There was a time I was commuting three hours a day, working 12-hour shifts, and having literal heart palpitations on my way to work. I was a dental hygienist with a decent paycheck—but zero peace. And while I was surviving, I definitely wasn’t thriving.
If you’re in that same soul-sucking cycle right now… buckle up. Because I’m pulling back the curtain on how I went from just-get-me-to-Friday to building an international myofunctional therapy business I’m obsessed with.
This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the truth. And it starts in a place a lot of you are familiar with: frustration, burnout, and Googling “alternative careers for dental hygienists.”
Back then, I didn’t know my path would lead to becoming a myofunctional therapist. I just knew I wanted out. I craved freedom, impact, and a life that didn’t make me dread Mondays.
So I invested in a training, started seeing clients in the margins of my life, and slowly—but surely—began building a business that aligned with my values and vision.
My first year in myofunctional therapy? I made $25K on the side.
The next year, $100K.
Eventually, I was earning multiple six figures, working less, traveling more, and creating my own calendar.
But the real win?
The freedom to design my days, work with clients I adore, and show other women what’s actually possible.
I didn’t come from money. I didn’t have a business degree. I just got clear on what I wanted and took imperfect, consistent action until my life started matching the vision I had in my head.
And I’m sharing this because if I could build something I’m bonkers about, so can you.
You don’t have to stay stuck in a career that leaves you drained. You don’t have to keep waiting for the “right time” to go after the life you actually want. You just need a vision, a plan, and the willingness to move before you feel ready.
That’s how it all began for me. And that’s how it can begin for you too.
😘,
Carmen
