Eye on the Industry is back with a standout new episode, this time featuring Teri Hart, one of Canada’s most recognizable media personalities and a trusted voice known for bringing both intelligence and heart to every conversation.

Hosted by Christine Zeggil and Isabelle Tremblay, Episode 9 blends leadership, reinvention, and the power of authentic storytelling, while staying grounded in what resonates with optical professionals: confidence, self-expression, and showing up fully in your role.

A Conversation Rooted in Leadership and Real Life

Hart reflects on the early moments that shaped her career, from a life-changing high school drama teacher who steered her toward broadcasting, to her decades-long path through radio and television. She speaks candidly about pivotal transitions, including major career pivots, burnout, and the mindset shift that helped her move forward with clarity.

A key theme throughout the episode: leadership as collaboration, not hierarchy. Hart shares how her definition of leadership evolved over time, especially through mentoring and working alongside younger colleagues, and offers practical advice for women stepping into leadership roles today, including tracking wins (their own and their team’s) and resisting the trap of comparison.

Spotlight on “The Heart of It All” Podcast

The episode also highlights Hart’s deeply personal project: The Heart of It All, a podcast created to give caregiving the honest, practical platform it rarely gets.

Inspired by her family’s experience during her father’s illness and passing in 2024, Hart speaks openly about the emotional load of caregiving, the “business of death,” and why so many people end up in crisis mode simply because the conversations and planning didn’t happen earlier. The discussion also touches on the importance of sharing resources, both emotional and practical, to reduce isolation for caregivers.

Eyewear, Identity, and Confidence

Because it wouldn’t be Eye on the Industry without eyewear, Hart also shares how she chooses frames, starting with trust in the professionals, thinking ahead to lifestyle needs, and aiming for styles that feel both bold and timeless. For her, glasses aren’t just functional, they’re part of her identity.

She explains that people often recognize her by her frames first, calling eyewear “art on your face” and a form of self-expression that can subtly influence confidence and presence.

Listen Now

Episode 9 is a warm, thoughtful listen, equal parts leadership insight and real-life conversation, with a reminder that confidence, curiosity, and community matter in every industry.

🎧 Listen to Eye on the Industry – Episode 9 with Teri Hart wherever you get your podcasts.

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