
Eyewear is more than just functional. It’s personal, emotional, and transformative.
In this episode of the Smart Growth Rocket, host Francesca Cadhit sits down with Monica So, a licensed optician, entrepreneur, and founder of Zoom Optical, a warm and stylish optical boutique redefining the customer experience.
🎧 ▶ In this episode, you’ll learn about:
✅ An optician’s unexpected pivot from toxicology to opticianry
✅ The leap of faith it takes to open that very first shop
✅ How she kept her business alive (and thriving) during the pandemic
✅ Why eyewear is about more than just vision
✅ What most people misunderstand about eye health
✅ Her biggest lessons as both a healthcare professional and a business owner
And for the students out there (or anyone figuring out their next step), we dig into advice for young people charting their own career paths.
Whether you're into eye health or small business, Monica’s journey is one of resilience, purpose, and the power of seeing clearly.
👉 About Zoom Optical
Website: https://www.zoomoptical.ca/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ZoomOpticalToronto
👉 About Monica So
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-so-bsc-ro-97aa0b23
👉 About Francesca Cadhit
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francescacadhit/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francescacadhit
🚀 About Smart Growth Rocket 🚀
Have you ever wondered how successful professionals, innovators, and trailblazers got to where they are today?
On Smart Growth Rocket, powered by TopClassEdge.com, your host, Francesca Cadhit, shares real-world, beyond-the-textbook insights and stories of career and business growth.
If you're a student, professional, or entrepreneur who wants to learn how to grow, this show is for you.
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