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Being Rich with Ron Finley

Episode 42

Being Rich with Ron Finley

We 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://ronfinley.com) [https://www.instagram.com/ronfinleyhq](https://www.instagram.com/ronfinleyhq/?hl=en) [https://www.instagram.com/ronfinleyproject](https://www.instagram.com/ronfinleyproject/?hl=en)

December 14, 2021 29 min
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Hope with Shamma Al Mazrui

Episode 41

Hope with Shamma Al Mazrui

So 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://youth.gov.ae/en >)  [https://uaecabinet.ae/en/details/cabinet-members/her-excellency-shamma-bint-suhail-faris-al-mazrui](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

December 7, 2021 33 min
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The Asymmetry of Power with Tristan Harris

Episode 40

The Asymmetry of Power with Tristan Harris

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](https://www.tristanharris.com/) [Center for Humane Technology](https://www.humanetech.com/) [https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/](https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/)

November 30, 2021 22 min
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Family with Ari Emanuel

Episode 39

Family with Ari Emanuel

In 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.wmeagency.com/story/) [https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/04/26/ari-emanuel-takes-on-the-world](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/04/26/ari-emanuel-takes-on-the-world)

November 23, 2021 24 min
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Enchantment with Chloe Valdary

Episode 38

Enchantment with Chloe Valdary

What 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](https://theoryofenchantment.com/home-1) [Chloe's feature in The Atlantic](https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/01/can-chloe-valdary-sell-skeptics-dei/617875/) YouTube: [http://youtube.com/simonsinek](http://youtube.com/simonsinek) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek](https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek) Linkedin: [https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/](https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/) Instagram: [https://instagram.com/simonsinek/](https://instagram.com/simonsinek/) Twitter: [https://twitter.com/simonsinek](https://twitter.com/simonsinek) Pinterest: [https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/](https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/)

June 29, 2021 36 min
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The Value of Failing with Suneel Gupta

Episode 37

The Value of Failing with Suneel Gupta

There are only a few people in the world who have made a success out of failing. Serial entrepreneur and author of Backable, Suneel Gupta is one of them. We talked about the importance of failing and the lessons we can learn. This is…A Bit of Optimism. If you want to know more about Suneel and his work, check out: [Suneel Gupta - LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/in/suneelkgupta/) [Backable: The surprising truth behind what makes people take a chance on you](http://www.amazon.com/Backable-Surprising-Behind-People-Chance/dp/0316494518/ref=sr%5C_1%5C_1?dchild=1&keywords=Suneel+gupta&qid=1624323495&sr=8-1) YouTube: [http://youtube.com/simonsinek](http://youtube.com/simonsinek) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek](https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek) Linkedin: [https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/](https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/) Instagram: [https://instagram.com/simonsinek/](https://instagram.com/simonsinek/) Twitter: [https://twitter.com/simonsinek](https://twitter.com/simonsinek) Pinterest: [https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/](https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/)

June 22, 2021 34 min
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Awesome Responsibility with Kyle Carpenter

Episode 36

Awesome Responsibility with Kyle Carpenter

We’ve seen it in the movies, someone throws themselves onto a grenade to save their buddy, but how many of us could actually do it? Kyle Carpenter, the youngest living recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, can answer that question. However, he sees what he did as the kind of responsibility we all have - to protect and take care of each other. His words are powerful and inspiring.  This is…A Bit of Optimism. If you want to know more about Kyle and his work, check out: [williamkylecarpenter.com/](https://williamkylecarpenter.com/) [You Are Worth It - Audiobook](https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Worth-It-audiobook/dp/B07Q897NPR/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=kyle+carpenter&qid=1623885613&sprefix=kyle+car&sr=8-3) YouTube: [http://youtube.com/simonsinek](http://youtube.com/simonsinek) Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek](https://www.facebook.com/simonsinek) Linkedin: [https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/](https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/) Instagram: [https://instagram.com/simonsinek/](https://instagram.com/simonsinek/) Twitter: [https://twitter.com/simonsinek](https://twitter.com/simonsinek) Pinterest: [https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/](https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/)

June 15, 2021 42 min
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Raising Resilient Kids with Angela Duckworth

Episode 35

Raising Resilient Kids with Angela Duckworth

With unprecedented levels of stress and depression amongst young people, I wanted to know what we, as an older generation can do to help. So I talked to psychologist,  professor at the University of Pennsylvania and author of Grit , Angela Duckworth. This is… A Bit of Optimism. If you want to know more about Angela and her work, check out : [https://angeladuckworth.com](https://angeladuckworth.com/). [https://www.amazon.com/Angela-Duckworth/e/B019S711S0](https://www.amazon.com/Angela-Duckworth/e/B019S711S0)

June 8, 2021 30 min
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