Blue Sky

Scott Nash Reflects on His Remarkable Career Marked by Curiosity, Experimentation, and Optimism

Phil Green on the Impactful and Inspiring Work He Does for Young Musicians and His Hometown of Oakland

Stacy Palmer on Nonprofits and the Role Optimism Plays in Moving Them Forward

Shirzad Chamine on Saboteurs, Sages, and Positive Intelligence

Author Bree Groff on Finding Joy at Work

Erin Cain on Personal Resilience and the Power of Horses to Heal

Psychotherapist Meghan Riordan Jarvis on the Importance of Understanding Grief as a Path Toward Living Healthier Lives

Tricia Rose Burt Describes How She Transformed Her Life and Why She Encourages Others to Believe That There Is "No Time to Be Timid"

Stacey Garcia on Resilience and Optimism in the Face of Personal Roadblocks and Why She Thinks "Mondays are Magic"

Astronaut Nicole Stott Reflects on Lessons She Learned in Outer Space and How They Changed Her View of Life on "Spaceship Earth"

Back to School Edition

Marcy Syms on Her New Book and "Not Letting the Bad Guys Win"

Mike Goodwin on the Power of Humor and "The Comedian's Mindset"

Kristine Michie on Stirring Up Impactful Change Through Joy and Optimism

Curiosity + Resilience: A Formula for Optimism

Niren Chaudhary Reflects on Rebounding From Grief and His Successful Career Leading With Gratitude and Love

Heidi Johnson on Loss, Grief, and the Transformative Power of Giving

Wounded Warrior Tom Deierlein's Remarkable Story of Grit, Resilience, Service, and Optimism

Jodie Jackson on How to Manage Our News Consumption to Preserve Our Mental Health and Well-Being

4th of July Edition and Reflections on American Optimism

Nichole Argo on Her Remarkable Work as a Community Builder

Harry Smith on Life Lessons and His Career in Journalism

Some Reasons Why Today Is the Greatest Time to Be Alive

Mary McManus on Surviving and Thriving After Recovering from Trauma and Polio

Political Scientist and Author Lindsey Cormack Discusses Her Book, "How to Raise a Citizen (And Why It's Up to You to Do It)"

Sam Pressler on His Passion for Building Community and Connection

Reflections on the Role of Mentors and Teachers in a Life of Optimism

A Special Blue Sky Presentation of the "Arts Educators Save the World" Podcast with Erica Halverson, Featuring Jonathan Groff

Historian and Author Martin Gutmann Discusses Optimism, History, and His Appreciation for "Unseen Leaders"

Blayne Smith and Brandon Young Explain Why Perseverance Is Greater Than Endurance

Cheryl Dorsey Describes the Remarkable Work of Echoing Green

A True Confession Episode – Falling Off the Optimism Wagon

David McCullough III Shares the Story of The American Exchange Project and His Optimistic Vision for Its Future

Erica Halverson Describes Her Optimistic Belief That Arts Educators Can Save the World

Earl B. Hunter, Jr. Discusses His Optimistic Approach to Helping Grow the Outdoor Industry Through His Work at Black Folks Camp Too

Celebrating Optimism Month and Blue Sky's 2nd Anniversary

Khan Academy's Sal Khan Describes Why He's So Optimistic About the Future of AI and Education

Leslie and Richard Strauss Describe How Their In-School Program, Spirit Series, Builds a Better Future with Wisdom from the Past

Professor and Author Amy Edmondson Discusses the Benefits of Psychological Safety in the Workplace and What She Believes to Be the "Right Kind of Wrong"

Five Book Recommendations to Help You Be More Optimistic

Marketing and Storytelling Expert Neal Foard Describes His Efforts to Make the Internet—and the World—a Kinder Place

Zach Karabell Discusses His Thought-Provoking Work and Why He Continues to Be an "Edgy Optimist"

Daniel Pink Shares His Thoughts on Optimism, Pessimism, and the Positive Power of Regret

Chloe Valdary Shares Her Thoughtful and Optimistic Work at Her Company, Theory of Enchantment

Make Being Optimistic One of Your New Year's Resolutions

Throwback/Encore Presentation: Bestselling Author and Podcast/TV Host Kelly Corrigan on Why She Believes There Is "A Pretty Big Payoff to Every Hard Moment"

Don Carpenter on Closing "The Aspirations Gap" with Rural Youth

Olivia Clarke Describes Her Passion for Helping Herself and Others Find Humor in Their Battle with Cancer

Special Episode for Gratitude Month, Featuring Reflections on Gratitude from Bill Burke and Blue Sky Alums

Throwback/Encore Presentation: Kevin Adler Discusses His New Book, 'When We Walk By,' and Explains Why He's Optimistic About Our Ability to End Homelessness in America