The Brilliance of Boredom with creative polym...

Team Simon here! As we take a short hiatus, A Bit of Optimism will return with brand-new episodes on March 24, 2026. Until then, we’re revisiting some of the conversations you loved and we still think about long after the microphones turned off. This week, we’re rewinding to Simo ...  عرض المزيد

Scott Galloway and I don’t always see the world the same way, but our friendly debates almost always lead us back to common ground. It’s probably why we enjoy talking to each other as much as we do. If you haven’t heard my friend Scott’s name before, he’s known for being brillian ...  عرض المزيد

In this whimsical talk and performance, musician and comedian Elle Cordova ponders what happened before the Big Bang. She’s then joined by guitarist Toni Lindgren for the original song “Carl Sagan,” exploring social media, human connection and how we’re all just reaching out like ...  عرض المزيد

In this episode, you’ll learn how to access your creativity, and use it to live a more purpose-driven life. 

Today, Mel and her guest Phil Cook will help you realize: you’re more creative than you think. 

If you’ve felt stuck, spread thin, or like your ideas never ...

In this episode, host Katy Cowan welcomes Khyati Trehan, a designer and 3D visual artist at Google Creative Lab in New York, to share a glimpse into one of ...

Hello friends! 

I’m your host Angela de Burger and although I can’t believe it, we are already at the time of the year when I turn the microphone towards you because I’m curious to hear if you have a tip for staying creative, for moving forward when you feel a little stu ...