Dr. James Rynerson is the founder and CEO of BlephEx, the well-known treatment device for blepharitis and dry eye. As an optometrist and an entrepreneurial type myself, it was a pleasure listening to and learning from someone who immense experience in the medical field and has taken a very successful leap into entrepreneurship. Aside from creating his own treatment (BlephEx) Dr. Rynerson also developed a new theory, which hypothesized the cause of dry eye disease,. He calls it Dry Eye Blephariti...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 28
During his interview process prior to being selected as the current President of the New England College of Optometry, Dr. Howard Purcell was referred to as a round peg trying to fit into a square hole. And since being selected for this position, Dr. Purcell has lived up to this description. Bringing his immense wealth of knowledge from his experience working within two of the largest corporations in the eye care industry, Dr. Purcell is working to prepare optometry students for the disruption a...
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 27
A few weeks ago, the FTC introduced some regulatory changes with regards to contact lens prescriptions for optometrists in the US. There were also some additional comments made by the FTC Commissioner, which sounded a lot like the comments made by the Health Minister 10 years ago when contact lens sales were completely deregulated. In this conversation with Dr. Jennifer Lyerly of Defocus Media, I share our experiences here in BC since the deregulation as well as why it is so important for ODs in...
Jul 15, 2020•38 min•Ep. 26
Kendall Waston is pro soccer player in the MLS. He is captain of FC Cincinnati, he is an MLS All Star, and has carried the Costa Rican National Team to a place in the 2018 World Cup tournament in Russia. I had a pleasure chatting with Kendall about life as a pro athlete, what it takes to achieve success at such a high level, and valuable lessons he has learned. Connect with Kendall on Instagram instagram.com/kendallwaston You can all watch the full IG Live conversation on YouTube at youtube.com/...
Jul 09, 2020•35 min•Ep. 25
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Darryl Glover and Dr. Adam Ramsey about the death of George Floyd, their experiences with injustice as black men in America, and how they are working on changing the conversation in the eyecare industry with Black Eyecare Perspective. You can also watch the full video from this podcast at YouTube.com/HarbirSianOD Connect with my guests: Instagram.com/drdarrylglover Instagram.com/dradamramsey ....
Jun 10, 2020•52 min•Ep. 24
Kevin Wilhelm is the co-founder of Marketing4ECPs, which is a digital marketing agency that specializes in helping eye care providers maximize their presence online. Kevin has a wealth of experience in digital marketing and he was not shy about sharing many incredible insights that will be valuable for professionals in any industry. Connect with Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connect-with-kevin/
May 19, 2020•44 min•Ep. 22
Kat Elizabeth is the found of The Personal Branding Project and host of her podcast with the same name. In this episode, Kat share so many amazing insights into the how and why of building a personal brand. Connect with Kat on IG: Instagram.com/iamkatelizabeth
May 11, 2020•51 min•Ep. 21
In Session 2 of GROUP CHAT, I had the pleasure of chatting with another group of exceptional ODs who shared their wonderful insights on many topics. The conversation included: how the docs are managing personally and professionally during COVID, their path to being business owners, advice for students and new grads, and more! Connect with the docs: Instagram.com/thetravelingod Instagram.com/ryanreflects Instagram.com/drjenandjuice Instagram.com/dr.chinnchinn
Apr 19, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 19
GROUP CHAT is a new webinar series in which Dr. Sian invites notable optometrists on to discuss relevant topics in the industry. In the first session, I had the incredible pleasure of having 4 exceptional ODs on to chat about how they are dealing with COVID and how they plan to come out stronger on the other side. Drs. Rachael Wruble, Darryl Glover, Joseph Allen, and Adam Ramsey share incredible insights in an inspiring chat about how they are staying productive and positive during these challen...
Apr 09, 2020•54 min•Ep. 18
We are truly living in unprecedented times. While we know we are doing our part to help slow the spread of COVID-19, it's not surprising that many of us are also starting to feel a little stir crazy. I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Ryan Corte who wrote an article outlining 15 things we can all do to say positive and productive during this period of isolation. The list includes items that are great for business owners, families, and anyone else who is looking to make the most of this unus...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 17
I had the pleasure of presenting a lecture on personal branding and social media for healthcare professionals at a conference recently. Here are the first 10 minutes of the lecture. There will be much more on this topic in the coming weeks. Connect: Instagram.com/HarbirSian.OD YouTube.com/HarbirSianOD
Mar 22, 2020•15 min•Ep. 16
Dr. Trevor Miranda is award-winning optometrist, co-owner of a busy multi-location practice, and co-founder of a highly regarded dry eye conference. In this episode, Dr. Miranda shares his experiences in building a successful optometry practice as well valuable insights for others who are looking to build specialty practices, pursue speaking opportunities, and other ventures. Trevor's enthusiasm and sense of humor always make for a fun conversation. I hope you enjoy it! Watch the full episode at...
Mar 04, 2020•41 min•Ep. 15
Dr. Harkinder Khangura is a Harvard-trained, double board certified medical doctor who practices in the Vancouver area and is a clinical instructor at the University of British Columbia. In this episode, Dr. Khangura shares her experiences of moving away for medical school including the cultural, societal, and professional barriers to she had to overcome in the process. We had a great chat touching on various topics from education, spirituality, mental health, and personal growth. Connect: Insta...
Feb 25, 2020•45 min•Ep. 14
Sheena Taff is an award-winning optician, creator of the Optician About Town blog, founder of the #EyeStyleInfluencers event, and owner of a boutique optical in Vancouver. In this episode we chat about how Sheena went from starting out in the optical industry to becoming an innovator and ambassador in the industry. Connect with Sheena: Instagram.com/optician.about.town OpticianAboutTown.com
Feb 19, 2020•33 min•Ep. 13
Images of entrepreneurs fill our social media feeds with quotes like "follow your passion". But happens during the boring days, the days that feel like a grind, when passion starts to wear thin? This is where this concept of Pursuit comes in. Follow me on IG: instagram.com/harbirsian.od
Feb 12, 2020•8 min•Ep. 12
Dr. Joseph Allen is a board certified, residency-trained, passionate optometrist who graduated Beta Sigma Kappa from the Rosenberg School of Optometry in San Antonio. But despite all of his academic and professional achievements, you might best know him from his hugely successful YouTube channel, Doctor Eye Health. Joey has built an incredible following with his high quality, entertaining, and educational videos. He continues to grow his channel while practicing full time at a high level. In thi...
Feb 04, 2020•33 min•Ep. 11
Connect with the docs: Ryan Corte: Instagram.com/dr.ryancorte Justin Bazan: instagram.com/justinbazan Will To: instagram.com/thetravelingod Kevin Bistline: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kevin-bistline-a14a9670/
Jan 14, 2020•40 min•Ep. 10
Sonia Beeksma is an award-winning television broadcaster who has previously worked on multiple large networks in Vancouver (including Global News and CTV Morning Live) and recently became a host on eTalk CTV in Toronto. In this episode, Sonia discusses her path from being a creative kid, to starting a career in the medical field, to eventually finding her calling in broadcasting. Hard work, faith, and confidence are the pillars to her success. You can also listen to the full episode on the follo...
Jan 07, 2020•53 min•Ep. 9
Vishal Gill is a financial planner with a passion to help others. In his young career, he went from working with large financial institutions to starting his own multi-faceted financial planning company called Portfolio Financial Concierge, which offers a holistic approach to finance with a full advisory team of planners, lawyers, realtors, and brokers to best serve their clients. Vishal discusses tips and tricks to help guide us through the three main business cycles most professionals face: st...
Dec 04, 2019•56 min•Ep. 8
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Nov 28, 2019•29 min•Ep. 7
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Nov 20, 2019•57 min•Ep. 6
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Nov 13, 2019•37 min•Ep. 5
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Nov 06, 2019•43 min•Ep. 4
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Oct 30, 2019•29 min•Ep. 3
You can also watch this episode at YouTube.com/HarbirSianOD Connect with Aly: Instagram.com/eventsbyaly LinkedIn.: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aly-armstrong-91029711/?originalSubdomain=ca Music: Feelo Records - If I Fall
Oct 23, 2019•35 min•Ep. 2
Todd Talbot is the host of Love It or List It Vancouver, a long-time real estate investor, and all-round fun(ny) guy! In this interview, Todd shared some incredible insights into his career in acting and real estate investing His path has been anything but predictable and Todd explains how being flexible and accepting opportunities helped him succeed. You can also watch this episode at YouTube.com/HarbirSianOD . Connect with Harbir and Todd: Instagram.com/@HarbirSian.OD Instagram.com/@ToddTalbot...
Oct 15, 2019•45 min•Ep. 1
Over the years, I have had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with incredible, successful people in various industries. This includes professional athletes, TV personalities, people in finance, fashion, and of course, in optometry. These conversations have helped me look at my profession and industry in new ways. Now, I want to bring these same people and conversations directly to you!
Oct 08, 2019•42 sec
