Welcome to the very first episode of Blink Collective, a new podcast platform by Valley Contax designed to spotlight optometry students and early-career ODs.

In this inaugural episode, meet our first hosts, Lisa and MacKenzie, both Fourth Year Optometry Student | Class of 2026 who helped open the door to this new concept and set the tone for what Blink Collective is all about.

They share:
• Who they are and their journeys through optometry school
• What inspired the creation of Blink Collective
• Honest reflections on life as optometry students
• A few pearls they’ve learned along the way
• And how YOU, as a student or young OD can grab the mic

Blink Collective isn’t just a podcast you listen to.
It’s a platform you can be part of.

If you’re an optometry student or early-career OD with something to say, this is your invitation.
🎙️ The mic’s on. You in?

Interested in hosting an episode?
Submit your proposal at: blink-collective.com

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