The Problem with "Follow Your Passion" Advice
I believe adding a non-clinical role—something outside of day-to-day patient care—can be a game-changer
How One Optometrist Found Clarity in a Remote Monastery
Training dogs in a rural monastery in upstate New York was definitely not on the bingo card for my friend
Travel Optometry: Redefining What's Possible
In Optometry school, I was told that I had two choices: associate or practice owner. 1 or 2.
After burnout,
From Clinic to Campus: How Slowing Down Transformed One OD's Career Path
You graduate, get the job, and put in the work. You charge full steam ahead.
And then something stops you.
I Hate Tuesdays
Every Tuesday, I'd wake up with a sense of dread.
“Oh man… I really don’t want to
Travel Optometrist in Newfoundland: Year 1 Recap
Prior to my work, I didn't know anything about Newfoundland. As a travel optometrist, I've had
Beyond The Exam Room: Dr. Shaina Nensi on Impact and Leading with Purpose
What does it look like when your career isn't just a job but a vehicle for something bigger?
Is That A Purple Cow??
I was driving along a country road when I spotted a herd of cows grazing in a field. Peaceful and
I Thought I Needed Work-Life Balance. I Was Wrong.
Imagine that starting tomorrow, you no longer work. How does that make you feel?
If you feel relieved, here'
Beyond Success: Dr. Melissa Barnett on Giving Back and Uplifting Others
Of all the fantastic optometrists I've met through my creative work, Dr. Melissa Barnett certainly stands out as
