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20/Happy Careers with Drs. Fred and Riyad

Hosted by Dr. Riyad Khamis & Dr. Fred Cho · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 21 episodes

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About this podcast

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".

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Dr. Riyad Khamis & Dr. Fred Cho hosts 20/Happy Careers with Drs. Fred and Riyad, a business show with 21 episodes published.

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