Have you ever looked at someone and thought, “They make it look easy?” This episode reminds us that what we see isn’t always the full story.
I’m sitting down with Dr. Farah Kar, aka @the.ortho.queen, and we’re getting real about the grit it takes to keep going, the power of being fully yourself, and what it’s like to rebuild after loss. Farah shares everything from starting over in her career to growing a bold personal brand (and navigating motherhood and grief in the midst of it all) with humor, honesty, and a whole lot of heart.
"One of the biggest misconceptions is that when people see or hear things that other people are doing that's hard, they just assume that they're doing it in the absence of fear."
We talk about:– Why grit matters more than talent (and how to build it)– What authenticity really looks like in this industry– Navigating big transitions, self-doubt, and starting over– How grief and joy can live side by side
This one’s raw, reflective, and so full of love. I can’t wait for you to hear it.
Dr. Farah Kar is a proud Iranian, Canadian, American orthodontist. She attended the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry for her DDS and Master of Science degree and Certificate of Orthodontics. She is double-board certified and a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics and Royal College of Dentists of Canada. Dr. Kar has been an Invisalign certified orthodontist since 2014 and an Invisalign Diamond Plus Provider who has treated over 2,000 cases. She enjoys merging her background in fine arts, architecture, and project management with practicing orthodontics efficiently and with flare! Check out Dr. Kar’s Instagram: @the.ortho.queen
Episode Links & ResourcesFollow Dr. Farah Kar on InstagramCheck out Dr. Farah Kar's Website
Subscribe to the show and leave a review. Want to bring this kind of energy into your practice? Visit DiscoverEverbloom.com
DisclaimerIn this episode, Cassie Kellner sits down with Dr. Farah Kar and they discuss tender and deeply emotional topics, including war and the loss of a child. If you’re grieving, healing, or carrying something heavy right now, please take a moment to check in with yourself. It’s more than okay to pause, skip, or return to this conversation whenever the time feels right for you.
Episode Chapters00:00 Welcome and introduction01:06 How Cassie and Farah met at AAO05:46 Mid-40s realness and personal growth10:01 Challenging ortho stereotypes16:36 Building an authentic online presence20:34 Instagram growth and learning from mistakes23:43 Starting over after loss29:04 ADHD, hustle, and grit36:11 Parenting with perspective43:53 Gratitude and immigrant roots48:08 Grieving Ella and honoring both joy and loss54:15 Final reflections + closing
Topics we explore in this episode include:orthodontic leadership, overcoming failure, personal growth in dentistry, building a brand as an orthodontist, authentic leadership, grit and resilience, navigating grief, orthodontic startup journey

Ver todos los episodios