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Bill Burke: Former Weather Channel CEO Chooses to See Blue Skies

On this episode, Kristine Michie welcomes media veteran and optimism advocate Bill Burke for a conversation that will shift how you see the world. From leading TBS at age 29 to running The Weather Channel and now launching The Optimism Institute, Bill has spent his career exploring the power of storytelling, leadership, and play. He unpacks how optimism isn’t blind positivity but a practice—one that can transform individuals, workplaces, and even the broader social landscape. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the negativity in the news, this conversation is your antidote.

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