10 Seconds To Air

10 Seconds To Air

We are constantly communicating. How well we do it has a significant impact on our success and happiness. From the moment we wake up until we go to sleep, we are sending emails and texts, giving presentations, talking to loved ones and co-workers, and interacting with our surroundings.In this podcast, the globe’s top achievers and experts reveal their communication hacks and what goes through their mind 10 seconds before a big moment.10 Seconds to Air host Alita Guillen brings her curiosity and common sense to each episode. Her fun and relaxed style makes you feel as though you are in the room and leads to an informative conversation that is both inspiring and thought-provoking. For more information:https://linktr.ee/alitaguillen

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July 8, 2026 52 mins
What does it take to compete at the highest level of a sport where success and failure are measured every single week? In this episode, Alita Guillen sits down with former world No. 18 professional tennis player Alison Riske-Amritraj to talk about the mental side of elite competition, the sacrifices required to reach the top, and the lessons she's carried from professional tennis into motherhood and broadcasting. Alison shares sto...
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What does it really take to keep going after fear, failure, and setbacks? In this episode, Alita Guillen sits down with professional climber and mountaineer Emily Harrington to talk about risk, resilience, and the mindset behind some of the world’s most extreme climbs. Emily shares what it was like attempting to free climb Yosemite’s El Capitan in under 24 hours, the terrifying fall that nearly ended the journey, and w...
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What’s the point of the work you do every day? In this episode of 10 Seconds to Air, Alita Guillen sits down with bestselling author Tom Rath to challenge one of the most common ideas about career and fulfillment. Tom argues that passion is overrated, and that real meaning comes from something deeper: purpose. Drawing from decades of research and his own life experience, Tom explains why focusing only on what you enjoy can ...
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What does it take to push far beyond your comfort zone? In this episode of 10 Seconds to Air, host Alita Guillen sits down with adventurer Monet Izabeth, who became the first American woman to ski solo and unsupported to the South Pole. Over 57 days, Monet skied 700 miles across Antarctica, hauling all of her supplies through extreme cold, whiteouts, and complete isolation. Monet shares how she trained for years for the expeditio...
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Choosing what to eat sounds simple, but as this conversation reveals, it’s anything but. Food choices are shaped by powerful industries, global supply chains, government policy, and marketing systems that rarely prioritize human or planetary health. In this episode, Alita Guillen sits down with Marion Nestle, Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at NYU and one of the world’s leading voices on food po...
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Teenagers today are growing up surrounded by social media, constant connectivity, and rapidly evolving technology. But what happens when schools push back in order to help students reconnect with each other? In this episode Alita Guillen sits down with Jennifer Ciccarelli, Head of School at Marlborough School in Los Angeles, to discuss the impact of being one of the first schools in the country to remove cell phones during the sch...
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Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept. It is here, embedded in our daily lives, shaping how we search, write, create, and make decisions. But what exactly is AI? How does it work? And how should we be using it — especially in schools, workplaces, and our own personal lives? In this episode of 10 Seconds to Air, host Alita Guillen sits down with education and technology strategist Eric Hudson, a former cla...
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What does it really mean to live a life worth living? And in a world that rewards achievement, speed, and measurable success, how do we make space for deeper questions about purpose, values, and what truly matters? In this episode, host Alita Guillen sits down with Dr. Matthew Croasmun, theologian, professor at Yale University, and coauthor of the New York Times bestselling book Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most. Tog...
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January 9, 2026 56 mins
What makes communication land—on the page, on screen, or in conversation? And why do some voices cut through the noise while others get ignored? In this episode, Alita Guillen sits down with writer, storyteller, and cultural commentator Shea Serrano for a candid conversation about voice, clarity, and connecting with an audience. Shea reflects on how he developed his unmistakable style, why honesty matters more than polish,...
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Why do smart people fall for bad information? Why does bullshit spread faster than truth? And what can we really do to protect ourselves from misinformation in a chaotic media landscape? Alita Guillen sits down with Dr. Gordon Pennycook, Associate Professor of Psychology at Cornell University and a leading researcher on human reasoning, intuition, misinformation, and what he famously calls “The Science of Human Stupidity.&rd...
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Persuasion shapes every part of our daily lives, from convincing a boss to give us a raise to deciding which products we buy or which beliefs we hold true. But how do we recognize when we are being persuaded or deceived? In this episode, host Alita Guillen sits down with Dr. Timothy R. Levine, Professor and Chair of Communication at the University of Oklahoma and author of Duped: Truth-Default Theory and the Social Science of Lyin...
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What does it take to create lasting change in leadership and culture? In this episode, Alita Guillen sits down with Katie McCormick Lelyveld, CEO of MELD and associate at the Technology and Entrepreneurship Center at Harvard University. A longtime advisor to transformative leaders, Katie is redefining what it means to lead with empathy, clarity, and purpose. Together, they explore how MELD empowers women across industries—he...
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What happens to our minds and bodies when we can’t stop scrolling? In this episode, Alita Guillen sits down with Dr. Alison Holman, Professor of Nursing and Psychological Science at UC Irvine, to explore the hidden costs of doomscrolling and constant exposure to distressing media. Dr. Holman’s groundbreaking research reveals how the images we see online, especially violent or graphic ones, can trigger the same stress r...
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Raising children is multifaceted. The goal for many of us is to raise resilient well-adjusted children who contribute to society in a meaningful way and to have a good adult relationship with them. But there are ups and downs and challenges from infancy to adulthood. How we as parents navigate those times impacts our child’s ability to bounce back from a setback and the relationship we have with them once they are adults. In ...
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What if equality at home could change everything from our health to our happiness? In this episode, Alita Guillen sits down with Eve Rodsky, Harvard-trained lawyer, New York Times bestselling author, and creator of Fair Play, the system reimagining how couples divide domestic labor. Eve shares how one “blueberries breakdown” became a turning point that inspired her to treat the home like our most important organization...
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What if the secret to better health isn’t just in medicine, but in connection and kindness? In this episode, Alita Guillen sits down with Dr. Kelli Harding: psychiatrist, Columbia University professor, and author of The Rabbit Effect: Live Longer, Happier, and Healthier with the Groundbreaking Science of Kindness. Together, they explore how compassion, connection, and everyday relationships directly shape our health and long...
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At 15 years old, Marcus Bullock was sentenced to eight years in a maximum-security prison. What could have been the end of his story became the beginning of something transformative. Thanks to his mother’s relentless love—sending him daily letters and photos—Marcus not only survived but found purpose. Today, he’s the founder and CEO of Flickshop, a tech company connecting incarcerated people with their famil...
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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 ...
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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 sh...
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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...
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