Monica "Dr. mOe" Anderson is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, widely published journalist, and Doctor of Dental Surgery. For almost three decades, she has motivated and inspired others through her speaking engagements, media appearances, podcasts, videos, books, articles, and professional development coaching.
She has published eight books, including four novels, Sinphony, When A Sistah’s Fed Up, I Stand Accused, and Never Close Your Heart; and four nonfiction books, Black English Vernacular, Mom, Are We There Yet?, Success Is A Side Effect, and Launch Your Self Publishing Journey: The Busy Author's Guitd to Write, Publish, and Sell Your Book Fast!
In 1996, she made history as the first African American columnist for the Arlington Star-Telegram. The popularity of her articles led to a weekly editorial for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, a leading Texas newspaper. Her editorials have appeared in news outlets across the country. This native Texan hosted and produced a cable television program while in full time private practice.
She presents workshops to corporate, university, and civic groups, as well as, professional associations. She has lectured throughout the United States and internationally. Her most requested topics are: Life Balance, Entrepreneurship, Cross-Generational Communication Skills, and the Medical Benefits of Humor. She is consistently rated “best speaker” at meetings and conferences.
An advocate for social change, Dr. mOe incorporates her wry wit into all her activities from boardrooms to classrooms. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry and Baylor University but her most treasured credentials are mother of two, grandmother, and cancer survivor!
Currently, she is writing her next novel and working as a full-time dental consultant for a multi-national benefits administration company. Dr. mOe divides her time between Austin, Texas and Grand Prairie, Texas.