15/10/2026
Are you proud of me? 😇
I just found out I’m a Finalist for Dispensing Optician of the Year at the Optician Awards 2026 🤩🏆
So now I need to decide what eyewear to wear to the awards! 😂
I’ll never stop fighting for independent eyewear and independent opticians 👊
And until we can help everyone in the world feel confident in eyewear! 🌎😎
This year saw the launch of the The Eyewear Styling Society - Creating the 1st worldwide map of Eyewear Stylists to help the general public to get expert style advice they can trust and to stop comparing Opticians on price! 🌎😍 (Public facing side to launch 2027).
It saw my first credit in a Hollywood Movie 🎬
My first national radio appearance on BBC Radio 4 📻
A nomination for Male Ally of the Year 💖
Styling for National TV Shows 📺
Getting eyewear made for a Puppet for a national TV commercial 😅
It saw me travel the world supporting independent opticians in America 🇺🇸 Italy 🇮🇹 France 🇫🇷
Creating opportunities for Opticians in Australia 🇦🇺 UAE 🇦🇪 India 🇮🇳 and of course the UK 🇬🇧
I have a relentless appetite to fight for this profession I love. And this year’s been no different.
Whether I win or not is not the point.
Each time I help someone change their perspective on eyewear and the profession for the better is a win in my book 💖
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me along the way. 🤍 You know who you are and you’re massively appreciated! 🙏❤️
Now let’s close out this year in style!