There is always
blue sky above
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.
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Ep. 111
Marcy Syms on Her New Book and “Not Letting the Bad Guys Win”
Marcy Syms has led a remarkable life, full of triumphs and tragedies. Through a discussion of her new book, Leading With Respect: Adventures of an Off-Price Fashion Pioneer host Bill Burke and Marcy cover subjects ranging from Marcy’s upbringing, to overcoming bigotry and bullying in high school, to running her father’s company and keeping it on track through the loss of two of her siblings… More -
Ep. 110
Mike Goodwin on the Power of Humor and “The Comedian’s Mindset”
Mike Goodwin grew up with a difficult and volatile father. As a child, he decided that one way he could help his mom would be to help make her laugh. He soon realized he had a talent for humor but it wasn’t until after time in the US Army and a career in higher education that Mike made comedy his career… More -
Ep. 109
Kristine Michie on Stirring Up Impactful Change Through Joy and Optimism
In this Blue Sky conversation, Kristine Michie describes her patch to a career marked by sparking joy in people and organizations to facilitate positive and impactful change… More -
Ep. 108
Curiosity + Resilience: A Formula for Optimism
Bill Burke reflects on an idea presented by Niren Chaudhary in episode 107. Niren described curiosity and resilience as two master skills required to successfully run the marathon of life… More
IN THE NEWS AND ON THE AIR
Being optimistic doesn't come naturally for everyone, but there are ways to incorporate more positivity into your life. Bill Burke, the founder of The Optimism Institute and the “Blue Sky” podcast, joins Hoda & Jenna to discuss a few tips for building a happier and more optimistic lifestyle.
From Founder Bill:
Appearing on “TODAY with Hoda and Jenna” was a lot of fun. The two hosts - and everyone involved with the show - were great work with, and I appreciated the chance to bring some of The Optimism Institute’s messages to a national TV audience.
The icing on the cake has been welcoming so many new listeners to “Blue Sky” and visitors to our site and social media, as well as hearing kind words of support from long-time followers and friends.
Founder Bill’s Guest Appearances and Features:
WHAT TO EXPECT…
Meet the Host
Bill Burke founded The Optimism Institute in 2022 after an extensive media and sports career as an executive, writer, and producer. Bill served as CEO of The Weather Channel Companies after several years at Time Warner/Turner Broadcasting System, where he was the founding general manager of Turner Classic Movies before going on to become president of TBS Superstation. Additionally, for fifteen years he was the co-owner and chairman of the Portland Sea Dogs, the double-A Minor League Baseball affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.
As a writer, Bill co-authored Ted Turner’s top-10 New York Times Best-Selling autobiography Call Me Ted and later co-wrote/produced/directed “Live Another Day,” an award winning feature-length documentary on the bailout of the U.S. auto industry.
Bill is a lifelong optimist (he has to be - he’s a Detroit Lions fan) and launched The Optimism Institute with a mission to inspire people with an optimistic, hopeful vision of the world and its future.