Nerdy Optometrist Ukti Vora

 No matter where life takes you, don't forget where you came from. This is true for our guest for this episode who just did not come back to the roots but is also redefining vision and opportunities in India. 

In this episode, I had an opportunity to sit across and talk to Ms. Isha Dave, who completed her optometry education in the UK but decided to move back to India to explore various opportunities.She is a Fellow of IACLE and BCLA. Proprietor and Senior Optometrist at Primary Eye Care Centre, with areas of interest in specialty contact lenses and myopia management.  Senior Faculty at Lotus College of Optometry, Mumbai and a co-Founder of Asira Optometry EMR and Practice Management tool. 

In this episode we dive deep into topics like; 
How she was born to be an optometristLearn about her experiences in the UK Understand her reasons to be back to IndiaLearn about Asira and how the future of optometry is changing in India and all around the world. Get inspired from her adventures and get ready to think about your own. 
and much more. Along with all of the learnings check out our fun game segment "Rapid Fire " to get some interesting insights about our guest.

Guest LinkedIn profile:
Ms. Isha Dave : https://www.linkedin.com/in/isha-dave-36b729249/
Asira : https://www.asira.health/

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The essential question is not, "How busy you are but, What are you busy with? "

Our guest for this episode, helps us better understand this question. He helps us look into the proven industry concepts that will help transforming our business in to being more productive.

In this episode, I had an opportunity to sit across and talk to Mr. Ankit Patel, who's  personal vision is to help people, organizations and communities flourish by using the proven thinking and methodology associated with Lean Transformations and Flourishing concepts.
As the CEO of Classic Vision care he the overall operation of the company. He plans out a company's overall strategies and policies. Prior to founding The Lean Way Consulting and being the CEO of Classic Vision Care, he was a Lean consultant with computer giant Dell and has also worked with the world-renowned Cleveland clinic. 
 

In this episode we dive deep into topics like; 
 How did it all startedLearn the meaning of lean transformationUnderstand its application in independent practice Learn about the challenges in the journeyUnderstand the process of implementing Lean business concepts & more
Connect with the Guest:
Email: ankit@mybcat.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankitpatelcvc/
Website: https://www.mybcat.com/

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While we all still struggling to understand and absorb new technologies, our guest for this episode has already created an Optical Metaverse for the eye care industry. 

It was a great pleasure to interview Charlene Nichols, founder of My Vision Show and SellSMART not hard, a leading innovator of Optical Near ME, Frames Library and The Optical Metaverse.
 
In this episode we dive deep into topics like; 
 How did it all start? Understand more about all her innovations Talk about the  meaning of Metaverse and Optical metaverse, the present and future. Learn about her roadblocks & challenges& much more.

Guest LinkedIn profile:
Charlene Nichols : https://www.linkedin.com/in/theopticalmetaverse/
Website:  https://theomniverse.city/

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"Technology is best when it brings people together" and in this episode I had an opportunity to sit across and chat with two entrepreneurs who founded technology that is helping the entire eye care industry,  specially the independent eye care practitioners.

Mr. Dave Barton, is an experienced eyewear and eCommerce entrepreneur, optician, and CEO, having founded three companies including Optify and Dr. Janelle Davison,  is an award-winning and nationally recognized eye care provider, expert optometrist with 15 years of eye health and prevention experience, specializing in dry eye disease and optometry aesthetics.

Both our guests share how their award winning technology is changing the lives of the practitioners, one practice at a time.

Some of the episode highlights include: 
 How Dave and Dr, Davison started their journey as a tech founder without any technical background but industry knowledge. Learn about important data points we need to keep in mind when we add new technology in our practiceGet a deeper understanding on how Optify and Paradeyem can be seamlessly part of your workflow and help increase your revenue.Understand how sometimes it is important to review ROI differently when it comes to investing in technology and why it is important to do so for our team and patient experience. 
& much moreAlong with all of the learnings check out our fun game segment "This or That " to get some interesting insights about our guest.

Guest LinkedIn profile:

Dave Barton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-barton
Dr. Janelle Davison: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-janelle-od-028aa824

Product Links:

Optify: https://www.optifyonline.com/
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Paradeyem: https://paradeyem.com/

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Music courtesy: A. R. Rahman & Bhagirath Bhatt.
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It's always hard to take risks but a risk backed by passion and creativity can lead to beautiful invention and innovation. 

In this episode, I had a pleasure to sit and chat with Ms. Suzanne Sendel, an entrepreneur, innovator and style icon. Suzanne decided to join the optical industry and reinvent herself at the age of 52. She is now an icon and well known for her niche and eye for luxury eyewear. 

Some of the episode highlights include: 

1. How her magic glasses made her join the optical industry 
2. Learn more about how transitional skills helped her during her transition into the the optical industry
3. Learn how a dream and idea at night lead to the invention of FTG(FrameToGo)
4. While things are successful today, there were several challenges in the journey and learn how persistence and passion support her during difficult times. 
& much more.

Along with all of the learnings check out our fun game segment "This or That " to get some interesting insights about our guest.

Guest LinkedIn profile:
Suzanne Sendel : https://ca.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-sendel-83151a2a

Product links: 

www.theoriginalftg.com
www.catherinedemedici1533.com
www.roundteneyewear.com
www.eyewearcustomization.com
www.greeneyewear.com
www.caroneyewear.com

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Passion is hard to follow but it is truly magical when you combine your passion and work. 

In this episode, I had a pleasure to sit and chat with Optom. Maruee Pahuja who is a  specialty contact lens consultant, ocularist, visual artist and expressive Arts practitioner. She shares how practicing art can help in healing and together we can provide a more holistic healthcare practice. 

Some of the episode highlights include: 
How she bumped into the world of optometry Learn what is visual arts and expressive artLearn how art can healthcare can be practiced together to bring more positive outcome in life. & much more..

Along with all of the learnings check out our fun "Rapid Fire " to get some interesting insights about our guest.

Guest LinkedIn profile:
Maruee Pahuja : https://www.linkedin.com/in/maruee-pahuja-1433bb97/

Episode supported by: 
TorchIt: https://mytorchit.com/

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