by Holly Robson | Jun 6, 2025 | Careers
The trending hashtag on social media at the moment is sparking thousands of funny videos of women doing things typically associated with men. But some are reclaiming more than just men’s habits and hobbies, and are instead making their mark in male-dominated fields of...
by Holly Robson | Jun 5, 2025 | Community combating, Love & Community
Quickly nipping to the shops or even walking to the bottom of the garden to hang the washing out may seem as easy as breathing to most people; but for some, these are insurmountable obstacles that leave people trapped in their house. But the tireless effort of...
by Holly Robson | Jun 3, 2025 | Love & Community
Here at the Optimist we are celebrating Pride Month this June, and want to spotlight some LGBTQIA+ creators that we think you should be following. We also want to raise awareness for some LGBTQIA+ charities to help boost support for them, as well as promoting some...
by Holly Robson | May 30, 2025 | family first, Offbeat
This was the question I asked pretty much everyone I know, and then asked them to send it to me. The results were both heart-warming and varied. It was amazing to me what people chose, and how honest and raw they were. It just goes to show that a photo can have so...
by Holly Robson | May 27, 2025 | Offbeat
There are just some days that are doomed from the start. When you can’t even say ‘Good Morning’ when greeting someone because it just feels so far from the truth. And whilst some bad days can be turned around and made into good ones, some are just unsalvageable. So at...
