There is always

blue sky above

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sometimes you just have to get your head above the clouds to see it.

A podcast meant to inspire people with an optimistic

and hopeful vision of the world and our future.

Charlene Engström and Johan Fallby Share Their Optimistic Work Providing“Mental Fitness” to Teens Through Playwell Minds

On Deck:
Steve D.
March 25

  • The “Win-Win-Win” of Second Chance Hiring, with Jeff  Korzenik

    ENCORE EPISODE - Ep. 06

    The “Win-Win-Win” of Second Chance Hiring, with Jeff Korzenik

    Jeff Korzenik, the chief economist at a major US bank, explains how predicting a labor shortage in the US led him to discover the growing movement around “second chance” hiring of people with criminal records… More

  • Beatrice Erkers Describes Her Work at the Foresight Interest and Her Optimistic Belief in Existential Hope

    Ep. 133

    Beatrice Erkers Describes Her Work at the Foresight Interest and Her Optimistic Belief in Existential Hope

    Beatrice Erkers decided not to pursue a PhD after concluding that she wanted todo work that had more of a positive impact on the world. She made her way to the Foresight and is now director of their Existential Hope program… More

  • LaTosha Brown on the Roots of Her Optimism and How She Applies a Hopeful Approach to Her Challenging Work

    Ep. 34

    LaTosha Brown on the Roots of Her Optimism and How She Applies a Hopeful Approach to Her Challenging Work

    LaTosha Brown has been described by many as a “force of nature,” and from the first seconds of this Blue Sky episode, you will understand why. Raised in Selma, Alabama she grew up surrounded by family members who were at the center of the civil rights movement in the United States… More

  • Julie Roland

    Ep. 132

    Navy Pilot, Magician, and Nonprofit Founder Julie Roland Shares Her Optimistic View on How the Arts Can Build Community

    Julie Roland’s background is impressive and remarkably varied. She’s a retired naval aviator, a stand-up comic, a law school graduate, a political staffer, and founder of the community-building non-profit Just Tryna Make Friends… More

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Talks that will inspire your team and spark positive change


Bill Burke will inspire your team with his unique blend of firsthand leadership experience and insights, as well expertise on the subject of optimism.

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