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As part of my end of day ritual, I scrolled on my phone and saw ad after ad promising quick fixes, overnight weight loss, and rapid...

If you’ve logged onto the new OWA website, chances are you’ve seen the Community Corner Section! If you haven’t logged onto the...

And just like that, we're at the end of the year. From professional development, to events attended, to personal insights — the OWA's...

Knowledge-sharing fosters collaboration and innovation, allowing us to learn from one another's experiences and insights. This exchange...

This past year I have been on a journey, working to expand my network, experimenting with different ways to grow both personally and...

In optometry, it can feel like the path to career advancement is mostly about gaining technical expertise. But the truth is, those skills...

As I sit in my office, juggling branding initiatives and brainstorming new marketing ideas, an early career moment comes to mind. An old...

As a people-pleaser, it has always been important that my colleagues trust me to do my job competently and on time.   While being a...

We’ve heard and read it a thousand times; women are seen as nurturing and empathetic, while men tend to be perceived as more assertive...

Look beyond YouTube and discover free online resources to sharpen your skills and help your career Here’s an expression that digital...

If you’re a working professional—if you’re a human—you’ve dealt with it. You poured hours into an application, tailored your resume and...

The idea of building a personal brand, especially in a professional setting, can (and understandably so) feel overwhelming. I am here,...

Whether it’s an email to colleagues or a comment on your sister’s cute first grader, writing is something we do in some form every day....

Perception:  offering input, feedback, suggestions, and/or direction to the person responsible for your career well-being can be scary. ...

What do Emma Watson, Cheryl Sandberg, Maya Angelou, and Michelle Obama have in common? Besides being strong, influential leaders,...

What are the benefits for opticians and ODs who join the OWA? OWA members, Jennifer Stewart, OD and Judy Quinones, LDO, ABOC-AC, NCLE,...

Introverts are not necessarily shy. When it comes to networking, we may feel like we’re working against our own nature.

I wouldn’t be where I am today without the support of others. The journey from entry level to C-suite was a road with bumps and detours...

Mentorship helps career trajectory, offers guidance, fresh perspectives, and a safe space for growth.

Working on the frontlines of retail optical gave me the foundation of what is needed to be successful in this industry.