Things No One Tells You

Season 3 is here, and before jumping into a new round of conversations, I wanted to take a minute to catch you up on what’s ahead and what’s been happening in my own life.

I share a preview of some of the guests coming this season, plus a look behind the scenes of two new chapters for me: working on Game Day Murders, a true crime and sports series executive produced by Shaquille O’Neal, and joining CBS Sports HQ.

But the bigger theme is something I didn’t fully recognize until a life coach pointed it out years ago. Nearly every major career opportunity I’ve taken has involved some kind of risk. The uncertainty terrifies me, but somehow it also lights me up.

There are wins, and then there are wins that feel like they carry generations with them.

In this episode, I sit down with Daisy Phipps Pulito and Cherie DeVaux to talk about Golden Tempo’s Kentucky Derby victory, a race that made Cherie the first female trainer to win the Derby and gave Daisy’s family a deeply meaningful win in the Phipps Stable silks. 

Cherie and Daisy talk about the hours before the race, the signs Golden Tempo was ready, the pressure of stewardship, and the way one horse seemed to grow up right in front of them. They talk about what the future looks like and what future races could hold.

There are sporting events that feel bigger than the result, and the Indy 500 is one of them. In this episode, I had a chance to sit down with Felix Rosenqvist the morning after he crossed the bricks and became an Indy 500 champion in the closest finish ever.

Felix takes us inside the final lap, the split-second risk that changed everything, and the feeling of winning his first oval race at the biggest oval race in the world. He also opens up about becoming a father earlier in the month, how it shifted the pressure he carries, and why this win felt like a reflection point after some difficult seasons.

Felix’s story is a reminder that the biggest wins are rarely just about one moment. What he shares shows the human side of a once-in-a-lifetime win: the nerves, the gratitude, the family piece, and the years of hard work behind one unforgettable finish.

I’m really excited about this year’s Indy 500 coming up, and seeing Álex Palou secure the pole position reminded me of our great conversation right after he won last year. I wanted to share that interview with you all ahead of this year’s race.

After Álex Palou won the Indy 500 in 2025, I watched through the glass that separates the broadcast booth with victory circle, as Álex and his racecar were lifted up to the celebratory stage where professional photographers snapped countless rounds of images of Álex and his team celebrating the moment that no doubt changed their life. 

I loved watching his wife Esther hand over their daughter Lucia to celebrate with her dad and I found myself wondering what he would do next – after this portion of pomp and circumstance was over. What would his reaction be behind closed doors? I knew he’d be exhausted, rolling in on a couple hours of sleep if he was lucky, but I was so grateful to sit down with Álex  the next morning; hours after winning the Indy 500, I expected adrenaline and exhaustion. What I didn’t expect was how much heart he’d bring into that conversation and what his answer to the “thing no one tells you” highlighted about his family commitment.

This episode is about more than speed. It’s about the quiet sacrifices. The money burned on tires and fuel, the long days chasing a dream across continents, and the people who made it possible. 

From the stands inside Indianapolis Motor Speedway packed with Spanish flags to the emotional moment his father ran toward him on the track after his win, Álex opens up about the power of team, tradition, and staying level in the moments that matter most.

Season 2 of Things No One Tells You turned into something I didn’t fully expect.

Yes, we talked to Olympians, musicians, broadcasters, athletes, and entrepreneurs. But underneath all of those stories was a much bigger conversation about presence, connection, and what success actually means once you finally get there.

In this special season wrap-up episode, I revisit some of the moments that stayed with me most. Angela Ruggiero shares why life works best when we’re fully present and “playing jazz.” Joan Lunden reflects on navigating motherhood while building a groundbreaking career. Jeff Francoeur opens up about helping kids feel valued in sports and in life. Vernon Davis shares the hard truth that success alone doesn’t guarantee happiness or stability. And Ani DiFranco reminds us that authentic connection may actually be the whole point.

What happens when something you’ve relied on for decades suddenly disappears? For Tricia Caliola, it was her signature pink hair color. A specific shade she had worn for over 20 years, something that made her feel like herself. 

When her favorite product was discontinued, she didn’t just accept it. She went looking for answers. And that’s where this story takes a turn.

In this episode, Tricia walks us through the journey that followed and that continues to this day. It’s an adventure filled with dead ends, determination, and moments that honestly feel more like a detective story than a beauty trip. But at its core, this journey is about something much bigger.

It’s about identity. It’s about confidence. And about the quiet ways we build ourselves over time.