Optimist Media B.V. publishes stories, ideas and perspectives that illuminate what's possible — headlined by our flagship publication, The Optimist.
The Optimist is the flagship publication of Optimist Media B.V. — a magazine built on the conviction that the world is full of remarkable, under-told stories of progress and human potential.
Each issue brings together journalism, photography, essays and interviews focused on positive change: innovators reinventing industry, communities building better futures, and individuals defying expectation.
Published in the Netherlands with editorial contributions from our Latvian office, The Optimist is distributed to readers across Europe and beyond.
Our flagship print and digital publication — stories of optimism, innovation and human progress.
FlagshipContent creation, editorial direction and storytelling for brands and organisations across Europe.
Online content strategy, newsletters, and digital editions for modern audiences.
Sponsored content, advertorials and custom publishing partnerships with aligned brands.
Publishing-led events, panel discussions and live editorial experiences for our communities.
Optimist Media B.V. was founded with a clear editorial conviction: the world deserves media that builds people up rather than tears them down. In an era of relentless negativity, we choose a different path.
Led by Managing Director Liga Berzina, our team operates from the Netherlands and Latvia — bringing together Dutch media tradition and Baltic creative energy to produce content that resonates across Europe.
Our editorial voice is our own — guided by our values, not advertiser pressure.
We don't avoid hard truths — we frame them in the context of what people are doing about them.
Dutch precision meets Latvian storytelling. Two offices, one editorial vision.
We publish less and mean more — every piece earns its place on the page.
End-to-end production of print and digital magazines — from editorial concept and journalism to design, print and distribution.
Commissioned journalism, content strategy, copy editing and proofreading for media organisations and brands.
Online editions, newsletters, content portals and digital subscription platforms for modern readers.
Branded content, advertorials and sponsored editorial that aligns with The Optimist's positive, purposeful tone.
Co-publication, licensing and distribution partnerships for European media brands and publishers.
Editorial-led live events, panel discussions, reader meetups and community experiences tied to The Optimist brand.
Whether you're a writer with a pitch, a brand interested in a partnership, or a reader who just wants to connect — Liga Berzina and the Optimist Media team are always open.