Welcome to the latest Mint Door Podcast, where we introduce you to Dr. Cynthia Feleppa, a Latina army dentist and mom. This inspiring video follows Cynthia's incredible perseverance, determination, and success journey.
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Meet Dr. Cynthia Feleppa, a Latina army dentist and mom with a unique and inspiring story. Raised in Queens, NY, with a strong Latino influence, Dr. Feleppa achieved her dream of becoming a dentist and served in the US Army.
During her deployment to the Kuwaiti desert, she met her husband, a fellow serviceman, and together they have been married for 15 years and are raising a special needs son. Dr. Feleppa’s son has faced numerous challenges, including brain surgery to remove a third of his brain due to intractable seizures and complications that left him with cerebral palsy.
Despite these struggles, Dr. Feleppa remains dedicated to her roles as a special needs mom, advocate, case manager, and wife and makes the most of the time she has left with her loved ones by filling it with authentic experiences, love, and laughter.
Dr. Feleppa enjoys making pizza, weightlifting, and dancing in her free time. Tune in to The Mint Door Podcast, to hear more about her journey, the triumphs and challenges of military life, and parenting a child with special needs.
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Join us as we discuss the following:
1. What inspired Dr. Feleppa to join the military and become an Army dentist, and how did her military career shape her personal and professional development?
2. What inspired Dr. Feleppa to pursue a career in dentistry, and what advice does she have for aspiring dentists or those considering a career in the field?
3. Dr. Feleppa tells us about her son's journey with cortical dysplasia and the decision to undergo brain surgery.
4. What resources and support systems she has found helpful in navigating the challenges of parenting a child with special needs.
5. Dr. Feleppa shares her passion for making pizza and her tips or tricks for making the perfect pizza crust!
6. The Brain Recovery Project: a non-profit organization that was a compass to helping her and her husband navigate her son's post-surgical neuro-rehab journey.
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You can connect with Dr. Feleppa on LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-feleppa-dds-magd-187778228
And discover her Instagram Pizza Blog:
@pizzachynch
Learn more about The Brain Recovery Project Here:
https://www.brainrecoveryproject.org/
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