In this episode (the very first episode!!)Summer begins by going a little bit into "why optimism" before telling the story that really motivated her to start this podcast in the first place. Be sure to check out www.rumpl.com and support amazing companies that believe in doing good and spreading good in this world.

Link to "the photograph" discussed in podcast. Trigger warning: this image is incredibly upsetting but important to see as this is many people's reality around the world.http://100photos.time.com/photos/kevin-carter-starving-child-vulture

Send me YOUR stories!! I want to hear and share your stories of times you've employed optimism to better difficult situations or beautiful moments in your everyday, things that made you smile or your journey to becoming more optimistic!! Email: [email protected]: @ordinaryoptimist