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
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
From Clinic to Global Impact: Dr. Diane van Staden's Path to Alignment
Dr. Diane van Staden's fascinating career transformation didn't begin with a carefully mapped plan. It began
