10 Seconds To Air

What does it take to tell stories that capture both the truth and the humanity behind the headlines? In this episode of 10 Seconds to Air, Alita Guillen sits down with award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and screenwriter Amy Chozick to discuss her journey from covering presidential campaigns for The New York Times to creating HBO Max's The Girls on the Bus and writing her debut fiction novel, With Friends Like You. Amy shares how years of political reporting shaped her approach to storytelling, why she was drawn to writing about complicated women, and what she learned from spending time with public figures including Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Holmes, Stormy Daniels, and Lauren Sánchez. She also reflects on making the leap from journalism to fiction, adapting her own work for television, and why curiosity and empathy are essential to telling meaningful stories. From campaign buses and newsroom deadlines to Hollywood writers' rooms and bestselling novels, this conversation explores the power of storytelling, the value of looking beyond the headline, and how the best stories often live in the gray areas. Whether you're a writer, journalist, or simply fascinated by the people behind the stories, this episode offers an insightful look at creativity, resilience, and finding your own voice. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amychozick/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/10secondstoair/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alitaguillen/ Web: https://www.alitaguillen.com/ Web: https://www.10secondstoair.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 stories from her career, including facing Serena Williams at Wimbledon, the mindset shifts that helped her achieve her best results, and the unexpected family friend who made her professional career possible. Alison also opens up about the emotional impact of losing her father, the difficult decision to retire from the sport she loved, and how she's found a new purpose as a commentator for Tennis Channel.  From sports psychology and resilience to balancing work and family life, the conversation explores what it means to redefine success after a lifetime of competition. Whether you're a tennis fan or simply fascinated by high performance, this episode offers an honest look at mindset, perseverance, and the people who help shape our journeys. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riske4rewards/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/10secondstoair/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alitaguillen/Web: https://www.alitaguillen.com/Web: https://www.10secondstoair.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 why failure has become one of the most important parts of her growth as an athlete and person. Emily also opens up about the mental side of climbing, learning to trust preparation without becoming rigid, balancing adventure with motherhood, and why taking risks doesn’t mean being reckless. From free soloing misconceptions and training routines to grief, fear, and staying present in high-pressure moments, the conversation explores how pushing beyond comfort can shape every part of life. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyaharrington/ Web: https://emilyharrington.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/10secondstoair/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alitaguillen/ Web: https://www.alitaguillen.com/ Web: https://www.10secondstoair.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 actually hold you back, and how shifting your focus outward toward helping others can transform both your work and your well-being. He shares practical ways to rethink your day, align your time with what truly matters, and ask a simple but powerful question more often: what’s the point? From career decisions and parenting to health, habits, and relationships, this conversation shows how small, intentional changes can lead to a more meaningful life without needing to completely reinvent your path. Web: https://tomrath.org/ Book: https://tomrath.org/books Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/10secondstoair/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alitaguillen/ Web: https://www.alitaguillen.com/ Web: https://www.10secondstoair.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 expedition, the mental challenges of spending nearly two months alone in one of the harshest environments on Earth, and what the experience taught her about resilience, preparation, and believing in your own capabilities. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monet.izabeth/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/10secondstoair/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alitaguillen/Web: https://www.alitaguillen.com/Web: https://www.10secondstoair.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices