This week, the Optimists get real about what it’s like to chase big creative dreams while trying to keep your friendships alive. In a world packed with hectic schedules, self-doubt, and constantly shifting routines, they explore how intentionality, reaching out first, and finding like-minded people can make all the difference. Building your dream life doesn’t mean leaving your friendships behind—sometimes it means choosing them on purpose. Tune in for an honest conversation about connection, growth, and a nudge to text that friend you’ve been thinking about.

This week, the Optimists are joined by Hana Soomro to unpack and debrief our trip to the 2025 SCAD Film Festival. From the premiere of Rachel Sennott's I Love LA to a Halloween screening of Dylan O'Brien and James Sweeney's Twinless, we dive into the every detail of our Savannah adventures and discuss our takeaways from the festival.

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This week, the Optimists welcome our first ever guest: Shanylah Sainvil! Shanylah is a friend, classmate, icon, and star in the making. The three of us reminisce our days in LA with no cars and a dream, break down Shanylah's side quests since graduating college, and talk about our long term creative goals.

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