Finding Happy: From Hollywood to Homelessness Solutions with Peter Samuelson

In this episode of the Jeff Bradbury Show, Peter Samuelson, a renowned film producer and philanthropist, shares his inspiring journey from the entertainment industry to founding multiple impactful nonprofits. The conversation delves into the critical importance of mentorship, education, and the unique challenges young adults face today. Peter introduces his new book, 'Finding Happy,' which offers practical guidance for young people navigating life's complexities. Throughout the discussion, he highlights the necessity of strong support systems, the profound influence of personal experiences, and the wisdom of always having a contingency plan in life. If you are a new listener to TeacherCast, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Page and let us know how we can help you today! Subscribe to My Weekly Newsletter To get our weekly Instructional Coaching Tips sent right to your inbox, please subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Conversation Takeaways

• Peter Samuelson highlights the transformative power of mentorship in shaping lives.
• Education serves as a vital tool for breaking cycles of poverty.
• Young adults navigate unique challenges in today's polarized society.
• Having a backup plan is essential for career aspirations.
• Personal experiences offer valuable lessons that can benefit others.
• Philanthropy creates far-reaching positive changes throughout communities.
• The book "Finding Happy" provides practical guidance for young adults.
• Successfully navigating life's challenges depends on support from mentors and peers.
• Reflection points throughout the book encourage readers to take actionable steps.
• Building strong connections and networks is fundamental to success.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to the Show and Guest
• 02:14 Peter Samuelson's Journey and Mentorship
• 04:55 The Impact of Education and Philanthropy
• 11:03 Navigating Challenges in Young Adulthood
• 16:59 Reflections on Writing and Life Lessons
• 18:25 The Start of a Film Career
• 21:36 Transitioning from Film to Philanthropy
• 24:41 Creating Solutions for the Homeless
• 31:54 Advice for the Next Generation

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About our Guest: Peter Samuelson Peter Samuelson is a serial pro-social entrepreneur, film producer, and advocate. He co-founded the Starlight Children’s Foundation with Steven Spielberg, launched Starbright World, the first avatar-based social network for seriously ill teens, and founded First Star, which supports foster youth through high school academies on college campuses. As CEO of PhilmCo Media, he produces films that use empathy to drive social change. He also created EDAR (Everyone Deserves a Roof), providing mobile shelters for the homeless, and ASPIRE, a media training program for undergraduates. A Cambridge graduate and former board member of Participant Media, Samuelson has produced 27 films, including Revenge of the Nerds and...