Great businesses often look a lot like social movements.
Sharmadean Reid knows this from experience—she has combined technology and culture to create multiple businesses around strong communities. She started her first business at 24, creating a nail salon that changed the beauty industry. Now she runs a media network for the next generation of women in po ... Show More
Oct 6
Revisited: Your Instincts Know What You Want with Happiness Expert Arthur Brooks
Team Simon here! A Bit of Optimism is on a short break, and brand-new episodes return October 27. Until then, we're revisiting a few conversations we keep coming back to. This week it's Arthur Brooks, a longtime friend of Simon's and one of his favorite people to talk to. Have yo ... Show More
55m 55s
Sep 29
Revisited: The Power of Saying "Screw It" with Rob Lowe
Hello from Team Simon! We're taking a few weeks off and will be back with brand-new episodes of A Bit of Optimism on Tuesday, October 27. Until then, we're revisiting some of our favorite conversations, starting with one of the most fun we've ever had: Rob Lowe. Maybe you know th ... Show More
1h 2m
Jan 2021
Tech…On Our Terms ft. Sharmadean Reid
This week, Life...On Our Terms host Gemma Cairney is talking to Sharmadean Reid, founder of the digital beauty and wellness platform Beautystack. From Beautystack, to WAH Nails and Future Girl Corp, Sharmadean has made it her goal to empower and connect both customers and profess ... Show More
31m 34s
Nov 2016
Create a bigger impact in the world today with Shelley Davidescu
Shelley, Business Mentor for women in wellness ready to spread health and healing worldwide. Professionally trained in mental health, she combines her knowledge in psychology, business, and health to help women share their powerful transformation and unique message to heal and cr ... Show More
19m 59s
Jan 2025
Emma Grede, Mellody Hobson & Angela Ahrendts on inclusive leadership
Emma Grede is the co-founder of Good American and Safely, a founding partner of Skims, and chair of the 15 Percent Pledge. In this conversation, recorded live on stage at the Masters of Scale Summit in October of 2024, Grede shares entrepreneurial lessons with Angela Ahrendts (fo ... Show More
36m 3s
Feb 2022
How to turn around a city | Irma L. Oguin Jr.
Computer skills aren't what's stopping people from breaking into the tech industry, says social entrepreneur Irma L. Olguin Jr. More often, the biggest hurdles are things like access to childcare, transportation and financial stability. In this visionary talk, Olguin Jr. introduc ... Show More
21m 53s
Aug 2022
"There's no such thing as failure…it’s learning!” With Sharifa Albarami | Serial tech entrepreneur, investor & member of Board of Directors @ Awasr Telecom
Today in the HeronCode Studio we are joined by SHARIFA AL BARAMI, born in Oman she is a high impact start up growth catalyst, tech wiz, angel investor, entrepreneurial eco system mover, a founder, a media personality with an impeccable track record. She has over 20 years of hands ... Show More
36m 9s
Oct 2024
Rewrite Your Story: Transforming Pain into Personal Growth with Reiham Amin
In this episode, Reiham Amin, founder of Rewrite, dives into how structured journaling can help you reframe negativity, build resilience, and spark personal growth. She also shares her journey of bringing a unique journaling product to life, discussing the lessons she learned as ... Show More
46m 35s