
How We Future with Lisa Kay Solomon
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<p>There is no "they" who should determine our future. We are the "they."</p><p>Futurist, author, and educator Lisa Kay Solomon believes in doing hard things, optimistically. Each week, Lisa and her remarkable guests illuminate the skills and practices we all need to develop hope, hype, and gratitude: traits that are crucial to build towards a more positive future.</p><p>As Futurist in Residence at the Stanford <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://d.school">d.school</a>, where she teaches courses like "View from the Future" and "Futures Thinking for Strategic Decision Making," Lisa has spent her career making the tools of futures thinking accessible to everyone from K-12 educators to global executives. Now, through How We Future, she's bringing that same approach to you.</p><p>You'll hear from architects rethinking how we build, educators transforming how we learn, artists expanding what we create, coaches revealing what it takes to lead, and futurists mapping what's coming. </p><p>So far, How We Future has covered how to incorporate play into serious work, how wisdom and aging can be competitive advantages, and how creative risk-taking builds resilience. Other guests have included Dana Cowin, former Editor-in-Chief of Food & Wine, ten-time NCAA champion coach John Tanner, and Ahmed Best, who plays Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars.</p><p>Whether you're a student, a leader, an educator, or simply someone who wants to shape tomorrow rather than just react to it, you'll leave each episode with new questions, fresh perspectives, and a renewed sense that the future is something you get to participate in creating.</p>
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Recent Episodes

July 7, 2026
Lead with Loving Kindness and Build Community with Rabbi Shira Stutman
Host Lisa Kay Solomon interviews Rabbi Shira Stutman about prioritizing loving kindness, community building, and the radical practicality of ancient wisdom for a good life.

June 30, 2026
Courage and Leadership Lessons from Mount Everest with Mountaineer Alison Levine
Host Lisa Kay Solomon interviews mountaineer Alison Levine about courage and leadership lessons learned from extreme expeditions, offering insights on reframing fear and redefining success.

June 9, 2026
Assembling Tomorrow: Designing a Thriving Future with Scott Doorley and Carissa Carter
Stanford educators Scott Doorley and Carissa Carter discuss designing a thriving future by questioning inherited narratives and practicing proactive design within uncertainty.
34 total episodes available with 29 transcripts
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- What is How We Future with Lisa Kay Solomon?
<p>There is no "they" who should determine our future. We are the "they."</p><p>Futurist, author, and educator Lisa Kay Solomon believes in doing hard things, optimistically. Each week, Lisa and her remarkable guests illuminate the skills and practices we all need to develop hope, hype, and gratitude: traits that are crucial to build towards a more positive future.</p><p>As Futurist in Residence at the Stanford <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://d.school">d.school</a>, where she teaches courses like "View from the Future" and "Futures Thinking for Strategic Decision Making," Lisa has spent her career making the tools of futures thinking accessible to everyone from K-12 educators to global executives. Now, through How We Future, she's bringing that same approach to you.</p><p>You'll hear from architects rethinking how we build, educators transforming how we learn, artists expanding what we create, coaches revealing what it takes to lead, and futurists mapping what's coming. </p><p>So far, How We Future has covered how to incorporate play into serious work, how wisdom and aging can be competitive advantages, and how creative risk-taking builds resilience. Other guests have included Dana Cowin, former Editor-in-Chief of Food & Wine, ten-time NCAA champion coach John Tanner, and Ahmed Best, who plays Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars.</p><p>Whether you're a student, a leader, an educator, or simply someone who wants to shape tomorrow rather than just react to it, you'll leave each episode with new questions, fresh perspectives, and a renewed sense that the future is something you get to participate in creating.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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