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Chu On This!
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…
Episodes
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50 Episodes in, The Woman Behind the Microphone: Dr. Katie W. Chu on Going From Surviving
In this special 50th episode of Chu on This!, the roles are reversed as Dr. Melissa Barnett takes over the microphone to interview Dr. Katie W. Chu, offering…
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Bet on Yourself: Dr. Chris Smiley on Courage, Leadership, and Finding Your Purpose
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with fellow optometrist and entrepreneur Dr. Chris Smiley for an inspiring conversation about…
Chu On This!Strength Doesn't Always Look Strong: Dr. Kriti Bhagat on Setbacks, Vulnerability, and Finding Your Voice
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with fellow optometrist, educator, and entrepreneur Dr. Kriti Bhagat for an honest conversation…
Chu On This!When Is Enough Enough? Dr. Osama Said on Success, Family, and Learning to Let Go
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with longtime friend, fellow optometrist, and entrepreneur Dr. Osama Said for an honest…
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Beyond Just Enough: Rita Kandamkalam on Becoming, Belonging, and Finding More Joy
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with Rita Kandamkalam for a deeply personal conversation about growth, faith, identity, belonging…
Chu On This!You Can Do Hard Things: Dr. Thanh Mai on Growth, Leadership, and Giving Yourself Grace
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with fellow optometrist and entrepreneur Dr. Thanh Mai for a candid conversation about business…
Chu On This!Change the Angle, Change What You See: David Carneal on Perspective, Clarity, and Life
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with longtime optical industry colleague and friend David Carneal for a thoughtful conversation…
Chu On This!You Don't Have to Do It Alone: Ryan Solomon on Strength, Success, and Asking for Help
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with longtime industry colleague Ryan Solomon for a personal conversation about success, loss…
Chu On This!Who Am I Now? Kyle Lan Franco on Rebuilding Yourself After Life Changes Everything
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…
Chu On This!You Don't Have to Know Yet: Dr. Huy Ly on Finding Purpose Along the Way
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…
Chu On This!I've Got This: Dr. Sheri Rowen on Confidence, Courage, and Starting Again
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…
Chu On This!Bet on Yourself Before You're Ready: Building Something That Matters with Dr. Yi Jiang
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with board-certified ophthalmologist and retina specialist Dr. Yi Jiang for a thoughtful…
Chu On This!Building Legacy Through Community: Leadership, Family, and Purpose with Dr. Vanessa Ochoa
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu welcomes educator, sociologist, and higher education leader Dr. Vanessa Ochoa for a heartfelt conversation…
Chu On This!From Vision to Impact: Why the Best Leaders Build People First with Mark Saad
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu welcomes entrepreneur and NuLIDS CEO Mark Saad for a thoughtful conversation about purpose, leadership…
Chu On This!The Courage to Live Fully: Lessons on Legacy, Purpose, and Perspective with Dr. Tim Trinh
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with California optometrist, entrepreneur, speaker, and Vision Source leader Dr. Tim Trinh for a…
Chu On This!From Competition to Collaboration: The Journey to a More Meaningful Life with Dr. Oliver Lou
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with Texas optometrist Dr. Oliver Lou for an honest and deeply personal conversation about…
Chu On This!Your Prime Years Are Still Ahead: Reinvention, Growth, and Purpose with Dr. Bobby (Chip) Wood
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu welcomes longtime colleague, Vision Source leader, and optometrist Dr. Bobby "Chip" Wood for a heartfelt…
Chu On This!When One Decision Changes Your Life: Courage, Relationships, and Growth with Kristen Tischler
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu welcomes marketing executive and Optical Women's Association leader Kristen Tischler for a heartfelt…
Chu On This!From Optometrist to Entrepreneur: Taking Risks and Thinking Bigger with Dr. Brianna Rhue
In this inspiring and thought-provoking episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with optometrist, entrepreneur, practice owner, and founder of Dr…
Chu On This!The Relationships That Matter with Dr. Mark Kapperman: Purpose, Mentorship, and Leaving a Legacy
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with optometrist, humanitarian, and longtime Vision Source leader Dr. Mark Kapperman for a…
Chu On This!What Really Matters with Dr. John Womack: Patience, Perspective, and Living with Intention
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with optometrist, speaker, and longtime colleague Dr. John Womack for a heartfelt conversation…
Chu On This!The Hidden Reason We Feel Stuck: Leadership Lessons on Growth and Clarity with Dr. Ben Thayil
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with optometrist, entrepreneur, leadership strategist, and founder of LeadOD, Dr. Ben Thayil, for a…
Chu On This!Dr. Jon Crum on Soulmates, Survival, and the Life That Comes After Pain
In this deeply personal and emotional episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with longtime friend and optometrist Dr. Jon Crum for a heartfelt…
Chu On This!Why We Do What We Do: Purpose, Patients, and Life’s Defining Moments with Tony Sommer
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu welcomes back repeat guest Tony Sommer for a thoughtful and deeply personal conversation about authenticity…
Chu On This!Faith Beyond the Walls: Purpose, Leadership, and Trusting God’s Direction with Torrian Scott
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with executive coach, leadership advisor, minister, and author Torrian Scott for a powerful and…
Chu On This!Failure Isn’t Final: The Resilience Behind Building Something Bigger with Dr. Jennifer Tabiza
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with optometrist, entrepreneur, consultant, and innovator Dr. Jennifer Tabiza for a high energy and…
Chu On This!Trusting the Path: Faith, Purpose, and the Power of Saying Yes with Dr. Ryan Corte
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with optometrist and practice owner Dr. Ryan Corte for an engaging and reflective conversation that…
Chu On This!Reinvention, Resilience, and the Courage to Trust Yourself with Dr. Dana Salgado and Dr. Dawn M. Tuminello
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with two of her closest colleagues and friends, Dr. Dana Salgado and Dr. Dawn M. Tuminello, for a…
Chu On This!When Life Hits Pause: Lessons from Open Heart Surgery and Second Chances with Dr. David Geffen
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with veteran optometrist Dr. David I. Geffen for a reflective and wide ranging conversation about…
Chu On This!When Life Forces You to Pause: Finding Gratitude in Unexpected Moments with Dr. Stacy T. Gin
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with optometrist and business owner Dr. Stacy T. Gin for a candid and heartfelt conversation about…
Chu On This!Becoming Unapologetically You with Dr. Kay Khine: Confidence, Boundaries, and Growth
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with cataract and glaucoma surgeon Dr. Kay Khine for a warm, honest, and deeply relatable…
Chu On This!From Success to Significance: Finding Meaning Beyond the Practice with Dr. John Larcabal
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with optometrist Dr. John Larcabal for a deeply reflective conversation about purpose, perspective…
Chu On This!From Almost FBI to Saving Lives: A Journey of Purpose and Perspective with Dr. Arash Sadeghian
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with optometrist Dr. Arash Sadeghian for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about purpose…
Chu On This!From Paris to Purpose: Dr. Vin Dang on Resilience, Growth, and Finding Your Path
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with optometrist Dr. Vin Dang for a thoughtful and wide ranging conversation about resilience…
Chu On This!Reinventing Yourself at Any Age: Courage, Confidence, and New Chapters with Dr. Beverly Bianes
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with optometrist and healthcare leader Dr. Beverly Bianes for a heartfelt conversation about…
Chu On This!Shades of Gray: How Childhood Shapes the Leader You Become - Part 2
In Part 2 of this powerful continuation of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu and executive coach Aashi Arora move from reflection into action, exploring what…
Chu On This!Shades of Gray: How Childhood Shapes the Leader You Become - Part 1
In Part 1 of this deeply revealing episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with executive coach Aashi Arora for a conversation that moves far…
Chu On This!From IQ to EQ with Mandy Cansler: The Skill That Elevates Teams
In this special, spontaneous episode of Chu on This!, recorded aboard the Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with leadership…
Chu On This!Rest Is Not a Reward: Leadership, Anxiety, and Learning to Slow Down with Mandy Cansler
In this spontaneous and deeply reflective episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with Mandy Cansler for an honest, in the moment conversation…
Chu On This!Quiet Strength and Lifelong Friendship: Finding Your Voice With Claudia Jimenez
In this deeply personal episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with her longtime friend Claudia Jimenez for an honest and reflective conversation…
Chu On This!You Can Be Broken and Still Brave: A Conversation with Zelene Zaragoza on Loss and Survival
In this deeply moving episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with Zelene Zaragoza, a police dispatcher and lifelong member of the San Gabriel…
Chu On This!The Quiet Power of Kindness: Living on Purpose With Dr. Alan Berg
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with her longtime colleague and friend Dr. Alan Berg, a highly respected cataract and LASIK…
Chu On This!Learning to Pivot When Life Gets Loud: Boundaries, Healing, and Self-Trust With Kathy Cruz
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with Kathy Cruz, a respected leader in the optical industry and a passionate advocate for women…
Chu On This!Leading With Heart with Dr. Linda Vu: Lessons From a Lifetime of Service
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with her close friend and longtime colleague Dr. Linda Vu for a warm, thoughtful, and deeply…
Chu On This!What Really Grounds Us With Tony Sommer: Faith, Family, and Letting Go
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with Tony Sommer, whose journey spans military service in the U.S. Air Force, corporate leadership…
Chu On This!Faith Over Fear With Jeremy Hill: Choosing Meaning When Life Gets Hard
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with Jeremy Hill, a seasoned ophthalmology professional with more than 30 years of experience in…
Chu On This!Bold Moves and Divine Delays: A Conversation on Faith, Failure, and Finding Peace
In this episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with leadership expert, author, entrepreneur, and speaker Tiana Sanchez for a deeply engaging and…
Chu On This!Gratitude as a Way of Life: A Conversation With Dr. Melissa Barnett
In this special Thanksgiving episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with internationally recognized optometrist, educator, author, and…
Chu On This!Serving the Unseen: Why Cataract Surgeon Dr. Elson Lai Refuses to Turn Patients Away
In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Chu on This!, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with cataract surgeon Dr. Elson Lai to explore what it really means to care…
Chu On This!Vulnerability Is the New Strong: A Conversation with Mandy Cansler on Resilience and Reclaiming Your Voice
In this deeply intimate and emotionally rich conversation, Dr. Katie W. Chu sits down with Mandy Cansler to explore what resilience, strength, and…