Things No One Tells You

Winning the Indy 500 with Álex Palou - Encore Episode

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. What You’ll Hear: * The emotional celebration that started with a run down the track (5:49) * Why winning the Indy 500 changes everything, even for a three-time champion (7:04) * Álex’s family's sacrifice and what it really took to get here (10:51) * The surprising habits that keep Álex sharp (14:39) Álex gives us a rare glimpse into the life of a champion, and the grounded perspective that might just keep him winning. He reminds us that greatness doesn’t just happen on the track. It’s built over years of figuring out how to show up day after day, amid failures and setbacks, even when no one is watching. This one is for anyone who wants to know more about the moments that don’t make the highlight reel; check out Álex’s inspiring story. You can watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/19v7uCjBPEY [https://youtu.be/19v7uCjBPEY] For a full transcript and more, check out our blog post: https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/alex-palou-48 [https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/alex-palou-48] Check out more from Álex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpalou/ [https://www.instagram.com/alexpalou/] Support this podcast: Follow Things No One Tells You on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thingsnoonetellsyoupod/ [https://www.instagram.com/thingsnoonetellsyoupod/] Stay connected with Lindsay https://www.lindsaycz.com/ [https://www.lindsaycz.com/] and follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lindsaycz/ [https://www.instagram.com/lindsaycz/] Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@lindsaycz [https://www.youtube.com/@lindsaycz]

Presence, Purpose, and Connection: Season 2 Wrap Up

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 You’ll Hear: 1. Angela Ruggiero on fun, presence, and “playing jazz” (01:00) 2. Joan Lunden on motherhood and breaking barriers (07:41) 3. Jeff Francoeur on youth sports and feeling valued (12:55) 4. Vernon Davis on success, money, and learning the hard way (20:08) 5. Ani DiFranco on connection over achievement (26:51) 6. The biggest lessons and themes from Season 2 (35:16) This season brought so many honest conversations, unexpected insights, and moments I’ll carry with me for a long time. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has been part of our community this season. Season 3 officially launches this summer, and we have so many exciting conversations ahead. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and share Things No One Tells You so you don’t miss what’s next. You can watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DvdfpoTJprA [https://youtu.be/DvdfpoTJprA] For a full transcript and more, check out our blog post: https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/season-2-wrap-up-47 [https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/season-2-wrap-up-47] Episodes mentioned: Ep 35 What Really Matters in Youth Sports with Jeff Francoeur https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/jeff-francoeur-35 [https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/jeff-francoeur-35] Ep 37 What It Really Takes to Win Gold with Angela Ruggiero https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/angela-ruggiero-37 [https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/angela-ruggiero-37] Ep 39 Saying Yes Before You Feel Ready with Joan Lunden https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/joan-lunden-39 [https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/joan-lunden-39] Ep 40 Second Acts After an NFL Career with Vernon Davis https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/vernon-davis-40 [https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/vernon-davis-40] Ep 42 Building a Career Without Compromising Your Voice with Ani DiFranco https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/ani-difranco-42 [https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/ani-difranco-42] Support this podcast: Follow Things No One Tells You on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thingsnoonetellsyoupod/ [https://www.instagram.com/thingsnoonetellsyoupod/] Stay connected with Lindsay https://www.lindsaycz.com/ [https://www.lindsaycz.com/] and follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lindsaycz/ [https://www.instagram.com/lindsaycz/] Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@lindsaycz [https://www.youtube.com/@lindsaycz]

When Your Favorite Product Disappears with Tricia Caliola

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. WHAT YOU’LL HEAR 1. How Tricia’s signature look became part of her identity (11:50) 2. Testing every alternative on the market (16:44) 3. The investigation into what happened (19:45) 4. Starting over and building something new (30:28) 5. The sacrifices behind chasing something this personal (39:17) This episode is a reminder that sometimes the things we chase aren’t really about the thing itself. They’re about how it makes us feel. And sometimes, that’s worth everything. If you’re loving TNOTY, be sure to subscribe to the show, and share this episode with a friend. You can watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pZdZzUlydqA [https://youtu.be/pZdZzUlydqA] For a full transcript and more, check out our blog post: https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/tricia-caliola-46 [https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/tricia-caliola-46] Check out more from Tricia Caliola on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triciacaliolamua/ [https://www.instagram.com/triciacaliolamua/] Support this podcast: Follow Things No One Tells You on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thingsnoonetellsyoupod/ [https://www.instagram.com/thingsnoonetellsyoupod/] Stay connected with Lindsay https://www.lindsaycz.com/ [https://www.lindsaycz.com/] and follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lindsaycz/ [https://www.instagram.com/lindsaycz/] Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@lindsaycz [https://www.youtube.com/@lindsaycz]

What Dog Rescue Teaches About Love with Isabel Klee

Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs don’t come from pushing harder; they come from leaning into the simple thing you already love. In this episode, I sit down with Isabel Klee, a writer and content creator whose journey started with fostering dogs and sharing their stories online. What began as a passion project quickly grew into something much bigger, with a loyal following, a book, and even a TV series in development. But at the center of it all is something surprisingly simple: authentic storytelling rooted in love and authenticity. We talk about how Isabel combined her two biggest passions, writing and animal rescue, and what she’s learned along the way about relationships, patience, and connection. From navigating her twenties to building a career that feels aligned, Isabel’s story is a reminder that you don’t always need a perfect plan to create something meaningful. What You’ll Discover: 1. How fostering dogs led to a bigger platform (01:24) 2. The power of saying what you want out loud (10:33) 3. Love, connection, and communication (13:54) 4. Lessons from caring for animals (15:45) 5. Building a life that feels aligned (20:10) This conversation is a reminder that sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is trust what already feels right and follow it. If this one resonates with you, be sure to subscribe to Things No One Tells You and share this episode with a friend. You can watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/09MnxFXzgh4 [https://youtu.be/09MnxFXzgh4] For a full transcript and more, check out our blog post: https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/isabel-klee-45 [https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/isabel-klee-45] Mentioned in the episode What It Really Takes to Win Gold with Angela Ruggiero https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/angela-ruggiero-37 [https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/angela-ruggiero-37] Check out more from Isabel Klee: Follow Isabel on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/simonsits/ [https://www.instagram.com/simonsits/] and on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@simonsits [https://www.tiktok.com/@simonsits] Isabel’s new book Dogs, Boys, and Other Things I’ve Cried About just came out: https://simonsits.com/en-cad/products/dogs-boys-and-other-things-ive-cried-about [https://simonsits.com/en-cad/products/dogs-boys-and-other-things-ive-cried-about] Support this podcast: Follow Things No One Tells You on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thingsnoonetellsyoupod/ [https://www.instagram.com/thingsnoonetellsyoupod/] Stay connected with Lindsay https://www.lindsaycz.com/ [https://www.lindsaycz.com/] and follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lindsaycz/ [https://www.instagram.com/lindsaycz/] Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@lindsaycz [https://www.youtube.com/@lindsaycz]

The Art of Hats with Milliner Christine A. Moore and Blake Seidel

If you’ve ever watched the Kentucky Derby, you’ve seen the gorgeous hats. What you may not realize is the level of thought, storytelling, and emotion that goes into each one. In this episode, I sit down with Christine Moore and Blake Seidel, the couple behind CAM Hats, the brand that has become part of the Derby tradition. From their beginnings in theater to building a thriving business together, their story is full of creativity, resilience, and honest insight into what it takes to grow something meaningful. We talk about how Christine designs with intention, how they navigate working together as a couple, and one of the biggest lessons no one tells you about leadership in the arts. What You’ll Hear: 1. Christine’s early inspiration in theater design (00:16) 2. The meaning behind Derby fashion traditions (13:50) 3. The realities of running a business together (20:00) 4. Why criticism in creative work is so delicate (22:27) 5. Lessons learned from years in the fashion industry (25:26) This conversation is about more than fashion. It’s about how we show up, how we communicate, and how we help others feel seen. If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to subscribe, rate, and share it with someone who would love it, too. You can watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QY85N1sq09U [https://youtu.be/QY85N1sq09U] For a full transcript and more, check out our blog post: https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/blake-seidel-and-christine-a-moore-44 [https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/blake-seidel-and-christine-a-moore-44] Check out more from Christine A. Moore: Check out Christine’s website and her Spring 2026 collection: https://www.camhats.com/ [https://www.camhats.com/] Follow Christine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camhatsnyc/ [https://www.instagram.com/camhatsnyc/] Mentioned in the Episode: https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/christina-stembel-34 [https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/christina-stembel-34] Support this podcast: Follow Things No One Tells You on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thingsnoonetellsyoupod/ [https://www.instagram.com/thingsnoonetellsyoupod/] Stay connected with Lindsay https://www.lindsaycz.com/ [https://www.lindsaycz.com/] and follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lindsaycz/ [https://www.instagram.com/lindsaycz/] Subscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@lindsaycz [https://www.youtube.com/@lindsaycz]