Peter Samuelson shares how his transition from successful film producer to nonprofit founder has led to his greatest happiness and inspired his new book "Finding Happy."

• Produced iconic films like "Revenge of the Nerds" and "Wild"

• Co-founded Starlight with Steven Spielberg to help seriously ill children

• Created First Star to propel foster youth to college success

• Started EDAR (Everyone Deserves A Roof) providing mobile shelters for homeless individuals

• New book "Finding Happy" combines life lessons with film industry anecdotes

• Identifies three levels of happiness: short-term (immediate pleasure), medium-term (security), and long-term (helping others)

• Believes creating "ripples on the pond" by helping others leads to lasting fulfillment

• Teaches Random Acts of Kindness classes where foster youth get to donate money to causes they care about

• Emphasizes the importance of empathy in healing societal divides

• Advocates for embracing failure as a necessary part of success

• Notes the powerful connection between foster youth and music due to its portability

"Finding Happy" releases June 10th through Simon & Schuster and will be available in hardcover, paperback, audiobook, and e-book formats.

Peter Samuelson shares how his transition from successful film producer to nonprofit founder has led to his greatest happiness and inspired his new book &quot;Finding Happy.&quot;
• Produced iconic films like &quot;Revenge of the Nerds&quot; and &quot;Wild&quot; 
• Co-founded Starlight with Steven Spielberg to help seriously ill children 
• Created First Star to propel foster youth to college success 
• Started EDAR (Everyone Deserves A Roof) providing mobile shelters for homeless individuals 
• New book &quot;Finding Happy&quot; combines life lessons with film industry anecdotes 
• Identifies three levels of happiness: short-term (immediate pleasure), medium-term (security), and long-term (helping others) 
• Believes creating &quot;ripples on the pond&quot; by helping others leads to lasting fulfillment 
• Teaches Random Acts of Kindness classes where foster youth get to donate money to causes they care about 
• Emphasizes the importance of empathy in healing societal divides 
• Advocates for embracing failure as a necessary part of success 
• Notes the powerful connection between foster youth and music due to its portability
&quot;Finding Happy&quot; releases June 10th through Simon &amp; Schuster and will be available in hardcover, paperback, audiobook, and e-book formats.

Nashville based veteran music producer Tony Mantor’s Almost Live… Nashville podcast takes its listener on a journey through the business of music and entertainment. Following the success and popularity of his top-rated podcast on Autism & Mental Health awareness - Why Not Me? - Mantor hosts thought-provoking conversations and behind-the-scenes stories from various celebrity guests from the world of music, television and entertainment. With more than 30 years as an accomplished music producer based in Nashville, Mantor welcomes a worldly guest list of musicians, actors and entertainers who share their unique stories about the roles they’ve played in creating and sustaining what we know as popular American culture. Conversations and stories that also give a deeper understanding on what it takes to achieve success in the entertainment industry for aspiring entertainers who are currently pursuing their own dreams of being a star someday. Whether listening for the entertainment or storytelling factor alone, or for tips on how his guests faced their life’s challenges, Almost Live… Nashville will have a story for anyone who has been a fan of popular culture in music, movies and television over the last few decades.

Nashville based veteran music producer Tony Mantor’s Almost Live… Nashville podcast takes its listener on a journey through the business of music and entertainment. Following the success and popularity of his top-rated podcast on Autism &amp; Mental Health awareness - Why Not Me? - Mantor hosts thought-provoking conversations and behind-the-scenes stories from various celebrity guests from the world of music, television and entertainment. With more than 30 years as an accomplished music producer based in Nashville, Mantor welcomes a worldly guest list of musicians, actors and entertainers who share their unique stories about the roles they’ve played in creating and sustaining what we know as popular American culture. Conversations and stories that also give a deeper understanding on what it takes to achieve success in the entertainment industry for aspiring entertainers who are currently pursuing their own dreams of being a star someday. Whether listening for the entertainment or storytelling factor alone, or for tips on how his guests faced their life’s challenges, Almost Live… Nashville will have a story for anyone who has been a fan of popular culture in music, movies and television over the last few decades.

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Peter Samuelson: Finding Happy: Every act of empathy creates waves that never end

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