💆‍♀️💆‍♂️Taking a break but we’ll be back!

What an amazing journey it’s been, diving into the power of optimism and creating space for the big ideas that keep us inspired!

With that same spirit, we’re taking a little time to recharge. That’s right—The Optimist Project is hitting pause for a short hiatus… but don’t worry, we’ll be back before you know it, refreshed and ready to bring you even more uplifting conversations!

In the meantime, catch up on past episodes, revisit your favorites, and spread optimism by sharing them with friends.

And we want to hear from YOU! Drop us a message, share your inspirations, and let’s keep the conversation going!

💬 DM us, leave a voicemail, or send an email — we’re listening!

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✨ Executive Producer: @yarashahidi // Yara Shahidi

✨ Executive Producer: @chocolatemommyluv // Keri Salter-Shahidi

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🎨 Creative Souls and Dreamers, This One’s for You!

This week on The Optimist Project, I sat down with the wildly inventive fashion designer Colm Dillane — aka KidSuper.

Known for his unforgettable Paris Fashion Week shows and his vibrant live-work studio space, Colm is a fearless, creative force.

We explore the magic of blending optimism with fearlessness, the power of pursuing your passions unapologetically, and what it really means to embrace life with an open heart and curious mind. Plus, Colm drops gems for aspiring creators — hint: JUST START!

We’d love to hear from you! What’s fueling your creative spark? Share your thoughts, ideas, and moments of inspiration:

💬 DM us, leave a voicemail, or send an email — we’re listening!

📲 @optimistprojectpod // The Optimist Project Podcast

✨ Executive Producer: @yarashahidi // Yara Shahidi

✨ Executive Producer: @chocolatemommyluv // Keri Salter-Shahidi

📚 Guest: @kidsuper // KidSuper

📞 Voicemail: (323) 761-0837

🎧 Tune in NOW and join the conversation on @instagram!

✨What is happiness, really? And are we looking for it in all the wrong places?

This week on The Optimist Project, Yara Shahidi sits down with sociologist Dr. Becky Yang Hsu to explore how different cultures define happiness—and why the solo pursuit of it might be too limiting.

Dr. Hsu unpacks the surprising ways deep connections, community, and relationships shape fulfillment. (spoiler: it’s not just about personal wins).

Maybe happiness isn’t something we chase—but everything we create together.

💡 Get ready to rethink what it means to live a good life.

🎧 Listen in NOW and join the conversation!

💬 send us your thoughts via DM, voicemail, or email at:

📲 @optimistprojectpod //The Optimist Project Podcast


✨Executive Producer @yarashahidi // Yara Shahidi

✨Executive Producer @chocolatemommyluv // Keri Salter-Shahidi


📚 @bexhsu // Dr. Becky Yang Hsu


📞 Voicemail: (323) 761-0837