“You’re not aging, you’re maturing. And that means becoming more of something, not less.”
In this inspiring reunion episode, host Cassie Kellner welcomes back her longtime friend and collaborator, Lindsay Quinn, founder of Heartwise Collective. From their early days side by side in a high-standard San Diego ortho practice to building their own thriving companies, Cassie and Lindsay share the lessons, pivots, and leadership moves that continue to shape their work and lives today.
They talk about how investing in yourself changes your business, what it really means to evolve as a leader, and why their new collaboration — The Ortho Society — is the meeting they’ve always wished existed. You’ll hear stories of growth, grit, and full-circle moments as they announce an exclusive two-day experience for orthodontists and their leaders in beautiful San Diego, May 2026.
We talk about:→ How AI and automation are reshaping modern ortho practices→ The power of investing in yourself and betting on your growth→ Why maturity (not age) defines great leadership→ What it takes to evolve your systems, your mindset, and your team→ The story behind The Ortho Society and how it’s changing the game
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About Lindsay QuinnLindsay Quinn is the founder of Heartwise Collective, an orthodontic consulting firm helping practices align their systems, leadership, and operations. With more than two decades in the industry, she’s known for transforming operational chaos into streamlined clarity through efficient workflows, conscious team development, and modern tools from AI systems built for orthodontic teams to astrology-based team workshops that turn even skeptics into believers. She partners with growth-minded practices ready to lead better, collect more, and finally feel in control of their business.
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Episode Chapters00:00 Welcome + sponsor message01:22 Catching up with Lindsay Quinn03:30 The conversation that reframed aging vs. maturing07:15 How AI and automation are transforming ortho practices11:45 What makes “your AI show” — and how to fix it15:50 Why maturity, not age, drives true leadership19:30 Investing in yourself + evolving your mindset23:40 How The Ortho Society came to life27:50 What makes this experience different from any other meeting31:45 Building systems, dashboards + automations in real time36:00 Leadership growth, personal expansion + next steps
Topics we explore in this episode include:orthodontic consulting, leadership development, AI and automation in orthodontics, practice systems and dashboards, The Ortho Society, orthodontic team culture, leadership growth, mature mindset, practice efficiency, orthodontic business strategy

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