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.

Ep. 137: Social Entrepreneur Sam Fankuchen Describes His Passion for Unlocking the Power of Volunteers Through His Company, Golden

On Deck:
David Epstein
May 6

  • Dr. Kenneth Harris on Optimism and the Remarkable Power and Positivity Unleashed When We Open Ourselves to the Concept of Synchronicity

    ENCORE PRESENTATION - Ep. 47

    Dr. Kenneth Harris on Optimism and the Remarkable Power and Positivity Unleashed When We Open Ourselves to the Concept of Synchronicity

    Dr. Kenneth (Ken) Harris is an experienced practitioner of holistic medicine and author of the book, Synchronicity. In this Blue Sky conversation, Ken describes the subtle but important difference he sees between coincidence and synchronicity and tells why he thinks it's important for all of us to connect actively with others, leaving ourselves open to the mysterious and positive connections that can be made between people… More

  • Dr. Kate Lund

    Ep. 136

    Clinical Psychologist and Author of Step Away: The Keys to Resilient Parenting

    Dr. Kate Lund has spent much of her career as a psychologist studying children and parenting. She's distilled much of what she's learned in her most recent book, Step Away, The Keys to Resilient Parenting. In this episode, she describes who she persevered during her own childhood challenges and offers great advice for how we can all remain resilient during these difficult times… More

  • Eddie Ndopu on Reimagining Success as a Disabled Achiever

    ENCORE PRESENTATION - Ep. 34

    Eddie Ndopu on Reimagining Success as a Disabled Achiever

    When Eddie Ndopu was two years old, his mother was told he wouldn’t likely live past five. Now in his early thirties, Eddie is an internationally-known and Oxford-educated advocate for the rights of the disabled. In this interview, he shares how his optimistic single mother instilled in Eddie a love of learning and encouraged him to pursue a “life of the mind.”… More

  • Amy Leneker

    Ep. 135

    Amy Leneker on Her Path From Burnout to Leading a Life of Less Stress andMore Joy

    We all know that our jobs are a huge part of our lives, and the way we feel about our workplace, our supervisors, and coworkers has a lot to do with our ability to stay positive and mentally healthy and be optimistic about our future… 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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