The Honorable Paul Johnson is the creator of the Optimistic American Show, co-author of the new book, Addictive Ideologies, and the Co-Founder and CEO of Redirect Health. At 30 years old, Paul became the youngest mayor of Phoenix, Arizona, As mayor, he and his administration were showcased in the New York Times, Forbes, and People, among other national media outlets, for efforts leading to the Bertelsmann Award honoring Phoenix as the “Best Run City in the World.”

Paul founded several multi-million-dollar companies before moving on to the health care sector. In 2012, he co-founded Redirect Health alongside Dr. David Berg and Dr. Janice Johnston. He and his partners have grown Redirect to be medically licensed and insured in all 50 U.S. states and has saved its employers and members over $200 million in unnecessary spending. For his efforts, Mr. Johnson was named among the Top 16 People Most Likely to Watch in Arizona in 2016. He was also inducted into Marquis Who’s Who with the Humanitarian Award in 2021. In addition, Redirect Health has received several awards from industry associations over the years. In his community, Mr. Johnson has been civically active with Arrowhead Health Centers, the John C. Lincoln Hospital Foundation, the City of Phoenix Bond Commission, and the Greater Phoenix Economic Commission.

Throughout his career, Mr. Johnson has attributed his professional success to those surrounding him. He believes that collaborating towards a worthy purpose is essential to unleashing the power of the human spirit. Furthermore, as a self-described serial entrepreneur, he is moved by the camaraderie that develops when overcoming the challenges of starting and growing a business, the constant learning from colleagues with varying areas of expertise, and the satisfaction of sharing in the achievement of something meaningful and challenging. With the Optimistic American, Mr. Johnson is devoted to helping Americans regain their sense of Agency. He is set on having the kinds of conversations that will make listeners and viewers feel better about tomorrow and to create space in the news for an optimistic view of America.