Talking about race, identity, or politics used to be a step toward progress. Lately, it can feel like a landmine. How do we navigate that shift without staying silent—or getting canceled? In this episode, Alita Guillen sits down with Sara Blanchard: TEDx speaker, life coach, co-author of Dear White Women: Let's Get (Un)comfortable Talking About Racism, and co-host of the podcast What Do You Mean By That?Together, they unpack what it means to stay in difficult conversations when everything in our culture tells us to opt out. Sara shares why it’s not about being perfect—it’s about being present. She talks about her journey from Wall Street to social change, how her multiracial identity shaped her worldview, and why white women have a critical role to play in building a more inclusive future.This episode is a practical guide for anyone who wants to engage—but doesn’t know where to start. From questions to ask yourself, to how to respond when things get uncomfortable, Sara offers the tools we all need to show up better for one another.Website sarablanchard.com LinkedIn Sara BlanchardInstagram @sarablanchardauthor https://www.whatdoyoumeanbythat.com/ https://www.sarablanchard.com/ https://worldhappinesssummit.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG1_DIh33LfXaiEiOscEyGQInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alitakguillen/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/10secondstoair/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alitaguillen/Web: https://www.alitaguillen.com/Web: https://www.10secondstoair.com/

From academic achievement to workplace roadblocks—why do women lose ground after graduation? McKinsey’s Kweilin Ellingrud joins Alita Guillen to break down the data and offer actionable strategies for women navigating their careers. From the broken rung to experience capital, bold moves to bias, this episode tackles the real challenges—and the opportunities—that define a woman’s path at work.Kweilin shares:Why women fall behind early in their careers How motherhood penalizes women—and rewards men The difference between a mentor and a sponsor What the “power alley” is and why it matters How to build experience capital and boost your lifetime income Why AI and job disruption affect women more What women can do today to future-proof their careers📘 The Broken Rung is available now.📊 Learn more at McKinsey.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG1_DIh33LfXaiEiOscEyGQInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alitakguillen/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/10secondstoair/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alitaguillen/Web: https://www.alitaguillen.com/Web: https://www.10secondstoair.com/

Have you ever said yes when you meant no?Whether it’s nodding along with a doctor’s recommendation, going along with your boss, or staying silent in a meeting—most of us are guilty of complying when our gut says to speak up.In this episode, organizational psychologist and Cornell professor Dr. Sunita Sah breaks down the powerful psychological forces behind why we comply—and how we can learn to defy. From her research on “insinuation anxiety” to her experience as a physician, Dr. Sah explains how to shift from automatic yeses to authentic decision-making so that we may all live true to our values.She shares her three-question Defiance Compass, reveals how to truly give (or withhold) consent, and offers practical steps to stop performing agreement and start honoring your values.💡 Defiance isn’t rebellion—it’s integrity in action.Website: SunitaSah.comSubstack Newsletter: Defiant By Design   |   http://sunitasah.substack.com/LinkedIn: @drsunitasah     |   https://linkedin.com/in/drsunitasahInstagram: @drsunitasah   |   https://www.instagram.com/drsunitasahTikTok: @drsunitasah         |   https://www.tiktok.com/@drsunitasahFacebook: @sunitasahuk   |   https://www.facebook.com/sunitasahuk/

The quality of our life depends on our state of mind. We could be on a beach and feel unhappy or be stuck in traffic and be content and joyous. The difference is our state of mind.In this podcast, Yale Professor and Author Emma Seppala shares the research and secrets to stop the destructive self-talk and reclaim our resilience and power.Free The Mind Documentary Sattva Lifehttps://www.emmaseppala.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG1_DIh33LfXaiEiOscEyGQInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alitakguillen/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/10secondstoair/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alitaguillen/Web: https://www.alitaguillen.com/Web: https://www.10secondstoair.com/v

She’s back!WWE’s in-ring announcer Lilian Garcia is a force of energy. She’s been using her voice for more than 2 decades in the world of wrestling, and is the first woman to be the ring announcer in all of combat sports.In this podcast, she talks about the ups and downs in and out of the ring, and shares her mindset that keeps her going.Now, back with the WWE, she’s slated to be the ring announcer for Saturday Night’s Main Event on NBC/Peacock.It’s an inspiring story from a trailblazing performer who isn’t finished living, growing or giving.

We are constantly moving in and out of interactions, but are they quality connections? In this podcast, Communication Professor Andy Merolla, University of California Santa Barbara and Communications Professor Jeffrey A. Hall, University of Kansas discuss why the quality of our everyday communication has a direct correlation to our health. In their new book Social Biome: How Everyday Communication Connects and Shapes Us, they identify 7 strategies to everyday communication that will nourish your soul. Find out what you can do today to improve your interactions and your well-being. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG1_DIh33LfXaiEiOscEyGQInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alitakguillen/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/10secondstoair/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alitaguillen/Web: https://www.alitaguillen.com/Web: https://www.10secondstoair.com/

Stop following the rules and be weird, ruthless, and bossy. That’s the message from Jenny Wood, a former Google executive who approached a stranger on a train because she thought he was handsome. That man later became her husband. This former executive says too many people are being held back because they are afraid to be bossy, shameless, and weird. In this podcast and in her book, Wild Courage, she talks about her unconventional fundamentals to finding success. https://itsjennywood.com/bookYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG1_DIh33LfXaiEiOscEyGQInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alitakguillen/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/10secondstoair/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alitaguillen/Web: https://www.alitaguillen.com/Web: https://www.10secondstoair.com/

Jim Murphy wrote Inner Excellence a book about performance and living your best life. The book was published 15 years ago; However, it has recently become a NYT best seller and reached a record number of sales on Amazon.This all came after NFL’s Wide Receiver AJ Brown was spotted reading Inner Excellence on the sidelines during a game in January and then again during the Superbowl. Brown went on to score a touchdown and lead the Eagles to win the Superbowl.  That led many of us to ask what’s in this book?The author Jim Murphy, a former professional athlete, has inspired professional athletes and individuals around the world to achieve peak performance and live their best life.In this podcast, he talks about the tools to train our minds for optimal performance in all aspects of life. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG1_DIh33LfXaiEiOscEyGQInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alitakguillen/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/10secondstoair/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alitaguillen/Web: https://www.alitaguillen.com/Web: https://www.10secondstoair.com/

All relationships have ups and downs. It’s not those differences that matter, it’s how those conflicts are resolved that makes a relationship a success.In this episode, Howard Markman, PhD, an internationally renowned relationship therapist, professor and author, dives into his latest research on what it takes to have the best possible relationship with your significant other. He talks about how to maintain fun, intimacy, navigate challenges, and resolve conflict. His book Fighting For Your Marriage is now in its 4th edition. He provides actionable tools, including using a “Fun Deck”, that we can implement to improve our relationships today.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG1_DIh33LfXaiEiOscEyGQInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/alitakguillen/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/10secondstoair/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alitaguillen/Web: https://www.alitaguillen.com/Web: https://www.10secondstoair.com/

Alison Wood Brooks is a renowned behavioral scientist, professor at Harvard Business School,and the author of Talk: The Science of Conversation and The Art of Being Ourselves.Her work focuses on the psychology of conversation, emotion, and behavioral decision-making. In this podcast, she dives into the intricacies of good conversation and negotiation. What makes someone a good conversationalist? Why do so many people hate “small talk.” What factors should we consider when beginning a conversation? Plus, find out what 4 actions you can take to have better conversations today. https://alisonwoodbrooks.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG1_DIh33LfXaiEiOscEyGQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/10secondstoair/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alitaguillen/Web: https://www.alitaguillen.com/Web: https://www.10secondstoair.com/