing at a higher level, and reclaiming ownership of their time, energy, and results.

    Through her mastermind, The Expansion Collective, her newsletter The Audacity Edit, and now The Making of Her Podcast, Meghna is on a mission to give women the tools, language, and systems to rise without burnout — and build the kind of lives they don't need a vacation from.

    This isn't self-help.

    This is science-backed leadership for women who are done settling.

    Meghna lives in Houston with her husband and their two daughters who are her greatest reminders of legacy, courage, and possibility.

    The Making of Her is where strategy meets real talk.

    Where biology meets leadership.

    Where women stop shrinking and start becoming the version of themselves they always knew existed.

    Welcome home.

    Connect with Dr. Meghna Dassani

    Website: https://www.meghnadassani.com

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/healthysleeprevolution

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meghna_dassani/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@meghna-dassani
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    9 mins
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