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Because I can work remotely anywhere—the couch, Starbucks—I discovered it was difficult to disengage myself from being on the clock.

The importance of a well-crafted resume in today’s competitive job market, especially in the optical industry, can be an advantage.

In reflection, defining how and where you want to refine is one helpful tool to crafting your own special blend of personal leadership.

In personal and professional life, overcoming our fears is an exercise in mindfulness—paying careful attention to the facts, ect.

Vision Expo East will soon be live in New York City! The OWA is hosting 2 events during the conference. We welcome everyone to join us at...

No matter the industry, a community of women creates space for diverse voices to reverberate harmoniously.

When I was asked to share my professional journey with this esteemed group of women, I was admittedly a bit nervous. To be quite honest,...

Many of us are either directly affected by or have loved ones who are affected by chronic health conditions. This is in fact, a sign of...

Part of the OWA mission is to enhance and promote the leadership role of women. What’s amazing is that this isn’t limited to women in...

2023 brought many favorites, and several firsts, for the OWA. Our members exuded our mission to enhance and promote the leadership role...

The results of the October 2023 Leadership Scholarship nominations are here! The Leadership Scholarship Award recognizes OWA members who...

TRIGGER WARNING: Infant loss and pre-maturity Like many people, I’m a planner – authentically Type A. I typically developed a timeline...

The Communications and Website Committee works hard to provide useful and relevant content for the OWA Connects Blog. A big part of our...

Greetings, and Happy Thanksgiving!  It’s such an honor and privilege to connect with each of you during this holiday season.  For many,...

Soon enough, the gifting season will once again be upon us! Small tokens of gratitude will be carefully, sometimes even exasperatingly,...

Hiring the perfect team member can be a time-consuming and daunting task that can significantly impact your company’s success. Let’s look...

In mid-October, around three dozen OWA members gathered for a sunny weekend at Paradise Point Resort in San Diego for an uplifting and...

Many may find they experience a change in mood and energy levels as the days grow shorter and the temperature goes lower.  This seasonal...

Debuting at Vision Expo West 2023, the OWA has released a NEW official OWA t-shirt for members, sponsors, individual contributors, and...

Once again, the industry gathered in Las Vegas for Vision Expo West and from the start to the finish the OWA was there connecting,...

You mean to tell me that I spent my entire life navigating social situations, figuring out what to do with my hands when I don’t have pockets, and how to read the room only to now have to read the Zoom Room? Chances are if you’re like me you’ve spent a good amount of time in your “work sweatpants”, navigating the wild terrain of virtual work. But hold onto your coffee mugs, because we’re about to dive into the world of re-learning social norms in this digital realm. Meeting M

In 2010, when I first learned I was pregnant, I had strong concerns that parenthood would affect my job security and prospects for a...

The OWA held its first-ever Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, September 20! It was an opportunity to meet and speak directly to OWA board...

I first heard about peer coaching during an Employee Resource Group (ERG) book club that I joined earlier this year. It popped up in our...