OWA Talks Podcast

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Welcome to the OWA Talks podcast from the Optical Women's Association! Our two hosts, Carissa and Tatiana, interview esteemed guests who connect, inspire and lead women in the optical industry.

29 OCT

Tiara Claxton, Thélios

Tiara Claxton, former OWA President and Regional Sales Manager at Thélios, gives us the behind-the-scenes tea on Silmo, the early days at OWA, the Past-President's Retreat and more!About the guest:Tiara Claxton is a dynamic leader in the luxury eyewear industry with over 30 years of expertise in brand and sales management. Recognized internationally, she is deeply committed to advancing the industry, fueled by an entrepreneurial mindset. Tiara leads with empathy, empowering high-performing sa...

41 min
24 SEPT

Sophia Pray

Sophia is contagiously happy, oh so colorful and calling her an eyewear enthusiast would be an understatement. In this episode, we discuss the importance of continued learning and being your authentic self, "It is important to invest in yourself and push yourself to greatness." About the guest:Sophia Pray is the Office Manager and head Optician at Huntley Eye Care, Transitions Change Agent, INVISION Brain Squad panelist and OWA Member. Connect with Sophia on LinkedIn or Instagram @FoxySo...

26 min
27 AUG

Cheryl Moore, GPN Technologies

The True Value of a Healthy Workplace Culture: In this episode, OWA Talks is joined by Cheryl Moore, HR Director at GPN Technologies. Listen as we discuss the importance of a strong workplace culture with a seasoned HR expert. We’ll hear tips on how to positively impact the culture around you and what to do if you’re not happy about the current culture where you work. About the guest:Cheryl is the Director of Human Resources at GPN Technologies. She joined the company in 2012 and has wor...

22 min
30 JUL

Mary Jones, Zyloware

Pushing Boundaries & Being Your Own Champion: Often times, women who are driven and successful tend to avoid highlighting their own accomplishments. In this episode, OWA Talks is joined Mary Jones, Senior Manager of Professional Business Development at Zyloware. Follow along as we discuss with Mary why it is so important to be your own champion and to highlight your own accomplishments.About the guest: Mary is an expert in the optical field. With over 20 years of experience in the op...

27 min
25 JUN

Wendy Buchanan

The secret to marketing your business is YOU! Hear from our guest in this episode on how to style your way to success.About the guest: An award-winning licensed optician, Wendy is also an image consultant and optical sales trainer.After a 10-year opticianry career, Wendy retired from the traditional brick and mortar optical shop and created a new mobile optical service; she launched Perceptions Eyewear in 1997 and never looked back!Honored as a "Trailblazing Woman in Optical", Wendy des...

35 min
28 MAY

The OWA’s Digital Marketing Committee

This month's visitors are three chairpersons from the Digital Marketing Committee, who provide us with insider knowledge on their committee's inner workings. Chair Kerri Ann Raimo, Vice-Chair Reagan Colpitts, and Associate Chair Kayla Ashlee detail how their committee serves the OWA by connecting authentically through digital channels, what members may not know, and how YOU can help improve the OWA's social presence. Our guests share how they stay on top of marketing trends, digital marketing...

31 min
30 APR

Barbara De Rigo of De Rigo Vision SPA

In this episode, OWA Talks is joined by Barbara De Rigo of De Rigo Vision SPA. Listen as we discuss YALEA, an exciting De Rigo house brand, created and launched in collaboration with our guest, that promotes contemporary women and seeks to help enhance their personal growth and empowerment.About the guest: Barbara De Rigo was born in Cortina d' Ampezzo and, after graduating as a Parliamentary Interpreter in Bologna, she moved to Milan where she studied Foreign Languages and Literature. Her pr...

33 min
26 MAR

Dr. Brianna Rhue

Dr. Brianna Rhue talks with our co-hosts about scaling a business and everything along the journey. Going from an Optometrist to a woman in tech, building the 41st fastest growing company, to purchasing a practice and the hurdles to overcome. Hear how the patient / doctor relationship is so important in healthcare and when not understanding the business side, giving away our leverage. Understanding delegation, what your team wants and is looking for in a leader and how to bounce between it al...

28 min

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Welcome to the OWA Talks podcast from the Optical Women's Association! Our two hosts, Carissa and Tatiana, interview esteemed guests who connect, inspire and lead women in the optical industry.

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Carissa and Tatiana
Years Active

2020 - 2024
Episodes

58
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OWA Talks Podcast

OWA Talks Podcast

Episodes

Tiara Claxton, Thélios

Sophia Pray

Cheryl Moore, GPN Technologies

Mary Jones, Zyloware

Wendy Buchanan

The OWA’s Digital Marketing Committee

Barbara De Rigo of De Rigo Vision SPA

Dr. Brianna Rhue

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