In this inspiring episode of Why Not Now? with Amy Jo Martin, we meet Dr. Shaggy, Dallas-based cosmetic dentist, entrepreneur and visionary. She is a Renegade in every sense of the word.

Affectionately known as the “Frank Lloyd Wright of Smiles,” Dr. Shaggy is redefining what it means to build a brand through purpose, confidence, and function - one smile at a time.

From launching her first dental practice during the peak of the pandemic to expanding into Austin, she shares how she’s grown a multi-million dollar smile empire by blending aesthetics with rehabilitation, and business savvy with pure heart.

This episode dives deep into what it means to invest in yourself. Dr. Shaggy gets candid about her nontraditional path, immigrant upbringing, what it took to bet on herself, and how she continues to elevate others, from her patients (including NFL players) to fellow dentists through her Veneer Mastery courses.

You will walk away with insights on:

• Building and evolving a personal brand with intention
• Navigating imposter syndrome while scaling success
• Setting boundaries as a founder and business leader
• Knowing when to make things happen vs. letting them happen
• Investing in yourself to unlock new levels of confidence

Whether you're in Dallas, Austin or beyond, Dr. Shaggy’s story will ignite your belief in what’s possible when you bet on yourself and lead with love.

Learn more about Dr Shaggy & Veneer Lounge: https://veneerloungeaustin.com/

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In this Why Not Now? episode, Amy Jo Martin interviews award-winning architect, designer, and creative entrepreneur Ben Uyeda - on location at his breathtaking Reset Hotel, nestled on 180 acres beside Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California.

Ben shares how he went from filming DIY design videos on YouTube to co-founding one of the most talked-about new eco-conscious hotels in the California High Desert.

With no traditional hospitality background, Ben used modular architecture, AI-powered marketing, and an unwavering focus on values to bring his bold vision to life, one incremental “paperclip” moment at a time.

Tune in for insights on:

• Designing for simplicity, sustainability, and scale
• The intersection of architecture, AI, and the creator economy
• Building physical spaces that help people reset from digital overload
• How creative risk-taking and resourcefulness fuel innovation
• Behind-the-scenes stories of building a hotel in the desert - with flash floods, tariffs, and all

From bonsai trees and rock carving to SEO strategy and immersive travel trends, this episode is a masterclass in modern entrepreneurship, creative leadership, and experiential design.

Whether you're a designer, builder, content creator, or conscious traveler, this conversation will inspire you to rethink what’s possible and reconnect with nature, creativity, and your own “Why Not Now?” moment.

Learn more about Ben & Reset: https://www.stayreset.com/

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In this special Why Not Now? episode, Amy Jo Martin hands the mic to her AI agent, Renegade Rox, to introduce a live fireside chat with Amanda Ducach, Founder and CEO of Ema - recorded live at the SHE Media CoLab during SXSW 2025. Amanda, a femtech pioneer, built one of the world’s first agentic AI platforms for women’s health, before ChatGPT made headlines.

Amanda shares how Ema uses AI to transform women’s healthcare by meeting users where they are. From identifying hidden signs of suicide ideation to helping women advocate for their own medical decisions, Ema is revolutionizing AI-powered care navigation.

You’ll hear insights into the challenges and opportunities of building AI without a tech background, how Amanda turned pain into purpose, and why this moment is a trampoline, not a trap, for women in healthcare and tech.

Whether you're a founder, investor, healthcare leader, or AI curious, this episode offers real-world use cases of AI in healthcare, explores the data gaps in women’s medicine, and sparks ideas for how to build and invest in scalable solutions.

Thanks to the SHE Media team for allowing us to repurpose their content so that this important message can reach a larger audience.

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