WO Voices

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Welcome to WO Voices, a podcast series from Women In Optometry, featuring women ODs and others who talk about some aspect of practice, business, career choices, family, volunteer interests, leadership in the profession and more. Hosted by WO editor Marjolijn Bijlefeld, WO Voices is a chance to share ideas within the WO community and beyond. It’s another platform to bring women’s voices in the profession to the fore. If you’d like to join us on a podcast episode, we’d love to hear from you.

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Episodes

Dr. Maria Sampalis: Push Through the Fear

Maria Sampalis, OD, of Cranston, Rhode Island, recently released her book, Finding Your Best Potential Future Self Now. She discusses the importance of taking risks - large and small - as a step in personal development

Sep 03, 2018•14 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Dr. Dori Carlson: Life After an AOA Term

Dori Carlson, OD, FAAO, of Park River, North Dakota, shares that after her year as president of the American Optometric Association, she sought new outlets - in addition to a full-time return to practice and being mom to two teenage sons. Leadership development is the topic that kept drawing her. Hear more about her thoughts on leadership and what she's doing to add to her own skills.

Aug 24, 2018•15 min•Ep. 2

Dr. Dori Carlson: Finding Your Inner Leader

Dori Carlson, OD, FAAO , of Park River, North Dakota, talks about how she found herself outside of her comfort zone as she grew into leadership positions in professional organizations and in her year as the American Optometric Association president, the first woman to hold that position.

Aug 23, 2018•20 min•Ep. 1

Dr. Laurie Sorrenson - Choose Your Team Carefully

Laurie Sorrenson, OD, FAAO, of Lakeline Vision Source in Austin, Texas, talks about the importance of bringing on associates who can help you grow your practice.

Aug 23, 2018•19 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Dr. Laurie Sorrenson: Practice Culture

Laurie Sorrenson, OD, FAAO , of Lakeline Vision Source in Austin, Texas, talks about her growing practice reflects the culture of the community and the people who work there.

Aug 21, 2018•18 min•Season 1Ep. 2

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