The Breakout Booth

“Money is not about how much you have in your bank account, but how you view yourself and the world around you.”

Those are the sage words of Leslie Mallman, a seasoned Financial Advisor and Money Healer. In this episode, she joins me for a candid and compassionate discussion on why money feels like such a loaded topic - and how to turn anxiety into agency.

We shift from the concept of financial health to financial fitness a...

Alexis and Alana Karen, an award-winning author who spent over 23 years at Google, explore the question of how to navigate a long and enduring career as a woman in tech. In this raw and honest conversation, they discuss the realities women face in the tech industry and the tools needed to not just survive, but thrive.

What does it take to build a lasting career in tech when you're one of only a few women in the room? Behind the...

Ever felt like you're somehow "stuck" in your career, knowing something needs to change but unsure how to move forward? 

Blessing Nnachi, author of a new book titled By Design: A Guide to Creating a Career You Love, joins me to provide a roadmap for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsatisfied with their current path.

Blessing shares how her journey from tech professional to career coach led her to develop a pract...

Alexis and Nina Black, an expert in physical fitness, explore what physical health actually means - beyond surface-level definitions and unrealistic standards - in a refreshingly authentic and honest discussion.

Nina's extraordinary journey from circus performer (complete with sequined costumes and snake-handling shows) to managing 75 coaches across 17 fitness studios provides a fascinating backdrop for our exploratio...

Alexis and Linda Moss, an expert in corporate learning, discuss the topic of Curiosity and how it can spark growth throughout your life.

Alexis describes three different forms of curiosity:

1. Epistemic curiosity (the drive to acquire knowledge)
2. Empathic curiosity (the drive to understand others’ feelings)
3. Self-directed curiosity (a tool for personal growth)

She then explores how fear can hinder curiosity and offers strategies to ...

Alexis and Sara Shookus, a Director at Google, discuss strategies on how to grow your career and share stories about their journeys.

Alexis begins by describing the three stages of career advancement from a talk she developed while she was still at Google, that went viral internally:

1. Do amazing work
2. Elevate others
3. Make others notice

Sara then joins the discussion, and the two share insights and reflections based on their experi...

Alexis and Pablo Signori, a creativity expert and seasoned working artist, explore the many applications of creativity - and how you can unlock yours.

Together, they tackle the concept of creativity, asserting it's an inherent human ability that can be cultivated, rather than a trait you were born with or lack entirely. They explore the idea and nature of creativity, its relevance beyond traditional art forms, and how to foster...

This episode won a 2025 Signal Award for Driveway Moment Podcast - it "demands you keep listening until the end, whether in your driveway or at your door." Other winners in this category include Mel Robbins & The Moth Radio Hour.

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Dr. John Mlinarcik, a psychotherapist and coach with over 45 years of experience, joins me to explore my deeply personal experience navigating burnout. In our conversation, we address what...

Alexis and Kori Linn, a life and career coach, discuss the ways our bodies and brains react to the world - often in ways that don't serve us. They explore several human reflexes and behaviors that are rooted in our evolutionary history but can hinder us in our modern lives. 

Alexis explores the concept of stress response, a natural human reflex that is sometimes called the amygdala hijack, highlighting the 4 primary types of re...

In this introductory episode, Alexis shares background on who she is, how the podcast came together, and what you can expect in Season 1. 

The episode closes with a song she wrote and recorded nearly 20 years ago, but never published - until now! The song is the basis for the podcast's musical introduction. 

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I'm Alexis Booth, and welcome to The Breakout Booth! 

I was a senior manager at Google, I'm a wife and a mother, and I learned the hard way: if you're not fired up, you're on hold. 

I believe success is closer than you think. There's a set of skills and habits you can grow to unlock unbelievable outcomes. In this podcast, we'll explore them through real talk and bold conversation - because I want to help...