20/Happy Careers with Drs. Fred and Riyad
How can we do what we love and love what we do?
Join Drs. Fred Cho and Riyad Khamis—two optometrists who broke the mold—as they dive into the messy, imperfect, and personal journey to finding work happiness.
In this podcast, we explore burnout, bold pivots, and finding joy in our work.
Expect honest conversations, real stories, and practical insights for modern professionals who want more joy and freedom.
Redefine success & find your "20/happy".
Podcasting since 2025 • 16 episodes
20/Happy Careers with Drs. Fred and Riyad
Latest Episodes
From Nigeria to Michigan: Dr. Clement Nwadozi on Cultural Diversity, Optometry Residencies, and Work-Life Balance
In this episode of 20/Happy, hosts Dr. Fred Cho and Dr. Riyad Khamis reunite with their classmate Dr. Clement Nwadozi to explore how his multicultural upbringing shaped his approach to optometry and patient care.Dr. Nzi shares his journe...
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Beyond Success: Dr. Melissa Barnett on Giving Back and Uplifting Others
Dr. Melissa Barnett is a world-renowned expert in scleral lenses and specialty contact lenses who has authored over 300 articles and delivered 500+ lectures world-wide. Today, her greatest satisfaction comes from something different: coaching a...
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From Clinic to Global Impact: Dr. Diane van Staden on Career Pivots and Finding Your Purpose
Dr. Diane van Staden joins Fred and Riyad to share her remarkable journey from clinical optometry to public health advocacy, academia, and career coaching. After practicing optometry in South Africa, Diane made a bold decision to leave clinical...
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From Dentistry to Coaching: Dr. Laura Brenner
After 10 years of practicing dentistry, Dr. Laura Brenner made a bold decision: she left clinical practice to become a certified professional coach, blogger, and speaker.In this conversation, Laura shares her journey from burnout to fulf...
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Beauty Trends Meet Eye Health - with Dr. Janice Luk
In this episode, we explore the intersection of beauty trends and optometry with Dr. Janice Luk, discussing dry eye, lash culture, collaboration beyond traditional eye care, and how curiosity and passion can shape a more fulfilling, unconventio...
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