Things No One Tells You

With the Breeders’ Cup this weekend, I’m thinking back to my conversation with horse racing trainers Daisy Phipps Pulito and Cherie DeVaux about their journey with Golden Tempo. In horse racing, there are moments that land you in the winner’s circle, and then there are wins that feel like they carry generations with them, like when Golden Tempo won the Derby.

In this episode, I sit down with Daisy and Cherie 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.

What You’ll Discover:

• Golden Tempo starting to blossom (02:08)
• A 100-year family legacy (07:50)
• The work behind carrying a legacy (12:28)
• Support, marriage, and life outside the barn (24:43)
• Managing anxiety before the Derby (29:39)
• Golden Tempo’s confidence now (48:46)

This episode is about more than a race. It’s about how the pivotal victory moments are built in the barns, in the mornings, in the losses, and in the people who believe before the rest of the world catches up.

Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts, and please subscribe, rate, and review Things No One Tells You.

You can watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ieh1NC0kglM

For a full transcript and more, check out our blog post: https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/cherie-devaux-and-daisy-phipps-pulito-57

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Some friendships just stay with you. My guest today, Chrissy Scarsella Harrison, was my big sister in our sorority at James Madison University, and even back then, she had this incredible ability to make everyone feel welcome.

Today, Chrissy is the founder of Elsie Frieda, a colorful jewelry brand that began in her guest room and made its way onto Netflix's Outer Banks and into a Richmond, Virginia storefront. But what I love most about Chrissy's story is how the people in her life helped her build something she didn't always believe she could build.

Chrissy shares how friendships opened doors, how she learned the business by asking questions, and why the hard work only intensified after her brand took off. She also opens up about motherhood, the responsibility she feels toward the people who've supported her, and the confidence she's still learning to embrace.

What You'll Discover:

• Why friendship is the foundation of Elsie Frieda (07:58)
• How Outer Banks changed Chrissy’s business (13:54)
• Why kindness and hustle go hand in hand (20:39)
• The fear of letting down the people she loves (25:03)
• Finally learning to believe in herself (36:59)

Chrissy reminds us that building something meaningful doesn't happen alone. Sometimes our greatest strength comes from the people who've been cheering us on all along.

If this conversation resonates, subscribe to Things No One Tells You and consider leaving a rating or review. It helps us keep sharing stories like this one.

You can watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1UIcJj99Cuc

For a full transcript and more, check out our blog post: https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/chrissy-scarsella-harrison-56

Check out more from Chrissy Scarsella Harrison on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elsiefrieda/

Check out the Elsie Frieda site: https://elsiefrieda.com/

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What happens when some of the biggest opportunities of your life arrive during one of its hardest seasons?

That’s part of what my friend Sheinelle Jones is navigating right now. Alongside raising three teenagers, she’s stepped into a new chapter at TODAY, released her book Through Mom’s Eyes, and continued figuring out what life looks like after losing her husband, Uche.

Sheinelle talks candidly about why another career change initially felt overwhelming, what she has discovered about herself on the other side of it, and the parenting lessons she learned from mothers of people like Steph Curry, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Lady Gaga.

But this conversation goes deeper than parenting advice. We talk about identity, ambition, presence, memory, and the surprising way grief can sharpen your sense of what deserves your energy.

• Trying to be fully present in an incredibly busy life (04:58)
• What stepping outside her comfort zone taught Sheinelle (13:29)
• Lessons from mothers who raised extraordinary kids (22:09)
• Making space for motherhood and your own identity (37:51)
• Why every priority cannot be center stage at once (42:47)
• The complicated reality of grief after the first year (46:22)

This episode is a reminder that joy and sadness can coexist, careers and motherhood do not have to be either-or choices, and the little things often aren’t the things worth worrying about.

Subscribe to Things No One Tells You for more conversations like this, and if you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend.

You can watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/urpHu_QXOyE

For a full transcript and more, check out our blog post: https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/sheinelle-jones-55

Check out more from Sheinelle Jones:

Follow Sheinelle on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sheinelle_o/

Discover Sheinelle’s book Through Mom’s Eyes - Simple Wisdom From Mothers Who Raised Extraordinary Humans https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/751130/through-moms-eyes-by-sheinelle-jones/

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What happens when some of the biggest opportunities of your life arrive during one of its hardest seasons?

That’s part of what my friend Sheinelle Jones is navigating right now. Alongside raising three teenagers, she’s stepped into a new chapter at TODAY, released her book Through Mom’s Eyes, and continued figuring out what life looks like after losing her husband, Uche.

Sheinelle talks candidly about why another career change initially felt overwhelming, what she has discovered about herself on the other side of it, and the parenting lessons she learned from mothers of people like Steph Curry, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Lady Gaga.

But this conversation goes deeper than parenting advice. We talk about identity, ambition, presence, memory, and the surprising way grief can sharpen your sense of what deserves your energy.

• Trying to be fully present in an incredibly busy life (04:58)
• What stepping outside her comfort zone taught Sheinelle (13:29)
• Lessons from mothers who raised extraordinary kids (22:09)
• Making space for motherhood and your own identity (37:51)
• Why every priority cannot be center stage at once (42:47)
• The complicated reality of grief after the first year (46:22)

This episode is a reminder that joy and sadness can coexist, careers and motherhood do not have to be either-or choices, and the little things often aren’t the things worth worrying about.

Subscribe to Things No One Tells You for more conversations like this, and if you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend.

You can watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/urpHu_QXOyE

For a full transcript and more, check out our blog post: https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/sheinelle-jones-55

Check out more from Sheinelle Jones:

Follow Sheinelle on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sheinelle_o/

Discover Sheinelle’s book Through Mom’s Eyes - Simple Wisdom From Mothers Who Raised Extraordinary Humans https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/751130/through-moms-eyes-by-sheinelle-jones/

Support this podcast:

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What if friendship belonged on your health checklist right alongside movement, sleep and everything else we’re told to do as part of our overall wellness?

I have thought about friendship differently ever since meeting Dr. Sue Varma. Because as much as I love my friends, I also know the feeling of wondering whether I’m doing enough, and I know how easy it is for friendship to take last place as a priority. Has life gotten so busy that friendship keeps sliding to the bottom of the list?

Dr. Sue is a board-certified psychiatrist and author of Practical Optimism, and she makes a compelling case that friendship is not simply something that makes life better. Connection matters to our health, too.

In this episode, we talk about loneliness, friendship guilt, why small talk counts, how to reconnect after time has passed, and what actually helps us make friends as adults.

• What loneliness can mean for our overall health (08:27)
• Why small talk is more important than we think (13:16)
• How phones quietly keep conversations from going deeper (21:02)
• The time and effort adult friendship actually takes (24:20)
• Practical ways to make friends later in life (36:53)

This episode is a reminder that connection doesn’t always require a grand gesture. Show up. Ask the question. Remember something someone told you. Make the first move. And maybe give yourself a little grace when life gets in the way.

Subscribe to Things No One Tells You for more conversations about the things we are all navigating but don’t always talk about. And if you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend.

You can watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6NkYu-r5RNo

For a full transcript and more, check out our blog post: https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/dr-sue-varma-54

Check out more from Dr. Sue Varma:

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What does it take to stay completely focused when you’re driving more than 200 miles an hour?

For Katherine Legge, the surprising answer is that the race car may be one of the places where her mind feels clearest. In this episode, Katherine takes us inside the physical and mental demands of professional racing.

I had a chance to talk with Katherine shortly before she became the first woman to attempt racing in the Indianapolis 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, joining an incredibly small group of drivers to attempt “the Double.” We talk about the differences between NASCAR and IndyCar, the role of women in motor sports, and the way that the e.l.f. sponsorship has changed things for her as a driver.

• Why “Why not?” became Katherine’s answer to taking the risk (07:02)
• What racing two completely different cars actually feels like (09:23)
• Why speed brings Katherine an unusual sense of focus (14:27)
• How one bold career move put her on the motorsports map (27:02)
• How Katherine hopes to open doors for the next generation (43:58)

There’s plenty here for racing fans, but Katherine’s perspective reaches well beyond motorsports. It’s about preparation, trusting yourself under pressure, and saying yes when the opportunity in front of you may never come again.

Katherine’s career is a reminder that progress rarely happens in a straight line. There are great moments, awful moments and a lot of getting back up in between. Subscribe to Things No One Tells You for more conversations like this, and if you’re enjoying the show, a rating or review helps others find it, too.

You can watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FVZpfQI7ZDQ

For a full transcript and more, check out our blog post: https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/katherine-legge-53

Check out more from Katherine Legge on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/katherineracing

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As of June 2026 when the Knicks were crowned NBA champions, Jalen Brunson knows what it feels like to achieve the dream. He also knows what it’s like to be told, in one way or another, that some folks didn’t believe he could do it.

That tension sits at the heart of this conversation with Jalen and his mom, Sandra. They talk about becoming a champion, staying the same person while everything around you changes, and the second-round draft experience that eventually inspired their family’s foundation. Sandra also shares the parenting side of success, from making sacrifices when Jalen was young to thinking now about how to protect his balance as a husband, father, son, and athlete.

• What happens after the celebration everyone talks about (07:45)
• The pressure of balancing all the roles success brings (12:35)
• Jalen on Sandra’s sacrifices behind the scenes (15:49)
• Turning second-round disappointment into a larger purpose (17:27)
• Why your surroundings can matter as much as your decisions (21:38)

This is a conversation about winning and the importance of staying grounded once the dream becomes reality. It’s about knowing when to celebrate, when to turn the page, and how the people who helped you get there remain a crucial part of the story and the quest to add to the next chapter.

If this episode resonates, subscribe to Things No One Tells You to stay updated. If TNOTY has become part of your week, a rating or review helps more listeners and viewers find these conversations.

You can watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ierxoY8b_qk

For a full transcript and more, check out our blog post: https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/sandra-and-jalen-brunson-52

Check out more from Jalen Brunson:

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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.

What You’ll Hear:

• Why Things No One Tells You exists (00:49)
• A preview of Season 3 guests (01:26)
• Behind the scenes of Game Day Murders (04:15)
• Why risk can be both terrifying and energizing (08:12)

This episode is a reminder that we don’t always need to know exactly where a new path leads before we try it. If you’re standing in front of something new and wondering whether you’re ready, this one is a reminder that readiness doesn’t always arrive before the opportunity. Sometimes you simply have to try the thing.

If these conversations resonate with you, subscribe to Things No One Tells You and consider leaving a rating or review wherever you listen.

Mentioned in the episode:

Bridget KerMorris’s episode from Season 2 https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/bridget-kermorris-21

Jalen and Sandra Brunson’s episode coming up soon - check out a teaser clip here

You can watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/n1WG51hpZGs

For a full transcript and more, check out our blog post: https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/season-3-premiere-51

Support this podcast:

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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.

What You’ll Discover:

• Golden Tempo starting to blossom (02:08)
• A 100-year family legacy (07:50)
• The work behind carrying a legacy (12:28)
• Support, marriage, and life outside the barn (24:43)
• Managing anxiety before the Derby (29:39)
• Golden Tempo’s confidence now (48:46)

This episode is about more than a race. It’s about how the pivotal victory moments are built in the barns, in the mornings, in the losses, and in the people who believe before the rest of the world catches up.

Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts, and please subscribe, rate, and review Things No One Tells You.

You can watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WD-_ESwLoKY

For a full transcript and more, check out our blog post: https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/cherie-devaux-and-daisy-phipps-pulito-50

Check out more from our guests:

Follow Cherie DeVaux on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/reredevaux/

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Even if you’re not a racing fan, one look and you would agree…we may never see racing as good and as intense as what millions witnessed in the final lap of this year's Indy 500.

There are sporting events that feel bigger than the result, and this Memorial Day weekend tradition 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 the Indy 500 champion in the closest finish ever. To give you an idea of how big of a deal this race is to the drivers who compete in this series, Felix’s win left runner up David Malukas in tears because he almost had it. They all say it – the driver who wins THIS race, is immortalized forever.

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 Indycar 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.

What You’ll Discover:

• The magic and tradition of Indianapolis (01:05)
• Why Felix risked it all on the high line (05:03)
• How fans in Indy rallied behind him (09:07)
• How fatherhood changed his perspective (10:52)
• The thing no one tells you about the grind (14:47)
• Felix’s must-have race day food (19:22)

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.

To hear more of these conversations, subscribe to Things No One Tells You wherever you like to watch or listen, and if this conversation impacted you, please rate and review the show.

You can watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2iq9vw3MnDI

For a full transcript and more, check out our blog post: https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/felix-rosenqvist-49

Check out more from Felix Rosenqvist on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/frosenqvist/

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