This week, I’m joined by comedian and social commentator, Hasan Minhaj, for an fantastic conversation about the role of faith in shaping his sense of optimism. We dive into how his belief system influences his approach to life— as a father, a brother, a caregiver, a partner to his brilliant wife, and even in his broader personal journey. Hasan shares with us, his focus on moving with purpose, actively seeking growth moments and….keeping receipts! As we continue adding new tools to our optimism toolkit, Hasan reminds us that the answers we seek may already be within us!

We’d love to hear from you! Ask a question or share your own optimism journey! Leave a voice message at (323) 761-0837 or email us at askoptimistproject@gmail.com.

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In this episode, I am excited to be in conversation with the phenomenal Janelle Monáe—she is a singer, songwriter, producer, actress and more.

In this inspiring conversation, Janelle Monáe shares her personal take on optimism, the pure potentiality of believing in yourself and her must-have items that support her emotional health and boundless creativity while on tour and at home.

The Optimist Project always LOVES hearing from our OP community! Share your Journey with us- You can leave a message at (323) 761-0837 or - email askoptimistproject@gmail.com - Your thoughts may be featured in a future episode!

On this podcast, we’ll discover: what gives you hope? Join Yara Shahidi as she sits down with some of the best thought leaders of our time - artists, comedians, scientists, and more - to find out how optimism plays a role in their lives. Together, we’ll unpack how to access resilience and joy in our everyday lives.

Join us every Wednesday starting November 20th for your weekly optimism drop!

Welcome to the Optimist Project with Yara Shahidi, a show that asks: what gives you hope? You’ll hear from some of the best thought leaders of our era — artists, comedians, scientists, musicians and more. Together, we’ll unpack how to access resilience and joy in our everyday lives.

Meet us back here November 20th for your weekly optimism drop!