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The Bloom Effect with Cassie KellnerSystems and Showing Up with Kayla HallenThe biggest transformations in ortho often happen behind the scenes, through the systems you build, the support you offer, and the mindset shifts that come with growth.
Kayla Hallen has worn nearly every hat in an ortho practice, from scheduling and treatment coordination to office management. She knows what it’s like to lead through chaos, create real structure, and be the one others look to for calm and clarity. Now, as Director of Client Development at Neon Canvas, she brings that same grounded leadership to practices across the country.
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2025-08-1945 minThe Bloom Effect with Cassie KellnerChairside Wisdom with Geena AcevesSome of the best lessons in orthodontics don’t come from books or CE, they come from the people who take the time to show you how it’s done.
Geena Aceves has been in orthodontics for more than 23 years. She’s trained with some of the most respected names in the field, including Dr. Rich McLaughin and Dr. Paul Upatham. She is who Cassie aspired to be chairside. She’s led from the chair, built trust with hundreds of patients, and helped teach the next generation of assistants how to do it with skill, empathy, and heart.
2025-08-1234 minThe Bloom Effect with Cassie KellnerTrust and Leadership with Dr. Ryan McCombWhat if the systems you need to grow aren’t about scaling faster, but leading with more clarity and care?
Dr. Ryan McComb has built one of the top Invisalign practices in Los Angeles. But what sets him apart isn’t just the numbers. It’s how he leads with intention, trust, and the kind of structure that helps people thrive. In this episode, Ryan shares how he started from scratch (twice), why team happiness became his north star, and what he’s still learning about boundaries, balance, and letting go of the hero role.
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2025-08-0553 minThe Bloom Effect with Cassie KellnerWearing the Right Shoes with Dixie RobinsonWhat happens when you finally realize you don’t need to fit into anyone else’s mold, and instead, start wearing the shoes that were made for you?Dixie Robinson has spent 25 years growing alongside one of the most trusted orthodontic practices in the country and now helps other teams do the same. In this episode, she shares how she went from a paper scheduler with no computer in sight… to Director of Operations at a thriving, multi-location, nearly 60-person practice. You’ll hear how trust, connection, and team development became her north stars and why your best lea...
2025-07-2954 minThe Bloom Effect with Cassie KellnerBuilding a Practice Around What Matters with Dr. Maggie LawHow do people do it all? Run a practice, raise babies, and still make it to every school performance?
Dr. Maggie Law makes it look easy, but she’ll be the first to tell you it’s anything but.
In this episode, we talk about what it actually takes to grow a practice that works for your life, not the other way around. Maggie shares how she opened her doors just days before the 2020 shutdown, how she’s learned to lead without guilt, and why she built her team culture around trust, flexibility, and family.
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2025-07-2240 min
The Bloom Effect with Cassie KellnerGrit, Growth, and Being the Ortho Queen with Dr. Farah KarHave 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...
2025-07-1556 min
Orthodontic Products PodcastMapping Team Dynamics with DISC: Insights for the Orthodontic TeamGuest: Cassie Kellner, Founder and Owner of EverbloomEpisode Overview:In this episode of the Orthodontic Products Podcast, host Alison Werner is joined by consultant Cassie Kellner to explore how the DISC behavioral assessment can be used to build more cohesive orthodontic teams. Cassie breaks down the four DISC personality types—Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness—and shares how these insights can help teams understand one another, reduce conflict, and collaborate more effectively. Whether you're launching a startup or managing a long-established practice, DISC offers actionable strategies to strengthen culture and communication.Chapters:0...
2025-07-1018 min
The Bloom Effect with Cassie KellnerEscaping the Drama Triangle with Christine BrondykeIf you’ve ever found yourself fixing things for everyone or feeling like the only one who cares, this episode explains why that dynamic shows up and how to change it.
Cassie sits down with Certified Life and Relationship Coach Christine Brondyke to explore the Drama Triangle, a powerful lens for understanding conflict and communication breakdowns in orthodontic teams. You’ll learn how the Hero, Victim, and Villain roles keep teams stuck, and how shifting out of these patterns can spark true connection and collaboration.
“If there's a glitch—work, home, friendship—this can help us underst...
2025-07-0855 min
The Bloom Effect with Cassie KellnerCassie Kellner's Journey in OrthodonticsEver wondered what really makes a team thrive? In this first episode, Cassie shares the story behind The Bloom Effect—and why leading with heart starts at the chairside.
What You’ll Learn
How Cassie went from assistant to coach to founder
What sparked the idea for Everbloom
Why team experience is just as vital as patient experience
Cassie Kellner is the founder of Everbloom and the heart behind The Bloom Effect. With nearly 20 years in orthodontics—from chairside assistant to clinical systems consultant—Cassie brings a rare mix of lived experience, strategic insight, and deep com...
2025-06-2414 minOrthodontic Products PodcastHow to Rethink Onboarding in Your PracticeIn this episode of the Orthodontic Products Podcast, host Alison Werner speaks with Cassie Kellner, founder of Everbloom, an orthodontic consulting firm. With over 20 years of experience in the orthodontic field, Cassie discusses why private practices should rethink their onboarding approach. She highlights the differences between training employees with and without orthodontic experience, the pitfalls of outdated onboarding documents, and how video and digital tools can streamline training.Key Topics Covered:The differences in onboarding new hires with no orthodontic experience vs. seasoned professionalsHow to streamline and modernize onboarding documents and SOPsThe role of video training...
2025-03-0621 minOrthodontic Products PodcastBuilding a Thriving Team Culture in Your PracticeIn this episode of the Orthodontic Products Podcast, Cassie Kellner, founder of Everbloom, shares strategies for building a thriving team culture in orthodontic practices. She emphasizes trust, bridging generational gaps, and leadership's role in fostering connection through initiatives like buddy systems, team meetings, and growth plans to improve collaboration and retention.
2024-11-2223 min
ZenOne Podcast#70 Cassie Kellner “You are allowed to have bad days, you are not allowed to have a bad day at work every single day!”In this episode I have a special guest, Cassie Kellner, who I met 4 years ago and was immediately impressed by. Cassie has been in the dental field for 20 years and started as a general dentist assistant when she was 19 years old. After 4 years she moved to assisting at the Ortho office and since then she’s been in love with orthodontics. After years being in the field she moved to Hummingbird Associates as a Clinical Systems Consultant. We cover so many topics ranging from:(5:45) How to transition from general to orthodontics(7:18) Misconceptions of...
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