Welcome to the very first episode of Blink Collective, a new podcast platform by Valley Contax designed to spotlight optometry students and early-career ODs.In this inaugural episode, meet our first hosts, Lisa and MacKenzie, both Fourth Year Optometry Student | Class of 2026 who helped open the door to this new concept and set the tone for what Blink Collective is all about.They share:• Who they are and their journeys through optometry school• What inspired the creation of Blink Collective• Honest reflections on life as optometry students• A few pearls they’ve learned along the way• And how YOU, as a student or young OD can grab the micBlink Collective isn’t just a podcast you listen to.It’s a platform you can be part of.If you’re an optometry student or early-career OD with something to say, this is your invitation.🎙️ The mic’s on. You in?Interested in hosting an episode?Submit your proposal at: blink-collective.comFollow Blink Collective for new conversations every month.