WHAT IF?

Kate Wang
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What If is a podcast for anyone who's ever wondered if there might be another path. Hosted by Kate Wang, each episode features honest conversations with women building lives and careers across cultures, industries, and continents. Together, we explore the moments that shape us—the uncertainty, the pivots, the setbacks, the bold decisions, and the quiet courage it takes to create a life that feels true to who you are. Because sometimes, one conversation is all it takes to see a new possibility. What if you tried?What if you pivoted?What if you made it?

Episodes

  1. Jul 26 ·  Video

    Choosing a Career with Passion and Purpose: Victoria Lyu on Pivoting into Healthcare and MBA/MS

    What if you could experiment your way into a career that truly feels aligned? In the very first episode of What If, Kate sits down with Victoria Lyu, a healthcare professional and international student from China who is currently pursuing a dual MBA and MS in Biomedical Science at the University of Chicago. Victoria’s path has taken her from consulting and finance to healthcare strategy, and is now building the next chapter of her career at Oliver Wyman's Health & Life Sciences Practice. Instead of following one fixed career track, she treated each step as an experiment — testing different roles, reflecting on what gave her purpose, and getting clearer on the kind of impact she wanted to make. In this conversation, Kate and Victoria talk about career pivots, grad school, women’s health, and life as an international student. Victoria reflects on how being an international student has shaped her adaptability, broadened her worldview, and strengthened her ability to navigate different cultural and professional environments. Victoria also shares why she chose a dual MBA/MS and how she is building a career in healthcare that feels personally meaningful. Sometimes, the biggest “what if” is giving yourself permission to explore.

    Choosing a Career with Passion and Purpose: Victoria Lyu on Pivoting into Healthcare and MBA/MS
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What If is a podcast for anyone who's ever wondered if there might be another path. Hosted by Kate Wang, each episode features honest conversations with women building lives and careers across cultures, industries, and continents. Together, we explore the moments that shape us—the uncertainty, the pivots, the setbacks, the bold decisions, and the quiet courage it takes to create a life that feels true to who you are. Because sometimes, one conversation is all it takes to see a new possibility. What if you tried?What if you pivoted?What if you made it?

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  • Creator
    Kate Wang
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 WHAT IF?
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