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Chu On This!

Chu On This!

著者： Dr. Katie W. Chu
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Authentic, purpose-driven conversations that explore the stories, struggles, and successes behind bold leadership and meaningful living.

Each episode invites listeners to “chew on what matters” — the heart work behind the hard work — through real discussions with leaders, dreamers, and everyday difference-makers.

The podcast is an extension of my lifelong mission to help people See Clearly, Lead Boldly, and Live Purposefully, blending inspiration, insight, and intentional action to spark courage in every listener.

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  • Who Am I Now? Kyle Lan Franco on Rebuilding Yourself After Life Changes Everything

    Who Am I Now? Kyle Lan Franco on Rebuilding Yourself After Life Changes Everything
    2026/09/03

    In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with longtime Oakley leader Kyle Lan Franco for an honest conversation about resilience, identity, persistence, mental health, and rebuilding yourself when life doesn't go according to plan.

    Kyle shares the persistence that eventually landed him a role at Oakley after around 20 interviews, beginning a career that has now lasted almost 17 years. He and Katie discuss saying yes to opportunities, trying things before you feel completely ready, and refusing to let fear decide what's possible.

    The conversation becomes more personal as both reflect on periods when they lost their sense of identity. Katie shares her experience of rebuilding after an abusive marriage and breast cancer, while Kyle talks about reaching a point where he had to look in the mirror and ask himself what he needed to change to feel happy again.

    Together, they speak openly about anxiety, depression, therapy, vulnerability, and the reality that healing doesn't have a perfect finish line.

    This episode is a reminder that difficult experiences may change you, but they don't have to define what's possible next. Sometimes rebuilding begins by accepting who you are today and having the courage to keep moving forward.

    Key Takeaways

    Rebuilding doesn't mean going backwards. Growth isn't always about becoming the person you used to be. Sometimes it's about accepting who you've become and deciding who you want to be next.

    Vulnerability creates connection. Katie and Kyle's openness about anxiety, depression, and healing shows how powerful it can be to discover you're not alone.

    Persistence can change your life. Kyle went through around 20 interviews before getting his opportunity with Oakley. Almost 17 years later, his story proves the value of continuing to knock on the door.

    Quotes

    “I had to look in the mirror and reset and reevaluate what I needed to do to be happy.”

    “There's a moment of darkness. You're down. But a black eye heals.”

    “We're not done yet.”

    About Kyle Lan Franco

    Kyle Lan Franco has spent more than 15 years building his career with Oakley, one of the world's most recognized and innovative eyewear brands.

    After earning his MBA in 2015, Kyle has focused on developing strong business partnerships, driving growth, and building teams that deliver results. He is passionate about the relationships he has built throughout his career and the opportunity to represent a brand he genuinely believes in.

    Outside of work, Kyle loves spending time in the mountains and taking every opportunity he can to get out on the snow.

    Connect with Kyle

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanfranco/
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    42 分
  • You Don't Have to Know Yet: Dr. Huy Ly on Finding Purpose Along the Way

    You Don't Have to Know Yet: Dr. Huy Ly on Finding Purpose Along the Way
    2026/08/27

    In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with glaucoma and cataract specialist Dr. Huy Ly for a candid conversation about purpose, perseverance, family sacrifice, patient relationships, and learning to become more comfortable with life's gray areas.

    Born in Vietnam, Huy immigrated to the United States at six years old and eventually pursued medicine, although becoming a doctor was not always part of the plan. Initially drawn to business and finance, it was not until residency that he began to feel a genuine sense of purpose in medicine.

    Huy shares the difficult moments that tested that commitment, from exhausting residency nights in Cleveland to wondering whether he could keep going. Today, medicine is the very thing he is most grateful he never quit.

    Katie and Huy also reflect on the sacrifices their parents made, the guilt that can accompany those sacrifices, and the importance of learning to separate gratitude from responsibility. They explore how experience has softened them both and why becoming a better physician often means accepting that there is not always one perfect answer.

    With plenty of humor along the way, from Katie's T-Rex collection to Huy's sneaker obsession, this episode is a reminder that you do not need to have your purpose figured out from the beginning. Sometimes you discover it simply by continuing to move forward.

    Key Takeaways

    Purpose can take time to reveal itself. You do not need to know exactly where your path is leading. Experience, uncertainty, and perseverance can gradually reveal what matters most.

    Gratitude does not have to become guilt. We can honor the sacrifices others have made for us without feeling responsible for repaying every one of them.

    Life is rarely black and white. Experience taught Huy that both medicine and life require nuance, empathy, and an understanding of the individual rather than searching for one perfect answer.

    Quotes

    “Putting yourself in situations that make you uncomfortable is how you grow.”

    “I would say... just medicine in general.”

    “The voice itself has a lot of power to it... I need to be able to use it with integrity.”

    About Dr. Huy Ly

    Dr. Huy Q. Ly is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and glaucoma surgery. A top graduate and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society inductee from Texas Tech HSC El Paso, he completed glaucoma fellowship training at UC Irvine's Gavin Herbert Eye Institute.

    Based in Fullerton, California, Dr. Ly focuses on modern cataract surgery, advanced intraocular lens technology, and minimally invasive and traditional glaucoma surgery. Fluent in English and Vietnamese, he is passionate about individualized, evidence-based care and helping patients better understand and navigate their health.

    Connect with Dr. Huy

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_party_pupils

    NVISION: https://www.nvisioncenters.com/our-surgeons/huy-ly-md/
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    50 分
  • I've Got This: Dr. Sheri Rowen on Confidence, Courage, and Starting Again

    I've Got This: Dr. Sheri Rowen on Confidence, Courage, and Starting Again
    2026/08/20
    In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with internationally recognized cataract and refractive surgeon Dr. Sheri Rowen for a warm and deeply personal conversation about confidence, reinvention, motherhood, mentorship, breaking barriers, and learning to appreciate the person behind the professional achievements. Sheri shares the bold decision that brought her from Baltimore to California after decades of building a successful East Coast career. With her daughters establishing their lives in California and grandchildren on the horizon, she realized she did not want to become a cross-country grandmother. So she closed her practice, moved west, and began an entirely new chapter. But starting again is just one part of Sheri's remarkable story. Looking back on her medical career, Sheri reflects on entering medicine at a time when women represented just 11 percent of her class. During her surgical training at Johns Hopkins, she was the only woman among 55 surgical residents. She went on to build a pioneering career in ophthalmology, embracing emerging cataract surgery techniques, participating in an early FDA trial for implantable collamer lenses, and teaching surgical techniques to physicians around the world. Yet some of the most meaningful parts of her story are not the accolades or innovations. They are the people who helped her along the way. Sheri reflects on the male colleagues who mentored and supported her at a time when there were few women in her field. Their willingness to teach, encourage, and create opportunities for her eventually inspired one of the accomplishments she is proudest of: helping create the CedarsAspens mentorship program so younger ophthalmologists could experience the same sense of guidance, support, and safety. Katie and Sheri also connect over a side of their lives that patients and colleagues rarely saw. Both raised two daughters while navigating demanding medical careers and divorce. Katie shares the immense pressure of becoming a single mother to two very young children while running her practice, including the struggles hidden behind the happy face she presented to patients each morning. Sheri reflects on raising children during medical training and learning how to separate the difficulties of home life from the confidence and care her patients needed from her. That leads to one of the central themes of the conversation: confidence. Sheri remembers that even as a young resident, patients often told her how confident she made them feel, despite the fact that internally she was still learning and figuring things out herself. Over time, she came to understand how powerful that sense of reassurance can be in medicine. Her internal reminder became simple: "I've got this." It was not about pretending to know everything. It was about trusting her training, remaining calm, and helping frightened patients know that whatever happened, they would face it together. The conversation also explores honesty, perfectionism, gratitude, creativity, entrepreneurship, and the women both Katie and Sheri are still becoming. Katie reflects on learning to give herself grace and reconnecting with the creative side of herself that existed long before medicine. Sheri talks about becoming a better listener and developing a deeper appreciation for the life she already has. Ultimately, this is a conversation about the person underneath the title. After decades of achievement, both women are discovering the freedom that comes from bringing more of themselves into their work and allowing "Katie" and "Sheri" to exist alongside "Dr. Chu" and "Dr. Rowen." This episode is a beautiful reminder that success is not only about what you accomplish. It is about who you become, who you lift up along the way, and whether you can look back at the life you have built with gratitude and know that you gave it your best. Key Takeaways Confidence isn't about knowing everything. It's about trusting yourself. Sheri remembers patients telling her they felt confident in her care even when she was a resident and internally still learning. She came to understand that the confidence a physician projects can dramatically change a frightened patient's experience. Her philosophy became simple: "I've got this. We are going to get through this together." Real success includes opening doors for the people coming behind you. Sheri entered medicine when relatively few women were pursuing surgical careers, yet she benefited from mentors who believed in her and were willing to share their knowledge. Rather than simply appreciating that support, she chose to pass it forward by helping create a mentorship program that has supported future generations of ophthalmologists. You don't have to be perfect to be proud of the life you're building. Katie shares one of the hardest lessons she has learned: she does not have to be perfect. Sheri connects this to an important lesson from her own parents. She was never expected to ...
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    51 分
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