how to Get involved

Blink Collective is a rotating, video + audio podcast platform spotlighting optometry students and early-career ODs through thoughtful, engaging conversations.

Who should apply

Optometry students (any year), Fourth-years transitioning into practice, Residents or young ODs

Duos or trios from the same school or different schools.

No broadcasting background needed. We're looking for curiosity, chemistry, and a genuine love for the profession. Show up professional, be yourself, and bring something worth saying.

Check out the “Frequently Asked Questions”, click here.

Submitting a pilot does not guarantee a hosting spot or publication. All submissions are reviewed by the Valley Contax team, and any episodes released will be selected and approved in collaboration with hosts.

How the Process Works

Step 1: Submit an Episode Proposal (No Pressure, No Promise)

An episode proposal (30–40 minutes in length with clear sections)

Topics you genuinely care about, such as student life, boards, rotations, clinic experiences, specialty lenses and hands-on learning, conferences, new tech, and industry trends

Step 2: Internal Review

Submitted proposals are reviewed by the Valley Contax team.

Step 3: Approval & Next Steps

If selected, we’ll move forward together more formally. This includes:

Presenting a compensation package (competitive and designed with students in mind)
Handling logistics such as agreements and release forms
Providing access to our professional recording tools

Step 4: Recording Official Episodes.

We’ll walk you through the next steps for recording your first episode.
Once approved hosts will be given access to Valley Contax’s professional SquadCast account to ensure high-quality audio and video.

SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL