The 20/20 Podcast

In Session 2 of GROUP CHAT, I had the pleasure of chatting with another group of exceptional ODs who shared their wonderful insights on many topics. The conversation included: how the docs are managing personally and professionally during COVID, their path to being business owners, advice for students and new grads, and more! Connect with the docs: Instagram.com/thetravelingod Instagram.com/ryanreflects Instagram.com/drjenandjuice Instagram.com/dr.chinnchinn

GROUP CHAT is a new webinar series in which Dr. Sian invites notable optometrists on to discuss relevant topics in the industry. In the first session, I had the incredible pleasure of having 4 exceptional ODs on to chat about how they are dealing with COVID and how they plan to come out stronger on the other side. Drs. Rachael Wruble, Darryl Glover, Joseph Allen, and Adam Ramsey share incredible insights in an inspiring chat about how they are staying productive and positive during these challenging times! Connect with the guests: Dr. Rachael Wruble instagram.com/dr.eyegotthis Dr. Joseph Allen instagram.com/doctoreyehealth Dr. Adam Ramsey instagram.com/dradamramsey Dr. Darryl Glover instagram.com/drdarrylglover

We are truly living in unprecedented times. While we know we are doing our part to help slow the spread of COVID-19, it's not surprising that many of us are also starting to feel a little stir crazy. I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Ryan Corte who wrote an article outlining 15 things we can all do to say positive and productive during this period of isolation. The list includes items that are great for business owners, families, and anyone else who is looking to make the most of this unusual time. Check out Dr. Corte's article on Linked In at https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/15-things-optometrists-non-essential-providers-can-do-corte-o-d-/ Follow Dr. Ryan Corte on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dr.ryancorte/

I had the pleasure of presenting a lecture on personal branding and social media for healthcare professionals at a conference recently. Here are the first 10 minutes of the lecture. There will be much more on this topic in the coming weeks. Connect: Instagram.com/HarbirSian.OD YouTube.com/HarbirSianOD

Dr. Trevor Miranda is award-winning optometrist, co-owner of a busy multi-location practice, and co-founder of a highly regarded dry eye conference. In this episode, Dr. Miranda shares his experiences in building a successful optometry practice as well valuable insights for others who are looking to build specialty practices, pursue speaking opportunities, and other ventures. Trevor's enthusiasm and sense of humor always make for a fun conversation. I hope you enjoy it! Watch the full episode at YouTube.com/HarbirSianOD Connect on IG: Instagram.com/HarbirSian.OD

Dr. Harkinder Khangura is a Harvard-trained, double board certified medical doctor who practices in the Vancouver area and is a clinical instructor at the University of British Columbia. In this episode, Dr. Khangura shares her experiences of moving away for medical school including the cultural, societal, and professional barriers to she had to overcome in the process. We had a great chat touching on various topics from education, spirituality, mental health, and personal growth.

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Sheena Taff is an award-winning optician, creator of the Optician About Town blog, founder of the #EyeStyleInfluencers event, and owner of a boutique optical in Vancouver. In this episode we chat about how Sheena went from starting out in the optical industry to becoming an innovator and ambassador in the industry. Connect with Sheena: Instagram.com/optician.about.town OpticianAboutTown.com

Images of entrepreneurs fill our social media feeds with quotes like "follow your passion". But happens during the boring days, the days that feel like a grind, when passion starts to wear thin? This is where this concept of Pursuit comes in.

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Dr. Joseph Allen is a board certified, residency-trained, passionate optometrist who graduated Beta Sigma Kappa from the Rosenberg School of Optometry in San Antonio. But despite all of his academic and professional achievements, you might best know him from his hugely successful YouTube channel, Doctor Eye Health.

Joey has built an incredible following with his high quality, entertaining, and educational videos. He continues to grow his channel while practicing full time at a high level. In this episode we discuss a day in the life of Dr. Joseph Allen and Doctor Eye Health; his keys to keeping energy up, to being productive, and maintain some semblance of a work-life balance.

Connect with Dr. Allen:

Instagram.com/DoctorEyeHealth

YouTube.com/DoctorEyeHealth

Connect with the docs:

Ryan Corte: Instagram.com/dr.ryancorte

Justin Bazan: instagram.com/justinbazan

Will To: instagram.com/thetravelingod

Kevin Bistline: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kevin-bistline-a14a9670/