Episode
How an Entrepreneur Built a $500M Business by Having Fun
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- The Next Big Idea Daily
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- May 20, 2026
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- 1868
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Summary
Most of us treat fun like a reward we have to earn — but what if play is actually the missing ingredient holding everything else together? First, Piera Gelardi, creative entrepreneur and co-founder of Refinery29, shares how weaving playfulness into everyday moments can unlock creativity and connection. Then, organizational psychologist Mike Rucker makes the case that fun isn't frivolous — it's a habit, and building it into your life can genuinely change everything. 🎁 Save 20% on a Next Big Idea Club membership when you used code PODCAST at nextbigideaclub.com ✉️ Get big ideas in your inbox with our daily newsletter. Subscribe at bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com Homeserve — Go to homeserve.com to find the plan that’s right for you Quince — Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/nbid for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Shopify — Start your $1/month trial at shopify.com/daily