Dr. Ellis is the owner of Smile Design Studios Family and Cosmetic Dentistry located in Missouri City, Texas.

She is also the founder and president of the Houston Minority Dental Society.  Dr. Ellis volunteers her time with several nonprofits, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Give Kids A Smile Day.

Dr. Ellis gives back to her community by way of her office hosting an annual Free Day of Dentistry and participating in the Adopt a Family For Thanksgiving program.

African-American women entrepreneurs are the fastest-growing segment of entrepreneurs in the U.S., but have more difficulty and face unique challenges in becoming successful business owners. Lisa and Simone discuss how Simone navigated entrepreneurialism as a woman, how she built her business, the challenges she faced, and how she reached a level of success.

To learn more, contact her at http://www.sdshouston.com/ or (281) 969-7388.

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Lisa Williams

Like a Drake song, Lisa C. Williams knows what it is to “start from the bottom,” but now she’s here! Lisa has achieved six-figure success, but personal and family challenges led her to lose momentum and ultimately lose it all. Now, she has triumphed and reset her business by launching Smart Hustle Agency, with the goal to help collaborative minded entrepreneurs work smarter while building wealth!

Recent episodes from Lisa Williams (see all)

• James Frank Austin III – Twiggs County School District Checking in with the Culture - February 28, 2023
• Lisa Bonta Sumii on Black Female Elite Athletes – The Pressure, the Public Eye & Pushing Through - October 14, 2021
• Lauren Carson on Black Girl’s Struggling with Suicide, School and Social Anxiety - October 13, 2021