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Getting Our Hands Dirty (Almost): Behind the Scenes at Europa Eyewear

Last month, we at Europa Eyewear were thrilled to host a special OWA regional event. Fourteen OWA members visited our factory for a...

OWA

Aug 30

OWA Events At Vision Expo West

Vision Expo West in Las Vegas is just around the corner! The OWA is hosting 2 events during the conference. We welcome everyone to join...

M.A. Giorgio

Aug 23

There’s A Course For That!

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

From Contacts to Connections: Cultivating Relationships for Long-term Success

Alyssa Worley

Aug 16

From Contacts to Connections: Cultivating Relationships for Long-term Success

You know those people who enter a room, and you feel immediately drawn to them? Warmth and intentionality seem to radiate from them....

Shawn Kramer

Aug 9

Moving Beyond Job Rejection

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...

2024 Most Influential Women In Optical OWA Members

OWA

Aug 2

2024 Most Influential Women In Optical OWA Members

This year marks Vision Monday’s 22nd annual Most Influential Women in Optical report. The Vision Monday editors selected 40 women who are...

Keeping Politics Out Of The Workplace During An Election Year

Celeste Vos

Jul 26

Keeping Politics Out Of The Workplace During An Election Year

A divisive election is looming, and companies are debating how best to manage the potential distraction and stress of uncertain times...

Allie Glick

Jul 19

Building Your Personal Brand: The Art of Being the You That You Want Them to See

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

The Writer Within You: 5 Tips To Getting Your Prose Published

M.A. Giorgio

Jul 12

The Writer Within You: 5 Tips To Getting Your Prose Published

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....

Traveling Down A Two-Way Street: 10 Tips To Better Manage Professional Relationships

Jennifer Trakhtenberg

Jun 28

Traveling Down A Two-Way Street: 10 Tips To Better Manage Professional Relationships

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

Compassion Counts For A Work-Life Balance

Maria Petruccelli

Jun 21

Compassion Counts For A Work-Life Balance

As in many workplaces post-Covid, my marketing team transitioned from an office environment to a work from home model. Change is...

You’re Burned Out By Your Job. Now What?

Christina Burns

Jun 14

You’re Burned Out By Your Job. Now What?

In early 2022, I was reaching a breaking point at work. I was exhausted. I had daily tension headaches from sitting at my desk for long...

Lindsay Romah

Jun 7

Fitting Fitness Into A Busy Schedule

Have you been sticking to your New Years Resolution? In a world full of fitness influencers, weight loss medications, and fad-diets the...

What’s Shared At An OWA Past-Presidents’ Retreat? Friendship, Trust, Unbreakable Bonds And A Lotta Fun!

Marge Axelrad

May 31

What’s Shared At An OWA Past-Presidents’ Retreat? Friendship, Trust, Unbreakable Bonds And A Lotta Fun!

It’s a privilege for me to let you know about something special that happened just over one month ago. It was the kind of event that...

Seeing The Future In Style: The Unveiling Of The OWA’s New Website!

OWA

May 24

Seeing The Future In Style: The Unveiling Of The OWA’s New Website!

After many months, tons of meetings, passionate brainstorming and dedicated work, the OWA’s new website is live, and we couldn’t be more exc

Reclaiming 'Basic': Let Them Drink Pumpkin Spice Lattes

Allie Glick

May 17

Reclaiming 'Basic': Let Them Drink Pumpkin Spice Lattes

The term 'basic' has somehow become a staple in modern slang, often used to describe women who enjoy certain popular trends and...

Pulling Back The Mask On Imposter Syndrome

Nicole Joli

May 11

Pulling Back The Mask On Imposter Syndrome

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

How The OWA Has Benefited These Clinicians

Jennifer L. Stewart, OD

May 3

How The OWA Has Benefited These Clinicians

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

Shawn Kramer

Apr 26

Networking As An Introvert

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

From Entry-Level To C-Suite: Key Lessons From My Journey

Katie Lauver

Apr 19

From Entry-Level To C-Suite: Key Lessons From My Journey

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...

Get To Know OWA Lifetime Achievement Awardee, Marge Axelrad

OWA

Apr 12

Get To Know OWA Lifetime Achievement Awardee, Marge Axelrad

Learn more about 2024 Lifetime Achievement Awardee: Marge Axelrad.

The ClearVision-Adira Grant Program: Your $2,000 Opportunity

OWA

Apr 10

The ClearVision-Adira Grant Program: Your $2,000 Opportunity

Building on our respective histories, the OWA and ClearVision are thrilled to introduce the ClearVision-Adira Grant Program.

OWA

Apr 5

OWA At Vision Expo East 2024 [Photos]

Vision Expo East 2024 was held in New York for the last time, and it will be hard to top! The sold-out Champagne Breakfast at Gotham Hall...

The Benefits of Mentor/Mentee Relationships

Christina Burns

Mar 22

The Benefits of Mentor/Mentee Relationships

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

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