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".
20/Happy Careers with Drs. Fred and Riyad
Latest Episodes
Dr. Sophia Leung: Pit Stops, Purpose, and Building an Uncharted Career
What happens when you follow curiosity instead of waiting for the perfect plan?Dr. Sophia Leung is a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, President of the Alberta Association of Optom...
Bermuda, Clinical Research, and City Nomad: Dr. Fiona Soong's Journey
In this episode of 20/Happy Careers, Dr. Fred Cho sits down with Dr. Fiona Soong to explore her career journey.We chat about her early days working in Bermuda, the fascinating world of clinical research, becoming a KOL in myopia...
From Clinic to Campus: How Slowing Down Transformed One OD's Career Path | Dr. Deborah Wang
What does it take to leave a thriving clinical career — and find something even more aligned?For Dr. Deborah Wang, it was a phone call that changed everything.After graduating from SUNY Optometry in 2020, Deborah built a me...
Dr. Dana Blakolmer's Powerful Story of Roots and Reconnection
Dr. Dana Blakolmer is an optometrist from Oshawa, Ontario, with 30 years of practice experience. After learning her grandmother was a residential school survivor who had hidden her indigenous identity all her life, Dana began connecting with he...
Dr. Shaina Nensi on Advocacy, "Fly-In Clinics", and Leading with Purpose
What does it look like when your career becomes a platform for real change?Dr. Shaina Nensi is the current president of the Ontario Association of Optometrists, owner of Avenue Optometry & Vision Therapy, and the eyecare provi...
