The Optimist Project with Yara Shahidi

26 Episodes

1. Cole Arthur Riley's Black Liturgies and the Beauty of Unanswered Questions

   Published: 6/25/2025
2. Alok Vaid-Menon on Art, Identity & the Radical Power of Joy

   Published: 6/18/2025
3. Ashley Cunningham on Courage, Cinnamon Rolls, and the Discipline Behind Optimism

   Published: 6/11/2025
4. Mir Harris on Using Storytelling and Service in 'Realistic' Optimism

   Published: 6/4/2025
5. Tara Roberts Honors History by 'Diving' into Purpose

   Published: 5/28/2025
6. Anousheh Ansari on Exploring Space, Cultivating Curiosity, and Igniting Imagination

   Published: 5/21/2025
7. On Break : More Optimism to Come!

   Published: 3/19/2025
8. KidSuper on Taking Optimistic Risks

   Published: 3/12/2025
9. Dr. Becky Yang Hsu Breaks Down How Culture Defines Happiness

   Published: 3/5/2025
10. Bisa Butler's Threads of Optimism using Art, Teaching, and Legacy

    Published: 2/26/2025
11. Dr. Vee Kativhu: Igniting Optimism by Chasing her Dreams & Changing Lives

    Published: 2/19/2025
12. Demetrius Harmon: Embracing your Unique Journey: The Strength to Lean into Vulnerability, Discover more about yourself & Honor your Purpose

    Published: 2/12/2025
13. Rapsody reminds us to 'stay in the light'

    Published: 2/5/2025
14. Jaylen Brown on Finding Optimism in Meditation and Discipline

    Published: 1/29/2025
15. Prentice Penny on the Optimism in Taking An "L"

    Published: 1/22/2025
16. Christine Platt on Healing, Giving, and Finding Balance with Afro-minimalism

    Published: 1/15/2025
17. Preparing for Life's Lemons with Courtney B. Vance

    Published: 1/8/2025
18. Dr. Allycin Powell - Hicks on Preserving our Peace

    Published: 1/1/2025
19. Ego Nwodim on finding Purpose, Laughter, and Faith

    Published: 12/25/2024
20. Dr. Laurie Santos Explains the Psychology of Optimism

    Published: 12/18/2024