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The Real Talk of Dental

024: Finding Your Voice: Storytelling, Marketing, and the Courage to Evolve | Marissa Gonzales

2 January 2026 · 31:26 · Episode 24

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In this episode of The Real Talk of Dental, I sit down with Marissa Gonzalez—the OG unicorn of Thrive Tribe and a powerful voice in dental marketing—to unpack what marketing really is when you strip away the noise, metrics, and performative strategies. With a background in journalism and a heart for storytelling, Marissa brings a refreshing, grounded perspective to branding, hiring, and personal voice. We talk about…

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