A Bit of Optimism
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Episodes
Resolving Conflict with William Ury
36m · PublishedFear and anger seem to dominate the headlines. So, to start the New Year, I thought it would be a good idea to find out if there is anything we can do to get to a resolution. And William Ury is about the best person to help figure that out. The author of "Getting to Yes" and co-founder of the Harvard Negotiation Program, he has helped negotiate disarmament pacts between nuclear superpowers, ease religious and ethnic strife in the Middle East, and find common ground among warring factions in Venezuela. So I called William to see if he could start the new year by resolving, well…all of America’s current problems. And the result made me feel quite hopeful. This is…A Bit of Optimism.
If you want to know more about William and his work, check out:
https://www.williamury.com/
https://www.xniforpeace.org/
https://www.abrahampath.org/
Resolving Conflict with William Ury
36m · PublishedFear and anger seem to dominate the headlines. So, to start the New Year, I thought it would be a good idea to find out if there is anything we can do to get to a resolution. And William Ury is about the best person to help figure that out. The author of "Getting to Yes" and co-founder of the Harvard Negotiation Program, he has helped negotiate disarmament pacts between nuclear superpowers, ease religious and ethnic strife in the Middle East, and find common ground among warring factions in Venezuela. So I called William to see if he could start the new year by resolving, well…all of America’s current problems. And the result made me feel quite hopeful. This is…A Bit of Optimism.
If you want to know more about William and his work, check out:
https://www.williamury.com/
https://www.xniforpeace.org/
https://www.abrahampath.org/
Gratitude with Omar Brownson
31m · PublishedStressed from work? Stressed from life? For all the talk of mindfulness and meditation, a lot of us still struggle to find that calm we want. Omar Brownson tapped into an entirely new way to find peace that may surprise you: gratitude. It was so powerful, he left his high visibility, high stress job to share the power of being grateful with as many people as possible. This…is A Bit of Optimism.
If you want to know more about Omar and his work, check out:
https://simonsinek.com/product/the-gratitude-class
https://www.gratitudeblooming.com/
https://www.gratitudeblooming.com/podcast
Setting Boundaries with Sara Kuburic
29m · PublishedDespite all our “social” media, more and more people report feeling lonelier, more stressed and more adrift than ever before. How can we protect our mental health and still engage with friends on Instagram, etc? To find out, I called Sara Kuburic – an existential psychotherapist, war survivor, and the mind behind the massive and brilliant Instagram account @Millennial.Therapist. Her insights on self-love, trauma and authenticity reveal both a kind heart and profound wisdom.
This is… A Bit of Optimism.
If you want to know more about Sara and her work, check out:
https://www.sara-kuburic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/millennial.therapist/
https://twitter.com/SaraKuburic
Being Rich with Ron Finley
29m · PublishedWe live in an era in which possessions are, too often, more important than personal health and the health of our planet. That never felt right to activist, gardener, and education reformer Ron Finley. He’s been called an Eco-lutionary, a Guerrilla Gardener, the Gangsta Gardener…regardless of what you want to call him he is one thing: inspiring.
This is… A Bit of Optimism.
If you want to know more about Ron and his work, check out:
https://ronfinley.com
https://www.instagram.com/ronfinleyhq
https://www.instagram.com/ronfinleyproject
Hope with Shamma Al Mazrui
33m · PublishedSo many politicians say our children are our future, so why do so few nations have a cabinet level position to represent their youth? As the Minister of State for Youth Affairs for the United Arab Emirates, Shamma Al Mazrui is revolutionizing the dynamic between youth and government. At the age of 22, she became the youngest government minister in the world. Now, five years later, she has powerful insights to share about fostering a nation’s youth, the power of listening, and how hope empowers.
This is... A Bit of Optimism.
If you want to know more about Shamma and the Ministry for Youth Affairs, check out:
https://youth.gov.ae/en
https://uaecabinet.ae/en/details/cabinet-members/her-excellency-shamma-bint-suhail-faris-al-mazrui
https://u.ae/en/about-the-uae/the-uae-government/government-of-future/youth
The Asymmetry of Power with Tristan Harris
21m · Published
A small number of tech companies have amassed enormous power in our modern world. Do they wield that power responsibly, or do they abuse it to benefit themselves? I talked to Tristan Harris, “the closest thing Silicon Valley has to a conscience,” to better understand what we can do about our social dilemma.
This is… A Bit of Optimism.
If you want to know more about Tristan and his work, check out:
About | TRISTAN HARRIS
Center for Humane Technology
https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/
The Asymmetry of Power with Tristan Harris
21m · Published
A small number of tech companies have amassed enormous power in our modern world. Do they wield that power responsibly, or do they abuse it to benefit themselves? I talked to Tristan Harris, “the closest thing Silicon Valley has to a conscience,” to better understand what we can do about our social dilemma.
This is… A Bit of Optimism.
If you want to know more about Tristan and his work, check out:
About | TRISTAN HARRIS
Center for Humane Technology
https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/
Family with Ari Emanuel
24m · PublishedIn show business, Ari Emmanuel is the consummate insider. The founder and CEO of the Endeavor agency, he represents some of Hollywood’s biggest stars. He’s a mover and a shaker and a philanthropist. So obviously, I called to talk to him about…family. This is…A Bit of Optimism.
For more on Ari and his work check out:
https://www.wmeagency.com/story/
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/04/26/ari-emanuel-takes-on-the-world
Enchantment with Chloe Valdary
36m · PublishedWhat is the best way to navigate the world of diversity, equity and inclusion? Chloe Valdary’s point of view is different from the norm. The founder of the Theory of Enchantment believes the best way for us to come together is to first find love within ourselves. And the results are...enchanting. This is…A Bit of Optimism.
The Theory of Enchantment - Website
Chloe's feature in The Atlantic
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A Bit of Optimism has 139 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 75:56:58. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on February 22nd 2023. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 29th, 2024 08:40.