Advertise on The Optimist Project with Yara Shahidi

Actress Yara Shahidi has grown up in front of the camera, from her time on TV's “Black-ish” and “Grown-ish,” to countless commercial campaigns. But, she's also – like many 20-somethings – figuring out who she is as a young adult in a world that, let's be honest, seems like a dumpster fire sometimes. The Optimist Project is a weekly podcast where Yara will sit down with thinkers, celebs, athletes, and entrepreneurs to unpack what keeps them grounded, grateful and growing. This show will lean into intergenerational conversations and not shy away from the hard questions OR the small things that can bring us all a little joy. This show asks the simple but often overlooked question: What gives you hope?