ULTRA California: Dr. Emily Letran’s Golden State Blueprint for Business Excellence and Personal Mastery

By: Alena Wiese

In a state known for innovation, reinvention, and resilience, Dr. Emily Letran stands out as a modern-day embodiment of the California Dream. A practicing dentist, executive coach, and founder of multiple ventures, Dr. Letran is not only reshaping how professionals lead — she’s reengineering what high performance looks like in today’s world.

Born in Vietnam and arriving in the United States as a child refugee among the “Boat People,” Dr. Letran’s story is one of relentless determination and visionary leadership. From building a multi-practice dental empire in the San Gabriel Valley to founding Best You, Best Business — a California-based executive coaching firm — she has become a trusted advisor to high achievers across the state.

Her secret? A proprietary performance model known as ULTRA — a methodology that is rapidly becoming a go-to framework for entrepreneurs, executives, and service professionals who want to scale their results without sacrificing energy, relationships, or values.

The ULTRA Way: Born in California, Built for Global Impact

Dr. Letran’s ULTRA philosophy integrates three essential pillars: Energy, Engagement, and Excellence. It begins with energy — not just physical stamina, but the strategic management of mental clarity and emotional balance through nutrition, recovery, and daily habits. Engagement follows, with an emphasis on presence, emotional intelligence, and meaningful connection in leadership and life. Excellence is the final pillar, representing the continual pursuit of personal bests in business, health, and contribution to others.

“ULTRA is about more than performance,” says Dr. Letran. “It’s about identity. It’s who you are when no one is watching — and how you lead when everything is on the line.”

Unlike many high-performance models focused solely on productivity, ULTRA emphasizes internal alignment. It’s a system designed not just to help leaders achieve more, but to become more — more intentional, more connected, and more fulfilled.

Dr. Letran teaches this philosophy through keynote speaking, high-level coaching, and media appearances. Her forthcoming book, The ULTRA Way, is expected to become a definitive guide for high achievers in California and beyond.

Best You, Best Business: Where Personal Growth Meets Executive Strategy

Through her company Best You, Best Business, Dr. Letran works with high-performing professionals who are ready to elevate both their personal lives and business ventures. Her coaching methodology combines neuroscience-based strategies with decades of real-world business leadership — offering clients a roadmap to greater clarity, energy, influence, and financial success.

Dr. Letran invites individuals to begin their transformation by taking her High Performance Quiz, a diagnostic tool designed to assess where you stand in key areas of performance and potential. This free resource is available at:

A Dual Career: Healthcare Leader and Business Strategist

While Dr. Letran’s voice is increasingly sought after in boardrooms and media circles, she remains grounded in healthcare. As a practicing dentist with multiple successful practices in the San Gabriel Valley, she brings an uncommon level of authenticity to her work. Her unique vantage point — operating simultaneously as a clinician and coach — allows her to connect with medical professionals, service-based entrepreneurs, and mission-driven leaders alike.

Her coaching clients include dentists, physicians, attorneys, and business owners who are seeking to scale their enterprises while preserving family time, mental wellness, and core values.

A Trusted Media Voice in Los Angeles

Beyond coaching and dentistry, Dr. Letran is a growing force in California’s media and thought leadership landscape. She is a strategic partner of the Los Angeles Tribune, where she contributes to initiatives that bridge entrepreneurship, mindfulness, and social impact.

In collaboration with Los Angeles Tribune CEO Moe Rock, Dr. Letran co-founded the Los Angeles Tribune International Film Festival, an initiative designed to align storytelling with leadership development. The festival highlights narratives of transformation, purpose, and global unity — themes that deeply resonate with her personal and professional mission.

She has also collaborated with global organizations and thought leaders such as the Art of Living Foundation, filmmaker Rohini Hak, and relationship architect Ashkan Tabibnia, contributing her voice to conversations that shape the future of leadership in California and beyond.

Giving Back: Smile Champions Foundation and Community Impact

Dr. Letran’s commitment to service extends far beyond her business interests. She is the founder of the Smile Champions Foundation, a nonprofit organization offering free dental care to underserved communities across Los Angeles County. From low-income families to veterans and senior citizens, the foundation ensures that no one is left behind when it comes to oral health.

She is also a passionate advocate for minority and immigrant entrepreneurs, offering mentorship and resources to help them thrive in the competitive California business landscape.

A Voice for the Next Generation of California Leaders

In a world saturated with quick fixes and productivity hacks, Dr. Emily Letran offers something far more enduring: a values-driven, sustainable approach to leadership that integrates mind, body, and mission. Her ULTRA philosophy is not just a personal brand — it’s a movement.

As California continues to evolve as a global center of business and culture, voices like Dr. Letran’s are guiding the next generation of leaders toward success that’s rooted in service, aligned with purpose, and built to last.