Prepare to be inspired like never before with our podcast episode featuring the remarkable Lizzie Velasquez! Join us on a captivating journey as we delve into Lizzie's incredible story of resilience, empowerment, and the unwavering belief in the beauty that lies within. https://dreambigpodcast.com/393 🌟 In this episode, you'll discover: 🌟 🚀 The Unthinkable Cyberbullying Incident: Learn about the heart-wrenching moment when Lizzie, born with a rare syndrome, became the target of a cruel cyberbully's "World's Ugliest Woman" video. 🔥 Turning Tragedy into Triumph: Explore how Lizzie's unwavering spirit and determination led her to make a powerful decision that transformed her life from devastation to inspiration. 💪 Empowering Choices: Dive deep into the incredible choices Lizzie made in the weeks and months following the viral video incident, choices that turned her into a beacon of hope for countless others. 🌍 Impact Beyond Measure: Discover how Lizzie's journey has touched the lives of individuals worldwide, inspiring them to overcome self-esteem challenges and bullying. 🙌 The Beauty Within: Witness the extraordinary journey of self-acceptance that allowed Lizzie to see her true beauty, both inside and out. Join host Eva Karpman as she uncovers the secrets of Lizzie's remarkable transformation and how it has ignited a movement of positivity and self-love. Lizzie's story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit, proving that even in the face of adversity, one can rise above and shine brighter than ever before. This episode is a celebration of resilience, self-discovery, and the boundless capacity of the human heart to turn darkness into radiant light. Lizzie Velasquez is more than an inspiration; she's a beacon of hope for anyone who has ever faced adversity. Don't miss this empowering episode! Subscribe now and embark on a journey of transformation with "The Unbreakable Spirit: Lizzie Velasquez's Journey from Bullying to Empowerment." Listen to lizzie velasquez ted talk here  P.S We can't believe we've hit 10,000 subscribers on YouTube! It's all thanks to you, our incredible supporters. Keep spreading the love by sharing your favorite podcast show with friends and family.  https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast   #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidsstory #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #carride #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsstory #bedtimestory #dreambigkindnesschallenge #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #newyear #visionboardforkids  

Join us in honoring the late and legendary Kobe Bryant with a special rebroadcast of an interview conducted by Eva Karpman on the Dream Big Podcast. https://dreambigpodcast.com/392 As we pay tribute to Kobe's remarkable career and the profound impact he made both on and off the basketball court, we invite you to celebrate his life and enduring commitment to inspiring others. In this interview, Kobe candidly shares his journey following his retirement from basketball, as he ventured into the world of storytelling—a central focus of his next chapter in life. Drawing from his awe-inspiring 20-year basketball career, Kobe imparts invaluable life lessons that shaped his latest venture, The Punies—a family-friendly podcast that weaves essential life lessons through captivating storytelling. Discover Kobe's insights on teaching young minds to navigate life's highs and lows, the criteria he sought when selecting actors for The Punies, the transformative power of teamwork, and the significance of surrounding oneself with believers in their dreams. Throughout the conversation, Kobe's passion for nurturing the aspirations of the next generation of dreamers radiates brightly. Join us in commemorating Kobe Bryant's incredible journey and the lasting impact of his work, which continues to inspire, long after his retirement from professional basketball. What You'll Learn: Why Kobe chose storytelling for his post-basketball career. Valuable life lessons from Kobe's two-decade-long basketball career. The concept behind Kobe's project, The Punies. Kobe's daughter's connection to The Good Ol' Gang characters. The importance of imparting wisdom about both victory and defeat to children. Kobe's perspective on the transformative power of teamwork. The significance of surrounding oneself with believers in their dreams. Kobe's enduring BIG DREAM for the future. Sadly, production of The Punies ceased after Kobe's passing, but you can still enjoy the released episodes by clicking the link here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-punies-by-kobe-bryant/id1425055063   PS: Don't miss a very special cameo of Sophia in this episode. She was only 3 years old at that time, and it's incredible to see how she's been a part of this podcast journey since she was so little. Enjoy the episode!   We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast   #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidsstory #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #carride #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsstory #bedtimestory #dreambigkindnesschallenge #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #newyear #visionboardforkids #kobebryant #mambamentality #mambaforlife   

🤔 Have you ever wondered what it truly takes to soar beyond your comfort zone? Why do some of us fly high like eagles, while others stay close to their safe nests? https://dreambigpodcast.com/391 🌟 Welcome to a captivating episode of the Dream Big Podcast with Sophia Karpman, where we explore the art of soaring like an eagle. Today's adventure isn't just a story; it's a powerful metaphor for courage, change, and stepping out of the familiar. 🦅 Join us in a magical kingdom far, far away, as we follow two majestic eagles and their unique journeys. With special guests Roxy and Ginnie, we unravel the mystery of why one eagle flies high and the other hesitates. What secret lies in taking that first brave leap? 🎵 Through enchanting tales and melodies, we invite you to reflect on your own 'comfort branches.' How can you, like the eagles in our story, embrace the unknown and reach new heights? Let's discover together the joy and freedom that comes from daring to fly. 🌈 This episode is more than just a tale; it's an inspiration to challenge yourself, to dream big, and to unlock the potential within. Sophia's engaging storytelling and insightful observations will leave you motivated to spread your wings. ✨ Are you ready to embark on this journey of self-discovery and adventure? Tune in to Episode 391, 'Learn to Soar: The Art of Soaring Like an Eagle,' and prepare for an experience that will lift you to new horizons. 👍 Subscribe to the Dream Big Podcast on iTunes, and don't forget to share your thoughts with a review. Your feedback is our inspiration, helping us to reach and empower more dreamers like you. 🚀 Let's embark on this flight together, and transform our dreams into soaring realities. Catch you in the skies of our next episode! 🌟   Check out other stories with Roxy and Ginnie DB 381: Roxy’s Kindness Countdown: How The Holiday Spirit Took Over Pennyville https://dreambigpodcast.com/381 DB 378: Money Matters: How Roxy Tuned Her Finances and Rocked Out of Debt – Part 5  https://dreambigpodcast.com/378 We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast   #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidsstory #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #carride #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsstory #bedtimestory #dreambigkindnesschallenge #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #newyear #visionboardforkids

🤔 What if the questions you ask today could shape your entire year? https://dreambigpodcast.com/390 🌟 Join us as Sophia, our remarkable host and a visionary in the world of big dreams, delves into thought-provoking questions designed to unlock your potential. This episode isn't just about setting goals – it's a journey into the heart of what makes us dream and how we can turn those dreams into reality. 💭 Sophia shares not only her personal aspirations and plans but also invites you to explore your own path. From uncovering new hobbies to setting ambitious goals, she's here to inspire you with her vibrant vision and challenge you to think deeply about your own 2024 and beyond. 🌈 This episode goes beyond the typical. It's about connecting your deepest 'why' to your grandest goals, encouraging you to reflect, plan, and pursue your aspirations with renewed vigor. Sophia's journey and her insightful questions could be the catalyst for a year of growth, adventure, and fulfillment. ✨ So, are you ready to take on your year with intention and imagination? Tune in to Episode 390, grab a notebook, and prepare for an enlightening conversation that will inspire you to dream bigger and question deeper. 👍 Don't forget to subscribe to the Dream Big Podcast on iTunes and share your thoughts with a review. Your feedback helps us inspire more dreamers just like you. 🚀 Embark on this journey with us, and let's make this year one of endless possibilities and dreams come true. See you in the next episode!   RESOURCES DB 016: How To Set SMART Goals & The Take SMART Action Challenge DB 271: “Want to” Goals Versus “Have to” Goals? (the difference is HUGE!)   We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast     #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidsstory #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #carride #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #dreambigkindnesschallenge #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #goodnightstory #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow, #kindness, #howto #bestkidspodcast #talentedkids     

Big Dreamers, have you ever wanted something so bad that you obsessed over it? You imagined yourself doing it, living it, breathing it? Have you also noticed that when you put all your energy towards it, it has a bigger chance to become a reality? https://dreambigpodcast.com/389 In today’s episode, Sophia talks about the time when her mom, Olga, taught her about vision boards and how she created one on her own! Sophia and Olga provide step-by-step instructions on how you can create your own vision board, as well as the importance of having one. This week, our challenge for you big dreamers is, you guessed it, create your own vision boards! Creating a vision board is a magical, alchemical process of intention, feeling, imagery, words, and actions. We’re sure you’re going to love it. Enjoy the episode. Other episodes you will love:  DB 016: How To Set SMART Goals & The Take SMART Action Challenge DB 271: “Want to” Goals Versus “Have to” Goals? (the difference is HUGE!)   We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast   #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidsstory #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #carride #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #dreambigkindnesschallenge #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #newyear #visionboardforkids  

🌟Join us for a special New Year's Day release of the Dream Big Podcast with your host, Sophia Karpman! In this inspiring episode, Sophia shares her enthusiasm and strategies for making 2024 your best year ever. 🎉 https://dreambigpodcast.com/388 🎙️ What's Unveiled in Episode #388? 🚀 Explore the significance of New Year's reflections and setting goals for growth and achievement in the coming year. Discover Sophia's easy 3-step plan for setting and achieving your goals, perfect for a family exercise to kickstart 2024. Celebrate your 2023 accomplishments and learn how to leverage them for an even more successful new year. Delve into the SMART goals framework and understand how to create effective and achievable resolutions. Embrace the practice of regular progress checks with family to stay on track and adapt strategies for success. This episode is more than just a podcast; it's a blueprint for turning your dreams into reality in the new year. It's the perfect listen for families looking to set meaningful, achievable goals together. 🌈 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect Family Listen for the New Year: Whether you're gathered around the living room or enjoying a cozy morning, let Sophia's motivational words and practical tips inspire your family's journey into 2024. 🚀 Embrace the Magic of New Beginnings: Tune in to "New Year, New Dreams: Making 2024 Your Best Year with Sophia" and let Sophia guide you through a journey of reflection, goal setting, and achievement. Click play and step into a world where every dream is within your reach. 🎆 Don't forget to share your own goals and family resolutions with us using #DreamBigPodcast. Let's inspire each other to make 2024 an unforgettable year! Happy New Year, Big Dreamers! Here's to a year filled with growth, success, and dreaming big! 🌟🎊 #DreamBigPodcast #SophiaKarpman #NewYearGoals #FamilyPlanning #2024Success Listen now and let the spirit of new beginnings inspire your home! 🎇✨🎧   We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast     #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidsstory #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #carride #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #dreambigkindnesschallenge #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #goodnightstory #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow, #kindness, #howto #bestkidspodcast #talentedkids     

Join us for a special Christmas Day release of the Dream Big Podcast with your host, Sophia Karpman! In this heartwarming episode, Sophia shares her love and excitement for the holiday season, giving us a glimpse into why this time of year is truly enchanting. 🌟 https://dreambigpodcast.com/387 🎙️ What's Wrapped Up in Episode #387? 🎁 Dive into Sophia's delightful reasons for adoring the holiday season, from the cheerful spirit that fills the air to the joy of festive music and lights. Hear about the special times with family that make this season so precious and the unique traditions that bring everyone closer together. Join Sophia as she describes the stunning holiday displays and decorations in Los Angeles, from the famed Candy Cane Lane to the glittering Grove. Learn about the excitement of giving and receiving gifts, and how making something special for loved ones adds an extra touch of magic to the season. Reflect with Sophia on the end of the year and the anticipation of what the new year holds, as she shares her optimism and hopes for 2024. This episode is more than just a podcast; it's a warm embrace of all things holiday. It's the perfect listen for families looking to bask in the joy and warmth of the season together. 🌈 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Perfect Family Listen for the Holidays: Whether you're decorating the tree or enjoying a peaceful evening by the fireplace, let Sophia's festive stories and insights fill your home with the spirit of the season. 🚀 Embrace the Magic of the Holidays: Tune in to "Holiday Heartbeats: Sophia's Festive Favorites" and let Sophia fill your hearts with stories of holiday cheer, love, and family traditions. Click play and step into a world where every moment is a celebration of the festive season. 🎉 Don't forget to share your own holiday stories and family traditions with us using #DreamBigPodcast. Let's spread the joy and magic of the season together! Happy Holidays, Big Dreamers! Here's to a season filled with love, laughter, and dreaming big! 🌟❤️   You will also love:  DB 386: Overcoming Fear: A Gondola Ride to Remember DB 385: The Joy of Unbirthday Parties: Celebrating Friendship and Imagination   We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast     #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidsstory #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #carride #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #dreambigkindnesschallenge #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #goodnightstory #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow, #kindness, #howto #bestkidspodcast #talentedkids     

Have you ever stood at the edge of a towering mountain, feeling a mix of awe and fear? 🏔️ Imagine the rush of emotions, the breathtaking views, and the thrilling sense of accomplishment. This is exactly what we're diving into in Episode 386 of the Dream Big Podcast! https://dreambigpodcast.com/386 Join host Sophia Karpman as she shares her unforgettable journey to Mammoth Mountain. 🎙️ In this episode, titled 'Conquering Heights & Fears at Mammoth Mountain,' Sophia takes us on a thrilling adventure, soaring 11,053 feet above sea level. It's a story about facing fears, embracing new perspectives, and the exhilarating feeling of seeing the world from a whole new height. 🌟 What You'll Discover: - Sophia's vivid experience of a gondola ride to the peak of Mammoth Mountain. - How she battled her fears and anxiety with the help of some simple, yet powerful techniques. - The transformative power of reframing fear as excitement and the impact it has on our experiences. This episode is not just an adventure story; it's a lesson in courage and perspective for both kids and adults. 🌈 You'll learn how to face your fears, whether they're on a mountain or in your everyday life, and how to turn those fears into a source of strength and excitement. 🚀 Key Takeaways: - Understand the importance of mindset in overcoming challenges. - Gain strategies to manage fear and anxiety in new situations. - Be inspired to step out of your comfort zone and explore the world around you. So, are you ready to join Sophia on this awe-inspiring journey? Click play and let’s conquer those mountains, one deep breath at a time! Share your stories of bravery and adventure using #DreamBigPodcast.   #DreamBig #FearlessAdventures #MammothMountain #FamilyPodcast #KidsInspiration #OvercomingFears"   Embark on this inspiring journey with us and discover how to turn your fears into unforgettable adventures. Let's dream big and conquer heights together! 🌄✨   You will also love:  DB 380: Tiny Hero, Mighty Gratitude: The Tale of the Lion and the Mouse DB 332: Dream Big & Trust The Process: Step-By-Step Instructions On How To Create Your Own Vision Board   We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast     #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidsstory #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #carride #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #dreambigkindnesschallenge #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #goodnightstory #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow, #kindness, #howto #bestkidspodcast #talentedkids   

Welcome to another heartwarming episode of the Dream Big Podcast! Episode 385 is all about breaking the mold and celebrating life’s everyday joys. https://dreambigpodcast.com/385 Inside This Episode: Join Sophia as she recounts the exciting and whimsical 'Alice in Wonderland' themed party she threw not for a birthday, but just for the sheer joy of celebrating with friends. It’s an invitation to unleash your imagination and find reasons to celebrate any day! Dive into an adventurous egg hunt, where Sophia and her friends discover hidden treasures in her backyard, transforming an ordinary day into a magical experience. This isn’t just a game; it’s a journey into the heart of childhood wonder. Get a front-row seat to the hilarious 'The Queen Says' game, led by Sophia's mom dressed as the Queen of Hearts. From hula hooping to bunny hopping, this twist on a classic game is a recipe for laughter and unforgettable memories. Learn how a round of 'Happy Unbirthday' singing with delightful cupcakes turns a regular day into a celebration of life, friendship, and the joy of making wishes. Sophia wraps up the episode with a heartwarming message, inspiring listeners to create their own themed parties or play dates. She challenges you to pick a theme you love, gather your friends, and dive into the fun, reminding us that every day is a reason to celebrate. This episode is not just an audio experience; it’s a call to embrace your creativity, value your friendships, and find joy in the everyday. It's a reminder that with a little imagination, any day can be turned into a special occasion. Don’t miss this episode of the Dream Big Podcast, where imagination rules and every day is a reason to celebrate. Join us in creating moments that turn into cherished memories. Dream Big and embrace the joy of living! You will also love:  DB 380: Tiny Hero, Mighty Gratitude: The Tale of the Lion and the Mouse DB 332: Dream Big & Trust The Process: Step-By-Step Instructions On How To Create Your Own Vision Board   We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast     #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidsstory #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #carride #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #dreambigkindnesschallenge #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #goodnightstory #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow, #kindness, #howto #bestkidspodcast #talentedkids #unbirthday #celebration  

REBROADCAST. It is not very often that Eva interviews a guest who has had multiple full-length documentary movies made about them. https://dreambigpodcast.com/384 Usually to do her research, Eva has to find numerous videos on Youtube and read articles authored by the guest to adequately prepare for an interview. With this week’s guest — Laird Hamilton — our family watched the movie: Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton — and we immediately knew that Laird was a Big Dreamer who we would love to have on the podcast. We were thrilled when he agreed! Laird Hamilton is best known as an American big-wave surfer and pioneer in the world of action water sports. As part of Laird’s quest to ride the world’s biggest waves — he actually invented new surfing techniques — including among others, tow-in surfing where a separate person on a jet ski pulls you into a wave, and also Foil Boarding — which is hard to describe but is shown in the documentary where you are actually standing on a board above the water line. Over the last decade, Laird has transcended from surfing to become an international fitness icon and nutrition expert. Many of today’s top professional athletes and celebrities look to Laird for training guidance, including instruction in his unique underwater resistance workouts. It was a true honor to have Laird on the podcast as Eva’s guest, and we know you will enjoy their conversation. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN Laird’s childhood and how he found escape in the ocean. How Laird always believed that he could one day get paid to do what he loves – which was surf, while doing other jobs from construction to modeling and even acting. Laird shares his favorite quote, “All things are possible for the believers,” and why it is very important to believe in yourself. What Laird loves about Big Wave Surfing. What drives Laird’s innovative spirit and his Big Dream for how innovations like tow-in surfing and Foil Boarding will ultimately impact the sport. How Laird balances being a dad and a husband while constantly chasing the world’s biggest waves. Laird’s advice to his 10-year old self. The trait that enabled Laird to take his big dreams and make them a reality. How Laird overcome his fears and doubts. Laird’s Big Dream for the future. And so much more! RESOURCES Laird Hamilton’s Website Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton Laird Super Food XPT Laird Hamilton’s Books Laird Hamilton’s Facebook Laird Hamilton’s Twitter Laird Hamilton’s Instagram     We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast     #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidsstory #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #carride #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #dreambigkindnesschallenge #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #goodnightstory #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow, #kindness, #howto #bestkidspodcast #talentedkids #lairdhamilton #larihamilton  

🌴Embark on a journey to unleash the full spectrum of your child's potential with "Dream Big Podcast: Episode 383 – Creative Kids Compass: How To Craft Your Own Talent Map. https://dreambigpodcast.com/383 This family-friendly episode is a treasure trove for kids and parents alike, encouraging the exploration of multiple interests and talents. Join us as we sail through a sea of possibilities, discovering that the path to success isn't linear – it's a vibrant, multicolored rainbow. Set off on an auditory adventure with Sophia Karpman and her mom, Olga, as they debunk the myth that focusing on just one talent is the only route to success. This episode, invites big dreamers of all ages to: 🔍 Discover their unique "Talent Treasure Chest" 🏴‍☠️ 🌴 Explore "Different Islands" of hobbies and dreams 🎨🔬 🎩 Try on "Many Hats" to find their perfect fit 👩‍🍳👨‍🚀 🧪 Mix their talents to create something extraordinary 🚀 🦋 Embrace the evolution of their dreams and passions 🌈 Kids are encouraged to envision their futures with the same boundless creativity they bring to playtime. This episode features interactive storytelling, family bonding activities, and sparks discussions on how to integrate diverse skills into fulfilling careers. With examples like Leonardo da Vinci and Steve Jobs, we illustrate how blending talents across fields is not just possible but advantageous in the digital age. 📜 Includes a special poem that's sure to become a bedtime favorite, fostering nightly dreams of potential and possibility. 🌜 Challenge of the Week: Create a physical "Talent Map" that serves as a lasting reminder of your child's journey towards a future where they don't just dream big—they live big! Listen now and watch your child's imagination take flight, laying the foundation for a life where they can shine in all their multifaceted glory. This isn't just a podcast episode—it's a passport to your child's thriving destiny. Subscribe to our podcast and join our community of families who believe in the power of dreams and the beauty of a multifaceted future.   You might also love:  DB 381: Roxy’s Kindness Countdown: How The Holiday Spirit Took Over Pennyville DB 380: Tiny Hero, Mighty Gratitude: The Tale of the Lion and the Mouse DB 332: Dream Big & Trust The Process: Step-By-Step Instructions On How To Create Your Own Vision Board   We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast     #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidsstory #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #carride #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #goodnightstory #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow, #kindness, #howto #bestkidspodcast #talantedkids

Gather 'round for a Thanksgiving feast of stories and cheer with the Dream Big Podcast's special episode! https://dreambigpodcast.com/382 Today Sophia and Olga serve up a delightful platter of tales and facts that will have you seeing Thanksgiving with fresh eyes and a grateful heart. 🎧 What Awaits You Inside🍁: -A whimsical adventure into the tale of a man whose grumbles turn his life into a wild zoo escapade – a story sprinkled with laughter and valuable life lessons. -A deep dive into the simple, yet profound power of gratitude, with Sophia and Olga guiding you through the history and hidden gems of the Thanksgiving tradition. -Fun-filled family activities such as the 'Family Tree' game and 'Thankful Jar' challenge, ready to transform your holiday gathering into an interactive experience of appreciation and bonding. This isn't just an episode to listen to – it's an invitation to immerse yourself and your loved ones in the spirit of Thanksgiving. Engage with the Dream Big Podcast as you craft new traditions, share in the games we suggest, and find new reasons to be thankful. So, cozy up with your nearest and dearest, press play, and let the Dream Big Podcast enrich your Thanksgiving celebration. Share with us which games you choose and how they inspired your family's gratitude. It's time to make this Thanksgiving a page in your family's storybook of cherished memories – Dream Big style!   You will also love:  DB 381: Roxy’s Kindness Countdown: How The Holiday Spirit Took Over Pennyville DB 380: Tiny Hero, Mighty Gratitude: The Tale of the Lion and the Mouse DB 332: Dream Big & Trust The Process: Step-By-Step Instructions On How To Create Your Own Vision Board   We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast     #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidsstory #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #carride #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #goodnightstory #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow, #kindness, #howto #bestkidspodcast 

Step right up to a heartwarming episode of the Dream Big Podcast, where hosts Sophia and Olga Karpman take you to the vibrant streets of Pennyville for a kindness celebration like no other! https://dreambigpodcast.com/381  Episode #381 coincides with National Kindness Day, and to honor it, we're following Pennyville's own rockstar, Roxy, and her magical friend, Ginnie, on a quest to spark a wave of kindness that will ripple through their hometown. What You'll Discover: How Roxy and Ginnie's "Kindness Countdown" ignites a town-wide movement of goodwill and generosity. The inspiration drawn from historical figures like Florence Nightingale, whose legacy of compassion still guides our heroes today. Engaging challenges posed by our hosts that encourage every listener, young and old, to participate in acts of kindness. This episode isn't just about listening—it's about doing! It's a call to arms for every Big Dreamer to contribute to making their world a kinder, more loving place. So, gather your family and friends, hit play, and let's turn National Kindness Day into a lifestyle. Join the #DreamBigKindnessChallenge, share your stories of kindness with us, and let's prove that even the smallest gestures can make the grandest differences. It's time to dream big, Pennyville style!   You might also like:  DB 378: Money Matters: How Roxy Tuned Her Finances and Rocked Out of Debt – Part 5 DB 368: Money Matters: How Roxy Grew Pennies to Piles of Cash! - Part 4 DB 358: Money Matters: The Magical Principles of Save, Spend, Give. Story for kids. Part 3 DB 349: Money Matters: How Kids Can Earn Their Own Cash. Part 2 DB 338: “Money Matters: Changing Limiting Beliefs About Money” Part 1  101 Business Ideas For Kids. The Ultimate Resource for Young Entrepreneurs (Ages 6-14)   We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast     #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidsstory #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #carride #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #goodnightstory #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow, #kindness, #howto #bestkidspodcast #worldkindnessday #dreambigkindnesschallenge

🦁🐭 Step into a world where being big or small doesn't matter at all! Sophia and Olga Karpman are excited to take you on a wild safari ride in Episode #380 of the Dream Big Podcast. dreambigpodcast.com/380 Ever wonder if a teeny tiny mouse can make a huge difference for a giant lion? Get ready to find out as we dive into a story that's all about the power of being nice and brave. 🌞🙏 Press Play To Find Out: How Sophia and Olga give their own spin to the classic story of "The Lion and the Mouse." Why even the smallest among us can do really big things. The way a surprising new friendship can change everything. How a simple "thank you" can make anyone's day better, even in the wild! 🎧 Grab your headphones and call over your friends and family—this episode is perfect for everyone who loves to dream big and believes that being kind is the best superpower. Click play and join us for a tale where tiny paws and big roars make for the best friends in the Dream Big Podcast!   You might also like:  DB 365: Life’s VIP Entry: Unlocked by Kindness DB 340: Kindness Unleashed: How Small Actions Can Create a Big Impact   ✨We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidsstory #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #bedtimestory #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personalgrowth  #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow #DreamBigKidnessChallenge #dreambigpodcast 

Join the mother-daughter duo of the Dream Big Podcast, Olga and Sophia Karpman, in episode 378 as they progress with the "Money Matters" series for kids. https://dreambigpodcast.com/378 In this 5th installment, they captivate young listeners with tales from the whimsical world of Pennville, simplifying financial concepts in an engaging manner. In this episode, travel alongside Roxy as she navigates the financial highs and lows with the help of her magical genie friend, Ginnie. Guided by financial guru Dave Ramsey, and inspired by his "Snowball Method", they shed light on the nuances of borrowing money and the essence of wise spending. This charming narrative is replete with valuable insights and lessons, making it an ideal episode for aspiring dreamers like you!   What You'll Discover: The reasons why using cards for shopping wasn't Roxy's best decision. The idea behind "debt" and Roxy's empathy for Ginnie, reflecting on his days of confinement. Dave Ramsey's "Snowball Method" and how it can be used to pay off debts. Ginnie's perceptive recommendations and practical techniques for managing money effectively. Roxy's endeavor to tackle her financial challenges and find joy. The importance of thoughtful spending and the value of having well-informed friends to advise you. Tune in now to listen with the entire family! 📣 Disclaimer: The content provided in this post is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Always consult with a financial professional before making any investment and financial decisions. Resources: DB 368: Money Matters: How Roxy Grew Pennies to Piles of Cash! - Part 4 DB 358: Money Matters: The Magical Principles of Save, Spend, Give. Story for kids. Part 3 DB 349: Money Matters: How Kids Can Earn Their Own Cash. Part 2 DB 338: “Money Matters: Changing Limiting Beliefs About Money” Part 1  101 Business Ideas For Kids. The Ultimate Resource for Young Entrepreneurs (Ages 6-14) We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast     #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidsstory #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #carride #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #goodnightstory #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow, #kindness, #howto #bestkidspodcast #kidsandmoney #MoneyMatters #FinancialEducationForKids #InvestingBasics #CompoundInterest #daveramsey #snowballmethod  

🎃✨The season of spooks and sparkles is upon us. Can you feel the magic? https://dreambigpodcast.com/377 In the 377th episode of the "Dream Big Podcast," Sophia and Olga Karpman embark on a spellbinding journey and unravel the enigmatic history of Halloween costumes, from ancient rituals to modern superheroes 🦸‍♂️. Listen to this fun episode with your entire family, or use it as teaching material in your class. Sophia's bubbling cauldron 🪄🔮 of stories contains: The ancient Celts and their otherworldly beliefs 👻. Witches' evolving fashion 🧙‍♀️ through the ages. A jaunt through the trendy costumes of the 20th century 🎥. The leap of superheroes from comic pages to our Halloween streets 🌃. But that's not all! Discover how legends like Edith Head, John Carpenter, and Tim Burton turned their passion into iconic Halloween themes 🎬. Their tales prove that with dedication, even the most fantastical dreams can come true 💫. And for the grand finale, a whimsical riddle reveals Sophia's costume choice this year - a nod to a classic tale 📖. Hint: It involves a hop 🐇, a skip, and a jump down a rabbit hole! Whether you're a fan of witches, goblins, or the enchanting worlds, this episode promises to bewitch your imagination. Remember, Big Dreamers, embrace your uniqueness and let your dreams shine this Halloween 🎃✨. This is more than just an episode; it's a magical ride through time for the whole family! So, are you ready to be dazzled 💖? Tune in now!   We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Other Episode About Halloween:  A Spooky Halloween Episode With Treats, Jokes And More: https://dreambigpodcast.com/327   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast   #familypodcast #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #roadtrip #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #goodnightstory #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow, #kindness, #howto #bestkidspodcast #kidslisten #tonyrobbins #kidslearn #homeschool #halloween  

Journey with us into a world of enchantment and wisdom! In this radiant episode, join Sophia and Olga Karpman, the Dream Big Podcast,  as they unravel the ancient secrets of the Toltec wisdom contained within the pages of "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz. https://dreambigpodcast.com/376  Together, we'll explore these magical promises and see how they can become our own secret codes to a life filled with happiness, love, and wonder. Whether you're young or just young at heart, this episode is a golden key that promises to unlock doors to understanding, joy, and self-love. Dive into a heartwarming dialogue filled with shimmering insights, delightful stories, and a sprinkle of magical stardust. 💖✨🌈🌟📖   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast familypodcast #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #roadtrip #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #goodnightstory #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow, #kindness, #howto #bestkidspodcast #kidslisten #tonyrobbins #kidslearn #homeschool #fouragreements #donmiguelruiz   \    

🌟 Hop into the magical realms of Episode 375 of the Dream Big Podcast with your inspiring hosts, Sophia and Olga Karpman! 🎧 Join us on a journey through twinkling stars 🌟 and whispering waves 🌊, as we unearth the beautiful tales of kindness and the enchanting power of making a difference. 🐰💕 https://dreambigpodcast.com/375 Imagine a beach with starry treasures, an old man, and the dance of kindness under the sunlit sky. 🌠🌞 Sophia unfolds this timeless tale, revealing the soft whispers of love, joy, and the magical symphony of small acts making big waves in the world. 💖🌈 🎉 You will Learn: 🌟 How to be the star thrower of your story, filling the world with sprinkles of love and joy! 🌟 The sweet nibbles of a fluffy bunny and how one small sparkle in your heart can light up the world! 🐰🌟 Ever felt the soft tug of making a difference, of being the sparkle in someone’s life? This episode is your magical key! 😊 Dive in and embrace the soft echoes: Every act of love lights up the star within, every small gesture writes the story of the heart. Overflowing with heartwarming stories 📖, sweet laughter 😄, and enlightening discoveries, this episode is a radiant beacon for all the Big Dreamers weaving their tales of wonder. Ideal for heartwarming family moments, insightful talks under the twinkling stars, or dreamy me-times. 🌟 🚀 Embark on this journey with us, be the writer of your magical tale, and spread the twinkles of love with the Dream Big Podcast!  We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Other Episode About Pets:  Pawsitive Pals: How Pets Help Us Dream Big and Grow! https://dreambigpodcast.com/351     Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast   #familypodcast #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #roadtrip #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #goodnightstory #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow, #kindness, #howto #bestkidspodcast #kidslisten #tonyrobbins #kidslearn #homeschool #pets #petsadoption   

🌟 Embark on a fantastical journey in the 374th episode of the Dream Big Podcast with your radiant hosts, Sophia and Olga Karpman! 🎧 This magical ride takes us deep into the secret chambers of our hearts, where the Incredible Mr. Happy Wolf and the Not-So-Nice Mr. Grumpy Wolf reside! 🐺💖 https://dreambigpodcast.com/374 Picture this: A wise grandpa, a flickering campfire, and a tale of two wolves battling within us, an allegory wrapped in the timeless wisdom of Native American folklore. 🌠🔥 Sophia unravels the secrets within this story, emphasizing the power of choice, kindness, and love that dwell in our hearts. 💖🌈 🎉 Explore and Discover: 🌟 How to feed your Happy Wolf with acts of kindness, joy, and loving deeds! 🌟 The playful struggles between your joyful and grumpy selves and how YOU hold the power to decide the victor! 🐺🌟 Ever found yourself in a grumble, overshadowed by the grumpy wolf? This episode is your elixir! 😊 Tune in and absorb the gentle reminders: Every act of kindness feeds your happy wolf, every loving deed strengthens the goodness within. Brimming with enchanting tales 📖, joyful humor 😄, and inspiring revelations, this episode is a gem for all Big Dreamers navigating their own adventures in life. Perfect for cozy family times, insightful classroom discussions, or solitary reflections. 🌟 🚀 Join the enchantment, feed your Happy Wolf, and be the guardian of your own heart with the Dream Big Podcast! 🌈 Don’t miss the chance to transform your day into a Happy Wolf kind of day! 🌟   We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast   #familypodcast #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #roadtrip #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #goodnightstory #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow, #kindness, #howto #bestkidspodcast #kidslisten #tonyrobbins #wolfstory #nativeamericantale #kidslearn #homeschool  

🌟 Dive into the 372nd episode of the Dream Big Podcast with Sophia Karpman! 🎧 This time, we traverse the lanes of history, stopping by Jeff Bezos' modest beginnings in 1994. Picture this: a simple office, papers strewn about, and a rudimentary Amazon.com sign proudly displayed. 📦 https://dreambigpodcast.com/372 Sophia unravels the timeless wisdom hidden in this tableau, emphasizing the power of embracing YOUR 'Page One'. 📘 Through personal anecdotes, Sophia draws parallels to our everyday growth narratives. Ever compared your chapter one to someone else's chapter ten? This episode is your antidote! 😊 Listen in and be reminded: Every giant leap starts with a small step, and every story is worth cherishing. Filled with relatable tales 📖, light-hearted humor 😄, and motivational insights, this episode is a treasure trove for young Big Dreamers navigating their unique journeys. Ideal for weekend listens, family discussions, or classroom insights. Join the adventure, celebrate your 'Page One', and be the author of your unique tale with the Dream Big Podcast.    We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast   #familypodcast #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #roadtrip #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #goodnightstory #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow, #kindness, #howto #bestkidspodcast #kidslisten #tonyrobbins #jeffbezos          

In today’s episode, Eva talks about a cookie jar.  But this is no ordinary cookie jar.   Instead, this cookie jar is super healthy and has unlimited supply. https://dreambigpodcast.com/371 Indeed, parents would LOVE for their kids to grab cookies from this cookie jar all the time.  This concept was invented by the great David Goggins, who Eva has mentioned on a number of prior episodes (links in Resources Section in the show notes).  David is widely considered to be the toughest man on the planet.  He is the only member of the U.S. Armed Forces to complete SEAL training, the U.S. Army Ranger School and Air Force Tactical Air Controller training.  Since his retirement from the military, David has also become one of the most accomplished endurance athletes in the world, completing over 60 ultra-marathons and setting new course records.  He also once held the Guinness World Record for pull ups completing 4,030 in 17 hours.   David has inspired millions by sharing his story and being honest that, even today, he has moments of doubt.  But wherever he finds himself lost or lacking confidence, he goes to this Cookie Jar.   Eva shares what he means and how your kiddos can apply the Cookie Jar concept in their lives. Hopefully David will come on the Dream Big Podcast one day to discuss the Cookie Jar and his incredible life story. Enjoy this powerful episode!     Resources:  DB 149: The Most Important Conversation You’ll Ever Have.  DB 167: Living With A Navy Seal. Now That’s Uncomfortable! We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast       #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidsstory #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #carride #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #goodnightstory #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow, #howto #bestkidspodcast #backtoschool  #kidsfriendship 

🎋In a world of instant gratifications and swift success stories, the journey of the Chinese Bamboo Tree stands out as a reminder of the virtue of patience. In this special episode of the "Dream Big Podcast", our charismatic host, Eva Karpman, takes Big Dreamers on an introspective journey, drawing parallels between the growth of the bamboo and the nurturing of our dreams. https://dreambigpodcast.com/370 For years, the bamboo seed remains hidden, nurturing its roots in the earth's embrace, only to sprout up to 80 feet in just a few weeks. This remarkable tale mirrors the trajectory of our aspirations, emphasizing the importance of faith, diligence, and time. But that's not all! This episode is tinged with nostalgia as we hear a delightful cameo from Sophia Karpman from a time when she was merely 3 years young. It's an auditory treat that combines profound insights with the pure innocence of childhood. Eva seamlessly melds storytelling with life lessons, ensuring this episode isn't just heard, but felt deeply. So, whether you're in the waiting phase of your dreams or are just seeking an inspiring narrative, this episode promises a lesson in patience, growth, and undying hope. Enjoy!   We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes RESOURCES Les Brown Video Shownotes: https://dreambigpodcast.com/370   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast       #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidsstory #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #carride #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #goodnightstory #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow, #LesBrown #BambooStory  

Hey Big Dreamers! 🍎🎒 Guess what? We're taking a little trip down memory lane with a rebroadcast of one of Eva's faves on the Dream Big Podcast. https://dreambigpodcast.com/369 Remember the early days of school, figuring out which lunch table to sit at? 🤔 Eva's got a fun challenge for all you students out there! In this episode, she's dishing out some real talk about choosing buddies who bring all the good vibes. 🌈 And, you know Eva, she's got the science to back it up. But she also keeps it real about what happens if you hang with the not-so-sunny crowd. Whether you're heading into the classroom or just need a refresher on surrounding yourself with the right peeps, this episode's for you. So, tune in and kick off this school year with all the positivity! Enjoy! We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast       #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidsstory #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #carride #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #goodnightstory #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow, #kindness, #howto #bestkidspodcast #backtoschool #howtochoosefriends #friendship #kidsfriendship 

Dive into the latest 368th episode of our top-rated Dream Big kids podcast: 'Money Matters: How Roxy Grew Pennies to Piles of Cash! - Part 4. https://dreambigpodcast.com/368 Set in the whimsical world of Pennville, journey with Roxy and Genie as they uncover the secrets of compound interest, investing, and making money work for you. Guided by the thoughtful insights of Olga and Sophia Karpman, this episode becomes a treasure trove of knowledge! A must-listen for young dreamers eager to learn about financial growth! This episode is a perfect blend of fun storytelling and essential money lessons, making 'Money Matters' a go-to series in kids' financial education. Dive in and discover Roxy's enlightening quest to turn pennies into treasure with our beloved hosts! 🎵🚀 Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Always consult with a financial professional before making any investment decisions. Resources: DB 358: Money Matters: The Magical Principles of Save, Spend, Give. Story for kids. Part 3 DB 349: Money Matters: How Kids Can Earn Their Own Cash. Part 2 DB 338: “Money Matters: Changing Limiting Beliefs About Money” Part 1  101 Business Ideas For Kids. The Ultimate Resource for Young Entrepreneurs (Ages 6-14)   We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast           #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidsstory #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #carride #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #goodnightstory #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow, #kindness, #howto #bestkidspodcast #kidsandmoney #MoneyMatters #FinancialEducationForKids #InvestingBasics #CompoundInterest  

Join Sophia and Olga Karpman on the Dream Big Podcast for the 367th episode unlike any other! 🎧🌟 Dive into the world's most intriguing kids' podcast game: "Two Truths and a Lie." Can you decipher truth from tales? With snippets of adventures, heartwarming stories, and surprises at every turn, this episode promises laughs, learning, and a touch of Dream Big magic. Gear up, Big Dreamers, and discover which stories make the cut and which ones are just for fun. Ready to play along? Dive in and share your guesses with the vibrant Dream Big community. Who knew truth-telling could be this entertaining? 🎲🎙️🌍 We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes Resources: DB 358: Money Matters: The Magical Principles of Save, Spend, Give. Story for kids. Part 3 DB 349: Money Matters: How Kids Can Earn Their Own Cash. Part 2 DB 338: “Money Matters: Changing Limiting Beliefs About Money” Part 1  101 Business Ideas For Kids. The Ultimate Resource for Young Entrepreneurs (Ages 6-14) DB 103: Kobe Bryant, Lakers Legend, On Curiosity, Teamwork, The Punies, And His Big Dream For The Future! DB 303: We Saved A Goat (Seriously!) And Learned 3 Life Lessons. Hearts For Animals Wellness Retreat - Oahu    Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast   #familypodcast #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #roadtrip #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #goodnightstory #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow, #kindness, #howto #bestkidspodcast #kidslisten #tonyrobbins #teamwork #teamplayer #teamworkforkids #kidsgames #familychallenge #detectives  

🏔️ Join Sophia and Olga Karpman for the thrilling 366th episode of the Dream Big Podcast! 🎧 In this adventure-filled episode, they transport you to the breathtaking landscapes of Alaska, where they embark on a dog 🐕 sledding expedition and navigate a chaotic canoe ride 🛶. https://dreambigpodcast.com/366 Through laughs 😂, splashes 💦, and invaluable teamwork lessons for kids and adults 🤝, they pose the question: Who does teamwork better, humans or dogs? Tune in to find out, gain inspiration 💡 from this family-friendly podcast, and take up the challenge of being a leader and a team player in your everyday life. Packed with unforgettable experiences 🎇, kid-friendly jokes 😅, and inspiring lessons, this episode is a must-listen for all Big Dreamers eager to explore the true essence of teamwork. It's perfect for your next car ride, classroom session, or homeschooling lesson. Get ready to be inspired. Dive in, dream big, and learn from every adventure! 🌠 Shownotes: https://dreambigpodcast.com/366 More stories about Alaska: https://dreambigpodcast.com/364    We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us to reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast   #familypodcast #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #roadtrip #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #goodnightstory #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow, #kindness, #howto #bestkidspodcast #kidslisten #tonyrobbins #teamwork #teamplayer #teamworkforkids  

🔑 Unlock the magic of genuine interest in our 365th episode of the Dream Big Podcast, one of the best kids' podcasts on iTunes! 🎧🏆 https://dreambigpodcast.com/365 Join your inspirational hosts, Sophia and mom Olga Karpman, as they share a riveting and educational story from their adventures in Seattle. Get a taste of the city's top views 🌆, scrumptious breakfasts 🍳, and an unexpected snack fest 🍿🍩 from one of the finest hotels in town - all for FREE! 😮 Dive into the heart of a bustling city and discover the power of a simple compliment 🥰.  In this episode, Sophia narrates an encounter that magically unlocks a surprise VIP experience 😍. All it took was a little kindness ❤️ and genuine interest in a person. Learn how a small act of appreciation and curiosity 🧐 can change someone's day, open doors to new experiences 🚪🌠, and transform long waits into grand adventures! 🚀 This episode isn't just about fun and games; it's a lesson on human connection 👥, and how genuine interest in people's stories can yield wonderful surprises.  Tune in to discover this life hack, along with the Dream Big Podcast's signature blend of laughter 😂, learning 📚, and real-life magic. 🌟 Remember, the real power lies in connections and friendships, and it's your key to immeasurable success in all areas of life.  We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidsstory #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #carride #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #goodnightstory #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow, #kindness, #howto #bestkidspodcast  

🌟 "Embark on an awesome journey to the breathtaking wilderness of Alaska in Episode 364 of the Dream Big Podcast! dreambigpodcast.com/364 Join Sophia as she recounts her recent adventures, from the chilly thrill of dog-sledding on icy glaciers and helicopter rides above snow-dusted peaks, to close encounters with grizzly bears and the enchanting beauty of Alaska's diverse wildlife. Through her awe-inspiring experiences, Sophia and Olga share valuable life lessons about embracing new experiences, breaking out of comfort zones, and nurturing a spirit of exploration and curiosity. This episode redefines the concept of adventure, demonstrating that it's not about how far you travel or how much you spend, but rather about the spirit of discovery, imagination, and the willingness to learn. Tune in and let Sophia's Alaskan odyssey inspire the big dreamer within you!" We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast

🌟 Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 363rd episode of the Dream Big Podcast, 'Warrior Wisdom: SEAL Tactics for Life with Jocko Willink.' 🎧 https://dreambigpodcast.com/363 In this rebroadcast, your host Eva Karpman revisits her exclusive conversation with one of the most decorated retired Navy SEAL, best-selling author, and influential podcast host, Jocko Willink. 🎖️ From his days on the battlefield to hitting the bestseller lists 📚, Jocko shares insights from his extraordinary journey and reveals the core principles that have shaped his life. Delve into the concept of 'discipline' 💪 and its pivotal role in leadership. Pick up practical tips for cultivating this essential skill, valuable for kids 🧒 and adults alike 🧑‍🦱. In this heartfelt exchange, Jocko reflects on the bravery he witnessed during the Iraq War and explores the compelling reasons why soldiers choose to make the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Moving beyond his image as the 'Scariest Navy Seal Ever,' Jocko showcases his more sensitive side. 🥺 He also imparts the advice he would have given to his 10-year-old self 🧑‍🎓 and pinpoints the key trait that propelled him towards his dreams. Jocko enlightens listeners about the concept of 'Extreme Ownership' and teases his much-anticipated book, 'Mikey and the Dragon.' 🐉 Promising a transformative experience for the entire family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, this episode empowers listeners of all ages to conquer fears 😨, doubts, and face life's challenges head-on. Tune in now to the Dream Big Podcast and embark on a journey to unlock your own warrior wisdom! 🔐🌠"   Links mentioned in this episode: Jocko Podcast Warrior Kid Podcast Warrior Kid Books Mikey and the Dragons Book Jocko Store Jocko Willink’s Facebook Jocko Willink’s Twitter Jocko Willink’s YouTube Channel Jocko Willink’s Instagram   We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast  

🚀🌟 Attention all Dream Big Podcast listeners! Get ready for a stellar experience as we rebroadcast our captivating interview with the one and only Chris Hadfield, Canada's first astronaut in space! 👨‍🚀🎧 https://dreambigpodcast.com/362 Step back few years ago(when Eva Karpman was just 8 years old 🥰 ) into Eva's conversation with this space exploration giant, exploring his three shuttle missions and life aboard the International Space Station. 🛰️🌍 Whether it's your first time or a revisit, this episode is sure to leave you starstruck! Ever wondered why astronauts can't have a simple bread sandwich? Or how many hours does it take to reach the ISS? 🚀🥪 Get your curiosity satisfied straight from our cosmic expert! From Chris's school life to the discipline and dedication that shaped his astronaut career, Eva covers it all. This episode isn't just about the big dream, it's about the journey to achieve it. 📘🎯 We delve into the nitty-gritty of space living, the challenges of weightlessness, and Chris's future plans for his astronaut career. Even when you're floating in space, there's no room for self-doubt! 🎈💫 Dive in and let Chris's story reignite your dreams, proving once again that the sky is NOT the limit! So, buckle up, Big Dreamers, we're all set for a cosmic adventure. The stars are waiting for us! 🌠🎉 https://dreambigpodcast.com/362   Links mentioned in this episode: Space Oddity music video  Chris Hadfield’s Twitter Chris Hadfield’s YouTube Chris Hadfield’s Facebook Chris Hadfield’s Website Chris Hadfield’s Books   We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast     #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidsstory #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast  #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #carride #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidsentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #goodnightstory #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow #chrishadfiled #stempodcast #spacekids #spacetravel #howtobecome #howtobecomeastronaut #spaceagency #canadianspaceagency #SpaceExploration #AstronautTraining #LeadershipinSpace #SpaceScienceTechnology

🎢 Buckle up and join Sophia Karpman in Episode 361 of the Dream Big Podcast for a high-flying adventure! 🌎 Direct from the sunny skies of Baja California, Mexico, Sophia recounts a story that's about more than just zip-lining. https://dreambigpodcast.com/361 It is packed with real-life lessons on balance ⚖️ and adaptability, learned on a remarkably shaky bridge.  🌳 This family-friendly episode is the perfect companion for your road trip to any adventure destination, especially for those looking to conquer fears of new heights and embrace the thrill of the unknown. Sophia navigates this challenge with vibrant energy and shares three practical tools to adapt to uncertainty!  🎯 Listen in and learn how you can traverse any 'wobbly bridge' in your life with grace and resilience. 💪 Tune in, and let's dream big and take bold action together! 🌈🌟   Links mentioned in this episode: DB 310: How My Worst Enemy Became My Best Friend DB 312: STOP making assumptions. Here’s WHY! We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidsstory #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #bedtimestory #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #carride #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow  

Welcome, Big Dreamers 🚀 to another enchanting episode of the 'Dream Big' podcast, where we lift the lid 🎩 on the superpower of the phrase 'Yes, And...'!🔮 https://dreambigpodcast.com/360 This episode is sparked by our in-house mini dreamer, Sophia 🌟, and her brilliantly whimsical idea of a 'Yes Day'🎈. Together, we're set to embark on a journey to transform our thinking 🧠 and perception of reality. This episode of the Dream Big Podcast for kids is perfect for the car ride of your next roadtrip. Together we delve into the improv comedy world's secret recipe 🍲 - 'Yes, And...' - and explore how this strategy can work its magic in everyday situations, from park hangouts 🏞 to dinner table chit-chat 🍽. By saying 'Yes' and then 'And,' we're not only nodding to the situation but also expanding it with our own unique flair. Through playful real-world scenarios 🎭, a sprinkle of humor 😂, and thoughtful discussions 🗣, we gear up to tackle life's questions with creativity 🎨 and open-mindedness, transforming ordinary days into extraordinary adventures. Whether it's playground debates 🤔 or playtime preference puzzles 🎮, 'Yes, And...' proves to be a game-changer🥇. Join us, as your hosts, Olga and Sophia Karpman, guide you on this thrilling ride with engaging scenarios, giggle-inducing jokes for kids, and inspiring discussions. By the end of this episode, you'll not only be well-versed with the 'Yes, And...' principle but also equipped with a fresh lens 👓 to view the world. So, Big Dreamers, buckle up 🎢, prepare to stretch your minds, ignite your imaginations, and polish your communication with this life-transforming concept. It's not just an episode; it's a rollercoaster of discovery! Tune in 📻 to Episode 360 of the 'Dream Big Podcast,' let's 'Yes, And...' our way to dreaming BIGGER! https://dreambigpodcast.com/360   Links mentioned in this episode: DB 359: Party Time: It is Sophia’s 8th Birthday Bonanza! We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidsstory #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast  #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #carride #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow

Celebrate with us as we throw a surprise party for our favorite host on the Dream Big Podcast, Sophia Karpman, who turned 8! https://dreambigpodcast.com/359 Join her mom and co-host, Olga Karpman, and a heartwarming chorus of family and friends as they express their love and admiration for our little sunshine, Sophia. Dive into her world filled with riddles, humor, and a special countdown of her top 8 qualities that make her truly one-of-a-kind. Plus, you won't want to miss the touching messages from her loved ones and trivia about her incredible journey. Let’s revel in her growth, her dreams, and the extraordinary person she has become! Join us for 'Party Time: Sophia's 8th Birthday Bonanza'. It's not just a birthday party; it's a celebration of dreams and joy. Tune in, because this is one party you won't want to miss! Links mentioned in this episode: DB 350: The Power of Persistence: Sophia’s Journey to 50 Episodes and Beyond  DB 310: How My Worst Enemy Became My Best Friend DB 358: Money Matters: The Magical Principles of Save, Spend, Give. Part 3 We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidsstory #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #bedtimestory #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #carride #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow #happybirthday

In the 358th episode of the Dream Big Podcast we continue 💰Money Matters series and it is a must-listen for the whole family! Dive into the magical world of Roxy, a talented singer, and her Genie, as they embark on a journey of financial wisdom. Roxy had always been successful, but when she stumbles upon a shimmering, antique bottle hiding a Genie, her understanding of money transforms. Guided by the Genie's three magical money jars – Save, Spend, and Give – Roxy learns the importance of each aspect of money management. From dreaming and saving for her very own tree house to experiencing the joys of travel and finally understanding the profound impact of giving, Roxy's tale is a short inspiring story for Big Dreamers of all ages. Join Sophia and Olga Karpman on this magical kids podcast ride to learn valuable money habits. Not just about earning money, but how to save, spend and give wisely. It's more than an adventure; it's a lesson on the true value of money that you remember for the rest of your life. So, grab your piggy banks, put your headsets on and let's dream big and learn about money together! Links mentioned in this episode: DB 338: "Money Matters: Changing Limiting Beliefs About Money" Part 1  DB 349: Money Matters: How Kids Can Earn Their Own Cash. Part 2 101 Business Ideas For Kids. The Ultimate Resource for Young Entrepreneurs (Ages 6-14)   We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast   #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidsstory #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #bedtimestory #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #carride #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #goodnightstory #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow #moneymatters #moneyforkids  

Big Dreamers! Can you imagine a world without plastic? 🌊🐢 A world where our beautiful oceans are free of plastic waste and our wildlife thrives without this man-made menace? In this episode of the Dream Big Podcast https://dreambigpodcast.com/357 we are envisioning a cleaner, greener world. 🎧 With Sophia's delightful poetry, we're unraveling the impact of plastic on our beautiful planet, and brainstorming fun and practical ways to make a BIG difference. 🌺📝 And trust us, it's an adventure you don't want to miss! But, we're not just dreaming - we're doing! That's why we're challenging all our Big Dreamers to take the Plastic-Free Pledge! 💪 A week-long challenge that will change your perspective on plastic and empower you to protect our planet. 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ This isn't just about reducing plastic use; it's about embracing the power YOU have to make a difference. Your actions matter. And together, we can turn our dreams into reality. 💖🌍 So, are you ready to embark on this exciting adventure with us? Click the link above to listen to the episode now and join the Plastic-Free Pledge! Let's dream big, act big, and make a BIG difference! 💫 Dream Big and Keep Our Planet Plastic-Free, Tag us on social media using @DreamBIgPodcast and #PlasticFreeDreamer. We can't wait to see all the creative ways you're making our world a better place! 🌈🏞️   We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes Episodes you might also like: DB 020: Marine Biologist Dr. Simon Berrow On Saving The Environment + The 7-Day Trash Clean-Up Challenge DB 025: Billionaire Entrepreneur Naveen Jain On Leaving A Legacy And Our Multi-Planetary Future    We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes You might also enjoy these episodes:   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast   #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidslearn #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #kidsstory #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #roadtrip #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow ,#plasticfree #Zerowaste, #Eco-friendly, #Plastic pollution, #Sustainableliving, #Environmentallyfriendly, #Recycling, #Plasticwaste, #Reduceplastic,#Plastic-FreePledge, #Greenliving, #Conservation, #Oceanpollution, #Plasticalternatives, #Single-useplastics, #Plastic-free challenge, #Eco-conscious, #Savetheoceans, #Biodegradableproducts  

🧩 In this episode of the Dream Big Podcast, hosts Sophia and Olga Karpman invite you to think outside the box and explore the world of unusual hobbies that break stereotypes.   https://dreambigpodcast.com/356 👾Through inspiring stories of kids who have defied expectations, this episode showcases the power of embracing unique interests 🔭and pursuing passions 🎭 that go against societal norms.   From knitting for a cause to designing innovative solutions 💻, these young dreamers prove that breaking stereotypes opens doors to endless possibilities.  Join Sophia and Olga as they discuss the 💥 personal growth, creativity, 🏋️‍♂️ and resilience that can be fostered through these unconventional hobbies. Challenge societal expectations, embark on a journey of self-discovery, and let your unique interests shape your extraordinary future.  Tune in to episode 356, "Think Outside the Box: Unusual Hobbies That Break Stereotypes," and be inspired to dream big!    We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 🌟 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes Links mentioned in this episode: DB 179: 2 Important Life Lessons We Can Learn From My Chickens! DB 192: Why NOW Is The Perfect Opportunity To Learn New Skills + Eva’s Challenge    Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast   #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #kidsstory #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #audio #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow ,# kidshobby, #hobby  

🎉Ready for a fun-filled, heartfelt adventure? Welcome to Dream Big Podcast episode 355, a magical journey through the captivating town of Flaw-Free in Kind-Heart Land! 🏰🌳 With our cheerful host Sophia 🙋‍♀️ and her irresistibly cute bulldog toy, Cici 🐶, we'll uncover life lessons about acceptance, self-love, and confidence that resonate with kids and parents alike. 🧡 https://dreambigpodcast.com/355 This isn't just any kids' podcast; it's a family bonding experience. This episode speaks to all ages. It's about celebrating our quirks, learning to love ourselves for who we are, and finding the courage to grow stronger and wiser. 🌟🦸‍♀️ Prepare to giggle, ponder, and maybe even let a tear drop or two during this touching tale. Let's embrace our unique traits, and remember, they're what make us special. Buckle up, and let your dreams soar with the Dream Big Podcast! 🚀💖"  You also might enjoy these episodes: DB 052: Haben Girma, The First Deafblind Graduate From Harvard Law School, On Why We Should Embrace Our Differences DB 071: Wes Chapman on Knowing Your Self-Worth And Waking Up Your Inner Hero   DB 250: Give Yourself The Gift Of Forgiveness    We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.    Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast   #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidslearn #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast  #kidsstory #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast  #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #audio #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #goodnightstory #entrepreneur #podcaster #podcastshow 

 In today's busy world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and forget to take a break. 😴💭💤 https://dreambigpodcast.com/354 But did you know that taking breaks is crucial to achieving success and reaching your dreams? 🌟💪🏽🌈 In this episode of the Dream Big Podcast, Sophia and Olga Karpman team up with the Koko Sleep podcast to explore "The Magic of Taking a Break." 🌳🖌️🧘‍♀️🛌 Join Sophia and Olga as they discuss why taking breaks is important, how it benefits us, and share four simple and effective ways to take a break. They also feature a relaxing and entertaining story from Koko Sleep called "Hector & Sunny Take An Afternoon Nap." 😴📚 In this episode, you'll learn about the science behind rest and how it can boost your productivity and creativity. You'll also discover how taking a break can help you solve problems faster and make better decisions. 🧠🤩 So, if you're a busy family, homeschooler, or just someone who needs a little reminder to take a break, this episode is for you. Tune in and learn how to recharge your brilliant mind and take back your superpowers. ⚡💡💪🏽 Don't forget to subscribe to the Koko Sleep podcast and listen to one story each day for the next 7 days to experience how much easier it is to fall asleep and how much more rested you'll feel. 😴📚 Take a break and listen to this episode of the Dream Big Podcast today! 🎧👂🏽 Links mentioned in this episode: Koko Sleep Supercast: https://kokosleep.supercast.com Koko Sleep Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kokosleep.fm Koko Sleep Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kokosleep Koko Sleep Twitter: https://twitter.com/kokosleepfm Koko Sleep Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kokosleep.fm   We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode. ⭐️🙌🏽 Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now! 🚀 Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. 📲👀💬   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidslearn #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #kokosleep podcast #kokosleep, #bedtimestory #kidsstory #kidsstorypodcast #storypodcast #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #roadtripstory #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsofitunes #kidspodcasters

🌟Big Dreamers, in this episode (https://dreambigpodcast.com/353), we're serving up a scrumptious stack of habit-building goodness 📚 that'll help you succeed in school, sports, and anything else you want to achieve.  In this delightfully inspiring episode of the Dream Big Podcast for kids and adults alike, your hosts, Sophia and Olga Karpman, share the incredible power of "pancake stacking" 🥞 your habits. They will share how it can help you develop a growth mindset and reach your goals faster than ever before. Today you also will dive into the fascinating world of habits and discover why they're our secret superpowers 💪,and how you can use them to transform your life. Learn from a delightful story about Roxy and her journey to build a habit pancake stack that leads to a tasty adventure in the Flapjack Forest.🌳 This family-friendly podcast is perfect for kids and parents who want to level up their habits and reach for the stars! ✨So, get your forks and appetite ready, and let's dig into this mouthwatering episode filled with humor, inspiration, and valuable life lessons.   Subscribe to the Dream Big Podcast on iTunes, and let's embark on this deliciouse adventure together! 🎧🥳 Click here to listen!   Links mentioned in this episode: DB 328 - How To Break Bad Habits (And Build Good Ones!) DB 280: Small Habits, BIG Results! DB 263: A Genius Trick To Build Great Habits! DB 058: Sports Nutritionist Melissa Hartwig On How To Create Lifelong Healthy Habits Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Love it! We want more - I was looking for an educational show for myself and our family and found you guys! Will be listening every week now and looking forward to more interviews ❤️”please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us support more Big Dreamers — just like you — move toward the life they desire for their family. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Join us on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast #kidspodcast #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidslearn #dreambigpodcast #habits #kidshabits #howtochangehabits #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #roadtripstory #storypodcast #storiesforkids #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #audio #audiokidsstories #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personalgrowth #enterpreneur #moneymatters #moneymatter #podcaster #podcastshow #howtopodcast  

In this fun episode of the Dream Big Podcast, a must-listen for kids and families, host Eva Karpman interviews the GRAMMY® Award-winning conductor Luke McEndarfer. https://dreambigpodcast.com/352 As one of the most influential figures in the choral world, Luke's career is marked by groundbreaking innovation, artistic creativity, and musical excellence. Currently, he serves as the Artistic Director, President, and CEO of the National Children's Chorus, one of the fastest-growing and most successful youth arts organizations in the United States. His collaborations include work with renowned musical ensembles and artists, such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, American Youth Symphony, Los Angeles Master Chorale, and many more. In this captivating conversation, you'll discover: How Luke's passion for music led him to extraordinary heights 🎵 The story behind the founding of the National Children's Chorus 🎼 The transformative power of music, and its impact on health and well-being 🌈 The best advice Luke would give to his 9-year-old self Luke shares thought-provoking quotes that will encourage you to think beyond music as entertainment and consider it a therapy for people of all ages. Don't miss this episode with Eva Karpman and Luke McEndarfer, where they dive into the world of music and personal growth. Listen now. 🎧🥳 Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast and subscribe. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!   Links mentioned in this episode: https://nationalchildrenschorus.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast   Join us on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast     

Hey there, Big Dreamers! Get ready for a tail-waggin' good time with the latest episode of the Dream Big Podcast, hosted by Sophia Karpman and Olga Karpman! In "Pawsitive Pals: How Pets Help Us Dream Big and Grow!", we'll unleash our inner animal lovers and explore the amazing bond between humans and pets. 🐾🎉 https://dreambigpodcast.com/351 Whether you're on a road trip with the family or snuggling up at home, this kids podcast is the perfect way to dive into the fascinating world of our furry friends. We'll share heartwarming stories, reveal surprising ways pets help us grow, and even have a few laughs along the way! 🐶🐱 Join the best podcast for kids and animal lovers, and discover how pets can teach valuable lessons about empathy, responsibility, and nurturing. Together, we'll chase our dreams and grow into the best version of ourselves! 🌟🐾 So, subscribe to the Dream Big Podcast on iTunes, and let's embark on this pawsome adventure together! 🎧🥳 And if you rate and review the show, it would be the biggest gift to us! We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.    Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now! Links mentioned in this episode : 🐔 Shakira's Spa Day! 🧖‍♀️ Pampering Our Feathered Friend in Style ✨ DB 124: The Chicken & The Eagle Story — Why You Should Choose Friends Who Are Also Big Dreamers!  DB 179: 2 Important Life Lessons We Can Learn From My Chickens!   Join us on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidslearn #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #whoisforkids #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #roadtripsongs #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #audio #audiokidsstories  #insparing #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #animallover #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth  #podcaster #podcastshow #animalandkids #friendship  

Big Dreamers, get ready to celebrate a big milestone in this 350th episode of the Dream Big Podcast! Join our witty and talented host, Sophia Karpman, and her Mom Olga as they reflect on the journey of the past year. Sophia has recorded an impressive 50 episodes, and in this milestone episode, she shares some of the most valuable lessons she's learned in the past year of podcasting. With her signature humor and practical advice, Sophia offers insights that would be invaluable to young entrepreneurs who are dreaming big. She discusses the process of podcasting and her involvement in it, from researching topics and outlining episodes to recording solo episodes and collaborating with fellow podcasters. Sophia's advice to other big dreamers who want to start their own podcast or business is to just go for it, have fun, ask for help, and never forget to dream big. And the celebration doesn't stop there - we're also giving away gifts to some lucky listeners. Tune in to this episode because you never know, you may hear your name! Enjoy the show and keep dreaming big!  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now! Links mentioned in this episode: Join The Dream Big Academy WaitList  DB #349: Money Matters: How Kids Can Earn Their Own Cash. Part 2 DB #338 “Money Matters: Changing Limiting Beliefs About Money” Part 1  101 Business Ideas For Kids. The Ultimate Resource for Young Entrepreneurs (Ages 6-14)   Join us on Social Media Channels: Instagram  Youtube Tik-Tok Twitter Facebook

In today's episode of the Dream Big Podcast, Sophia and Olga continued their 💸 Money Matters  series with part 2 where they discussed how kids can make their own money and come up with their own business ideas.  The episode includes tips and strategies on how kids can approach creating their unique business idea while gaining confidence in their abilities. It is a unique blend of their personal entrepreneurial experiences and knowledge that they gained from interviews with famous guests on the Dream Big Podcast such as billionaires Mark Cuban and Naveen Jain, among others.  The goal of this episode is to provide step-by-step instructions and 101 Business Ideas For Kids, to help them come up with an idea that can bring them extra cash or even make them a millionaire one day. You never know! We hope that many of the listeners will become famous and rich like Elon Musk or Bill Gates someday. It all started with just an idea, right?   So go ahead, download our FREE playbook of  101 Business Ideas For Kids, listen to the entire episode, and share it with friends and family. Enjoy!" Love and Dream Big! P.S If you missed the Money Matters part 1, we highly recommend that you listen to it first. Also stay tuned, as we will be working hard to create the third part for you soon, which will be all about smart savings and spending. So SUBSCRIBE for more exciting content! Resources: DB #172: $200 in 2 Hours Selling Hot Chocolate!! Here’s the SECRET to  how we did it. DB #338: “Money Matters: Changing Limiting Beliefs About Money” Part 1 101 Business Ideas For Kids. The Ultimate Resource for Young Entrepreneurs (Ages 6-14)  

Big Dreamers, have you ever been feeling down? 😒 Have you been dealt a tough hand in life and struggling to find a way to move forward? If so, then this week's episode of the Dream Big podcast is a must-listen for you! 🤩 Show notes for episode 348: https://dreambigpodcast.com/348 In this episode, Sophia and Olga share some valuable tips and tricks for making the best of life's unfair moments. Life is full of ups and downs, and we often encounter situations that seem unfair or disappointing. However, there are ways to handle these moments in a positive and productive manner.  Sophia uses a captivating story of a young basketball player 🏀 named Lilia to illustrate how to handle disappointment and frustration in a positive way. Whether it's a canceled game, a lower grade than expected, or an unexpected injury, you'll learn how to turn negative emotions into motivation and resilience.  Our insights 🦄 and practical advice are exactly what Big Dreamers like you need to overcome any obstacles that life throws your way.🌟  Trust us, you won't want to miss this episode! Enjoy!  Resources:  50+ Hours Of Ad-Free Quality Content of PERSONAL GROWTH RESOURCE FOR KIDS  DB #338 "Money Matters: Changing Limiting Beliefs About Money" Part 1 All episodes: https://dreambigpodcast.com/episodes Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast  

In this episode of the Dream Big Podcast, hosts Sophia Karpman and Olga Karpman explore the topic of luck vs hard work and debunk common myths about luck. They show how hard work can make a big difference in achieving your dreams, not just pure luck.  Sophia shares some fun jokes and stories, including a magical story about a leprechaun and a joke about a lucky duck. They discuss how luck is not the only factor that determines our success or happiness, but working hard and making smart choices can also help us achieve our goals and lead a fulfilling life. To illustrate how hard work can overcome the myth of luck, Sophia uses examples of successful people like Serena Williams and Kobe Bryant, who we had the privilege to interview on the Dream Big Podcast: DB 103: Kobe Bryant, Lakers Legend, On Curiosity, Teamwork, And His Big Dream For The Future! So, big dreamers, remember that while luck can sometimes give us an extra boost, it's ultimately our hard work, smart choices, and perseverance that determine our success. Don't get discouraged by setbacks or envy others who seem to have more luck - focus on your own goals and put in the work to achieve them. And who knows, maybe a little bit of luck will come your way too! So, listen to this episode and don't forget that you have the power to make your own luck! Love and Dream Big!   Easy links:  Show notes for this episode: https://dreambigpodcast.com/347 All episodes: https://dreambigpodcast.com/episodes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast    

Big dreamers, have you ever heard the phrase "Are we there yet?" on your family road trips? Now, we know that feeling. You're in the car, and you're excited to get to your destination - maybe it's a fun theme park or a beautiful beach. But sometimes, the journey to get there can feel like it's taking FOREVER, right? Well, in this week’s episode of the Dream Big Podcast, https://dreambigpodcast.com/346 Sophia and Olga Karpman took that analogy to a whole new level and uncovered how your ordinary road trip can teach you one of the most important lessons to get to your goals with more joy, laughter, and fun. Today's conversation was all about enjoying the journey towards achieving our dreams and goals. And you know what? Even setbacks and challenges along the way can't stop us from pursuing our dreams. Unless, of course, the setback is running out of ice cream in the freezer. That's a real tragedy.  But jokes aside, Sophia shared her personal story about how she's dealing with unexpected detours and roadblocks on her path to success. She's not getting frustrated; she's appreciating the progress she makes along the way. And boy, do we need more people like her in the world. And here's the best part: Sophia has announced a 30-day challenge on  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast  She'll be posting content every day, including her favorite jokes and poems. If you want to be a part of the action, follow our new channels and leave a comment.  You'll be entered into a drawing for a chance to win Amazon gift cards, a spot in the Dream Big Academy, and other cool gifts. Just don't blame us if you end up laughing so hard that you spill your coffee all over your keyboard. Cheers to chasing dreams with a smile! Love & Dream Big Olga and Sophia Karpman

In honor of Women's History Month, Sophia and Olga Karpman share the inspiring stories of three remarkable women who refused to be held back by barriers. From Ruby Bridges, the first African American student to attend an all-white school in the American South, to Anne Frank, the young Jewish girl who inspired millions with her diary during the Holocaust, and Malala Yousafzai, the brave advocate for girls' education who survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban.  In today’s episode you will learn how Ruby Bridges broke down barriers and became the first African American student to attend an all-white school in the American South, teaching us about the power of perseverance and courage. How Anne Frank's diary has educated millions about the human cost of war and persecution, inspiring us to speak out against injustice and oppression. And how Malala Yousafzai bravely advocated for girls' education, even after surviving an assassination attempt by the Taliban, reminding us about the importance of education and using our voices to make a difference. Join us as we celebrate their courage and resilience and learn how their lessons can inspire us in our daily lives. And, if you make a drawing of the woman that inspires you and post it on Instagram, we will repost it on our story.  And don't forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review, because we love hearing from our fellow Big Dreamers! dreambigpodcast.com/itunes For our show notes, click here: DreamBigPodcast.com/345 To watch fun stories: instagram.com/dreambigpodcast Subscribe to our Youtube channel: youtube.com/@dreambigpodcastlive

In this week's episode Olga and Sophia Karpman adventure into the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence, or AI for short! Buckle up, Big Dreamers, because we're diving headfirst into a world of self-driving cars, robots that can perform surgery, and even delivery drones that can bring your favorite snack right to your doorstep. But let's not forget, with great power comes great responsibility, and we'll be talking about the potential dangers of AI and the importance of ethics. Don't worry, we won't be all doom and gloom. We'll also be discussing the many ways AI can help make the world a better place and bring us closer to realizing our wildest dreams. So, if you're ready to learn about the pros and cons of AI and how you can start using it today, be sure to tune in and join our fun challenge! And don't forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review, because we love hearing from our fellow Big Dreamers! dreambigpodcast.com/itunes For our show notes, click here: DreamBigPodcast.com/344 To watch fun stories: instagram.com/dreambigpodcast Subscribe to our Youtube channel: youtube.com/@dreambigpodcastlive    

In today’s rebroadcast episode, Eva and Olga welcome billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist Naveen Jain. He is the founder of several successful companies including Moon Express, BlueDot, Viome, Intelius, Talent Wise and InfoSpace.     Over his career, Naveen has been awarded countless honors for his entrepreneurial successes and leadership skills including the Ernst and Young's Entrepreneur of the Year, Silicon India's "Most Admired Serial Entrepreneur," and the "Albert Einstein Technology Medal."   He believes the world’s biggest problems can be solved through technological innovation, and is the true embodiment of dreaming big. Enjoy listening to the episode.  Please join us on Instagram and watch fun stories: instagram.com/dreambigpodcast Subscribe to our Youtube channel: youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast We would appreciate your 🥰 review on ITunes: dreambigpodcast.com/itunes Remember! You have unlimited potential, Your dreams are not optional -- you need them make the essential So, take massive action to turn those big dreams into reality Live with passion -- the way life is meant to be.

Big Dreamers, do you know that from the moment we meet someone special, our brains start to work in overdrive and our hearts start to flutter? Have you ever wondered why this happens? What's going on in our bodies when we fall in love? We all know how amazing it feels to be loved and to love someone else, but have you ever wondered how love works? Valentine's Day is just around the corner and we're so excited to celebrate love and friendship with all of you!  Today, Sophia and Olga will talk about the psychology and biology behind love and attraction to get a better understanding of it. They will answer why love is important in our lives. They will also share the four different stages of falling in love.  Love can make the world a better place and help us build strong relationships with the people around us. But always remember that love should always start within. Happy Valentine’s Day, Big Dreamers! Enjoy listening to the episode.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/342 Join us on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now!

​​Nicholas Sparks once said, "Love is like the wind, you can't see it but you can feel it." https://dreambigpodcast.com/341 In today’s episode, Sophia and Olga will talk about the history of the love-filled holiday, Valentine’s Day. Valentine's Day is a special day that people celebrate all around the world on February 14th. It's a day to show love and affection to the people who are special to us, like our family, friends, and loved ones. But did you know that Valentine's Day has a long and interesting history? Why do we call it Valentine? Why do we send cards? What does Cupid  have to do with it?Today, Sophia and Olga share fun facts and legends about this day of love, and how Valentine's Day has become a big part of our economy and popular culture. We also have a fun challenge for you for Valentine's Day. Make sure to tune in, Big Dreamers, to find out more. Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! Spread love and enjoy! For our show notes, visit  https://dreambigpodcast.com/341 If you like our show please subscribe to the Dream Big Podcast on iTunes, and let's embark on this awesome adventure together! 🎧🥳 https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes And if you rate and review the show, it would be the biggest gift to us! We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW helps us improve and reach more listeners like you.  So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Join us on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast  #familypodcast #kidslearn  #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #whoisforkids #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #roadtripsongs #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #audio #audiokidsstories #insparing #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment  #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #podcaster  #gratitude #gratitudeforkids #positivemindset #topkidspodcasts #1kidspodcast #morningroutine #morningroutineideas #wakeupkids #kidspodcast #newyearsresolution #goalsetting #howtosetgoals #moneymatters #moneyeducation #kidsmoney #parenting #parentingpodcast

Being kind means being nice and helpful to others. https://dreambigpodcast.com/340 It's like giving a hug without using our arms. It's a way to make other people feel good and happy. Kindness is important, and it's something that everyone can do! In today’s episode, Sophia and Olga talk about how we can be kind and make a difference to others. This week, Sophia shares how when you are kind to someone, it makes them want to be kind to someone else, and it keeps going around like a chain reaction – like a Butterfly effect. Sophia explains what the butterfly effect is. She also shares a story about a butterfly named Roxy, and how small actions can create a big impact Small acts of kindness can have a big impact because they can change someone's day, make them feel good, and inspire them to do something kind for someone else. The more people who do kind things, the more kindness there is in the world. It's important to remember, that even if you're young, you can still do something kind and make a difference, and when we all do something kind, it can change the world. Enjoy the episode! For our show notes, visit  https://dreambigpodcast.com/340 If you like our show please subscribe to the Dream Big Podcast on iTunes, and let's embark on this awesome adventure together! 🎧🥳 https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes And if you rate and review the show, it would be the biggest gift to us! We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW helps us improve and reach more listeners like you.  So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Join us on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast  #familypodcast #kidslearn  #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #whoisforkids #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #roadtripsongs #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #audio #audiokidsstories #insparing #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment  #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #podcaster  #gratitude #gratitudeforkids #positivemindset #topkidspodcasts #1kidspodcast #morningroutine #morningroutineideas #wakeupkids #kidspodcast #newyearsresolution #goalsetting #howtosetgoals #moneymatters #moneyeducation #kidsmoney #parenting #parentingpodcast

In today’s episode, Sophia and Olga talk about something that can be very sad and difficult to understand: the death of our pets. https://dreambigpodcast.com/339 Pets are such a special and important part of our lives, and it's completely normal to feel sad and miss them when they're gone. They're our best friends, our companions, and our family. They make us laugh, they comfort us, and they love us unconditionally. Some of you might have had a pet that you love very much and you might be feeling very sad right now because they're not with you anymore.   Today, Sophia would like to share with you some ways on how to cope with the loss of a pet and how to remember them in a special way. Sophia also shares the story of her pet, Rosy and a fish. She also wrote a short poem about Rosy to remember her. Stay tuned til the end of the episode to learn how nature can help us heal from the loss of a pet.  We want to remind all listeners that it's okay to feel sad and miss our beloved pets. But that our pets will always hold a special place in our hearts, and their memories will live on through the love and joy that they brought into our lives.   For our show notes, visit  https://dreambigpodcast.com/339 If you like our show please subscribe to the Dream Big Podcast on iTunes, and let's embark on this awesome adventure together! 🎧🥳 https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes And if you rate and review the show, it would be the biggest gift to us! We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW helps us improve and reach more listeners like you.  So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Join us on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast  #familypodcast #kidslearn  #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #whoisforkids #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #roadtripsongs #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #audio #audiokidsstories #insparing #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment  #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #podcaster  #gratitude #gratitudeforkids #positivemindset #topkidspodcasts #1kidspodcast #morningroutine #morningroutineideas #wakeupkids #kidspodcast #newyearsresolution #goalsetting #howtosetgoals #moneymatters #moneyeducation #kidsmoney #parenting #parentingpodcast

"Money doesn't buy happiness, but it can buy ice cream, and that's pretty close." https://dreambigpodcast.com/338 Welcome to the first episode of our new series, "Money Matters." Today, Sophia and Olga will  be teaching you big dreamers all about money and how to use it wisely. In this first episode, they are going to be talking about the concept of money, limiting beliefs about money and how we can use money to make our big dreams come true and to help others as well. We know that learning about money can be intimidating and overwhelming, but don't worry, we're here to help make it fun and easy to understand. In this series, we'll be exploring the basics of money and how to manage it, as well as some tips and tricks for saving and investing.   Grab your piggy banks right now and get ready to start your financial journey with us! We hope you find this as insightful as we do! Enjoy!   For our show notes, visit  https://dreambigpodcast.com/338 If you like our show please subscribe to the Dream Big Podcast on iTunes, and let's embark on this awesome adventure together! 🎧🥳 https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes And if you rate and review the show, it would be the biggest gift to us! We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW helps us improve and reach more listeners like you.  So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Join us on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast  #familypodcast #kidslearn  #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #whoisforkids #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #roadtripsongs #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #audio #audiokidsstories #insparing #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment  #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #podcaster  #gratitude #gratitudeforkids #positivemindset #topkidspodcasts #1kidspodcast #morningroutine #morningroutineideas #wakeupkids #kidspodcast #newyearsresolution #goalsetting #howtosetgoals #moneymatters #moneyeducation #kidsmoney #parenting #parentingpodcast

Happy New Year Big Dreamers! How has your year been so far? Today’s episode is inspired by the quote, "A new year is like a blank canvas, and it's up to you to paint the picture you want for your life."   This week, Sophia and Olga are excited to talk about New Year's resolutions. They will teach you why it is important, how to create a plan for choosing what you want to focus on this year, and some strategies for overcoming obstacles, which may be helpful especially for kids.   Make sure to stay until the very end of the episode, Big Dreamers, to learn about new habits that will help you to stick to your resolutions and finally make them happen. Finally, Sophia shares a cute story about the curious Bella The Fox and how she made her New Year’s resolution happen. Enjoy the episode! For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/337

Happy New Year Big Dreamers! How has your year been so far? https://dreambigpodcast.com/337 Today’s episode is inspired by the quote, "A new year is like a blank canvas, and it's up to you to paint the picture you want for your life." This week, Sophia and Olga are excited to talk about New Year's resolutions. They will teach you why it is important, how to create a plan for choosing what you want to focus on this year, and some strategies for overcoming obstacles, which may be helpful especially for kids. Make sure to stay until the very end of the episode, Big Dreamers, to learn about new habits that will help you to stick to your resolutions and finally make them happen. Finally, Sophia shares a cute story about the curious Bella The Fox and how she made her New Year’s resolution happen. Enjoy the episode!  For our show notes, visit  https://dreambigpodcast.com/337 If you like our show please subscribe to the Dream Big Podcast on iTunes, and let's embark on this awesome adventure together! 🎧🥳 https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes And if you rate and review the show, it would be the biggest gift to us! We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW helps us improve and reach more listeners like you.  So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Join us on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast  #familypodcast #kidslearn  #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #whoisforkids #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #roadtripsongs #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #audio #audiokidsstories #insparing #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment  #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #podcaster  #gratitude #gratitudeforkids #positivemindset #topkidspodcasts #1kidspodcast #morningroutine #morningroutineideas #wakeupkids #kidspodcast #newyearsresolution #goalsetting #howtosetgoals

Happy 2023 Big Dreamers! In today’s special episode, Sophia and Olga talk about the importance of loving and accepting ourselves just the way we are. https://dreambigpodcast.com/336 We think this is the best topic to start the new year with because self-acceptance and self-love are essential for building confidence, living a happy and fulfilling life, and being able to truly embrace and appreciate the beauty of the world around us.  This week, Sophia shares a heartwarming poem about Snowy the snowman, who learned the importance of self-acceptance and self-love . Sophia and Olga also talk about ways on how you Big Dreamers can stay true to yourselves and how some other famous people who have struggled with self love and self acceptance can become your inspiration. Our cool fun challenge for you this week will help you practice self-acceptance and celebrate all the things that make you special and unique. Make sure to listen to the episode to find out more. Enjoy!   For our show notes, visit  https://dreambigpodcast.com/336 If you like our show please subscribe to the Dream Big Podcast on iTunes, and let's embark on this awesome adventure together! 🎧🥳 https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes And if you rate and review the show, it would be the biggest gift to us! We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW helps us improve and reach more listeners like you.  So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Join us on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast  #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidslearn #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #whoisforkids #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #roadtripsongs #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #audio #audiokidsstories #insparing #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment  #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #podcaster  #gratitude #gratitudeforkids #positivemindset #topkidspodcasts #1kidspodcast #morningroutine #morningroutineideas #wakeupkids #kidspodcast #whatislove #love #kidslove    

This week's episode is inspired by a famous quote from Eleanor Brown, "Self-care is not selfish. https://dreambigpodcast.com/335 You cannot serve from an empty vessel." Today, we are exploring the power of dreaming big and the importance of taking good care of yourself especially now, during the busy holiday season! In this episode, Sophia and Olga share a story about a very busy bunny named Maya. Maya is always running around and doing things for other animals in the forest, so much so that she forgot to take care of herself. Tune in to this episode to find out what happened to Maya and how her friends helped her to learn the importance of self-care. Sophia also named a few people or characters from cartoons who understood the importance of self care. Our challenge for you this week is to create your own "Self-Care Scavenger Hunt" and it’s very easy! Listen to the episode to find out how! Share your experience with us, and email us at olga@dreambigpodcast.com. Enjoy the episode!   For our show notes, visit  https://dreambigpodcast.com/335 If you like our show please subscribe to the Dream Big Podcast on iTunes, and let's embark on this awesome adventure together! 🎧🥳 https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes And if you rate and review the show, it would be the biggest gift to us! We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW helps us improve and reach more listeners like you.  So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Join us on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast  #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidslearn #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #whoisforkids #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #roadtripsongs #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #audio #audiokidsstories #insparing #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment  #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #podcaster  #gratitude #gratitudeforkids #positivemindset #topkidspodcasts #1kidspodcast #morningroutine #morningroutineideas #wakeupkids #kidspodcast #whatislove #love #kidslove

In the United States, December is a time like no other! As soon as Thanksgiving ends, people start preparing for the winter celebrations, the holidays and more!   In today's episode, Sophia and Olga talk about family traditions – what it is, why they are so cool and very important. They also uncover some fun facts about winter holidays. They also share why it is a good reason to celebrate almost every day of the month.   If you don’t have many family traditions just yet, stay tuned. Sophia will give you a bunch of ideas for new  traditions that you can adopt in your family too. Enjoy the episode!

Big Dreamers, as the holiday season draws near, have you also been thinking about what to gift your family and loved ones? https://dreambigpodcast.com/333  For this festive episode, we thought it would be the greatest gift ever to all our amazing listeners to talk about how to master the art of gift giving. The key to giving great gifts cannot be found in advertising or things that we see around us; it is to know and then give a gift based on your recipient’s LOVE Language. There are 5 languages of love, according to Gary Chapman, and he believes that everybody’s preferred way of receiving love can be divided into 5 categories. Basically, the categories say how a person knows that someone cares about them. In this episode, Sophia and Olga talk about some gift suggestions you can give to your family based on their love language.  You can use these suggestions to pick the right gift for a family member or a friend; what’s more, you can use this technique not only during holidays but any time of the year. We’re sure that they are going to love your gift! Happy Holidays, Big Dreamers! For our show notes, visit  https://dreambigpodcast.com/333 If you like our show please subscribe to the Dream Big Podcast on iTunes, and let's embark on this awesome adventure together! 🎧🥳 https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes And if you rate and review the show, it would be the biggest gift to us! We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW helps us improve and reach more listeners like you.  So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Join us on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast  #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidslearn #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #whoisforkids #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #roadtripsongs #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #audio #audiokidsstories #insparing #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment  #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #podcaster  #gratitude #gratitudeforkids #positivemindset #topkidspodcasts #1kidspodcast #morningroutine #morningroutineideas #wakeupkids #kidspodcast #whatislove #love #kidslove

Big Dreamers, have you ever wanted something so bad that you obsessed over it? https://dreambigpodcast.com/332 You imagined yourself doing it, living it, breathing it? Have you also noticed that when you put all your energy towards it, it has a bigger chance to become a reality? In today's episode, Sophia talks about the time when her mom, Olga, taught her about vision boards and how she created one on her own! Sophia and Olga provide step-by-step instructions on how you can create your own vision board, as well as the importance of having one. This week, our challenge for you big dreamers is, you guessed it, create your own vision boards! Creating a vision board is a magical, alchemical process of intention, feeling, imagery, words, and actions. We're sure you're going to love it. Enjoy the episode. For our show notes, visit  https://dreambigpodcast.com/332 If you like our show please subscribe to the Dream Big Podcast on iTunes, and let's embark on this awesome adventure together! 🎧🥳 https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes And if you rate and review the show, it would be the biggest gift to us! We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW helps us improve and reach more listeners like you.  So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Join us on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast  #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidslearn #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #whoisforkids #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #roadtripsongs #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #audio #audiokidsstories #insparing #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment  #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #podcaster  #gratitude #gratitudeforkids #positivemindset #topkidspodcasts #1kidspodcast #morningroutine #morningroutineideas #wakeupkids #kidspodcast #whatislove #love #kidslove

Today, we are rebroadcasting one of our favorite episodes of all time – our interview with Lewis Howes. He is the host of the School of Greatness podcast which has over 100 million downloads and 1000 episodes since it launched in 2013.  Lewis was one of the inspirations for Eva to launch the Dream Big Podcast.  We would often listen to Lewis Howes and another podcaster Tim Ferriss in the car, and one day Eva asked:  “Mom and Dad, why is there not a podcast where a kid interviews amazing people?”  And of course, the rest is history.     Lewis is more than a podcaster.  He is a bestselling author.   He was named by The White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30.  And he has been featured on Ellen, The Today Show, The New York Times, and in other major media outlets.  Eva and Lewis had an amazing conversation which we actually recorded on video -- so in addition to being able to listen to the interview on your favorite podcast platform -- you can also watch the full interview on Youtube.

Today, we are welcoming you to a special Thanksgiving episode of the Dream Big Podcast. If you live in the US, you know that this season is truly a special time of the year! It is time to get together with family, friends and loved ones; eat amazing food; and a wonderful opportunity to think of all the things in your life that you appreciate.    In today’s episode, Sophia and Olga talk about interesting unknown facts about Thanksgiving and a simple but important feeling: gratitude. Sophia tells a story about a man who always complained and somehow ended up living with a lot of animals. His life ended up like a zoo! Sophia shares all the things we can learn from this inspiring story.    On Thanksgiving, we encourage you big dreamers to play fun games with your family. Some of the games we talk about in this episode are: Family Tree and Thankful Jar. Tune in to this episode to learn more about them and let us know which one/s you plan to try!

Big Dreamers, I want you to think back to a time when your parents asked you to do something that you did not want to do. One when they said it was really important that you complete that task, no matter what. Do you have a memory in mind?    Well, in today’s episode, Sophia recalls a story about her older sister, Eva - who I am sure you all remember! - and how she handled such a situation. While it is always good to listen to your parents, it is also never too early to learn how to speak up and assert yourself – as long as you remain respectful, of course! In this episode, our story will show how the strong-willed Eva spoke up to reach a compromise with our parents, with an end-result that left everyone involved very happy. Sophia also shares the one lesson she personally learned from this experience and how important it is to stand up for yourself.   We hope you enjoy this episode and that you learn more about being brave and the power of persuasion! See you in the next episode, Big Dreamers!

This week's episode is inspired by a famous quote from Aristotle, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act but a habit." A few weeks ago, Sophia and Olga were spending time in the playground, as they do very regularly. Sophia is a master at climbing the monkey bars, with her own unique process! On this particular day, however, Olga asked Sophia to try a new way, to mix things up! Sophia, naturally, had a hard time. So in this episode, Sophia shares what she learned from this experience. They talk in length about habits -- what they are, the habit loop, breaking bad ones and how to build ones that are for keeps! And as anyone who has made a habit of listening to this podcast already knows, Big Dreamers, we truly hope you learn a thing or two from this episode. Enjoy!

Today's episode is a very special one. It's our first ever Halloween edition! Each year on October 31st, here in the United States, we get dressed up with our spookiest costumes and go from house to house to say Trick or Treat!    But did you know that this well-loved tradition did not start in the USA? Many countries around the world like England and Mexico have their own versions too. Sophia and Olga also discover the interesting history of the classic Jack-o'-lanterns! We’ll talk about the different traditions and customs from all around the world!    Most importantly and especially for all you Big Dreamers who are scared of Halloween, Sophia and Olga will share some tips on how to overcome your fear and what activities you can try with your family to enjoy this time of the year!   Sophia challenges you this week to play a fun game with your family. Listen to the episode to find out more about this game! Enjoy this spooktacular episode!

This week's episode is inspired by a quote from best-selling author Dave Willis: “There are no perfect parents and there are no perfect children, but there are plenty of perfect moments along the way.” A few weeks ago, Sophia's parents, Olga and Alex, told her that they would go on a vacation for 12 days for their 10-year anniversary. As this is the first time that she will be away from her parents for that long, Sophia understandably got pretty upset and sad. In this episode, Sophia and Olga go over the five priceless tips that helped Sophia while her parents were away for vacation. We are sure that you'll learn a lot from this episode. Enjoy!

We are living in times where social media plays a key role in the current generation's development. We barely remember the time when cell phones, the internet, Amazon, YouTube and Netflix were not available!   In today's episode, Sophia and Olga talk about the three common lies that we start believing if we consume a lot of social media, and why being aware, which means being equipped with the remedy against this poison, is an absolute must.    Our challenge for you this week, big dreamers is whenever you catch yourself or an adult constantly saying the phrase, I don’t have time, or I can't, or I don't deserve this, stop them or yourself immediately. Better yet, write these down, and say the opposite out loud like I'll find a way, I can, I deserve this.  Start the abundance mindset, and tell yourself that life is happening for me and not against me. Tell us all about it at our FB and IG pages, @dreambigpodcast. Enjoy the episode!

Every year in the US, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. We celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of US American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. In today's episode, Sophia and Olga join the National Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. They talk about the family values, festivities and diversity that we can all learn from our hispanic brothers and sisters as well as reasons why it is important to celebrate this event every year. They also talk about the story of Frida Kahlo, one of the most important Mexican artists and certainly one of the most iconic women in history. And for the fans of Encanto, Olga and Sophia will share four important culture and life lessons we can all learn from the Disney movie. This week, our challenge for you all big dreamers is to watch and discuss the characters of Encanto with your family. See how you can relate to them. You can think about your own unique gifts and talents, about your vision, your values, your feelings towards one of the other characters. Tell us about it and email us at olga@dreambigpodcast.com. We absolutely love hearing from you. Enjoy the episode!

Arianna Huffington, Bill Gates, Walt Disney, Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison & Steve Jobs -- these are some of the most recognizable names and most successful people in the world. Do you know what they all have in common? They all had many many failures in life but they kept going. This week, Sophia and Olga talk about this very important subject, going in depth on what failure really means and, more importantly, why we should always decide to learn from failures.       In this episode, Sophia tells the story of how she learned the hard way that failure is the first step to successful creation. Sophia and Olga also talk about how to be kind to yourself in the face of failure, learn from your mistakes and also, share your experience so others will learn from it too.     We challenge all you Big Dreamers to think of a time when you experienced failure. What did you learn from it? Did you use that experience to become better? Let us know! Record a video about it and ask your parents to post it on Instagram or Facebook. Tag us  @dreambigpodcast.  We're sure you'll be inspired by this episode. Enjoy!

Queen Elizabeth II once said, “It has always been easy to hate and destroy. To build and to cherish is much more difficult." We couldn't agree more! This week, we're paying tribute to one of the most iconic women of our times, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the II. On September 8th 2022, the United Kingdom lost its Head of State, and today Sophia and Olga talk about interesting facts about her and the important lessons that we can all learn from her life. They also talk about what legacy means and how we can follow her footsteps and create a meaningful life for ourselves, lead by example and leave a lasting legacy. Big Dreamers, our big challenge for you is to find a way to give back today and each day for the rest of the week. Share your story with us and email us at olga@dreambigpodcast.com. Enjoy this episode!

This week, Sophia and Olga talk about the eight primary built-in emotions that we all feel, and how Sophia experienced and dealt with them all when she travelled for four days to Siberia a few weeks ago.  While preparing for this episode, Sophia and Olga came across a very informative book entitled Exploring Emotions by Paul Christelis. This book is the perfect way to teach the young big dreamers about dealing with different emotions, what "inner weathers" are, and the importance of acknowledging our emotions. The book is so insightful that Sophia and Olga are doing something that's never been done before in this podcast: read a book. You can listen to the book on YouTube by heading over to this link and purchase Paul's book on Amazon here. Our challenge for you this week will be based on Paul's book. We would like you to check your personal weather report, be mindful of your emotions and make it a habit to share them with your family every night. Discuss it. We would love to hear your experience so please email us at olga@dreambigpodcast.com. Enjoy the episode!

Sophia recently went to Siberia to visit her grandparents, who she has not seen in a long time. Needless to say, it was a fun and exciting experience to catch up with them, and amid this adventure, Sophia had the opportunity to join a trail race. As it was something she had never done before, Sophia was very hesitant and nervous; she was scared that she will fall and get hurt. She just wanted to quit before even starting.      In this episode, Sophia shares the 3 important lessons she learned about herself  when she finally got the courage to face her fear and join the trail race. She even won third place in the race, and was very happy that she conquered her fear.     Our challenge to you big dreamers is to play a running game called the Bag Game with your friends and family. It's so much fun, and it will motivate you to get moving. Listen to this week's episode to learn more. Enjoy!

As we wrap up our 3-month adventure in Hawaii, we want to share with you the 3 most important principles of a happy life that we learned and will forever treasure in our hearts from the Hawaiians -- Shaka, Ohana and Aloha. In this episode, Olga and Sophia talk about what each of these principle mean, and how they can help you live a happier life. Our challenge for you this week is to apply all these principles in your daily life, especially when you're feeling down or sad. We guarantee that these would lift up your mood and make you happy! Share to us your story, and email us at olga@dreambigpodcast.com. We'd absolutely love to hear from you.  Enjoy the episode!

This week, we once again honor one of the most inspiring people we’ve had the pleasure of interviewing in the podcast, Sean Stephenson. Sean is a therapist, self-help author and motivational speaker.   He was born with a rare bone disorder called Osteogenesis Imperfecta that stunted his growth and caused his bones to be extremely fragile.  Despite all the medical challenges he has faces over his life, Sean made the decision to lead an extraordinary life and has inspired millions worldwide, including Sir Richard Branson, President Clinton, Tony Robbins and the Dalai Lama.   Enjoy listening to this inspiring episode!

This week, we once again honor one of the most inspiring people we’ve had the pleasure of interviewing in the podcast, Sean Stephenson. Sean is a therapist, self-help author and motivational speaker.   He was born with a rare bone disorder called Osteogenesis Imperfecta that stunted his growth and caused his bones to be extremely fragile.  Despite all the medical challenges he has faces over his life, Sean made the decision to lead an extraordinary life and has inspired millions worldwide, including Sir Richard Branson, President Clinton, Tony Robbins and the Dalai Lama.   Enjoy listening to this inspiring episode!

A few weeks ago, our family visited Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. We learned so many things about this historic location, so much so that it will be the focus in this episode. Sophia and Olga share their thoughts on one of the most tragic days in the history of our country, and the amazing female heroes from that day including Ann Danyo Willgrube and Marguerite H. Gambo.    This week, our challenge for you Big Dreamers is to learn more about our heroes. Who is your favorite? How can you help honor their legacies? You can also show appreciation to our troops by checking out Operation Gratitude.    You can send them letters or care packages.  Even at times at peace, there are American soldiers stationed all over the world, away from their families and keeping us safe.  We're sure it will mean a lot to them. Enjoy!

Today, we are rebroadcasting one of the most important episodes we’ve ever published. We are sharing Eva's interview with the amazing, Mel Robbins. She is a regular CNN contributor and author of the best-selling phenomenon 5-Second Rule. Mel is one of the most sought out speakers in the world right now and when you listen to the interview you’ll understand why.  She has so much energy and so much wisdom. And the 5-Second Rule that Mel shares in our interview will be the difference between you making your Big Dreams a reality or not.  Enjoy!

Today, Sophia and Olga talk about one of the most important life skills that we all need to develop: making and keeping great friends. In this episode, the mother-daughter bestfriends discuss the difference between making friends and creating friendships, and how friendship takes time and effort. They also talk about the important qualities you have to look out for in choosing the people you surround yourself with.     This is such an important lesson to teach our kids at a young age, and a good reminder for the adult Big Dreamers listening as well. Enjoy!

Since we have been talking about making assumptions and avoiding negativity in the podcast recently, we have decided to share with you again Eva’s interview with Gabby Bernstein, a #1 New York Times Bestselling author (many times over), and one of the world’s leading authorities on happiness.  We have been long time admirers of Gabby’s work, and have actually created an entire solo episode about her famous “comeback rate” concept.    And now, the Big Dreamers will get the gift of hearing directly from Gabby again about why the “comeback rate” is so important and so many other practical tips on how to be and stay happy. Enjoy!

Today’s episode is inspired by Tony Robbins’ famous quote, “You Are Not a Creature of Circumstance, You’re the Creator of Your Life!” It encourages us all to choose what we create, and essentially, the trajectory of our lives.      This week, Sophia continues to tell the story of her experience climbing the Diamond Head. In this second part, she’ll share the amazing surprise that was waiting for her when she finally reached the top of the crater.  She also shares important lessons that her mom, Olga, learned from the legend Tony Robbins, and how it helped her when they started heading down the mountain.      We’re excited to see how you choose to use what you learn from this episode. Enjoy!

Have you ever heard of the phrase, Ask questions; don't make assumptions?  In this episode, Sophia tells the story of her experience going to the Diamond Head on the Hawaiian island of Oʻahu and how her experience made her realize that assumptions can be helpful, but also can be proven unproductive— even damaging.      This week, our challenge for you big dreamers is that if you hear someone make assumptions about a situation, ask them to rethink their thoughts. Who knows, Maybe they don’t even know the whole story. Try to help them and you’ll see that life is so much better without (making quick) assumptions.  Enjoy the episode!

This week's episode is inspired by the famous quote from Jack Welch, “Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.”      In this episode, Sophia tells the story of how she led her family through the Dole Plantation's giant Pineapple Garden Maze, the world’s largest maze. She shares the strategies and the things she learned from being an effective leader. Sophia and Olga also talk about why leadership is one of the most important skills you can learn, and how you can practice leadership every single day.      Join us on our journey, and follow us on Instagram at  @dreambigpodcast

Have you ever heard of the saying that Your Worst Enemy Could Be Your Best Friend? This is the central question for today's podcast and something that has confused and bothered Sophia for a while. I'm sure most of our Big Dreamers can relate to that too!    In this episode, Sophia will share the story of riding the biggest rollercoaster she has ever seen in her life: the fear she felt leading up to the ride and the four strategies she used to overcome her worries, all of which ultimately allowed her to find joy in the supposedly scary rollercoaster ride!      This episode will also see a new challenge for all of us Big Dreamers, inspired by one of our favorite quotes, which many attribute to former first lady and well-loved humanitarian Eleanor Roosevelt: "Do one thing everyday that scares you." We know how "everyday" seems like a huge task, so let's start small! Try a new thing for at least for three days, something you are unsure of and scares you.    Let us know about your experience by emailing us at olga@dreambigpodcast.com. Also, join Sophia in her journey, and follow us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/dreambigpodcast Enjoy the episode!

How many rejections are you willing to take before giving up on your dream? In today's episode, Sophia and Olga talk about the visionary who created the happiest and the most magical place in the world, Walt Disney. He is proof that even if you get more NOs than YES, about 300 to be precise, if you have the vision, will and determination, you will make your dream a reality. Sophia also shares the most memorable moment from her recent Disneyland trip, and the 3 important lessons we can all learn from Walt Disney.  We challenge all you big dreamers listening to try something you are afraid of or know nothing about— expect rejections, cook up new strategies and try again. Repeat as many times as needed! Take notice of how people’s reactions differ when you try different methods to get your desired result. One such strategy is to imagine yourself in the other person’s shoes: what can you say or do that will get the result you want but also be of benefit to others? Let us know!  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/309

How many rejections are you willing to take before giving up on your dream? In today's episode, Sophia and Olga talk about the visionary who created the happiest and the most magical place in the world, Walt Disney. He is proof that even if you get more NOs than YES, about 300 to be precise, if you have the vision, will and determination, you will make your dream a reality. Sophia also shares the most memorable moment from her recent Disneyland trip, and the 3 important lessons we can all learn from Walt Disney.  We challenge all you big dreamers listening to try something you are afraid of or know nothing about— expect rejections, cook up new strategies and try again. Repeat as many times as needed! Take notice of how people’s reactions differ when you try different methods to get your desired result. One such strategy is to imagine yourself in the other person’s shoes: what can you say or do that will get the result you want but also be of benefit to others? Let us know!  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/309

We are on vacation this month, so decided to rebroadcast some of our favorite interviews from the past.  Fortunately with over 300 original episodes, there are many amazing interviews to choose from.  This week we are sharing with you Eva’s interview with Simon Sinek, best-selling author of “Start With Why” -- which we consider a must-read and offer our highest recommendation.  Simon believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together. Described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” Simon teaches leaders and organizations how to inspire people. With a bold goal to help build a world in which the vast majority of people go home every day feeling fulfilled by their work, Simon is leading a movement to inspire people to do the things that inspire them.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/308

Kechi Okwuchi is a singer and motivational speaker. She was one of the two survivors in the Sosoliso Airlines Flight 1145 crash on December 10, 2005 that claimed 107 lives, 60 of which were her schoolmates.  Kechi spent the next seven months in the hospital with a majority of that time in intensive care and has endured more than 100 surgeries. She credits her faith, family, friends, and singing for keeping her going. She eventually moved to America in 2007 for reconstructive surgery and later enrolled in the University of St. Thomas where she graduated summa cum laude in 2015.   We first learned about Kechi’s story when she auditioned on America’s Got Talent in 2017 as a singer, and finished the competition as a finalist.  She later participated in America's Got Talent: The Champions in 2019, where Simon Cowell gave her the golden buzzer, sending her straight to the final.  We fell in love with Kechi’s talent and story, and were thrilled when she agreed to be a guest on the podcast.  It’s one of our favorite interviews ever, so we decided to rebroadcast it since it’s been over 3 years since it was first published.    For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/307

This weekend, we went to an art, yoga and music festival called Lightning It A Bottle (LIB) at Buena Vista Lake, just outside of Bakersfield, California. It was our first time camping at a festival like this with tens of thousands of people, and needless to say, our family saw people wearing outfits and expressing themselves in ways that you don’t typically see at your local CVS. Sophia loves to give compliments and so as we were walking through the festival, she would constantly be stopping people and telling them how much she liked their hat, sunglasses, or dress.. We saw firsthand the power of compliments as she brought such huge smiles to everyone she complimented, and even had a few people gift her the things she complimented them on (as you’ll hear in the episode). You’ll love hearing Sophia and Olga describe our experience at the LIB festival and Sophia issues a challenge to all Big Dreamers that you won’t want to miss!

During a recent visit to grandparents house, Sophia pointed out a quote that adorns a piece of artwork in their bedroom.  It says: “​​Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass.  It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.”  At a family dinner one night, we started talking about the meaning of this beautiful quote and looked for stories from our own life that were consistent with its meaning.  Olga and Sophia recalled the perfect sequence of events from our recent time in Hawaii.  We thought why not share the story and discuss the meaning of this quote with all you Big Dreamers, which is exactly what you’ll enjoy listening to in Episode 305 of the Dream Big Podcast.   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/305

This coming weekend, Eva will be celebrating her bat mitzvah.This is an important day in the Jewish tradition as it symbolizes Eva coming of age -- i.e when a child becomes an adult.  At the ceremony, Sophia will be giving a speech on the 10 ways that Eva inspires her.  We thought it would be nice to have Sophia share what she’ll be telling our family at the ceremony with our extended family here at the Dream Big Podcast!  Congrats to Eva on this wonderful milestone.  We are so proud of you!  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/304

We met a sad, lonely goat in Hawaii. It was tied to a small leash all day long.  Even its bleat (the sound goats make) sounded sad.  You’ll hear the full story when you tune into this week’s episode.  Rather than just let the goat be sad, Sophia, Eva and Olga sprung into action and found the goat a new home.  And now the goat is happy.   Not only did we help the goat, but the goat helped us by teaching us 3 important life lessons that Sophia and Olga share in this episode.   For our show notes, visit 🎁 https://dreambigpodcast.com/303 So, subscribe to the Dream Big Podcast on iTunes, and let's embark on this aewsome adventure together! 🎧🥳 And if you rate and review the show, it would be the biggest gift to us! We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes  Join us on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidslearn #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #whoisforkids #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #roadtripsongs #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #audio #audiokidsstories #insparing #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #animallover #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #podcaster #podcastshow #animalandkids #friendship #holidaygifts #holidays #holidayswithkids

We spent the month in April in Hawaii.  Practically every day we were in the water and watched in amazement the surfers catching and riding waves.  We knew the trip would not be complete without surf lessons!  So we found an amazing instructor not too far from where we were staying and thankfully he agreed to also train Sophia, who is a good swimmer but only six years old right now!  In this episode, Sophia and Olga share our family’s experience surfing for the very first time, as well as important life lessons that we learned.  Without spoiling the episode, we are happy to share that Sophia did stand up and rode many waves on her very first outing.  And Olga and Sophia both loved surfing so much that they just had another lesson this week.  So perhaps you will be hearing more stories in the future about Sophia catching waves.  In the meantime, enjoy this fun and enlightening episode about Sophia’s first surf lesson!  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/302

Today's episode is a huge one, and we are very excited about it! As you all know, Eva started Dream Big when she was just  seven years old back in 2016.  Eva’s little sister Sophia was born in 2015, and literally grew up listening to Eva podcasting and dreaming big that one day she would be a podcaster too.  That day has arrived!  Sophia will be turning seven in June, so this is right about the same age as when Eva started podcasting. You already know and love Sophia from our Silly Sophia segment! Well today, you are going to learn a lot more about Sophia and get reacquainted with the woman that brought both of them into this world, Eva and Sophia’s amazing mom Olga Karpman.   Enjoy this episode where Olga and Sophia share fun facts about each other, and share their exciting vision for the future of Dream Big.  If you miss Eva already, don’t worry!  She’ll still be involved with the podcast and will be making appearances too.  Enjoy this episode!  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/301

Wow!  We are at 300 episodes of the Dream Big Podcast.  Thank you all for being part of this incredible journey.  Eva launched the podcast when she was 7 years old and we are excited to start introducing Eva’s sister Sophia (who will be turning 7 in June) to all you Big Dreamers.  Yes, Sophia has been making us all laugh with Silly Sophia jokes for many years now, but she plans to get even more involved in coming episodes so stay tuned!  Sophia is a bundle of energy and joy (and as you already know, hilarious) -- and I’m sure you will all love her participation in Dream Big.  In this episode, Eva also shares a story from an incredible hike we did this past week that you won’t want to miss.  Thank you again for celebrating 300 episodes of Dream Big with us!    For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/300

One of Eva’s core beliefs is that every human has a unique gift to share with the world.  Yet, there is one reality that we all undeniably have in common.  For each and every one of us, there are 24 hours in a day.  The people who realize their potential and make their dreams come true understand that those hours are precious, and refuse to squander the majority of their free time on distractions.  Eva shares how she has been spending her free time recently (hint: it’s not been binge watching shows on Netflix) and challenges all Big Dreamers to be mindful of how they are spending their time.   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/299

We’ve spent the majority of our time in the past few months in Big Bear Lake, a mountain village a few hours outside of Los Angeles.  The beauty is in nature -- the snow capped mountains, the majestic trees, and of course the stunning lake.  The town itself is charming, but as you can imagine there are no tall buildings and just a small selection of restaurants and shops in the charming village.  That’s probably why it came as a complete shock to our system when we decided to visit Las Vegas this past weekend.  Turns out, it is only a 3 hour drive from Big Bear Lake.  So we decided to go on an adventure.   Eva and Sophia were simply amazed that in this barren desert, Big Dreamers had built a pyramid, New York, Paris, Venice, and of course if you’ve been to Vegas you know the list goes on and on.  In this episode, Eva shares some highlights from the trip, and how it inspired her more than ever to Dream Big.  I must say it was surreal to take our kids to see one of the great illusionists of our time, David Copperfield, who Olga and I remember from our own childhood.   Enjoy the episode!   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/298

We spent a ton of time skiing this winter.  We always had wanted to give our girls the gift of learning how to ski before their adult years.  We had taken them for snow days here and there in prior years, but this season we decided to go all out. We bought season passes, purchased equipment, and made sure to make the most of the investment!  I'm estimating our kids got at least 25 days on the slopes in February and March!  Both Eva and Sophia learned so much from the experience, and Eva thought it would be helpful to share some of the life lessons that kids (and adults) learn from skiing!  And of course, there is always a connection to dreaming big and how learning to ski can help you move towards your dreams.  Enjoy!  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/297

Eva shares an important lesson about what we can learn from a glass of water, and it’s not about how drinking lots of water is healthy (which it is!).  Instead, it is an inspirational story about the weight of water.  If you hold a glass of water for a few minutes, you probably won’t notice the weight.  But what if you held that glass of water with your arm outstretched for 10 minutes, or 10 hours.   That glass would start to feel very, very heavy.  At some point, you wouldn’t be able to hold it any longer and it would fall to the ground.  This is a wonderful metaphor to explain what it is like holding on to stress and worries.  There is a difference between being stressed for 10 seconds versus 10 minutes versus 10 hours, right?  Eva shares why it is so important to not let your stresses weigh you down with a little help from this wonderful story about the weight of water.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/296

Today, Eva shares a uniquely human trait, which also has the potential to be an incredible gift (if we choose to make it a gift).   And that is the ability to choose, to decide, how we interpret the events and circumstances in our lives.  Of course, with choice comes the ability to make both good and bad decisions.  So today, Eva recounts a recent story from her own life about not making the right decision and compares that to inspirational stories of prior guests on the Dream Big Podcast.  With this perspective, Eva reminds us all how we can embrace this uniquely human characteristic to make empowering (rather than destructive) decisions in our own lives.   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/295

We absolutely love it when we discover that scientific studies back up something that we intuitively knew to be true.  In the case of this episode, Eva talks about the “High Five.”  Everyone loves receiving a High Five -- but just how powerful is it…  Well in this episode, Eva shares a study that she heard the great Mel Robbins talking about in a recent interview.  The study demonstrated that the High Five is far more powerful than verbal praise.  Eva shares the details of the study, explains why High Fives can have such an extraordinary impact, and challenges all Big Dreamers to give High Fives more often!  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/294

This episode is likely to be one of the most controversial Eva has ever published, at least among the younger big dreamers who would love nothing more than to spend hours of time each day watching TV, perusing TikTok or playing video games.  But this is the DREAM BIG podcast, and the truth is that too many people are destroying their big dreams by spending all their “free” time every day on anything but working towards their big dreams.  Studies show that the average American spends more than 6 hours every day watching TV and on social media.  That’s 6 hours per day that could be spent making progress on your dreams.  In this episode, Eva shares her 3-part strategy for reclaiming many of those hours, and how you can ensure that this newfound time will be spent on working towards your big dreams.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/293

We all have problems.  Every human on earth can find something to complain about.  Some stress.  Some aggravation.  Something that is going wrong in their life.  Yet while we can look for what’s wrong, we can also look for what’s right!  And that is Eva’s message in this episode.  Even better, Eva shares how we as a family train our brain every evening at dinner to look for what’s going right in our lives.  It’s amazing how 5-10 minutes of gratitude practiced every day can change the way you view the world.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/292

At a family dinner a few weeks ago, the word NO became a subject of discussion and we were surprised to learn that our kids thought of NO as a “bad word.”   I guess that shouldn’t be a huge surprise because kids are taught from a young age not to say no to their parents or their teachers.  And of course the word YES often has a positive connotation since we are encouraging our kids to say yes to their dreams, to pushing outside of their comfort zone, to taking on new challenges, etc.  We explained to Eva and Sophia that sometimes NO is the best answer you can give. Whether it is saying NO so you can prioritize your dreams (since there are only so many hours in a day) or saying NO to harmful choices like drugs or crimes.  Eva wanted to make sure all big dreamers also grasped this idea that NO is often the right answer, so we recorded this episode which we hope you all enjoy!  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/291

Love is not an easy emotion to describe.  It’s a feeling that you experience when you are giving or receiving love -- but certainly not easy to explain to a kid or even an adult.  Unconditional love is an even more challenging concept -- this idea that you can love someone without conditions, even if that person is misbehaving or treating you unfairly.  That's why Eva decided when she came across an example of unconditional love in her own life, that she would tell the story.  Because there’s no better way to explain a concept than with a story that perfectly illustrates it!  We hope you enjoy Eva’s example of unconditional love and challenge all you Big Dreamers to show unconditional love in the way Eva describes the next time an opportunity presents itself.    For our show notes, visit  https://dreambigpodcast.com/290 If you like our show please subscribe to the Dream Big Podcast on iTunes, and let's embark on this awsome adventure together! 🎧🥳 https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes And if you rate and review the show, it would be the biggest gift to us! We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW helps us improve and reach more listeners like you.  So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts.  https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes Join us on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidslearn #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #whoisforkids #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #roadtripsongs #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #audio #audiokidsstories #insparing #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment  #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #podcaster  #gratitude #gratitudeforkids #positivemindset #topkidspodcasts #1kidspodcast #morningroutine #morningroutineideas #wakeupkids #kidspodcast #whatislove #love #kidslove

Today’s episode is rare in that Eva is telling the Big Dreamers something that they should NOT do!  This is something that many parents (us included) have been guilty of far too often.  But it is a really bad habit, and one that becomes harder to break as the years go by.  Specifically, Eva discusses the habit of waking up and immediately opening your phone to either check email or to otherwise consume other people’s content (we are leaving out motivational content for purposes of this episode).  Eva explains why giving away the precious first 30 minutes of your day to someone else’s priorities is a terrible way to kick off your morning, and shares what she does when she first gets out of bed.  We hope that this episode serves as an important reminder to young and older Big Dreamers to prioritize the first moments you are awake as a time to claim the day as your own -- which simply cannot be done by looking at your inbox or watching dance challenges on TikTOk!  Have you ever met someone who has far less than you in terms of material wealth but is way, way happier?  These people are living proof that you don’t need money to buy happiness.  In fact, as Eva explains in today’s episode, you don’t need any reason to be happy.  You can just decide to be happy.  Eva shares two examples of people who have far “less” than our family -- yet are making the decision to be happy.  These people have inspired us to proactively work in 2022 on making the decision to be happy more often, and we know that they will inspire you as well!  For our show notes, visit  https://dreambigpodcast.com/289 If you like our show please subscribe to the Dream Big Podcast on iTunes, and let's embark on this awsome adventure together! 🎧🥳 https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes And if you rate and review the show, it would be the biggest gift to us! We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW helps us improve and reach more listeners like you.  So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts.  https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes Join us on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidslearn #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #whoisforkids #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #roadtripsongs #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #audio #audiokidsstories #insparing #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #animallover #kidsempowerment  #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #podcaster  #gratitude #gratitudeforkids #positivemindset #topkidspodcasts #1kidspodcast #morningroutine #morningroutineideas #wakeupkids #kidspodcast 

Have you ever met someone who has far less than you in terms of material wealth but is way, way happier?  These people are living proof that you don’t need money to buy happiness.  In fact, as Eva explains in today’s episode, you don’t need any reason to be happy.  You can just decide to be happy.  Eva shares two examples of people who have far “less” than our family -- yet are making the decision to be happy.  These people have inspired us to proactively work in 2022 on making the decision to be happy more often, and we know that they will inspire you as well!  For our show notes, visit  https://dreambigpodcast.com/288 If you like our show please subscribe to the Dream Big Podcast on iTunes, and let's embark on this awsome adventure together! 🎧🥳 https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes And if you rate and review the show, it would be the biggest gift to us! We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW helps us improve and reach more listeners like you.  So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts.  https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes Join us on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidslearn #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #whoisforkids #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #roadtripsongs #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #audio #audiokidsstories #insparing #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #animallover #kidsempowerment  #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #podcaster  #gratitude #gratitudeforkids #positivemindset #topkidspodcasts #1kidspodcast

🥰Gratitude is a recurring topic of discussion on the Dream Big Podcast.  Over the years, Eva has shared a ton of ideas on how to practice gratitude, from visualization exercises to gratitude diaries to our family’s daily practice of expressing gratitude at the dinner table. Today however, Eva wanted to share her favorite idea for expressing gratitude, courtesy of Tony and Sage Robbins who recently shared how they create an annual slideshow of all their favorite memories from the year.  Not only do they have so much fun selecting the photos and adding their favorite music, but it becomes a slideshow that they can then rewatch whenever they need a good ol’ dose of gratitude.  What a great idea, and Eva shares why she is so excited about creating a 2021 highlight reel slideshow for our family, as well as her favorite apps for creating slideshows with minimal effort (other than going through Olga’s thousands of photos to pick out her favorite ones!).  For our show notes, visit  https://dreambigpodcast.com/287 If you like our show please subscribe to the Dream Big Podcast on iTunes, and let's embark on this pawsome adventure together! 🎧🥳 https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes And if you rate and review the show, it would be the biggest gift to us! We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW helps us improve and reach more listeners like you.  So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode. Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts.  Join us on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidslearn #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #whoisforkids #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #roadtripsongs #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #audio #audiokidsstories #insparing #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #animallover #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #podcaster  #gratitude #gratitudeforkids #positivemindset #topkidspodcasts #1kidspodcast 

You Gotta Be HUNGRY! http://dreambigpodcast.com/286 This is perhaps personal development legend Les Brown’s most celebrated quote. When we first shared the quote with Eva, who was then probably 7 years old, she was a little confused. My parents are telling me that I have to be hungry? But when we shared a clip of Les explaining that the phrase does not refer to a hunger for food -- but rather a hunger to achieve your big dreams -- Eva understood the symbolism of the word hunger. Here, Eva shares what Les means by his catchphrase “You Gotta Be Hungry”, how she applies that sentiment to her own life, and why all Big Dreamers need to be hungry to make their dreams come true.   For our show notes, visit http://dreambigpodcast.com/286 Subscribe to the Dream Big Podcast on iTunes, and let's embark on this deliciouse adventure together! 🎧🥳 Click here to listen! Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Love it! We want more - I was looking for an educational show for myself and our family and found you guys! Will be listening every week now and looking forward to more interviews ❤️”please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us support more Big Dreamers — just like you — move toward the life they desire for their family. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Join us on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast #kidspodcast #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidslearn #dreambigpodcast #habits #kidshabits #howtochangehabits #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #roadtripstory #storypodcast #storiesforkids #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #audio #audiokidsstories #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personalgrowth #enterpreneur #moneymatters #moneymatter #podcaster #podcastshow #howtopodcast #happykids #top10kidspodcast #bestkidspodcast #newyearsresolution #newyears #goalssetting

Big Dreamers, young and old, often get overwhelmed with goal setting, especially at the start of the New Year. http://dreambigpodcast.com/285  Too many of us just create one long list of all the goals we want to accomplish.  A lengthy single-level list can lead to anxiety, which is the last thing you want when you are setting your goals.  So in today's episode, Eva shares how she categorizes her goals into 3 main buckets: (1) Skills; (2) Health; and (3) Relationships.  When you organize your goals in these 3 high-level categories, suddenly the goals seem much more manageable (and therefore more attainable).  Eva shares some examples of goals in each of these categories that she has set for 2022, and challenges all Big Dreamers to create a handful of goals in each of these categories as well. Let’s make 2022 our best year yet!  For our show notes, visit http://dreambigpodcast.com/285 Subscribe to the Dream Big Podcast on iTunes, and let's embark on this deliciouse adventure together! 🎧🥳 Click here to listen! Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Love it! We want more - I was looking for an educational show for myself and our family and found you guys! Will be listening every week now and looking forward to more interviews ❤️”please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us support more Big Dreamers — just like you — move toward the life they desire for their family. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Join us on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast #kidspodcast #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidslearn #dreambigpodcast #habits #kidshabits #howtochangehabits #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #roadtripstory #storypodcast #storiesforkids #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #audio #audiokidsstories #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personalgrowth #enterpreneur #moneymatters #moneymatter #podcaster #podcastshow #howtopodcast #happykids #top10kidspodcast #bestkidspodcast #newyearsresolution #newyears #goalssetting

As Big Dreamers, we are so focused on the future.  What are we going to do next? http://dreambigpodcast.com/284  What are our goals for the new year?  And how are we going to accomplish them? As a result, many of us don’t spend nearly enough time reflecting on the past year, and celebrating what we have accomplished.  In this episode, Eva shares the importance of capturing the wins from the past year on paper and feeling gratitude for all the amazing things that happened to you.  This exercise will help energize you for the year ahead!  A special thank you to Big Dreamer Chloe Chan for writing to Eva with a great question that inspired this episode. We hope that Chloe and all Big Dreamers have a great close to 2021 (which you will if you listen to Eva’s advice in this episode!) and an exciting year of growth and progress ahead in 2022.  Finally, be sure to check out the resources section of our show notes, which contain links to 4 past episodes where Eva shares ideas about New Year resolutions.     For our show notes, visit http://dreambigpodcast.com/284 Subscribe to the Dream Big Podcast on iTunes, and let's embark on this deliciouse adventure together! 🎧🥳 Click here to listen! Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Love it! We want more - I was looking for an educational show for myself and our family and found you guys! Will be listening every week now and looking forward to more interviews ❤️”please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us support more Big Dreamers — just like you — move toward the life they desire for their family. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Join us on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast #kidspodcast #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidslearn #dreambigpodcast #habits #kidshabits #howtochangehabits #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #roadtripstory #storypodcast #storiesforkids #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #audio #audiokidsstories #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personalgrowth #enterpreneur #moneymatters #moneymatter #podcaster #podcastshow #howtopodcast #happykids #top10kidspodcast #bestkidspodcast #newyearsresolution #newyears

🎁🤔👨‍👩‍👧‍👦❤️ Looking for the perfect holiday gift? 🎄🎁💝 Get creative and design an unforgettable experience that will bring joy and create lasting memories for years to come! 💭🎉 In this episode of the Dream Big Podcast, Eva Karpman shares how she came up with incredible gift ideas for her family using this fun thought experiment. A great way to teach kids about the joy of giving without breaking the bank! 💰💸 Tune in to this special holiday edition and learn how to create the perfect gift that will be cherished forever. 🎉👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For more information and show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/283 All episodes: https://dreambigpodcast.com/episodes Join us on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now! #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidslearn #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #whoisforkids #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #roadtripsongs #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #audio #audiokidsstories #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #womenempowerment #kidsempowerment #girlstory  #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #bestgift #bestgiftforkids #holidaygifts #topkidspodcast #podcast #podcastofyoutube #kidspodcast

Tis The Season To Be…. KIND.   And guess what, when you are kind, you will also be JOLLY. In this episode, Eva shares a sweet story of a random act of kindness that her sister Sophia recently performed.  It is important to note that  Sophia’s action required no real effort on her part.  She didn’t have to pay for it.  All she did was be thoughtful in a situation where she didn’t have to be, and that made all the difference.  Listen to the episode to learn more about this little, sweet act of kindness that Sophia performed, and why small actions can make such a big impact in your relationships.  Eva also challenges all Big Dreamers to perform a random act of kindness this Holiday season.   Be kind, spread love, and Happy Holidays!   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/282 All episodes: https://dreambigpodcast.com/episodes Join us on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out. Follow now! #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidslearn #kidspodcast #dreambigpodcast #whoisforkids #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #roadtripsongs #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #audio #audiokidsstories #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #womenempowerment #1kidspodcast #bestkidspodcast #kidsempowerment #girlstory  #kidspersonaldevelopment #personaldevelopment #personalgrowth #bestgift #bestgiftforkids #holidaygifts #topkidspodcast #podcast #podcastofyoutube #kidspodcast #holidayswithkids #kidsholidays 

We talk a lot about Big Dreams in our family.  But we talk even more about happiness.  Why?  http://dreambigpodcast.com/281 Because we want our kids to know that achievement alone will not guarantee you happiness.  Look at all the ultra rich people in this world who are very unhappy.   With the holiday season here, there are many who believe that the holiday season will bring you happiness.  You’ll hear the greeting Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays, but we all know that there are plenty who will not be happy and merry this holiday season.  In this episode, Eva shares why Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwaza, or whatever holiday you celebrate, will not make you happy.  Instead, as Eva explains, it is YOU who makes you happy.  This is a powerful and timely reminder that kids (and adults) need to hear, and Eva shares some practical tips on how to be happy this holiday season.  For our show notes, visit http://dreambigpodcast.com/281 Subscribe to the Dream Big Podcast on iTunes, and let's embark on this deliciouse adventure together! 🎧🥳 Click here to listen! Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Love it! We want more - I was looking for an educational show for myself and our family and found you guys! Will be listening every week now and looking forward to more interviews ❤️”please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us support more Big Dreamers — just like you — move toward the life they desire for their family. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Join us on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast #kidspodcast #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidslearn #dreambigpodcast #habits #kidshabits #howtochangehabits #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #roadtripstory #storypodcast #storiesforkids #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #audio #audiokidsstories #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personalgrowth #enterpreneur #moneymatters #moneymatter #podcaster #podcastshow #howtopodcast #happykids #top10kidspodcast #bestkidspodcast

Today, Eva discusses the power of small habits. http://dreambigpodcast.com/280  Given that Eva’s podcast is titled Dream Big, it should not be a surprise that Eva talks mostly about BIG dreams, BIG goals, and BIG action. But it is important to remember that small habits each and every day can lead to very big results over a period of time.  Eva shares some great examples in this episode.  For instance, did you know that if you read just 20 pages per day, you could read 30 books in 2022 (assuming average book size was 243 pages).  I don’t know about you… but 30 books in one year sounds super ambitious to me!  But 20 pages per day seems very doable.  And that is just one of many great examples you’ll hear when you tune in to the 280th episode of the Dream Big Podcast.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/280   Subscribe to the Dream Big Podcast on iTunes, and let's embark on this deliciouse adventure together! 🎧🥳 Click here to listen!   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “Love it! We want more - I was looking for an educational show for myself and our family and found you guys! Will be listening every week now and looking forward to more interviews ❤️”please consider rating and reviewing our show! This helps us support more Big Dreamers — just like you — move toward the life they desire for their family. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Join us on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast #kidspodcast #familypodcast #kidslearn #kidslearn #dreambigpodcast #habits #kidshabits #howtochangehabits #kidpodcaster #audioforkids #homeschooling #homeschool #roadtrip #roadtripstory #storypodcast #storiesforkids #sophiakarpman #evakarpman #olgakarpman #kidsinterviews #audio #audiokidsstories #inspiring #inspiringkids #motivational #motivationalaudio #kidentrepreneurs #kidsbooks #kidslearning #kidsapp #kidsempowerment #girlstory #kidspersonaldevelopment #personalgrowth #enterpreneur #moneymatters #moneymatter #podcaster #podcastshow #howtopodcast  

We noticed recently that there have been way too many comparisons being made within our family.  Sophia, our six year old, is constantly comparing (and complaining about) what her older sister Eva is allowed to do.  Why can Eva stay up later?  Why can Eva have sleepovers?  By comparison, Eva gets frustrated that we are not nearly as strict with Sophia and require more contributions from her in the house.  For instance, Sophia sets the table for dinner (which takes only a few minutes), and Eva cleans all the dishes and the kitchen after dinner (which can take 30 minutes or more).  So the focus of this week’s episode is why is it never a good idea to compare yourself to others, especially to your siblings?  Is this a recurring source of tension in your home, like it has been in ours!  Then be sure to listen to this episode as a family and see how much the energy will improve in your home when you stop comparing yourself to others!  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/279

Eva often gets asked how she is able to get so much done -- from being a full-time student to hosting the Dream BIg Podcast, not to mention all the extracurricular activities she’s involved in.  And now, Eva is about to launch a second podcast which she will be producing entirely on her own.  So how does Eva find the time to do well in school while still pursuing her Big Dreams.  Today, Eva shares her #1 Productivity secret:  N.E.T. time.  Have you heard of this acronym before?  We first heard it from the great Tony Robbins, and have used N.E.T. to capture 1-3 hours per day of time that would otherwise not be utilized towards pursuing our Big Dreams.  To learn what the N.E.T acronym stands for, how Eva applies the concept in her own life, and how all Big Dreamers can do the same, be sure to listen to this fascinating episode!   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/278

This past weekend, we enjoyed an extended weekend getaway in Miami, Florida.  It is November and that means it is getting cold in most of the northern hemisphere.  But in Miami, the sun was out, the ocean was warm, and everyone was so friendly.  We also had the opportunity to catch up with lots of friends and family who live in Miami and the surrounding areas.  Eva had a particularly strong connection with our friends Gregory and Iryna, who welcomed us into their home for a wonderful afternoon.  Of course, everyone we visited was super nice to Eva but there was something special about her interaction with Gregory and Iryna that stood out.  As we drove away from their house and waved goodbye, Eva said “Wow! I really like them and hope we can visit again sometime soon.”  What made the interaction so memorable, and what can all Big Dreamers learn from the way Gregory and Iryna welcomed Eva into their home?  Listen to this powerful episode to find out!  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/277

Exciting news alert: Eva is going to be launching a new podcast soon! First off, let us reassure you that the Dream Big Podcast is not going anywhere. This will be a 2nd podcast that Eva is launching to focus on a passion that she discovered the past year, specifically farming and sustainability.  What is different about this new podcast is that Eva will be producing it on her own.  This means identifying guests, inviting them, preparing for interviews, writing show notes and publishing episodes.  Which leads us to the following quote: “Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved. -- William Jennings Bryan.”  We’re very proud that Eva is making this decision to create this new podcast.  It’s been our greatest honor as her parents to help her produce Dream Big these past 5 years (and we’ll continue to do so).  And now we’ll be there to support her and offer guidance while she takes control of her own destiny and works toward the launch of the new podcast.  So stay tuned for big announcements on the new podcast’s name, first guest, and other exciting tidbits.  And again, Dream Big is here to stay!    For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/276

At the beginning of the school year, we had a conversation with Eva about her classes.  Our advice was simple: Take the easy wins!  So many kids struggle at school academically because they fail to turn their homework in on time, they have missing assignments, they don’t take advantage of extra credit assignments when offered.   We explained to Eva that her classmates who don’t take the easy wins are facing an uphill battle to get good grades.  Eva has followed our advice, and she has seen firsthand how in some classes where she scored Bs or B+s on her exams, she still has an A overall because she always turns in her homework on time, she participates in class, and she does extra credit.   Eva shares this “secret” with the Big Dreamers, and explains why it is so important to take the easy wins in school and in life.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/275

Rachel Hollis is the best selling author of Girl, Wash Your Face and Girl, Stop Apologizing and host of the Rachel Hollis Podcast.  In a recent interview, Rachel explained how early in her career before she had written her 1st book, she believed that she just had to finish a book and then it would get published.  But when she finished it, no publisher was interested.  Michael Jordan, widely considered the best basketball player of all time, was famously cut from his high school basketball team.   There are many who would say that Michael Jordan’s coach made the biggest mistake of his life, or those publishers missed a huge opportunity by passing on Rachel’s first book.  But Rachel shared: “The truth was that I was not good enough yet and he was not good enough yet and we had to keep on doing the work to get to this place.  That’s what people miss.  You have to keep going.  You don’t know who you are going to be half a decade from now or 10 years from now.”  Expanding on Rachel’s quote in this episode, Eva shares why we can expect to fail (especially on our first try) when we are pursuing our big dreams.  And why it is so important that we keep on doing the work and not give up.  Rachel Hollis and Michale Jordan would have never shared their unique gifts with the world if they had quit!  We all have unique gifts and we must keep on pushing toward our big dreams even when we don't get the early result we were hoping for!  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/274

This summer Eva was fortunate enough to go to a sleepaway camp for a few weeks.  When she sent us letters in the mail, she would sometimes include a playing card that she had shot with an arrow during Archery, which turned out to be her favorite activity at camp!  In fact, Eva loved archery so much that her #1 request for the upcoming Holiday season is her own set of bow and arrows.  In discussing with Eva why she loves archery so much, we realized that there are many important life lessons that you learn from archery that apply equally to when you pursue your big dreams.  Hint: Eva shares the top lessons she has learned from archery in this episode!  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/273

You may not know the name but Bobby Hall, but if you have followed the music scene for the past decade you likely know of the multi-platinum recording artist known as Logic. Logic is Bobby Hall (or I guess Bobby Hall is Logic depending on how you look at it!). Logic has a new book out called the Bright Future which is a memoir of his journey from a horrifically abusive childhood to becoming one of the most accomplished and respected musical artists of his generation.  Logic has been out promoting his memoir and in a recent interview, he was asked about how to find happiness.  Logic grew up in very difficult circumstances with an alcoholic mother and an absent father who was addicted to crack cocaine.  It was a struggle to survive yet alone become successful.  In this episode, Eva shares Logic’s enlightening answer on how  he found happiness.  Hint: He didn’t find happiness by becoming rich or famous.  It is an important lesson for all the young Big Dreamers who are constantly bombarded with messages about how money and fame is all what matters.    For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/272

Dr. Susan David, the bestselling author of Emotional Agility, has identified a powerful difference between “Have to” Goals and “Want to” Goals.   Eva shares that difference in this episode, and offers some examples of “Want to” and “Have to” Goals in her own life.  This includes the recent experience of hatching baby quail from an incubator (definitely a “Want to” goal).  But more importantly, Eva shares how she was able to apply Dr. Susan’s advice to convert studying for math, which she always thought of as a “Have to” task, into a “Want to” task by connecting math with her love of farm animals.  Eva also challenges all Big Dreamers to identify a “Have to” goal in your life, and reframe it as a “Want to” goal using the strategy that she shares in this powerful episode.  A huge thank you to Dr. Susan David for outlining this important distinction.   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/271

Michaela DePrince was born in the midst of a horrific civil war in Sierra Leone, West Africa. Her father was killed by rebels, and shortly after her father’s death, her mother died of fever and starvation.  As if life was not already difficult enough, Michaela has a skin condition which causes patches of her skin to lose its color.  In her village, this was considered the curse of the devil and she was abandoned by her uncle and lived in an orphanage where she was the least favorite child out of 27 kids -- which meant she was the last to eat at every meal.  Fast forward to today, and Michaela is a professional ballerina, competed on Dancing With The Stars, performed in Madonna and Beyonce music videos, and spoke alongside Barack Obama at a leadership conference.  In this episode, Eva shares how this remarkable lady was able to overcome the living nightmare that was her early childhood and fulfill her dream of being a professional ballerina.  Michaela’s story is a powerful reminder that circumstances outside of your control do not define you and to never, ever give up on your dreams.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/270

We’ve told our kids on numerous occasions to “Be Patient. Things Take Time.” or even the good ol’ phrase “Patience is a Virtue.”   But we recently stumbled across a quote from the great Tom Bilyeu that challenged our views on patience, especially when it comes to teaching our kids about how to accomplish their Big Dreams.  Tom shared: “Stop being patient and start asking yourself, how do I accomplish my 10 year plan in 6 months?  You’ll probably fail but you’ll be a lot further along than the person who simply accepted it was going to take 10 years.”  In this episode, Eva unpacks Tom’s quote and shares why it is so important to not only Dream Big but also to take massive action.  While Tom’s quote may be controversial, we believe it is an important reminder that Big Dreamers can not wait for their big dreams to unfold but instead must charge towards their dreams.   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/269

What really matters most in life?  The shoes that you wear?  The latest video game that you own?  The care that you drive?  Material items might bring us temporary joy but when you really think about the things that matter most in your life, what comes to the top of your mind?  Sergey Young has achieved great success in life. He founded the Longevity Vision Fund to accelerate life extension through technological and scientific breakthroughs.  He raised 100 million dollars for this fund, which is investing in companies that are focused on building products and services that will extend healthy lifespans.  He’s been a successful investor with experience spanning over 20 years, which includes managing a $2 billion private equity fund.  But in a recent interview, Sergey beautifully described what comes to his mind when he thinks about what he is grateful for in life.  In this episode, Eva shares Sergey’s answer, and why Sergey’s insight is such an important reminder for our young Big Dreamers.   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/268

Lizzie Velasquez was born with a rare syndrome that makes it impossible for her to gain weight.   As a result, even though Lizzie is an adult, she has never weighed more than 65 pounds.  A number of years ago, a terrible cyber bully posted a video on Youtube titled “World’s Ugliest Woman” and the video was about Lizzie.  Not only was this a horrible, horrible thing to do, but unfortunately the video went viral so millions of people saw Lizzie in the “World’s Ugliest Woman” video and the comments were even worse.  When Lizzie discovered the video online, she was completely devastated.  In today’s episode, Eva shares the powerful decision that Lizzie made in weeks and months after the video was posted so that this nightmarish experience did not destroy her life.  Quite the opposite, Lizzie now believes that the video being posted was one of the best things that ever happened to her.   Eva shares how Lizzie was able to come to such a inspiring decision, and how this choice has impacted the lives of so many others who struggle with self-esteem or have been the victims of bullying.  Thank you Lizzie for inspiring so many.  You are beautiful inside and out!  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/267

A few years ago, a UCLA gymnast named Katelyn Ohashi captivated the world with a viral floor routine that has amassed over 190M views on Youtube.  If you are one of the few who has not seen Katelyn’s performance, we are including a link to the video in the Resources section of our show notes.  You will literally feel Katelyn’s positive energy and fun-loving attitude come through your device when you watch her routine.  Katelyn’s performance, which earned a Perfect 10, showcased that rare combination of immense talent and contagious joyfulness, which made the whole world stop and collectively smile.  That’s why it came as a complete shock to our family when we heard Katelyn share in an interview that until recently she was extremely unhappy.   In fact, just a few years before arriving at UCLA, Katelyn was so depressed that she was ready to give up on gymnastics entirely.  How did Katelyn turn her life around and become the happy, young woman that was on full display in that performance?  Eva shares Katelyn’s story in this episode, which includes important life lessons for all the young Big Dreamers in our audience particularly about the importance of self-love.  Thank you Katelyn for inspiring this episode!   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/266

Novak Djokovic is one of the greatest tennis players of all time and currently ranked No. 1 by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).  As of this publication, he has won 20 Grand Slam men's singles titles (a record shared with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal) and based on his play in recent years most tennis fans believe he will own that record before the end of his career.  In a recent interview, Novak shared a story about a very low point in his career when mentally he felt like giving up.  It is hard to imagine one of the world’s greatest players ever thinking about giving up, and it goes to show that even the world’s best, go through ups and downs in their career.   Yet at the time, Novak was really contemplating whether he wanted to continue competing in tournaments.  He described himself crying, sitting on the floor, and really struggling with this decision.  In this episode, Eva shares the advice that Novak got in the midst of this struggle and why he ultimately decided to continue playing tennis professionally.  This is a really important lesson because we will all face significant obstacles on the path to our Big Dreams, and Novak’s advice will help you reconnect with that passion that inspired you to embark on the journey in the first place.  Thankfully Novak implemented this technique, and he continues to share his unique gift with tennis fans around the world.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/265

On October 3, 2012 at the age of 24, Lauren Wasser's life changed forever.  As a result of a medical condition called toxic shock syndrome, Wasser was placed in a medically-induced coma. Doctors pumped her with 80 pounds of fluids to get the toxins out of her body and conducted several blood transfusions.  Lauren miraculously survived but doctors were not able to save her right leg, which had to be amputated. Overnight, Lauren had lost her identity.  As a professional model, she had developed an idea of what it meant to be beautiful and initially she felt that losing her legs meant that she was no longer beautiful.  While this story could have ended tragically, thankfully it has taken an inspiring turn as today Lauren believes she is more beautiful than ever before -- inside and out.  Leading brands around the world agree with Lauren’s assessment, and she continues to book modeling gigs now with her beautiful golden prosthetic legs.  In this episode, Eva shares the mindset shifts Lauren made in order to turn her life around.  Eva also reminds all Big Dreamers that what truly matters in life is not how you look, but your character, values, and how you feel about yourself.    For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/264

Like most content creators, Joey Schweitzer started making Youtube videos just for fun not really thinking it would become a full-time career.  But his videos, which are mostly about self-improvement, were so well made and he is such a talented storyteller, that his channel quickly amassed a huge following and as of this writing, over 1.3 million subscribers enjoy his videos that inspire you to live your best life.  This particular episode focuses on an amazing idea that Joey shared in a video entitled: “How I tricked my brain to like doing hard things.”  Specifically, Joey shares how he uses a technique called “habit bunching” to build new habits.   In Episode 263, Eva shares what “habit bunching” is, and how all of our Big Dreamers can implement this little trick as well!  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/263

Have you ever wanted to speak up for yourself and for whatever reason stayed quiet?  Eva used to be so shy that she didn't even want to place her own order at a restaurant.  Today Eva shares why it is so important to be willing to raise your hand, to ask for help, and to stand up for yourself.  This episode was inspired by Maria Menounos. Maria has been a primetime TV personality for many years, serving as host of Extra and E! News, co-host of Eurovision song contest , and TV correspondent for Today and Access Hollywood.  She is also a professional wrestler with the WWE and hosts  a podcast called Better Together.  Now you would think that for someone who has made a living speaking on live TV that Maria would have no problem at all speaking up for herself at work!  But that was not always the case, and Maria shares the toxic belief system that held her back from speaking up earlier in her career.  And how she gained the respect of her bosses more recently when she became more vocal about her feelings and needs.  This is such an important lesson for our young Big Dreamers, and Eva shares examples of how she has learned the importance of speaking up and asking questions in her own life.  Thank you Maria for inspiring this episode.    For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/262

There are so many experts out there claiming to be able to teach you a shortcut to building confidence.  These “hacks'' might temporarily help you pump yourself up and act confident, even if you really may not be.  Recently we heard Chris Bosh, former NBA all-star, champion and Olympic Gold medalist, describe how he developed his confidence on the basketball court.  It may not be the most popular method, but we think it is the most honest way to truly build confidence.  In this episode, Eva shares Chris’ illuminating answer, as well as an amazing quote from martial arts legend Bruce Lee on confidence.  Finally Eva shares how she applied Chris' technique to be confident when she performed a complicated rap in front of her entire school a few years ago.  Thank you for the fantastic lesson Chris and congrats on the launch of your new book “Letters to a Young Athlete.”  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/261

When we stumbled across a video on Matt D'Avella Youtube channel entitled “The truth about chasing your dreams,” we took the bait and had to watch.  After all, this is the DREAM BIG Podcast and Eva’s mission is to encourage young Big Dreamers to believe in their dreams and take massive action in pursuit of those dreams.  In the video, Matt shared his “ 3-year rule” which is that in order to find success in any field you need to dedicate at least three years before you can expect to see significant results.  And then he introduced Tommy Jackett and Josh Janssen, 2 friends from Australia who in 2018, 3 years ago, started a podcast called “The Daily Talk Show.”  Now you would expect that since Tommy and Josh had been podcasting for 3 years, they would have found “success,” right?  It turns out that after three long years of consistent hard work, Tommy and Josh did not have nearly as big of an audience as they had expected, nor had they made enough money to quit their day jobs.  But they both still consider their podcasting experience as a huge success! In this episode, Eva explores the meaning of the word “success,” why success does not equal making lots of money, and even shares some unexpected “truths' ' about the Dream Big Podcast, which she has hosted for nearly 5 years now!  Thank you Matt for the beautifully crafted video illuminating this hard truth about chasing your dreams and to Tommy and Josh for reminding us that followers and money does not equal success.    For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/260

This week Eva shares lessons she learned from Luvvie Ajayi Jones’ Ted Talk entitled “Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable.”  Luvvie is a bestselling author and world renowned speaker, but for many years she refused to publicly admit she was a writer.  She had grown up dreaming of being a doctor, and feared that as a writer she would not be able to make ends meet.  When she was turning thirty, Luvvie decided to embrace the idea of stepping outside of her comfort zone, and in her Ted Talk, she shares stories about ziplining, scuba diving, and skydiving -- all of which terrified her but helped her build confidence which ultimately played huge dividends in her career.  Inspired by Luvvie’s Ted Talk, Eva encourages all of you young Big Dreamers to push outside of your comfort zone, even if the actions you take are not directly related to your Big Dreams.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/259

We were thrilled when Rebecca Zamolo’s publicist reached out to see if Eva was interested in interviewing Rebecca, who is promoting her new book “The Game Master: Summer Schooled.”  Rebecca is one of the most innovative content creators in the world, with multiple award winning Youtube channels with over 30 million subscribers.  She also has had a fascinating life story, as Eva discovered while preparing for the interview. Rebecca was a competitive gymnast growing up, which is where she developed her incredible work ethic.  She also studied Improv at Second City in Los Angeles, which is where she blossomed into a comedic actress.   Everything Rebecca does is entertaining and will make you smile, including her interview with Eva :)  Be sure to check out Rebecca’s new book The Game Master: Summer Schooled!   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/258

Daniel J. Watts is a legendary Broadway performer, appearing in nine Broadway shows including Hamilton, In The Hnines and Memphis.  So it should be no surprise that Daniel used performance art when he delivered his recent TedX talk.  He literally painted with his feet while masterfully sharing his life experience leading up to and during the pandemic.  Daniel uses the metaphor of paint, sharing that in life sometimes we need to let the paint dry.  We need to take a break, assess the situation, and then make the next move.  With the pandemic cancelling Broadway shows for the past year, Daniel was forced to let the paint dry and now plans to be more conscious of intentionally letting the paint dry in the future.  Eva shares how she is implementing Daniel’s advice in her own life and why this is such a powerful metaphor to remember whenever you feel overwhelmed or stressed.  Thank you Daniel J. Watts for your inspiring and creative TedX talk!  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/257

Sara Blakely is an inventor and entrepreneur who created the clothing line Spanx.  For the younger Big Dreamers who may not be familiar with Spanx, ask your mom because chances are she knows and can explain better than Eva can! Joking aside, with the incredible success of Spanx under Sara’s leadership, in 2012 Sara became the world’s youngest female self-made billionaire.  In today’s episode, Eva focuses on an amazing story that Sara shared about her father in an interview with the great Tony Robbins.  Specifically, Sara explained that when she was growing up, her father would ask her “What did you fail at this week?”  And he would be disappointed if she did not have anything to share!  Now that may seem like a backwards question, but actually Sara credits this ritual with obliterating her fear of failure in the traditional sense of failing to achieve the desired outcome.  Instead, Sara’s definition of failure became failing to try her best. What a fantastic lesson for all Big Dreamers - young and old!  When you are pursuing a big dream, you will “fail” time and again. But rather than hide or be ashamed by those failures, we should share and even celebrate the failures as long as we tried our best!  Thank you Sara for this powerful reminder and kudos to your dad for asking you such a fantastic question during your childhood.   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/256

Candace Parker is one of the most decorated female basketball players to ever put on a uniform. Candace was the first overall pick in the 2008 WNBA Draft,  A WNBA Champion, WNBA Finals MVP, 2x WNBA MVP, 2x Gold Medalist, and WNBA Rookie of the Year. But that incedibe legacy was definitely not guaranteed, and in fact could have easily been cut short by a devastating ACL tear during high school that required surgery to repair.  In a recent interview, Candace was asked about what it took to develop her winning mindset, and she actually pointed to that injury and her road to recovery as the time in her life that she developed the tenacity to overcome obstacles. Specifically, Candice shared that after a doctor told her that she may never play basketball again, her Dad challenged her to look at herself in the mirror and make a decision to fully recover rather than throw a pity party.  We’ve all had the tendency to throw a pity party when things go terribly wrong, but at the end of the day feeling bad for ourselves and complaining about the situation is never a solution.  Thank you Candace for the reminder to rsvp NO to the pity party and instead pour your energy into overcoming the obstacles in the path to your big dreams.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/255

We were listening to Lewis Howes interview Rich Roll, a man who transformed his life from being an alcoholic and drug addict to one of the fittest men in the world.  Lewis was asking Rich about how to achieve your big dreams.  Rather than just giving the stereotypical answer like “you have to go for it, be bold, take massive action,” Rich gave a much more practical answer that Eva thought was super helpful and wanted to share with all the Big Dreamers.  Specifically, Rich shared that when you push outside of your comfort zone, the best strategy is to just push a tad bit outside.  Start with an action today that doesn’t involve a lot of risk.  You need to get outside of the comfort zone because that is where growth happens, but you can start small, build your confidence, and then take an additional step.  Eva applies Rich’s lesson to her own experience as a podcaster, and how her growth these past 5 years has come from many little steps outside of her comfort zone rather than one huge one.  Thank you Rick for this very practical advice, and reminder that Big Dreams don’t happen overnight but require incremental progress over a long period of time!    For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/254

This week’s episode is inspired by Amberley Snyder, who as a young girl developed a love of horses and was on her way to becoming one of the world’s best in rodeo.  In 2009, she won the National Little Britches Rodeo Association All-Around Cowgirl World Championship.  Amberley's life changed forever on January 10, 2010.   She was driving her truck and sadly not wearing a seatbelt.  She took her eyes off the road for a brief moment and the next thing she knew her car was rolling and she was ejected from the vehicle and ended up breaking her neck, leaving her paralzyed from the waist down.  Instead of giving up on her passion for horses and the idea of riding again, Amberley told her doctors that she would ride a horse again and even compete in rodeo.  And only 4 months after the accident, Amberley was back on her horse and ultimately realized her dream of competing in rodeos.   In this episode, Eva shares Amberley’s story and a quote that Amberley says changed her life forever: “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.”  Please be sure to watch the video we link in the resources section of our show notes. It will give you goosebumps to see Amberley hoist herself onto her horse from a wheelchair, and ride strapped to her horse in rodeo competitions. Thank you Amberley for being such a powerful example of the power of attitude, and how that little decision we make every morning makes all the difference.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/253

Jeff Bezos was once asked what makes someone successful.  Jeff is uniquely qualified to answer this question, considering he founded ecommerce giant Amazon.com and is one of the wealthiest people on the planet. In this episode, Eva shares Jeff’s response which to paraphrase was that successful people have a combination of gifts (e.g. natural-born talent) and a strong work ethic (e.g. the grit to develop those talents). Jeff further explained that we can celebrate our gifts, but we should not be proud of them.  Instead we should take pride in the choice we make to work hard and become the best versions of ourselves. Eva could not agree more, and shares some examples of friends and a past guest who exemplify this combination of gifts + work ethic.  Thank you to Jeff Bezos for making this eye-opening distinction, which Eva can now share with all the Big Dreamers!   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/252

This week’s episode is inspired by Amy Purdy.  Amy’s childhood and teen years were filled with fun and adventure. She was an incredible athlete and especially loved snowboarding.  At the age of 19, Amy had a medical emergency caused by a bacterial infection.  The doctors gave her a 2% chance to live, and had to remove her spleen and amputate both her legs below the knees. Her father also had to donate a kidney to give her a chance to survive.  Needless to say, it was a very scary time for the Purdy family and life as Amy knew it would never be the same.  In this episode, Eva shares Amy’s analogy of how after this emergency, she made a decision to look at her life as a book where she would be the author of that book and write an incredible story.  Which is exactly what she has done!  Eva shares many of Amy’s remarkable accomplishments, including winning Paralympic medals in snowboarding, being the runner-up on Dancing With The Stars, touring with Oprah, and becoming a New York Times best-selling  author.  Amy can inspire all Big Dreamers, especially those going through difficult times, to be the author of their own story.  Thank you Amy for inspiring millions and now all the Big Dreamers.  We can’t wait to read the next chapters in your incredible life :)   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/251

This week’s episode is inspired by Dr. Edith Eger. In 1944, when Edith was a teenager, she experienced the unimaginable horror of the Holocaust.  As a Jew living in Nazi-occupied Eastern Europe, she and her family were sent to Auschwitz, the heinous concentration camp.  Her parents and fiance were killed by the Nazis, and she witnessed horrific crimes against humanity as a prisoner at Auschwitz. Despite this unimaginable trauma and suffering, Dr. Eger was able to lead a remarkable life after the war.  She moved to the United States, started a family, got her doctorate in Psychology, and is still inspiring so many at the young age of 93 years old. As part of a recent book tour, Dr. Eger often shared how she was able to give herself the gift of forgiveness.  We thought that was such an interesting idea -- usually when you think of forgiveness you are forgiving the person who wronged you.  But Dr. Eger looks at forgiveness differently, and we thought it was a very important lesson for Big Dreamers, young and old, to learn.  Thank you Dr. Eger for the gift you have given to the world, and for teaching us that you don’t have to forget in order to forgive.   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/250

This week’s episode is inspired by Lisa Bilyeu, and specifically her journey from being a traditional housewife to the cofounder of a billion dollar company.  For over 8 years, Lisa played the role of a traditional stay-at-home wife to her husband Tom.   This was actually a one-year plan at the start, as she was supporting Tom’s effort to build a film business.  But eventually Tom pivoted and launched Quest Nutrition, and asked Lisa if she would help fulfill orders of the company’s protein bars from their living room floor.  Lisa stepped up to help, and ended up doing far more than stuffing boxes from their house!  Quest Nutrition grew 57,000% in 3 years time, earning a billion-dollar valuation and ranking as the #2 fastest growing company in North America by Inc. Magazine in 2014.  So how did Lisa go from a stay-at-home wife with absolutely no experience in shipping or logistics to leading a huge team and managing tens of millions of dollars in inventory?  Lisa recently shared her secret to learning anything, and today Eva is sharing Lisa’s secret with all the Big Dreamers :)   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/249

This episode of the Dream Big Podcast is inspired by Amanda Gorman, the nation’s first Youth Poet Laureate. Most of the world first witnessed the greatness of Amanda Gorman at the Presidential Inauguration, when she delivered her masterpiece of a poem The Hills We Climb.  Amanda was so poised, so confident, so riveting in her delivery that I’m sure you would have never guessed that she spent most of her life struggling with a speech impediment.  Into her teen years, Amanda had great difficulty pronouncing the letter R.  So how did Amanda overcome this obstacle and deliver one of the most celebrated public speaking performances in recent history?  Eva explores Amanda’s journey and shares how Amanda transformed this perceived “weakness” into her greatest strength.  Thank you Amanda for inspiring a nation with The Hills We Climb, and for inspiring all the Big Dreamers with strength and courage to overcome this speech impediment so you can share your unique gift with the world.  Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/248   

This episode of the Dream Big Podcast is inspired by Dean Graziozi, a multiple New York Times best selling author, entrepreneur, and investor. Dean has started or played a major role in over 14 successful companies that have changed lives all around the world – including the new Mastermind.com platform with Tony Robbins. Dean posted a video to his Youtube channel on how successful people react when they encounter an obstacle or even suffer a setback.   We were so inspired by Dean’s message that we wanted to share the lesson with all Big Dreamers.   If you are dreaming big and pushing outside your comfort zone, you are guaranteed to make mistakes and even fail.  That’s why all Big Dreamers must know how to respond when life does not go according to plan, and Dean’s advice can change your life by inspiring you to push forward and find solutions even in the face of immense challenges. Thank you Dean for all that you do to impact the lives of millions, and we hope one day to introduce you to all the Big Dreamers by being Eva’s guest on the podcast! Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/247

It is not every day you get the opportunity to interview someone considered to be a GOAT -- the greatest of all time. It was such a thrill for Eva to chat with Greg Louganis, four-time Olympic diving champion and the greatest diver of all time. Greg took part in his first Olympic Games, the 1976 Montreal Games, aged just 16 and claimed silver in the 10m platform. Four years later, he was firmly established as the world’s best diver, but the United States’ boycott of the 1980 Moscow Games meant that he had to wait another four years to taste Olympic gold. At the 1984 Los Angeles Games, Greg found himself competing in front of his home crowd in California. He won the gold medal in both the 3m springboard and 10m platform events. This made him the first Olympian in 56 years to achieve this spectacular double. He repeated this feat in the 1988 Summer Olympics, becoming the only man and the second diver in Olympic history to sweep the diving events in consecutive Olympic Games. Thank you Greg for inspiring Eva and the Big Dreamers with your incredible life story and the lessons you shared about hard work, overcoming obstacles, and never giving up. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/246

This episode is inspired by three of Eva’s mentors. (1) Tony Robbins who often teaches that in order to change your life, you need to raise your standards; (2) Jesse Itzler who recently shared in a speech that he sets Olympic standards for himself in the 3 main buckest of his life: Business, Mindset, and Wellness; and (3) Greg Louganis who we are thrilled to announce will be Eva’s guest on next week’s episode of the Dream Big Podcast. Eva asked Greg about his training regimen when he was in pursuit of Olympic Glory, and let’s just say we can think of no better example of raising standards than what Greg demanded of himself during his Olympic training.  Enjoy this episode which will inspire you to raise your standards, and be sure to tune in next Monday to Eva’s interview with Greg. In our humble opinion, it is one of her best interviews yet!  Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/245

Jamie Kern Lima is a self-made entrepreneur, champion of women, philanthropist, keynote speaker and co-founder of IT Cosmetics.  Jamie is on a book tour right now for Believe It - How to Go from Underestimated to Unstoppable.  We’ve watched many of her interviews, and were so inspired by Jamie’s story that Eva decided to create an episode about her remarkable journey from a Denny’s waitress to the CEO of a billion dollar makeup brand, IT Cosmetics. Of course, when you hear a rags-to-riches story like Jamie’s, many assume that the success came overnight.  But Jamie is very transparent about the years of rejection and challenges she and her husband experienced before they enjoyed any success.  In this episode, Eva shares Jamie’s philosophy on dealing with rejection and how she was able to keep on pushing towards her big dreams, even when she only had $1000 left in her bank account.  Thank you Jamie Kern Lima for sharing your remarkable story, and now for inspiring so many young Big Dreamers to believe in themselves even in the face of rejection.  Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/244   

Matthew Hussey is an internationally acclaimed speaker, New York Times Bestselling author, and relationship expert.   In a recent interview, we heard Matthew share how the trash cans at Disney World had such a profound impact on his life.  We were so moved by the story and its lesson that Eva wanted to share it with all the Big Dreamers.  There’s an old saying “How you do anything, is how you do everything.”  Disney World trash cans perfectly encapsulate this quote.  Most cities have a local theme park with rides, but Disney fans travel from all over the world at great expense to go to Disney World.  Thanks to Matthew, Eva shares why Disney makes such an emotional impact and how we can all apply that strategy in our own lives.  Thank you Matthew Hussey for sharing your childhood story of discovering the magic of Disney World trash cans, and inspiring all the Big Dreamers who will benefit from this Mentor Magic as well :)  Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/243  

James Clear is one of the world’s leading experts in habit formation and performance improvement.  In his New York Times best selling book Atomic Habits, which has sold more than 3 million copies worldwide, James shares the remarkable turnaround of Great Britain Cycling which in under a decade went from being a laughing stock to the most dominant cycling team in modern history.  But what is even more remarkable is the strategy that was responsible for these then unthinkable results.   In this episode, Eva shares how Dave Brailsford, who was hired in 2003 to be the team’s performance director, ushered in this amazing new era of cycling for Great Britain, and most importantly, how we can implement the same strategy in our own lives to see remarkable results as well.  Thank you James Clear for sharing the story of Great Britain cycling and the underlying strategy with over 3 million (and growing) readers, and now to all the Big Dreamers who will benefit from this Mentor Magic as well :)  Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/242

Ed Mylett is one of the top business leaders, peak performance experts, and keynote speakers in the world today.  There is a good reason why millions of people are interested in what Ed has to say.   He has walked the walk, and achieved great success in all aspects of his life from health, business, and relationships.   One of Ed’s favorite analogies is how your identity is like the thermostat on the wall of your life.  Eva loved the analogy, and thought Ed had captured the perfect way to explain to our young Big Dreamers why it is so important to actively work on your identity -- the thoughts, ideas, concepts and beliefs you hold to be true about yourself.   Your kids can listen to every episode of the Dream Big Podcast and learn all the tips and tricks from top performers like Ed, but it is all for nothing if they don’t develop a positive identity and believe in their potential.  Ed’s concept of the thermostat is a brilliant way to explain this, and we are excited to share this analogy with all the Big Dreamers as well as some of Ed’s tips on how to raise the temperature of your identity!   Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/241

There is an old saying that "A picture is worth a thousand words” and that’s exactly how we felt when we stumbled across a photo of a young and unknown Jeff Bezos working at an old wooden desk in a run-down office.  Jeff was working on his Big Dream, Amazon.com, which has since become one of the biggest companies in the world and revolutionized e-commerce.  But the headline of the photo is what really gave us the chills:  “Don’t compare your Chapter 1 to someone else’s Chapter 20.”  We stumbled upon this photo on the Instagram of the great Tom Bilyeu, who often advises his community to focus on your own growth and not compare yourself to the achievements of others.  In this episode, Eva focuses on how important it is to work on being the best version of yourself and how detrimental it can be when you obsess on the progress of others, especially those who are much further along on their journey. Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/240

This episode is inspired by the the world’s #1 brain coach Jim Kwik, who was Eva’s guest in episode 69 of the Dream Big Podcast.  In a recent interview, Jim shared an analogy about the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly.  Specifically, Jim pointed out that the caterpillar goes through a period of intense struggle inside a cocoon before emerging as a beautiful butterfly.   In this episode, Eva utilizes Jim’s analogy to help answer a question emailed to Eva by Jenny Bernstein from Austin, Texas.  Jenny is working on launching her own Youtube channel, and has not been able to press “Publish” on the handful of episodes that she has already recorded.  With an assist from Jim’s analogy, Eva shares why Jenny’s struggles are just part of her journey.  This is an important episode for all Big Dreamers, young and old, who expect overnight results.  We need to embrace the journey and understand that achieving our big dreams will not be easy, and that there will be many challenges along the way!  Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/239   

This episode is inspired by the great Mel Robbins, who was Eva’s guest way back in episode 47 of the Dream Big Podcast.  We have been closely following Mel’s work ever since, particularly her Youtube and Instagram channels, which are chock-full of amazing content.  Mel recently posted a video on her Instagram entitled “This Split Second Decision Will Change Your Life” --- an intriguing headline so of course we clicked and watched.  Mel explains in the video how we can decide who we want to be, each and every day, with one simple decision.   Mel’s message really resonated with Eva, who a few days prior had woke up in a bad mood and stayed in a funk for most of the morning before she finally made a shift in her energy.  With Mel’s advice, Eva realized that she could have skipped the bad mood entirely and wanted to share Mel’s tip with all you Big Dreamers :)  Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/238

We just had one of the most incredible weekends visiting our cousins in the San Bernardino mountains during a winter snowstorm.  It was a short trip.  We left our house Saturday morning and were back home before dark on Sunday.  But when we pulled up to our driveway Eva said: “We were only gone for a day?!  It felt like we were gone for a week!!”   It was the same number of hours that we had the weekend prior, but we did 10X more!   As an added bonus, we enjoyed many first-time experiences thanks to the snowstorm and our cousin’s incredible homestead, which made the weekend’s activities that much more significant.  In this episode, Eva shares many fun stories from our magical weekend, from sledding at night to holding baby goats to learning how to sew.   And Eva shares how all Big Dreamers can slow down time by designing magical moments with your loved ones.  Be sure to check out our cousins instagram @purely.living.homestead to learn more about farm animals and gardening - and thank you for a weekend filled with countless memories that we will never forget! Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/237

This week, Eva welcomes Ashley Stahl, a career coach, keynote speaker, podcast host (You Turn Podcast) and soon-to-be bestselling author of You Turn: Get Unstuck, Discover Your Direction, and Design Your Dream Career.  Ashley has had one of the most interesting career paths of any Dream Big Podcast guest, starting her career as a counterterrorism professional at the Pentagon in Washington, DC.  Ashley shares with Eva her fascinating journey from counterterrorism to career coaching and entrepreneurship, and offers incredible advice to our young Big Dreamers about discovering their core nature and starting to think about future career options that honor who we are and maximize our positive impact on the world.   Be sure to pick up a copy of Ashley’s new You Turn book, where she shares the strategies she's used to help thousands ditch their Monday blues, get clarity on what work lights them up, and devise an action plan to create a career they love.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/236

One of our favorite mentors is Brendon Burchard -- and long-time listeners of the Dream Big Podcast are well aware of our admiration for Brendon given that Eva has shared many of his concepts in prior episodes.  And today, we wanted to share an amazing quote that we heard when Brendon was interviewing another influential thought leader, Dave Hollis.  Specifically, in talking about the need to step out of your comfort zone in order to grow, Dave shared the following quote: “A ship in harbor is safe. But that’s not what ships are built for.”   Our entire family loved this quote so much that Eva decided to make an entire episode about it, filled with some fun stories of course about Eva’s personal experiences stepping outside of her comfort zone.  And we are currently using the quote to inspire Sophia to learn how to ride a bike without training wheels.  We adopted the quote just a bit Dave and I hope you don’t mind :)  “A bike in the garage is safe.  But that’s not what bikes are built for.”  Haha.  Thank you Dave Hollis for inspiring this episode, and hopefully you can join Eva on the Dream Big Podcast in the future to share more about this quote and why it is so meaningful to you. Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/235   

It’s the start of New Year - a great time to develop new passions and new skills.   About a month ago, Eva came to us filled with excitement as she explained her plans to plant a garden in 2021.  When Eva sets her mind on something with this level of intention and focus, we know that nothing is going to stop her and so we are thrilled to support her new passion project.  In this episode, Eva shares why she is so passionate about planting a garden, what she learned from our family’s failed attempt to do so a few years ago, and why this time the result is going to be different.  Eva will be getting more active on the Dream Big Podcast Instagram account this year -- so please be sure to follow us to get regular Instagram story updates on Eva’s garden, the podcast, and other exciting announcements this year.  The entire Karpman family is almost as excited for 2021 as Eva is for her new garden, which means we are super, super excited :) 

2020 is now officially history, and we can’t be more excited for a New Year.   2021 here we come!  That said, with the many challenges of 2020 also came many important life lessons.  The final week of every year, our family discusses what we learned from the past twelve months and how our success and missteps can inform our next trip around the sun.  So in the 1st episode of 2021, we thought it would be appropriate for Eva to share the top 5 lessons we learned in 2020 and how we can all apply those lessons to our decisions in 2021 to make this the best year ever.   Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/233

Eva talks a lot about success on the Dream Big Podcast, and she has interviewed many of the most successful people on the planet from Mark Cuban to General Stanely McCrystal and Mel Robbins.  But one common pattern that Eva has noticed from all of her incredible guests is that they readily admit to countless failures along their journey to achieving their big dreams.  We stumbled across a commencement address that Denzel Washington delivered at the University of Pennsylvania in 2011, where he eloquently shared that the way to fail is to fall forward, not backwards.   In this episode, Eva shares a number of powerful examples from Denzel’s speech, and also how she literally learned the importance of falling forward and not backwards when she learned how to ride a unicycle this summer.   Eva encourages all Big Dreamers to push outside their comfort zone as we enter a new year in 2021.  Yes, you will fall along the way, but remember to fall forward and you will get back up and keep on moving forward towards your dreams.  Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/232

We are so thrilled to introduce Errol Gerson to all you Big Dreamers.   Errol is the grandfather of Eva’s best friend Gianna, and a dear family friend.  He also has just reached the remarkable milestone of teaching for 50 years at the ArtCenter College of Design.   From his career as an entrepreneur, businessman and professor, Errol is uniquely qualified to share with our Big Dreamers the patterns of success over his incredible life.  Errol was born in South Africa during Apartheid and shares with Eva why he immigrated to the United States and the hope he has for our future.  Errol also happens to be the King of acronyms, and teaches a few of his favorite business acronyms to Eva (and by extension all you Big Dreamers) during their fascinating conversation.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/231

We are just a few weeks away from closing out 2020.   In January of this year, none of us could have ever imagined how 2020 would unfold.  In-person schools, camps, sporting events, concerts, extracurricular activities… all CANCELLED.   And even worse, millions of people contracting COVID and the impacts the shutdowns have had on the economy.   With everything we just mentioned, it is easy to see how many will remember 2020 as the worst year ever.  But in this episode, Eva shares how we can look back at 2020 and actually find things to be grateful for.  2020 will soon be history, and one day our kids will tell their kids about what it was like living through a global pandemic.  In this episode, Eva shares that how we will remember 2020 will come down to one word :)   You’ll have to listen to the episode to find out what that word is, but we did want to thank Gary Vaynerchuk for inspiring this episode.  Gary is a legendary entrepreneur and thought leader who often talks about focusing on what you can control versus what you cannot.  To close the episode, Eva also shares an exercise we suggest you all do as a family before the end of the year to ensure your kids remember the positive aspects of 2020, and not just the negative ones.  It no doubt has been an incredibly challenging year, but we are grateful to have grown closer as a family and to have shared this year with all you Big Dreamers.   Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/230

A few months ago, the family of Eva’s best friends Sienna and Cayenne got jet skis.  Sienna and Cayenne have been telling Eva about their weekends at the lake, and how much fun the entire family has been having with their new toys.  In turn, we’ve been hearing non-stop from Eva about how much she wants to jet ski.  We had the opportunity over Thanksgiving weekend to rent a jet ski and needless to say, Eva jumped on the opportunity :) In this week’s episode, Eva shares the story of her experience, as well as the important life lessons she learned which of course are equally applicable to all Big Dreamers.   Based on how much Eva loved jet skiing and how determined this young lady can be, we have a feeling this will not be the last you will be hearing about Eva’s jet skiing adventures.  Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/229

Since we just celebrated the holiday of Thanksgiving here in the United States, we thought this would be the perfect episode to talk about the central theme of Thanksgiving.  Giving Thanks!  In other words, Gratitude.  This is a subject that legendary researcher Dr. Brene Brown has conducted a ton of research on -- and in this episode, Eva shares a life-changing finding from one of Dr. Brown’s studies which spanned 12 years with over 11,000 pieces of data.  Specifically, Dr. Brown did not interview a single person who would describe themselves as joyful who did not actively practice gratitude.   The key word there is practice.  In this episode, Eva shares the importance of incorporating a gratitude practice into your daily routine, and shares the gratitude practice that our family has done daily for over 12 months now.   I think we all knew intuitively that gratitude was central to our happiness, but thanks to Dr. Brene Brown we now have scientific evidence that a gratitude practice is the key to a joyful life.   Speaking of gratitude, there’s no time more fitting to express our sincere appreciation for your support of Eva’s podcast.  We are deeply thankful and extend to all you Big Dreamers our best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season.  Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/228

Last week, Sophia was overtired and started to have a temper tantrum.  She told us that the only thing that can make her stop crying and cure her sadness was a new toy.  In fact, she said that if we got her this new toy she would never be sad again.  Of course, we all know that getting Sophia a toy would not lead to her everlasting happiness, but in this episode Eva really dives into WHY money and the material possessions it can buy can never guarantee your happiness.  Eva borrows some great lessons from Jay Shetty’s new book Think Like A Monk, which is one of our favorite books of 2020. Jay draws the following distinction between success and happiness in his book:  “Success is earning money, being respected in your work, executing projects smoothly and receiving accolades.  Happiness is feeling good about yourself, having close relationships, making the world a better place.” We believe this is such an important concept to teach our children at a young age.  I know many of our kids (including Eva and Sohpia!) are excited to open their presents this holiday season.  But in this episode, Eva shares why those gifts are not the key to our happiness, and why fulfillment must come from within.  Thank you Jay for the great lesson, and we hope you’ll be Eva’s guest on the podcast in the not so distant future :)  Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/227

As parents, we have worked very hard to eliminate phrases like “That’s impossible” and “I can’t do it” from our kids’ vocabulary.    Turns out with the word IMPOSSIBLE -- you can just add a space and an apostrophe, and IMPOSSIBLE becomes I’M POSSIBLE.   This idea certainly hit home with the US election earlier this month, in which Kamala Harris became the first woman and person of color to be elected Vice President.     Let’s not forget…. it was just one hundred years ago -- in August 1920 -- that the 19th amendment to the constitution was passed which gave women the right to vote.  And then in 1965, just 55 years ago, the Voting Rights act was passed to prohibit the terrible racial discrimination in voting that will forever remain a stain on U.S. democracy.For our American listeners regardless who you vote for, I think we can all agree that shattering these barriers is a good thing for our country.  I know that Eva and so many girls around the country heard Kamala’s speech and now wholeheartedly believe that women can be leaders at the highest level of government.   In this episode, Eva shares her feelings about believing that anything is possible, even if it has not been done before.  Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/226

One of the world’s most inspiring humans, Erik Weihenmayer, is back on the Dream Big Podcast.  Erik lost his vision by the age of 13, but he resisted the idea that blindness would sweep him to the sidelines of life.  He’s the first blind person to reach the summit of Mt. Everest, the world’s tallest peak.   He also kayaked the entire 277-miles of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon -- among many other feats.  We’ve heard from a lot of Big Dreamers in our audience who continue to struggle with this pandemic, which is becoming more of a concern right now as cases are surging here in the United States and across the globe.  I know a lot of kids (and adults) are scared right now, so I decided to reach out to Erik and ask him to share his thoughts on how to stay calm and how to avoid unnecessary panic during these difficult times.  Climbing to the peak of Mt Everest and solo kayaking the Grand Canyon both require you to be in peak physical condition, but more importantly require tremendous mental strength.  That fact that Erik accomplished these feats without eyesight is truly remarkable, and I can not think of anyone on the planet more qualified to answer a question about how to stay calm under pressure and push forward when the going gets tough.   Not surprisingly, Erik delivered a brilliant answer that we all need to hear right now.   Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/225

Have you ever been in the car in a rush to get to your destination, and hit a red light at practically every intersection along the way.   And on other days, you might take the same route and enjoy green lights all the way without having to stop once.   Matthew McConaughey talks about how to catch more greenlights in life in his new memoir, which is one of the most celebrated books of 2020 and appropriately titled “Greenlights.”  We’ve listened to Matthew brilliantly discuss the concept of Greenlights on this book tour, and Eva loves to share when complex subjects about life can be broken down into a memorable analogy.  In this episode, Eva dives deep into the analogy that is the center of Matthew’s philosophy of life.  We believe that understanding and applying this analogy in your life can help you reach your big dreams, and do so without as many stops along the way.  Thank you Matthew for giving the world this gift, and if anyone has a connection to Matthew McConaughey, please let him know that Eva will give him the green light to be a guest on the Dream Big Podcast at any time :)  Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/224

It is hard to believe we are celebrating 4 years of the Dream Big Podcast this month.   Eva started Dream Big when she was just 7 years old, and we can safely say that helping Eva launch the podcast was the best parenting decision we ever made.  We are obviously blown away by all the incredible guests she has interviewed.  Truth be told, it is surreal to sit next to your daughter as she has thoughtful one-on-one conversations with Mark Cuban, Dr. Shefali, General Stanley McCrystal, Bethany Hamilton, and Kobe Bryant.  But what gives us the most pride is the commitment Eva has shown to bring our listeners a new episode every Monday for the past 4 years.  There are times when we are going out of town and we need to batch record a handful of episodes, or Eva is not feeling well but still sits down to record in order to hit an important deadline.  In this special anniversary episode, Eva shares her secret to publishing a new episode every Monday, week-after-week, year-after-year.  Eva, we are so proud of you and the tremendous effort you put into the podcast.  You are an inspiration to all the Big Dreamers, and also to your family!  Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/223

The Iron Cowboy is back on the Dream Big Podcast!   James Lawrence earned his nickname by completing 50 Ironman distance triathlons, in 50 days, in each of the 50 United States.  A single Ironman alone is an incredible accomplishment -- as it consists of a 2.4-mile (3.86 km) swim, a 112-mile (180.25 km) bicycle ride and a marathon 26.22-mile (42.20 km) run, raced in that order and without a break.   To do 50 Ironman races in 50 days across 50 days seemed unthinkable, until James did just that in 2015.   James posted the following quote on his Instagram earlier this year:  “Tolerance for Monotony is a very underrated superpower.”  Eva asked us what the quote meant, and we said:  “Well you know James!  Why don’t you ask him directly?”  And that’s exactly what she did, and James was kind enough to answer :)  James starts his answer by defining the word “monotony” (as we are sure that a lot of the younger Big Dreamers may not have even heard the word  “monotony” before), and then shares how he would have never completed the 50-50-50 and become the Iron Cowboy without learning to embrace monotonous training.  Eva also shares her thoughts in this episode as to why monotonous tasks are so important to achieving your big dreams in life.   Thank you James for answering Eva’s question, and by extension sharing this very underrated superpower with the Big Dreamers!  Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/222

This episode is inspired by Jesse Itzler.  Our family is part of his Build Your Life Resume Calendar Club, so as part of that club, we have been blessed to enjoy a ton of his content.  What we love about Jesse is how he breaks down really complicated concepts into simple-to-remember catch phrases.   In this episode, Eva shares a 6 word phrase that Jesse coined that will make all the difference as to whether you turn your big dreams into a reality.  That 6 word phrase is… “Believe In The End Of The Story.”   To give you some context, Jesse is currently training for an Ultraman race next year, and the most challenging component of that race for him will be a 6 mile open water swim since he is not an experienced swimmer.  Jesse shared how he recently gave up during one of his practice swims, but that because he :believes in the end of the story” -- in this case completing the Ultraman -- he was able to chalk it up to just a bad day and will continue training for the race.  Expanding on Jesse’s concept, Eva shares how believing in the end of the story is so important for any goal or big dream that you have in life.  If you don’t believe you can accomplish something, then why would you bother to try?  Big Dreams are difficult to achieve.  You will hit obstacles.  There will be moments of failure.  But if you remember Jesse’s phrase to “believe in the end of the story,” then you will keep on pushing and moving towards your dream.  Thank you Jesse for inspiring yet another episode of the Dream Big Podcast.  Eva believes in the end of the story that Jesse will one day be a guest on the Dream Big podcast, and we’ll keep on working towards that goal until we can introduce Jesse to all the Big Dreamers.  Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/221

Eva’s #1 mission for the Dream Big Podcast is to inspire her listeners to believe in their potential to achieve their biggest dreams in life, even when life is fraught with obstacles and challenges.  In this regard, we can think of no better guest to inspire the young Big Dreamers than Bethany Hamilton.  At the age of 13 as a rising surf star, Bethany lost her left arm to a 14-foot tiger shark, which seemed to end her dream career. However, one month after the attack, Bethany returned to surfing and within two years had won her first national surfing title.  At 17 years old, she realized her dream of surfing professionally and she is still an active surf competitor to this day.   Bethany has an amazing course that she recently created also called Unstoppable, and has been so generous to offer to do a giveaway of her course to one lucky Big Dreamer.  To enter your name into the giveaway, please visit our show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/220.  The winner will be announced and contacted on October 15.   Thank you again Bethany for being Eva’s guest on the Dream Big Podcast, and for all that you do to inspire others to become unstoppable like you!

Humble The Poet (Eva’s guest in Episode 146) has an amazing book out called Unlearn: 101 Simple Truths for a Better Life.  In that book, Humble writes that “Unhappiness is simply when the picture in your head does not match the picture in front of you.”  And that “expectations are a bigger enemy to our happiness than our circumstances.”   Eva really loved both those quotes, and wanted to ask Humble to expand on those concepts.  So she filmed a quick video question for Humble, who was kind enough to record a thoughtful response.  Now more than ever, as we continue to navigate 2020 in very uncertain times, we think Humble’s message about expectations is really important for all Big Dreamers to hear.   Enjoy!  Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/219

We are over-the-moon thrilled to welcome Dr. Shefali Tsabary to the Dream Big Podcast.  We have been following Dr. Shefali’s groundbreaking work on conscious parenting for years now.  It was such a thrill when we learned that Dr. Shefali had a new book coming out for kids and teens, and was interested in being a guest on the Dream Big Podcast.   Dr. Shefali was kind enough to send Eva an advanced copy of Superpowered, so we had a chance to read the book before Eva’s chat with Dr. Shefali to prepare for the interview.  Needless to say, we loved it!  In our humble opinion, this episode with Dr. Shefali is one of Eva’s best interviews yet -- and we hope that all the Big Dreamers enjoy Dr. Shefali and Eva’s discussion about Wista The Worrier, Flipping The Switch, the POWER acronym and so many other tools and strategies laid out in Dr. Shefali’s new book Superpowered.  Be sure to support the launch by getting your copy today! For our show notes and links to everything discussed in this episode, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/218

A few months ago, we asked Eva which former guests she would want to have on the Dream Big Podcast.   She immediately thought of Siri Lindley,  the former World Champion triathlete who dominated the world rankings for years as the #1 triathlete in the world.  During the interview, Siri and Eva bonded over their mutual love of horses, and Siri has an amazing non-profit  Believe Ranch and Rescue which rescues horses and finds them loving homes.  When we checked out Siri’s instagram to see what she had been up to, we noticed that Siri had lost all of her hair and quickly learned that Siri is recovering from a bone marrow transplant.  In the midst of her battle not only did Siri agree to come back on the podcast, but she delivers the most honest and beautiful response imaginable.  I think all of our listeners -- kids and adults alike -- will gain so much insight and practical tips by taking 5 minutes to listen to what Siri has to say about the power of gratitude.   In addition to publishing the audio on iTunes, we also posted Siri’s full video response on our Instagram page.  We highly recommend you watch the video because there is something very powerful about seeing Siri, who is clearly still in her battle, talk so eloquently about the power of gratitude.   We love you Siri and wish you a speedy recovery.  When you are fully recovered and this pandemic is over, we would love to visit you and give you, Bek and your beautiful horses a hug at the ranch.  Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/217  

Today, Eva welcomes Gabby Bernstein, a #1 New York Times Bestselling author (many times over),  and one of the world’s leading authorities on happiness.  We are longtime admirers of Gabby’s work, and actually did an entire solo episode last month (Episode 208) about her famous “comeback rate” concept.  And now, the Big Dreamers get the gift of hearing directly from Gabby about why the “comeback rate” is so important and so many other practical tips on how to be and stay happy -- especially during these crazy times.  Gabby has a new book, You Are The Guru: 6 Messages to Help You Move Through Difficult Times with Certainty and Faith, available now on Audible.com.  Like all of Gabby’s content, the new book is incredible and we would love it if you support her book launch and follow her accounts for never ending inspiration and positive vibes.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/216

A few weeks ago, we did an episode on how to be a great friend to others.  In this episode, Eva shifts gears and shares why it is so important to be a best friend to yourself!  This week’s episode was inspired by one of Deepak Chopra’s guided meditations.  There, Deepak made the point that if you look at the qualities of a best friend -- someone who would lift you up when you are down, make encouraging statements, treat you well, etc -- those are the same qualities and behavior  that you should apply to yourself too!  Yet so many people are great friends to others, but don’t take good care of themselves.  Whether that is negative self-talk or not eating healthy food, or not getting enough sleep -- we need to stop treating ourselves poorly and instead embrace Deepak's vision of looking at oneself as your own best friend. Eva shares some powerful examples in this episode of what it means to be your own best friend.   And Eva explains how taking care of yourself will also help you be a better friend to others too.   Thank you Deepak for all the wonderful work you do, and for inspiring Eva to create this episode.  Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/215

When schools closed in the spring due to the pandemic, Eva’s grandparents suggested that we check out Xploration Outer Space streaming on Amazon Prime Video.  That show, which became a household favorite, is hosted by the wonderful and brilliant Emily Calandrelli -- who is Eva’s guest this week on the Dream Big Podcast!    Emily has also been featured as a correspondent on Bill Nye Saves the World and is the author of the science children's book series, the Ada Lace Adventure.  Emily also has a new Netflix show called Emily’s Wonder Lab where she takes kids through lively mind-boggling experiments that will get your kiddos excited about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), which is Emily’s great passion.   As you will see from the episode, Emily has great energy and is so much fun.  We encourage all Big Dreamers to check out her new show on Netflix!  Our family has been watching her amazing experiments on her Youtube and Instagram all summer, and we know Emily’s Wonder Lab on Netflix will be great educational fun for the whole family.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/214

This week’s episode may just be one of the most important episodes we’ve ever published.  We are so honored to have Kechi Okwuchi on the Dream Big Podcast.  You may recognize her name because Kechi was Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer on America’ Got Talent and she has been Eva’s guest before.   If you know Kechi’s story, you know that she survived a horrific plane crash as a teenager and suffered burns all over her body.  While Kechi has not let the injuries that she suffered in this tragic incident destroy her dreams, bullies continue to poke fun and say awful things about Kechi’s physical appearance.  We know that bullies and cyberbullies are a HUGE problem in our schools and online -- so we thought there was no better person for Eva to ask about how to react when you come across a bully.  With school starting back up this month for most students -- whether that will be in-person or virtual -- Kechi’s advice can not be more timely.   Thank you so much Kechi for your wisdom, your courage, and being a friend of Eva and the Dream Big Podcast.  We love you!   Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/213

Since this is the Dream Big Podcast, Eva spends a lot of time talking about themes like setting goals, working hard, and being confident.   But we understand that achieving big dreams alone is not nearly as satisfying or fulfilling as sharing the journey with those you love -- both your family and close friends.   At a family dinner a few weeks ago, Eva mentioned that we should talk more about how to make and keep great friends.  And then just a few days later we heard Jesse Itzler, founder of Build Your Life Resume, talking about the 3 Cs of being a great friend.  He credits the 3 Cs for his success both in personal and business relationships.  Jesse’s framework is so simple to follow and implement that Eva decided to share it with all the Big Dreamer’s in this week’s episode.  Tune in to discover the 3 Cs and how they can transform the relationships in your life!   Thank you Jesse for the wonderful insight, as always!   Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/212

A phrase that kids often hear from their parents is: “Words Are Powerful!”  Usually when this is said it is when your kiddo has stepped over the line and used language in a hurtful or otherwise negative way.   In our house, we also constantly discourage negative phrases like “I can’t do that” or “That’s impossible.”    Recently, we had the opportunity to test the power of the spoken word on a grueling hike in Mammoth.  Truth be told - we didn't’ see many kids on this trail - certainly not Sophia’s age.  So when Eva and especially Sophia started to complain and whine when we still had a few miles left on our journey, Olga sprung into action and shared how we can shift the energy in our family just by uttering some simple phrases.  Needless to say, this tactic worked and we not only made it back to the car but had so much fun on that last leg of our hike.   Eva shares the story in this episode -- which we think your kids will love because it shows the power of words in the positive sense.  And if you are a family that loves the outdoors, we think you will find Olga’s strategy very helpful the next time your kiddos get tired and start to complain.  Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/211 

Eva has long shared the importance of being an optimist -- the kind of person who sees a glass half full - rather than a pessimist -- who sees the glass as half empty.   There are so many reasons you can easily take a “glass half empty” outlook to 2020.   Dean Graziozi, bestselling author and entrepreneur, recently poised the following question to his audience:  Is 2020 a curse or can it be a blessing?   Well as Eva shares in this episode, the answer to that question is entirely up to you!    Of course, Eva wishes that COVID-19 did not happen this year.  Eva misses school, her friends, and there are so many people across the world who are suffering as a result of this terrible disease.  Nobody wished for this to happen.  But it did!  Given that we just recently passed the midway point of the year -- it seemed appropriate for Eva to share her “glass half full” mentality for 2020.  Eva shares the new skills and passions that she is developing during this unprecedented year, and how with the right mindset 2020 can indeed be viewed as a blessing.   A special thank you to Dean Grazioizi for inspiring this episode :)   Links are in the show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/210 

Today’s guest is Lewis Howes, the host of the School of Greatness podcast which has over 100 million downloads and 1000 episodes since it launched in 2013.  Lewis was one of the inspirations for Eva to launch the Dream Big Podcast.  We would often listen to Lewis Howes and another podcaster Tim Ferriss in the car, and one day Eva asked:  “Mom and Dad, why is there not a podcast where a kid interviews amazing people?”  And of course, the rest is history.  Lewis is more than a podcaster.  He is a bestselling author.   He was named by The White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30.  And he has been featured on Ellen, The Today Show, The New York Times, and in other major media outlets.  Eva and Lewis had an amazing conversation which we actually recorded on video -- so in addition to being able to listen to the interview on your favorite podcast platform -- you can also watch the full interview on Youtube.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/209

Eva often gets asked by her friends and fans of the podcast:  “Eva, are you always feeling positive emotions?  Do you ever get upset?  Or angry?  Or disappointed?”  Eva's answer is always along the lines of:  “Of course, I’m not always happy.  I’m not always in a great mood.  But… and this makes all the difference in the world, I have trained my brain to not get stuck in a negative state.  So when I do feel negative emotions, I can identify those feelings and take action to put myself back in a good mood.”  In other words, Eva doesn’t let bad news ruin her entire day, as many kids and even adults often do.   Instead, she has trained her brain to “come back” to a happy state very quickly.  The brilliant Gabby Bernstein has coined this concept as the “come back rate” and in this episode Eva shares why learning to have a fast come back rate is the key to a happy life, as well as some of her favorite ways to get back to a beautiful state when she does feel negative emotions.  We hope that Gabby will one day be a guest on the podcast so that she can share more on the come back rate, and other nuggets of wisdom as well! Links are in the show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/208

In today’s episode, Eva talks about a cookie jar.  But this is no ordinary cookie jar.   Instead, this cookie jar is super healthy and has unlimited supply.  Indeed, parents would LOVE for their kids to grab cookies from this cookie jar all the time.  This concept was invented by the great David Goggins, who Eva has mentioned on a number of prior episodes (links in Resources Section in the show notes).  David is widely considered to be the toughest man on the planet.  He is the only member of the U.S. Armed Forces to complete SEAL training, the U.S. Army Ranger School and Air Force Tactical Air Controller training.  Since his retirement from the military, David has also become one of the most accomplished endurance athletes in the world, completing over 60 ultra-marathons and setting new course records.  He also once held the Guinness World Record for pull ups completing 4,030 in 17 hours.   David has inspired millions by sharing his story and being honest that, even today, he has moments of doubt.  But wherever he finds himself lost or lacking confidence, he goes to this Cookie Jar.   Eva shares what he means and how your kiddos can apply the Cookie Jar concept in their lives.   Hopefully David will come on the Dream Big Podcast one day to discuss the Cookie Jar and his incredible life story. Enjoy this powerful episode!   Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/207

In today’s episode, Eva shares a concept that our family learned from an incredible man by the name of Jesse Itzler.   If you follow Jesse on social media, you know that he is always smiling, always laughing, and always having epic experiences.   This is no accident -- Jesse is committed to building what he calls a “Life Resume.”  Not the traditional resume that most people think about that lists your work experience when you are applying for a job, but a resume that reflects all the amazing and unique experiences you have created in your life.  Jesse’s personal life resume is chock-full of unique experiences that the vast majority of people would, quite frankly, not voluntarily sign up for…  Like the time Jesse invited a Navy Seal to live in his house for 31 days to push him to his mental and physical limits.  But Jesse is not encouraging his community to copy his resume -- but instead to build your own life resume that you can look back and marvel at one day.   Jesse’s concept of a Life Resume has deeply impacted our entire family -- including Eva and our youngest daughter Sophia who have both adopted this mindset of seeking out new skills and new adventures.  Eva shares in this episode how she has already started to build out her Life Resume, how she continues to do so even during this pandemic, and how having the “Build Your Life Resume” mindset leads to actually scheduling epic experiences and making them happen.      Links are in the show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/206  

If you are interested in Personal Growth content, then this weeks’ guest is an absolute rockstar.  Vishen Lakhiani famously quit his prestigious engineering internship at Microsoft after 11 short weeks, which forced him to set out on his own personal growth journey and ultimately led to the founding of MindValley.  Now the #1 platform in the world for Personal Growth, MindValley brings together the worlds best practitioners to teach personal growth principles with the mission to transform 1 Billion lives by 2038.   As you will no doubt agree after this interview, Vishen is very serious about this Big Dream, and he has the plan and skills to make that dream a reality.   MindValley is currently offering a program called Be Extraordinary for Teens, which at the time of this publication is free. We are including links to the program and everything discussed during the interview in our show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/205

This episode we take a pause from the “Dream Big” theme to share a timeless quote from Maya Angelou: “People will forget what you said.  People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel.”   Eva talks so much about setting big goals and taking action on the podcast -- but what we have been really focused on as a family is how we make each other feel.  Are we kind to one another?  Are we there to support one another?  Eva shares how we have started to put a huge emphasis on kindness, compassion and love in our household -- and why being known for these qualities is way more important than the accolades you can ever achieve in school, extracurriculars, and ultimately in your career.    Be sure to listen to the episode to hear Eva’s story about why we shared Maya’s quote at a recent family dinner, and see how it is impacting how we are treating one another, our extended family, and our friends.  If tensions are high in your household (especially amidst all the stress of these challenging times), then we hope Maya’s quote has a similar impact in your home :)   Links are in the show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/204  

This week’s guest is one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world and someone who many predict will one day be the President of the United States.  He’s also the owner of the Dallas Mavericks and “Shark” from ABC’s hit show Shark Tank.  And I’m sure by now you know that Eva’s guest is none other than Mark Cuban. Mark is undoubtedly one of the busiest people on the planet, and the fact that he took 20 minutes out of his schedule to have a one-on-one discussion with Eva is a true honor.  We are also excited to share that we have started to record Eva’s interviews on video as well, so be sure to subscribe to our Youtube channel and follow us on Instagram where we will be posting video clips too!    For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/203

First, we can’t contain our excitement!  In our next episode, you will be hearing Eva’s interview with Mark Cuban.   Yes, that Mark Cuban!   Not to downplay today’s episode, which is amazing too!   We are sharing a special poem that we wrote on how the pandemic can be compared to turbulence on an airplane.  Eva first shared this analogy in Episode 191 -- and the feedback was so great that we decided to make it into a poem too.   We even had our illustrator add fun artwork -- you can check out the poem on our Facebook and Instagram pages.  Links are in the show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/202

We all know the classic kids song “Row Row Row Your Boat”.  Just a simple, catchy song for toddlers, right?  Well, that’s what we thought until we learned the hidden meaning and now we’ll never never think of the song the same way again.  Thank you Prince EA for cracking the code of Row, Row, Row Your Boat -- and for being such an inspiring storyteller in general.   We are including his original video in the resources section of the show notes, and we encourage you to check it out.   Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/201

Eva launched the Dream Big Podcast in October 2016 at the age of 7. This week we are celebrating Eva’s birthday (she turns 11) and her 200th episode! In discussing what we should do for this special episode, Eva decided she wanted to share the #1 secret she has learned from recording and publishing 200 episodes. In addition, we created a special poem to commemorate this milestone. Be sure to follow us on social media (links in the show notes) as we are actually posting videos of Eva reciting the poem and have added professional illustrations to the poem too. Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/200

Like millions of other kids with March, April and May birthdays, Eva’s big birthday plans have been cancelled.  Her elementary school graduation -- at least the big celebration that has been planned - is also not happening.   We feel for all the high school and college seniors who are missing out on the festivities associated with traditional commencements.  In this episode, Eva explains that while she was initially bummed out about having to cancel her big birthday plans, she’s not angry about it.  Eva also shares the 1-word secret to not getting angry about how life has changed as a result of this pandemic.  Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/199  

Eva wanted to take a break from the Pandemic-related content for the week, and share an incredibly touching story that has recently resurfaced.  It’s the story of Natalie Gilbert, who in 1993 at the age of 13, forgot the lyrics of the National Anthem in front of 20,000 fans at a NBA playoff game.  The biggest moment of Natalie’s life quickly became the most terrifying.  The whole stadium went silent -- yet one man, Maurice Cheeks, came to Natalie’s rescue and exhibited an act of kindness that forever changed Natalie’s life.   What’s even more remarkable is how Natalie did not let a performer's worst nightmare destroy her dream, and thanks to Maurice Cheeks she even now describes the experience as “perfect.”  We are thrilled to share this feel-good story of kindness during these challenging times.  We also encourage you to watch the full news segment, which we linked to in the show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/198

We have definitely noticed that Eva’s happiest moments during this crisis have been out in nature.  Whether that’s been on bike rides or walks in the neighborhood (practicing social distancing of course), or sitting on the low climbing tree in our yard, or escaping with the family to an off-the-beaten-path hiking trail -- these times in nature have been pure magic for our family.  In this episode, Eva shares the scientifically proven health benefits of nature, and how being outside has been so therapeutic during these challenging times.  We highly encourage you to get your kids outside -- of course keeping in mind the health guidelines and law for your local communities.  Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/197

Today’s episode is the first in a series of episodes we plan to call Rhyme Time.   When you see “Rhyme Time” in the title of the episode, you know it is going to have a poem that our family wrote and a short discussion of the meaning of that poem.  This week’s poem is called Practice Makes Progress. We want to thank Eva’s recent guest IN-Q - one of the world’s greatest living poets - for reminding us how much we love poetry and inspiring us to write our own poems.   Be sure to follow us on social media (links in the show notes) as we are actually posting videos of Eva and Sophia reciting the poem and have added professional illustrations to the poem too. Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/196

The other day, as we went for a quick walk around the neighborhood to get some fresh air, we came across a house that was completely overrun with weeds.   This neighbor clearly had surrendered to mother nature -- and had not made any effort to mow the lawn or otherwise care for the property in what looked like years.  Seeing this house reminded us of a great analogy from the classic personal growth book As A Man Thinketh, published in 1903. The author James Allen compares our mind to a garden.   If we don't work on our minds, weeds will begin to grow. And during these challenging times, when we are at home and can’t see our friends and relatives -- when we turn on the news and all the headlines are about the virus -- then it is super easy for those weeds to grow and take over our minds.   In this episode, Eva shares this classic analog, and 5 specific ways we can give Tender Loving Care (TLC) to our minds during these challenging times. Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/195

Currently with much of the world still under stay-at-home orders, we are not seeing our friends, grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins -- at least not in-person.  But I can tell you who we are seeing PLENTY OF -- and that’s our immediate family. In our case, that’s Olga (mom), Alex (dad), Eva (you all know her!),and Sophia (sister).  When you spend that much time with the same people day-after-day, week-after-week, everyone is bound to get on each other's nerves at times. So in this episode Eva shares her top strategies for what to do when your family is DRIVING YOU CRAZY.   I’m sure you all can relate :) Please enjoy this fun episode with helpful strategies! Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/194

One of our family’s favorite teachers is Brendon Burchard.   Ever since this pandemic started, Brendon has been sharing amazing ideas on how to train your brain and actually use this time as an opportunity to grow.   In this episode, Eva share’s Brendon’s concept of adopting a role model mindset. Specifically, for our younger Big Dreamers, Eva explains what it means to be a role model, and why COVID-19 presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for kids to be a role model to their friends and family.   In our house, Eva has really stepped up to be a role model for her sister Sophia about how to stay calm and upbeat during a global crisis. At 4 years old and with a huge personality, Sophia can be more than a handful. Eva does admit that a few times she has lost her cool, but for the most part adopting Brendon’s strategy of being a role model has been super helpful and strengthened their bond.   Please do check out Brendon’s amazing work (links in the resources section), and hopefully he’ll be a guest on our podcast in the not-so-distant-future :) Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/193

We believe that kids (and adults) can always find time to learn new skills BUT obviously your time is much more limited when you are at school from 8am-3pm and have after-school activities too!  Those excuses don’t really work when you are stuck at home, right? And while many schools are still offering online classes -- if we are being honest there are now many hours per day that have freed up as a result of the pandemic.   Eva’s challenge to the Big Dreamers is to come out of this pandemic and be able to say you picked up some new skills. In this episode, Eva shares some of the skills she has developed during the last month, and will inspire your kids to pick up new skills and passions too!  Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/192

Mel Robbins was Eva’s guest in Episode 47 of the Dream Big Podcast.   We are great admirers of her work, and not surprisingly, Mel has really stepped up for her community during the pandemic.  In one recent Instagram post, she described how what we are experiencing right now feels like going through rough turbulence on an airplane.  And how the calm demeanor of the pilot and stewards has such a powerful impact on the emotions of the passengers. In this episode, Eva shares the analogy (which Mel credits to author Elizabeth Gilbert) and explains why we must remain calm in this situation as well, for ourselves but also for our loved ones.  Thank you Mel for the inspiration, as always. Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/191

These are chaotic times.  For the past 3 weeks, we haven’t seen our friends or relatives in person.  We haven’t really even left the house, other than a few times per day to go on walks or bike rides around the neighborhood.   We don’t know if this will be our reality for a few more weeks or a number of months - but ultimately our communities will re-open, kids will be back at school, and we’ll be able to hug our friends and family once again.  When we look back at this unique time in our lives five or ten years from now, how will we remember this time? What will we remember most from the time we spent at home with our family? Eva shares that what we’ll remember most is the overall energy of the home.  We’ll remember the feelings we were experiencing. We can’t control the virus, and we can’t control the chaos that is happening outside our homes but we can control the vibe, the energy, and the experience we are having in our house. That’s why Eva keeps on talking to the Big Dreamers about the power of a positive mindset.  Ultimately it is up to us how we internalize this experience. Here at the Karpman household, we are making the decision to make this a positive one. In Episode 190, Eva shares 5 creative ideas that have worked wonders for our family during this challenging time. Join our Dream Big Squad Facebook Group and let us know what you are doing to keep things upbeat and positive in your home!   Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/190

If you turn on the 24-7 news machine, 99.9% of stories are about the terrible illness, death and havoc that the Corona Pandemic is unleashing on the world.  We do stay informed, especially with regards to health guidelines, but we are purposefully avoiding most news stories and we certainly don’t let our kids watch it.   Why? Because, as we learned in Episode 188, we must stand guard at the door of our mind. While we don’t let the negative headlines constantly infiltrate our minds, we do actively seek out inspirational stories of hope, kindness and love.   In this episode Eva shares some of those stories to illustrate how we can find beauty even in this very ugly virus. We are such a creative and resilient people -- and these stories give us great hope as Big Dreamers in the future of humanity.  Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/189

There’s a powerful phrase by one of the original legends in personal development, Jim Rohn, who would often say that “Stand Guard At the Door of Your Mind.”  When our kids hear the words “Stand Guard,” they likely think about the Queen's Guard that is charged with guarding the official royal residences in the United Kingdom.  Last year before we entered this new CoronaVirus no-travel reality, Eva and I went to London and had the chance to see the Queen’s guards at Buckingham palace. You know, the soldiers who wear the red uniforms with the tall black hat.  But Mr. Rohn’s advice is to stand guard at the door of your mind. In today’s episode, Eva explores what that means, and why now more than ever it is important to heed Mr. Rohn’s advice. Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/188

It was a great honor to have IN-Q as a guest on the Dream Big Podcast.   IN-Q is based in Los Angeles, so we were even fortunate enough to meet IN-Q and do the interview face-to-face, just a few weeks before the Stay At Home orders took effect.  If you are not familiar with IN-Q’s work, you should be! IN-Q is one of today’s greatest living poets. He’s a National Poetry Slam champion and multi-platinum songwriter. His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah’s SuperSoul 100 list of the world’s most influential thought leaders, and being the first spoken word artist to perform with Cirque Du Soleil.  We are so excited to support IN-Q with the launch of his book “Inquire Within” which brings IN-Q’s powerful poems to paper and invites you on a journey to the center of the soul. IN-Q performs one of his incredible poems during the interview with Eva and we believe that every family should have a copy of his book on their coffee table as a source for inspiration, especially during these challenging times.  IN-Q was kind enough to send us an advanced copy, and it is simply incredible. Thank you IN-Q for sharing your gift with the Big Dreamers, and please support IN-Q by going to IN-Q.com and ordering your copy of Inquire Within today! For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/187

In our last episode, we revealed how after a very chaotic Week 1 of this new stay-at-home reality, we made huge strides by coming up with a daily planning system for our family.  This past week we made another huge improvement by literally gamifying our day. The game is called Score 4, and the goal of the game is to see if you can score 4 points. To do so, you need to score 1 point in each of the following 4 categories: (1) Body; (2) Brain; (3) Best Friends & Family; and (4) Big Dreams.  We’ve been playing, testing and perfecting the game this week, and it has been AMAZING. So amazing that our family will be doing a Score 4 challenge during the entire month of April. There are 30 days in the month, so that means the maximum amount you can score is 120 points.     In this week’s episode, Eva shares the rules of the game and some really neat prizes we are going to give the Big Dreamers who score the most points in April.  If you would like to participate with us in the April Score 4 challenge, then be sure to join our “Dream Big Squad” Facebook Group.  There, we shared a PDF of our Daily Planning sheet, which incorporates the Score 4 game.  We’ll also be going live in our Group in April to connect with all you Big Dreamers who are participating in the Score4 challenge with us, and share some fun ideas for how you can score 4 points each day.  So join the Group! Let’s make the most of this situation, and find a way to strengthen our minds and bodies during this unprecedented time in modern history. Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/186

The first week of having the kiddos home from school was definitely a challenge.  We continue to work full-time with important calls scheduled throughout the day, and Eva and Sophia also have online Zoom classes to join.   We know from chatting with our friends that Week 1 was chaotic for everyone. It became quickly apparent that we needed to get our family on the same page, and make adjustments to meet the challenges of this new reality.   We are happy to report that Week 2 is going so much better, and it all comes down to how we schedule our day. We’ve even gamified the day with a game called Score 4. To earn 4 points, you need to score 1 point in each of the following 4 categories: (1) Body; (2) Brain; (3) Best Friends & Family; and (4) Big Dreams.   In Episode 185, Eva shares how scheduling our day has been such a game-changer, and shares the essential elements of her daily routine.  We’re planning to do a Score 4 challenge with you all in April, so stay tuned for more details on that. And be sure to join our “Dream Big Squad” Facebook Group -- where we shared a PDF of our Daily Planning sheet, which incorporates the Score 4 game.  We’ll also be going live in our Group in April to connect with all you Big Dreamers who are participating in the Score4 challenge with us. So join the Group, and together we’ll come out of April stronger than ever before :) Show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/185

Ever since Eva launched the podcast in October 2016, we have published a new episode every monday.  We have not missed a single Monday since we launched because it is our commitment to all you Big Dreamers to create content that will train your brain to be strong and optimistic no matter the circumstances.   Given these challenging times and the fact that Eva is home from school, we are going to double down on our efforts and produce more content than ever before. We’re not sure exactly what that will look like just yet -- because we are learning as we go -- but we wanted to do our part to give your families positive and inspirational messages during the Pandemic.       Today, Eva shares a powerful metaphor for how our new reality is much like the challenge of biking up a steep hill.   We went for a bike ride this weekend to Eva’s school, and had to climb a long, steep incline as we approached the school.  We had to keep moving, keep pedaling to get to our destination. If we had slowed down and stopped pedaling, we would have never made it!  The same applies here. Our families have to keep growing during these challenging times. Eva shares the story of our bike ride, and how we can all keep momentum in the weeks and months ahead as we battle and ultimately win this fight against the Corona Virus.   Links to our show notes, as well as to our new Resources Page with over 50 hours of free content can be found at DreamBigPodcast.com/184

It’s been a challenging week for the entire world.  The stock market is crashing. “Stay At Home” orders have been issued.  Kids are home from school. And outside our immediate family, we can’t interact in-person with our closest family and friends.  Under these circumstances, it is no surprise that people are stressed, angry, and scared. But we can’t let those negative emotions consume our lives, and that is especially the case for our young kids.   In this Episode 183, Eva shares the 3 Questions our family has been asking to train our brains to stay strong during these difficult times. As Tony Robbins famously says, when you ask better questions you get better answers.   When Sophia, our 4 year old, was feeling upset the other night because she misses her teachers and friends, we went through the 3 questions and she went from crying to laughing :) Links to our show notes, as well as to the free Positive Mindset course we released can be found at DreamBigPodcast.com/183

We know that these are very scary, uncertain times.   That stress is further magnified as millions of kids (including ours) are home from school, and even worse, are isolated from friends and relatives.  Now, more than ever, our kids need to train their brain to stay upbeat and positive as we navigate this challenging period in human history. We feel we are in a unique position to help given Eva’s podcast.  We have over 180 episodes filled with personal growth content and interviews with world-class performers like Simon Sinek, Mel Robbins, and the late, great Kobe Bryant. But we want to do MORE, and now have the extra time to do it with Eva home from school.  So we are making 2 announcements: (1) We are releasing a FREE Positive Mindset course. The course contains 5 professionally illustrated video lessons (taught by Eva) and an accompanying PDF fill-in-the-blank workbook. This is not content we rushed to put together in the last few days.  It is part of a premium course we will be releasing later this year, but we know how important it is to keep a positive outlook through this ordeal so we are releasing this now FREE OF CHARGE; and (2) We created a free Facebook Group called the Dream Big Squad. With our entire family home, we will be sharing videos showing you behind-the-scenes on how we are maintaining a good attitude during these trying times.  The podcast is audio-only so we are looking forward to sharing video content in the Group and connecting with you on a more personal level. As an added bonus if you join the Group, you will see we are offering a bonus course on how kids can be more confident speakers (this is for those who leave their email address in the Group’s questionnaire). Links to the free Positive Minset course and to join our Facebook Group can be found at DreamBigPodcast.com/182

Last week, Eva went on a week-long outdoor education trip with her entire 5th grade class.    When we picked her up from school after the experience, she had tears streaming down her face as she exited the bus.  Initially we were concerned, but within a few seconds she shared that she had so much fun that she didn’t want the trip to end.   And that’s why she was crying! Eva had enjoyed an EPIC experience with her friends. At our family dinner that evening, we were amazed when Eva observed that it is experiences that matter most in life.  In this episode, Eva opens up about her special week with her classmates, and also explains why experiences (especially epic ones) can be so powerful and make such a lasting impact on your life. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/181

Our guest in Episode 180 is Myron Golden.   In episode 176, Eva had her mentor Russell Brunson on the show.  Russell is considered one of the world’s leading marketers and Myron is the person that Russell commonly refers to as his mentor.   That’s why the title of this episode refers to Myron as Eva’s GrandMentor :) We are big believers that it is never too early to start dreaming big and taking action.  But we’re also big believers in the power of mentorship, and after you hear Eva’s interview with Myron, you will understand why Russell turns to Mryon for advice. Myron contracted polio as an infant and has walked with a metal brace on his leg his entire life.  That hasn’t stopped Myron from becoming a black belt in martial arts and a skilled golfer. And it certainly hasn’t held him back in business - where Myron has become a go-to speaker and trainer in the areas of sales and marketing. Eva met Myron at Russell’s Unlock the Secrets event last year -- and we’re so grateful that she decided to introduce herself, invite him on the podcast, and that Myron agreed to be her guest.   Please enjoy Eva’s interview with her GrandMentor, Myron Golden. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/180

A few months ago, Eva finally convinced us to let her get chickens. Up until last week, the entire experience has been smooth sailing. Eva and Sophia feed the chickens, clean the coop, and our dog Annie actually gets along with them. The kids prefer to be outside with the chickens and Annie than inside on their devices, and we started getting fresh eggs last month. So the chickens have been fun and nutritious. But then last week, Eva came to us very concerned because one of her hens named Velvet did not want to leave the nesting box. When Eva tried to remove Velvet from the coop, the hen even hissed and pecked at her. How rude! Eva did some research and figured out that Velvet was brooding. She was sitting on the eggs for the purpose of hatching them. The problem is that we don’t have any roosters so these eggs are unfertilized and have no chance to hatch! Even worse, we discovered that brooding behavior is contagious because one of Eva’s other hens Phoenix also started to brood. Eva thought it would be fun to do a podcast episode about the brooding hens, and she shares two important life lessons we can learn from their behavior. Eva has done a number of episodes on life lessons we can learn from animals, but this is the first time she has done an episode on her own pets. This is one of our favorite episodes, and we hope you love it too! For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/179

It took us over 3 years -- but Eva has finally launched her first product, the School Success Blueprint at SchoolSuccessBlueprint.com.  We could not be more proud of this professionally illustrated video workshop series. The Dream Big Podcast podcast (178 episodes now) has and will continue to be free -- but we have heard from so many of you who wanted Eva to go deep on a particular subject.   In surveys to our listeners, we noticed a common pattern. Parents are struggling to get their kids to focus on school, especially with all the distractions now with devices and the internet. That’s why we created School Success Blueprint, which shares the top mindset and productivity principles Eva has learned interviewing top performers, like Simon Sinek, Mel Robbins, General Stanley McCrystal and Kobe Bryant.   All of the workshops and bonuses are beautifully illustrated and cost less than a family outing to IHOP! Eva worked tirelessly the last 4 months to put this together, and we are super proud of her effort and the result. We have an iron-clad 30-day money back guarantee, so enroll in SchoolSuccessBluepint today for a risk-free trial. Make this small investment in your kids' future today at SchoolSuccessBlueprint.com.

 If you are a long-time listener of the Dream Big Podcast, you know that Russell Brunson has had a major influence on my life.  I’ve already done 4 solo episodes sharing with you Big Dreamers the life-changing strategies I have learned directly from his teachings.  So I could not be more excited to share that Russell is this week’s guest on the Dream Big Podcast. Russell is probably most famous for popularizing the concept of sales funnels and launching ClickFunnels, a software that enables anyone with a voice to create an irresistible offer and then sell that offer online via a sales funnel.  But to me, Russell should be most famous for being one of the world’s best teachers. He provides frameworks that anyone can follow to share their unique gift with the world. Since today’s interview is with the “category king” of Sales Funnels, I thought it would be the perfect time to show my mentor how even a 10 year old can “Do What Russell Says” and create an irresistible offer.  So after you listen to my interview with the legendary Russell Brunson, you can check out my first funnel at SchoolSuccessBlueprint.com -- where I teach the top mindset and productivity principles for your kids to excel academically and socially at school. I have put together an incredible “stack” (my fellow Funnel Hackers will know what that means!), and you can give your kids a life-changing toolkit for less than what it costs for a family outing to IHOP :)    But first, please enjoy my interview with my mentor Russell Brunson. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/177

Last weekend, Eva performed as Annie from the class musical Annie!  In this episode, Eva shares how it went (spoiler alert: it went great!) but also some important lessons she learned from her experience.   Specifically, she talks about the things that went “wrong” during the show, and how she stayed focused and kept on performing to the best of her ability.  We could not be more proud of Eva for her performance, but more importantly how she handled herself when things did not according to plan. Because as well all know life does not follow a perfect script, and the ability to adjust and keep on moving is an essential skill.  For show notes, please visit DreamBigPodcast.com/176

Eva shares her thoughts on the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and the 7 other innocent souls who perished in last week’s helicopter crash.  The whole world mourns the loss of a global icon like Kobe, but it is particularly difficult for the city of Los Angeles where Kobe played for 20 years on the Lakers.  We live in Los Angeles, Eva’s dad grew up a huge Lakers fan and interned for the team during college, and Eva had the honor of interviewing Kobe on the Dream Big Podcast.  We know many parents are struggling with how to talk to their kids about Kobe’s death. We hope that hearing Eva’s thoughts on what Kobe meant to her and how we can honor his memory will be helpful during this terribly difficult time.  Our deepest condolences to all the families that lost their loved ones in this unthinkable tragedy. For show notes and links to Eva’s original interview with Kobe, please visit DreamBigPodcast.com/175

Eva has been in a handful of musical productions, but next weekend is the first time she will be  performing in a starring role -- as Annie from the classic musical Annie! Eva has been super excited about the show, especially as the big date approaches, and so she thought she would share her top 3 secrets for dealing with stressful situations.   Whether you have a big school project or presentation coming up, or you are going to be in a recital or performance like Eva, or you are playing in an important sports game -- this episode shares practical strategies for how to deal with your emotions.  And rather than stress out, Eva shares how to channel those emotions in a way that allows you to step up and perform to the best of your ability. For show notes, please visit DreamBigPodcast.com/174

Our family is always on the lookout for powerful stories that we can share with our Big Dreamers.  With the seemingly infinite amount of content online, stumbling across a truly amazing storyteller often feels like finding a needle in a haystack.   Recently, we were introduced to the incredible Jay Shetty - who creates short videos typically centered around a story and then draws out lessons and key takeaways from that story.  He recently released a video entitled “Ungrateful son teaches us all a lesson” that was particularly powerful. In the video, a teenage boy receives a Christmas gift from his mom, and let’s just say he did not hide his disappointment.   In this week’s episode, Eva describes the teenage boy’s reaction and the important lessons we can all learn about the truly important gifts in life. For show notes, please visit DreamBigPodcast.com/173

Eva had been asking for some time now if we could find an afternoon to set-up a hot cocoa stand in front of our house.   Last Saturday, we finally had a day with no major plans on the calendar so we made it happen First, I’ll tell you what we did NOT do.  We did NOT sell hot cocoa for 25 cents, 50 cents, or even a dollar. We did NOT set up just a table with a basic cardboard sign. Let’s just say this was NOT your typical hot cocoa stand.  We had our youngest daughter Sophia singing and waving to convince cars to stop by. We had a live chicken taking pictures at our stand (I’m not joking). And yes, we had hot cocoa. But that was definitely not the main attraction.  In just over 2 hours, Eva and Sophia had collected over $200 in front of our house, which gets very little foot and car traffic. Oh, and it wasn’t even a cold day so the conditions were not ideal for Hot Cocoa. In this episode, Eva shares the secret to the smashing success of her hot cocoa stand.  Our 3-part strategy can be used in ANY business (hint: this episode is great for our kid and adult Big Dreamers). For show notes, please visit DreamBigPodcast.com/172

In this first episode of 2020, Eva shares our most recent family adventure.  We had been hoping to spend some time in the snow this holiday season, and finally got what we thought was the perfect opportunity when a storm had passed through California dumping snow on the nearby mountains.   We packed up all of our gear, woke up super early to beat the traffic, and embarked on a 3-hour drive to the closest ski resort. Eva and Sophia were so excited to experience their first snow of the season, but as we reached the final stretch of the drive we learned that the resort was closed and we were unable to travel further up the mountain.  We could have easily made a u-turn and headed back home, as we saw countless cars do. Instead, we decided not to let these unexpected circumstances ruin our mood, and ended up having one of our best days in recent memory. Eva shares what we ended up doing once we discovered that the ski resort was shut down, and why you should react similarly when unexpected circumstances occur in 2020.   Life does not always go according to plan -- so learning to go with the flow, be creative, and turn negatives to positives will help ensure that 2020 is your best year yet. For show notes, please visit DreamBigPodcast.com/171

This episode is being published on December 30, 2019 -- so 2019 is about to be a wrap and we are on to 2020.   This episode is about the ONE WORD that will be a central theme for Eva (and our entire family) in 2020. Be sure to listen to this episode to find out how if you make this ONE WORD the focus of your energy in 2020, it will surely be your best year yet.   And you can apply this word to your family life, to your school life, and to your work life for the adult Big Dreamers. Listen to the episode to find out what the ONE WORD is that will make 2020 a life-changing year for you! As you can tell, we are not spilling the beans here, as we really want you to listen to this final episode of 2019 :)  For show notes, please visit DreamBigPodcast.com/170

Eva recently came home from school excited to invite a man named Colin O’Brady on the Dream Big podcast.  When we asked her why she wanted Colin to come on the podcast, she explained that her incredible teacher Ms Angel shared with the class that Colin and his team are currently attempting to row across Drake Passage - from the southern tip of South America to Antarctica.   This has never been done before, which is no surprise given that Drake Passage is the most dreaded bit of ocean on the globe. In order to accomplish this feat Colin and his crew of six will be rowing 24 hours a day in a perpetual 90-minute rotation for 21 days straight.    The crew will endure the iciest waters in the world, freezing temperatures, high winds, up to 50ft-high ocean swells, all while operating on limited sleep. We did some research on Colin, and it turns out that this is not the first time he has attempted to do something that had never been done before in human history.   Eva was so inspired by Colin’s story and his Ted Talk that she decided to create this episode about Colins’ journey. She also shares some of the other world records he has set, and one of the main takeaways she learned from his Ted Talk. We hope that when Colin is back home and rested that he will come on the podcast to share his incredible story, and the secrets to how he has repeatedly been able to accomplish his “impossible” dreams.  For show notes, please visit DreamBigPodcast.com/169

This week, Eva shares an incredibly valuable lesson from Admiral William McRaven’s commencement speech delivered at the University of Texas at Austin in 2014.  Admiral McRaven’s message was so powerful that it went viral -- amassing tens of millions of views - and even inspiring a bestselling book entitled Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World.    Admiral McRaven’s entire address is only 20 minutes and is well worth watching in its entirety, as he shares the 10 most valuable lessons he learned during his training to become a Navy Seal. In this episode, Eva focuses on the very 1st lesson, which centers around why Admiral McRaven recommends to start every day by making your bed.  If you are a parent who often nags your kids to make their bed in the morning (like we often have done with Eva) -- you can finally end that power struggle by listening with your kids to this powerful episode. For show notes, please visit DreamBigPodcast.com/168

We are always on the lookout for fun and unique stories to illustrate important life lessons.  And recently we stumbled across a video online of Jesse Itzler sharing his experience inviting a Navy Seal to live with his family for 31 days and following his every command.   Now, here’s the catch. Jesse did this voluntarily. And the man he invited is none other than David Goggins -- who many regard as the world’s toughest man. David is the only member of the U.S. Armed Forces to complete SEAL training (including two Hell Weeks), the U.S. Army Ranger School (where he graduated as Enlisted Honor Man) and Air Force Tactical Air Controller training.  David also once held the Guinness record for most pull-ups in a single day and has run over 60 ultra-marathons. Why would Jesse (the owner of the NBA Atlanta Hawks who has enough money to never have to work another day in his life) decide to invite David into his home and subject himself to the most intense workouts imaginable? Well in this episode, Eva shares some of the hilarious stories from Jesse’s experience, and most importantly, explains WHY Jesse made this decision. This is a really fun episode that you will love listening to as a family, and Eva even issues a mini-challenge at the end!  For show notes, please visit DreamBigPodcast.com/167

It is hard to believe we are at Episode 166 of the Dream Big Podcast, including countless interviews with so many of the world’s top performers.   While each guest has a unique journey -- from NBA Legend Kobe Bryant to astronaut Chris Hadfiled to actress Evanna Lynch -- Eva has started to notice common patterns of behavior which she has applied to her own life.  One such pattern is that so many of our guests have a morning routine or ritual. Essentially, the 1st hour of their day is very much the same, each and every day. As long-time listeners of Tim Ferriss’ podcast, we know that Tim has asked hundreds of the world’s best if they have morning routines, and virtually all of the guests have confirmed that they do.   So in this episode, Eva shares why she decided to develop her own morning ritual and the 5 key elements she plans to include in her routine. Eva is super excited about this new morning ritual -- and hopefully it inspires other Big Dreamers to win their morning as well. Because when you win the morning, you are setting yourself up to win the day! For show notes, please visit DreamBigPodcast.com/166

It is a true honor to have one of Hollywood’s most prolific and accomplished composers on the Dream Big Podcast this week.   James Newton Howard has composed music for over 120 films, including the Academy Award-nominated scores for Defiance, Michael Clayton, The Village, The Fugitive, The Prince of Tides, and My Best Friend’s Wedding, and Academy Award-nominated songs for Junior and One Fine Day.  Our Big Dreamers can learn so much from Eva’s interview with James. For instance, James famously wrote 3 hours of music for King Kong in just 5 weeks. It takes an incredible work ethic and dedication to pull off such a feat on a tight deadline. James also shares the importance of teamwork and all the incredibly talented people involved in a major Hollywood production.  As we often say, you can’t accomplish your Big Dreams alone. And James shares that even after his prolific 30+ year career in Hollywood, he is still striving to improve his craft with each and every project. Big Dreamers don’t believe in perfection and are always looking to grow. There are so many nuggets to be learned! Enjoy the interview :) For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/165

In recent months, 3 different Big Dreamers from around the world wrote to Eva about how to deal with people who say mean things about them online.   Jenny from Long Island who recently started a YouTube channel, and is upset that commenters in her channel make fun of the way she dresses. Charlie from Dublin, Ireland who is thinking about starting a podcast but is self-conscious about his lisp and thinks that haters will poke fun at his voice.   And Tim from Sydney, Australia who started a blog and is frustrated by the mean comments that have been posted about his writing skills. When we received a number of questions on the same topic, we know it is time to record a podcast episode on the issue. Fortunately, one of our mentors Brendon Burchard recently created a video entitled “How To Deal With Haters.”  Eva was really moved by Brendon’s advice, and shares Brendon’s tips as well as how she has applied Brendon’s strategies to deal with the cyberbullies who have said mean things about our podcast. For show notes, please visit DreamBigPodcast.com/164

We always look for guests with inspiring life stories -- those who overcame struggles that would have caused most to quit but instead chose to transform their lives to achieve their Big Dreams.   Lori Harder is the epitome of the ideal guest. In her discussion with Eva, Lori shares an emotional story of being bullied as a child because of her weight. Rather than let the bullies destroy her life, Lori embodied the idea that “the greatest revenge is success” and transformed her body (and life) through fitness.   And she didn’t just dabble in fitness -- she went ALL IN and became a three-time fitness world champion and cover model. It was a true honor to have Lori on as Eva’s guest, and we know you will enjoy their conversation. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/163

In this episode, Eva answers a question from Jane who lives in Boise, Idaho.  Jane wrote: “Eva, -- where do you get your confidence from? I’ve been a long time listener of the podcast -- and I’m amazed that you feel confident enough to have one-on-one conversations with Kobe Bryant, Evanna Lynch, General Stanly McRystal, astronaut Chris Hadfield and so many other amazing people who have accomplished so much in their life.    I have been really struggling with my self-confidence I am super shy and don’t feel comfortable talking in class. When my teacher calls on me, I wish I could crawl under a rock rather than speak up in front of my classmates. If you have any advice on how I can develop more confidence, I would greatly appreciate it.” Eva shares how just 3 years ago she was so shy that she would refuse to place her own order at a restaurant, and explains how she has been able to build her confidence over the last 3 years so that she can now confidently interview world-class performers.  It’s been an incredible transmission that we have had the pleasure to witness as her parents, and this episode will be especially powerful if your child struggles with confidence. For show notes, please visit DreamBigPodcast.com/162

It is not very often that Eva interviews a guest who has had multiple full-length documentary movies made about them.  Usually to do her research, Eva has to find numerous videos on Youtube and read articles authored by the guest to adequately prepare for an interview.  With this week’s guest -- Laird Hamilton -- our family watched the movie: Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton -- and we immediately knew that Laird was a Big Dreamer who we would love to have on the podcast.   We were thrilled when he agreed! Laird Hamilton is best known as an American big-wave surfer and pioneer in the world of action water sports. Over the last decade, Laird has transcended from surfing to become an international fitness icon and nutrition expert.  Many of today’s top professional athletes and celebrities look to Laird for training guidance, including instruction in his unique underwater resistance workouts. It was a true honor to have Laird on as Eva’s guest, and we know you will enjoy their conversation.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/161

It is simply amazing that it has been 3 years since we launched the Dream Big Podcast.   Our very first show, Episode #1 was published on October 19, 2016. Whether you have been part of Eva’s journey since 2016, or have just recently learned about the podcast -- we wanted to thank each and every one of you Big Dreamers for listening to the podcast, for supporting the show, and for being Eva’s inspiration to continue to record new episodes each and every week.  We are proud to say that Eva has not missed a single Monday since we launched the podcast in 2016. Not a single one. In this episode, Eva reflects on the 3-year anniversary and explains how adopting the mantra “Everything is Figureoutable” (the title of Marie Forleo’s new bestselling book) has been the key secret to launching the podcast and keeping it going the last 3 years.   For show notes, please visit DreamBigPodcast.com/160

Born and raised in Caracas-Venezuela, Michelle Poler is a creative and passionate social entrepreneur, keynote speaker, fear-facer, and branding strategist.   Michelle was not always a fear-facer. In fact, as a child and young adult, Michelle avoided all her fears and did everything in her power to never step foot outside of her comfort zone.   In this podcast episode, Michelle shares how an assignment she received in graduate school changed her life forever. Indeed, Michelle has become so passionate about encouraging others to face their fears that she founded Hello Fears, a social movement that has reached over 70 million people worldwide and has empowered thousands to step outside of their comfort zone and tap into their full potential. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/159

Towards the tail end of summer, Eva told Alex and I that she wanted to run for student council representative for her class.  Only 2 students are selected per classroom (and last year over 10 had run!), so she asked if we had any tips on how to persuade her classmates to vote for her.    We came up with a 3-part strategy, and we’re happy to share that she was elected so the strategy worked! In this episode, Eva shares her top 3 secrets on (1) what she in the weeks before the election (likely the most important key to her victory); (2) what she did on the day of the election, including some great tips on what she said during her speech and why that was so effective; and (3) what she has done after the election.   This is a great episode of any young Big Dreamer who hopes to run for student council one day, and there are important lessons for anyone who is interested in being a leader and gaining the support of your peers. For show notes, please visit DreamBigPodcast.com/158

Eva typically works super hard to secure guests for the podcast.  We research guests, film personalized invite videos, diligently follow-up -- but every so often we hit the lottery and the opportunity for Eva to interview an amazing guest falls right in our laps.   In this case, we received an email introduction from Humble The Poet (guest in Episode 146) connecting us with his friend Neil Parishca. In addition to being Humble’s friend, Neil also happens to be the New York Times bestselling author of five books, including The Book of Awesome and The Happiness Equation, which together have spent over 200 weeks on bestseller lists and have sold over 1,000,000 copies. He hosts the Apple 'Best of 2018' award-winning podcast 3 Books with Neil Pasricha, which features live conversations with guests such as Malcolm Gladwell, Judy Blume, David Sedaris, and Chris Anderson of TED. He gives over fifty speeches a year to audiences such as Royal Families in the Middle East, SXSW, and Shopify. Prior to his current work, Neil completed his MBA from Harvard Business School and spent a decade as Director of Leadership at Walmart.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/157

Last December, we were invited by our dear friends Jackie and Chris to spend the weekend at their cabin in Lake Arrowhead.  The highlight of the weekend for Eva was riding her own go-kart for the very first time. There is a go-kart track in Lake Arrowhead Village, and Eva had just barely made the height requirement and was permitted to ride on her own.   We were graciously invited again to join Jackie and Chirs this summer, so right away Eva asked if we could ride go-karts again. When we arrived at the track, the cashier told Eva she could not ride because she was not tall enough. Eva was understandably upset -- given that 8 months ago she had been allowed to ride so she had not even entertained the possibility that this would happen.  In this episode, Eva shares two very important lessons with our Big Dreamers about how she responded to this “NO” -- and how she ultimately was able to get a “YES” and once again make riding go-karts a highlight of the weekend. This is a powerful episode because Eva could have easily let that “NO” ruin her day, and perhaps the entire weekend. For show notes, please visit DreamBigPodcast.com/156

This is Alex, Eva’s dad, writing.  Last month, I took Eva on a daddy-daughter date to Dodger stadium.   Eva had been asking to go to a Dodgers game for some time now -- and I finally got the tickets and put it on the calendar.  I turned out to be an incredible evening -- filled with memories that she and I will never forget. I always knew that Eva was a powerful young lady -- so I guess it should not have been a surprise that minutes after telling me it would be amazing to come home with a foul ball -- she indeed had a foul ball in her hands.    I have many friends who have been to hundreds of games and have yet to catch a foul ball, and Eva got one at her very first game! As Eva shares in the episode, the whole day and evening was magical, and Eva shares a powerful lesson that I’m sure both kids and adults could hear about how to make your experiences in life magical -- even when it is not your very 1st Dodger game :)   Enjoy!

In this week’s episode, Eva shares her feelings about the recent passing of Sean Stephensen.  This is the first time Eva has ever talked about death on the podcast, and as you know, the podcast is typically upbeat.  But Sean was a guest on the podcast and someone our whole family considered to be a hero. While those who loved Sean were devastated to learn this tragic news, Eva does have an uplifting message about how Sean’s legacy can and will live on.   She also shares practical advice on how to deal with the loss of someone you admire. For those of you who are not familiar with Sean Stephensen, he was born with a condition called osteogenesis imperfecta -- causing him to have fragile bones that break very easily.  By the time Sean was 18 years old, he had suffered more than 200 fractures in all parts of his body. The condition also stunted Sean’s growth, and as an adult Sean stood 3 feet tall and lived his life in a wheelchair. Sean became affectionately known as a 3 foot giant, because despite all the medical challenges he has faced over his life, he made the decision to lead an extraordinary life.  In the process, he inspired millions worldwide, including Sir Richard Branson, President Clinton, Tony Robbins and the Dalai Lama. He was also a great inspiration to our family. Before the Dream Big Podcast had landed big name guests and racked up millions of downloads, Sean agreed to be Eva’s guest. He was so kind and gracious, and shared a powerful story that forever impacted the way our family looks at challenges (Eva shares that story on this podcast, but we encourage you to listen to the original interview).      In the title of this episode, we refer to Sean as a hero. He was not a hero with a cape. Far from it -- he was confined to a wheelchair. But the doctors told Sean’s parents at his birth that he would live 24-48 hours. He lived 40 years. The fact that he defied those odds and lived such an extraordinary life for that long is heroic. And he’s a hero, Eva and our whole family will never forget. All our love to his incredible wife Mindie Kniss -- we are thinking of you and will never forget your amazing husband.

A few weeks ago, we took Eva to her first marketing event, put on by ClickFunnels which is the marketing software we use in our businesses.   During the event, the CEO of ClickFunnels Russell Brunson shared the power of storytelling. Specifically, Russell explained that emotional stories are the key component to drive people to make buying decisions.   And of course, stories can be persuasive in non-business contexts as well. Students who learn to tell persuasive stories can influence classmates to move in a certain direction in team projects, and will find it easier to make (and keep) great friends.    In this episode, Eva shares the key takeaway on how to tell powerful stories, and provides an example to illustrate the difference between a boring and engaging story. We also suggest you start practicing the art of storytelling at the dinner table. If you are used to getting the one sentence answer to “How was your day at school today?” -- then encouraging your family to tell engaging stories will liven up the dinner conversation.  Perhaps you can share some stories from your day at work to participate in the exercise as well. We learned about the skill of storytelling at a marketing conference, so this can be a helpful exercise for the adult Big Dreamers as well :)

This episode is being published around the time that most of our younger Big Dreamers are back to school after summer vacation.   To start the school year off right, Eva thought it would be fun to do a Back To School challenge. Typically, in the first month of school, students tend to gravitate towards the groups of classmates that they will spend the majority of their time with throughout the school year.   Eva challenges all of the students listening to choose friends with positive attitudes about school and life in general. She also explains WHY choosing to surround yourself with positive people will have an impact on how you perceive the world, and the scientific evidence to back it up!   By the same token, she highlights the dangers of surrounding yourself with negative peers. This is such an important lesson to teach our kids at a young age, and a good reminder for the adult Big Dreamers listening as well.

The title of this episode is Luck is for Leprechauns and you are not green.   It’s a famous quote from one of the most motivational people on the planet - Eric Thomas.  We can say that with confidence because his Youtube videos gets tens of millions of views -- and they are all about how you can find your purpose and then turn your dreams into reality.    As you can probably tell from the quote -- Eric does not believe that you should wait around and hope your dreams come true. Eric is all about being proactive when it comes to your dreams.  Eva shares why you need to be prepared to put in hard work to be successful, and provides examples of the legendary work ethic of former guests Kobe Bryant and Ruby Rose Turner. We have always told our Big Dreamers that dreaming alone is not enough - you also need to be willing to work and that’s what this episode is all about!   Thank you Eric Thomas for this powerful quote, which we know will resonate with our young Big Dreamers. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/151

Today we welcome Felecia Hatcher -- who had literally the coolest job ever -- as “Chief Popsicle” of Feverish Ice Cream - a company she founded.   For the past decade, Felecia has dedicated her life to inspiring a new generation of leaders and creating diverse tech/startup ecosystems. An author and globally sought after speaker, Felecia has been honored at the White House on two occasions for the impact of her entrepreneurship and the social impact of her work.  You’ll fall in love with Felecia’s positive energy. We were inspired that she not only became a successful entrepreneur in her own right, but also has been paying forward by helping so many others to become successful entrepreneurs as well. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/150

Recently, we became familiar with the work of David Goggins, bestselling author of Can’t Hurt Me.  David had an incredibly tough childhood --and was going down a very dangerous path in life. Ultimately he defied all odds, became an active Navy SEAL and then later a world class ultra athlete and world record holder.   Now, unfortunately, we can’t recommend the book for our younger Big Dreamers as it certainly not intended for kids -- but for our adult Big Dreamers -- we highly encourage you to check out David’s inspiring work and follow his highly entertaining Instagram.   While his content is not suitable for kids -- there are many important lessons David shares in his book and videos that younger Big Dreamers can benefit from. In this podcast episode, Eva shares David’s thoughts on the most important conversation you’ll ever have  -- which of course is the conversation inside your mind. Your self-talk will determine whether you get started and whether you continue or quit when the going gets tough. We love David’s advice on the subject and Eva shares some examples of how she has applied it in her own life in recent months.  Enjoy this powerful episode! For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/149

This week, we are so excited to introduce you to the amazing Michael Hirsch and the incredible organization he runs in Oklahoma called Loveworks. We know that Michael is amazing and Loveworks is incredible because we actually flew to Oklahoma a few months ago to meet Michael and visit the summer leadership camp that was in session at Loveworks, which coincidentally is also called Dream Big.   Michael had discovered the Dream Big Podcast, and was kind enough to invite Eva to be the keynote speaker at the leadership camp. This was Eva’s first experience speaking on stage, and Michael and his team could not have been more gracious. Listen to this engaging interview to learn more about Michael, Loveworks, and Eva’s experience speaking at the summer leadership camp.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/148

We are super proud of all of Eva’s accomplishments with the Dream Big podcast, the work she is putting into creating the Academy which will launch later this year, and how she continues to  push outside of her comfort zone (most recently by delivering a Keynote at the Love Works Summer Leadership camp in Oklahoma). But we always emphasize that it is her values and character that are way more important than any fame, money, or accolades she can earn through the Podcast (and wherever her Big Dreams take her!).  In this episode, Eva shares a powerful story about how money, fame and power cannot buy happiness. At the end of the day, your worth is not defined by the toys you have, the clothes you are wearing, the car you drive, the house you live in – what truly matters is the quality of the relationships you have and the memories you create with those you love.   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/147

Kanwer Singh aka Humble The Poet is a toronto-bred mc/spoken word artist with an aura that embodies the diversity and resiliency of one of the world’s most unique cities.  With tattoos, beard, head wrap and a silly smile, Humble commands attention. He stimulates audiences with ideas that challenge conventional wisdom and go against the grain, with dynamic live sets that shake conventions and minds at the same time.  Humble's first book Unlearn: 101 Simple Truths For A Better Life is a best-seller that has been widely praised. His next book Things No One Else Can Teach Us will be released in fall 2019. Eva has an absolute blast chatting with Humble. He is so easy to connect with, had great energy, and dropped so many valuable insights during this fun interview.  Thank you Humble for being Eva’s guest! For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/146

If you are a long-time listener, you know that Eva has a little sister named Sophia.   Sophia recently turned 4. She brings so much joy into our lives with her hilarious personality -- but she can be a handful at times (to say the least).  Especially when she gets tired, and manages to stay up past her bedtime. Eva was on the receiving end of a sucker punch to the face a few weeks ago on an evening that Sophia was up too late, and Eva was understandably upset at Sophia for hitting her.    Usually, Eva is able to release the anger rather quickly and forgive her sister -- but we noticed the feelings continued to linger for a few days. In this episode, Eva shares an experiment that she did with her dad involving a Water Bottle -- and how that experiment helped her understand why it was time to release the negative feelings towards Sophia and move on.   It is an experiment you can try at your home as well -- all it takes is a water bottle and a few minutes! Enjoy the episode :) For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/145

Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University. In addition to researching cutting­ edge technology, he also writes about the impact of these innovations on society. Newport is the author of six books, including the New York Times bestseller, Digital Minimalism, which argues that we should be much more selective about the technologies we adopt in our personal lives, and Deep Work, which argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the modern workplace.  Social media is a hot topic, especially with parents who are concerned how damaging and addictive it can be for our kids. Cal is super thoughtful and Eva was genuinely interested in his tips and strategies on ensuring that technology is a positive - rather than a negative -- force in her life. We hope your young Big Dreamers enjoy this powerful interview. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/144

In this episode, Eva shares two recent experiences:  performing a complicated rap at her school talent show, and delivering a 20 minutes keynote in front of a live audience.   Many people assume that as the host of the podcast, Eva is super confident and has no fear of public speaking. But the podcast is recorded at our home with a microphone.   Eva does many episodes in her pajamas! Performing and speaking in front of a live audience is a completely different skill set -- and Eva had to push way outside of her comfort zone.   Both experiences went incredibly well -- and in this episode Eva shares the two strategies that she believes were the primary reason for this success. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/143

Elena Favilli is an Italian writer and serial entrepreneur. She’s the co-creator of the Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series, which has broken records on the crowdfunding website Kickstarter for literary publications.  Eva’s wonderfully generous Aunt Ilene backed the Kickstarter campaign and gave the Rebel Girls series to Eva, who absolutely adores the books, artwork, and the amazing women featured in the books. We were beyond thrilled when Elena agreed to be a guest on the show, and share how she took her big dream of empowering young girls to believe in their ability to accomplish extraordinary things, and turned it into reality with the Rebel Girls series.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/142

What do you think would happen if one of the world’s best violinists – Joshua Bell -- performed in a busy Washington DC metro station during rush hour? Here’s the catch --- no announcement was made.  There was no promotion. Instead, Joshua Bell played incognito in a baseball cap and lay out his violin case to collect donations – as street musicians often do.  In this episode, Eva asks you to guess how many of the 1097 people who passed by stopped to listen, reveals the shocking results of the experiment, and shares important lessons for all our Big Dreamers.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/141

Kyle Maynard is a motivational speaker, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and ESPY award-winning mixed martial arts athlete, known for becoming the first quadruple amputee to reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Aconcagua without the aid of prosthetics.  Kyle shares his “No Excuses” mentality and the deeply emotional and rewarding experience of summiting Mount Kilimanjaro. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/140

You’ve probably heard Eva share on previous episodes how much she loves horses.   Horses are beautiful animals and we’re lucky enough to have a stable about 20 minutes from our house.    Eva occasionally take group classes and one of the things she has noticed is just how well horse owners take care of their horses, especially the horses that are participating in competition.  What if we started to treat our bodies like a million dollar racehorse? In this episode, Eva shares why it is so important to take care of our bodies and gives her best tips on fitness (hint, get out and sweat!), drinking plenty of water, and eating your veggies.   Parents: Eva maks a very compelling case for why kids should care about what they put into their bodies and we encourage you to have your kids listen to this one especially if you are struggling with their fitness and eating habits. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/139

This week’s episode is truly special.  Eva gets excited for all of her interviews, but the truth is that she is usually not very familiar with our typical guest’s career when we start the process of preparing for an interview.  Eva is curious by nature, so she becomes more and more interested in the guest as we do our research. But in this instance, Eva actually requested that we reach out to Evanna Lynch, one of her favorite actresses from the Harry Potter films, to see if she would be our guest.  When we got confirmation from Evanna’s lovely assistant Lucy that Evanna would love to be on the Dream Big Podcast, Eva was beyond thrilled. She actually jumped for joy. It is moments like that -- when we see Eva’s pure excitement in getting to talk one-on-one with someone she truly admires like Evanna Lynch -- when we realize how truly amazing this experience has been for Eva to host the Dream Big Podcast.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/138

One of the most motivational mentors in the world right now is Brendon Burchard.   Recently, we stumbled across a video of Brendon comparing people to power plants.  Brendon explained that when a power plant is first built - it alone does not have any energy.   The power plant takes energy from a source -- whether that’s the sun or wind, and then transforms the energy into a usable energy that can be sent to your home.  In other words, the power plant does not have energy -- it generates energy. Likewise, we don’t have gratitude or happiness, we generate it. By the same token, we don’t have sadness or negativity, we generate it.  We take in energy from the outside world -- and we decide (yes it is a DECISION) -- how to transform and transmit that energy to the world. In this episode, Eva explores this analogy in great detail, applies the analogy to the incredible life of Kyle Maynard (who will be our guest in an upcoming June episode!), and then shares her wish for all Big Dreamers.   This is a short, but powerful episode about Power Plants and what we can learn from Brendon’s thoughtful analogy. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/137

Sasha DiGiulian first began climbing at 6 years old, in 1998.  She has won the World Championships for Female Overall, and has placed Silver in the Bouldering World Championships, as well as Bronze in the Duel. Sasha has been the undefeated panAmerican Champion 2004 to the present, and she is a three-time US National Champion.    In this episode, Eva focuses on the mindset required to successfully ascend steep cliffs -- and how Sasha has worked on both her body and mind to become a champion climber. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/136

Have you ever opened a gift either for your birthday or a holiday, and discovered that what was inside the box was not something you wanted?   Let’s say your Grandma gave you a sweater in a color that you are not a fan of -- and you really don’t need any more sweaters any way. Now, if you tell your Grandma:  “This is the worst present I have ever received. I hate the color. I don’t even need a sweater. Take it back.” How excited do you think Grandma will be to give you more gifts?    Now contrast that to a situation where you receive a gift and you react with gratitude. “Grandma thank you so much. I love that you are always thinking about me and want me to stay warm this winter.  You are the best. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.” With a reaction like that -- do you think your Grandma will be more or less likely to want to get you more gifts in the future. In this episode, Eva explains how life works the same way!   The more you find to be grateful for, the more you will have to be grateful for. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/135.

Imagine you are destined to be a fitness sensation and even have a degree in health sciences, but instead you choose a career in a multinational corporate environment where you struggle to find inspiration and the drive to go on!  You finally reach that point tagged ‘rock bottom’ and things have nowhere to go but uphill. That’s the story of Natalie Jill, the uber-successful sports nutritionist and fitness trainer. Her story is amazingly inspiring and so is her journey to the top tier of fitness training.  Her franchise program, Natalie Jill Fitness, began as an accident and it went on to become a huge success across the country. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/134

Eva shares with what it means to make a decision in your life.   A real decision that you will follow through and actually take action on.  It all comes down to whether what you are deciding is a Must or a Should. Eva shares a fun example from her own life of when she decided that she MUST win a trivia game about her favorite series, Harry Potter.   And she also shares how she applies the same principle of Must versus Should when making decisions about her Big Dream of inspiring millions of kids to Dream Big. You really should listen to this episode, but I’m asking you right now to decide that you MUST listen to it :)   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/133

Marie Diamond is a globally renowned Transformational Teacher, Leader, Speaker and International Best-Selling Author, Creator of Diamond Feng Shui, Diamond Dowsing and Inner Diamond Meditation Programs. She is also the only European star in the worldwide phenomenon "The Secret”.  In addition to all these accolades, she also happens to be a dear, long-time friend to my mom and our family. It was a true honor to have Marie as a guest to share her wisdom with our audience. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/132

If you are a long time listener of the podcast, you know that Eva loves to find analogies from every day life to teach lessons about what it takes to achieve your big dreams.   In episode 90, she even found a way to explain how the journey is similar to the Bean Boozled Challenge. And recently, we’ve done a number of episodes comparing the process of pursuing your dreams to the Chinese Bamboo Tree, Circus Elephants, Eagles and even Lobsters.   We like to use these analogies and stories because it makes the lesson easy to remember. And what is easier to remember than brushing your teeth? You all do that twice a day, right? At least I hope you do! Make sure to listen to this episode where Eva shares what brushing your teeth can teach you about the road to achieving your big dreams!  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/131.

Kechi Okwuchi is a singer and motivational speaker. She was one of the two survivors in the Sosoliso Airlines Flight 1145 crash on December 10, 2005 that claimed 107 lives, 60 of which were her schoolmates.  Kechi spent the next seven months in the hospital with a majority of that time in intensive care and has endured more than 100 surgeries. She credits her faith, family, friends, and singing for keeping her going.  We first learned about Kechi’s story when she auditioned on America’s Got Talent in 2017 as a singer, and finished the competition as a finalist. She later participated in America's Got Talent: The Champions in 2019, where Simon Cowell gave her the golden buzzer, sending her straight to the final.  We fell in love with Kechi’s talent and story, and were thrilled when she agreed to be a guest on the podcast. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/130

One of the skills that will be most important in achieving your big dreams is learning to seek guidance from those who have already found success. Think about it... The most successful people in any field have dedicated years, if not decades, towards their journey. Can you imagine all of the lessons they were learning along that path? Many of those were painful lessons from mistakes that could have been avoided. Wouldn’t it be nice if you can find mentors who can help you avoid those same pitfalls? Can you see how it would be extremely valuable if a mentor could steer you away from that same error so you can achieve your dreams even faster? Of course, the answer to all these questions is a resounding YES. That’s why you want to listen to this episode where Eva shares her best tips and secrets for finding mentors. You don’t want to miss this one! For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/129

Since this is the Dream Big Podcast, we know that all of you listening have BIG DREAMS.  Many listeners have taken the time to write us emails to share their Big Dreams. Johnny, an 8 year old boy from Texas, wrote in and shared his dream of one day being an astronaut like Chris Hadfield who was our guest in Episode 30.   Lisa from Rhode Island emailed us about her dream to be a professional dancer and actress like Ruby Rose Turner from Episode 128. And Sharon from Los Angeles told us about how she dreams of being a successful author one day like Alex Banayan, our guest from Episode 88.  If you have heard these episodes, or for that matter any of the interviews I’ve done on the podcast, you know that Chris Hadfield, and Ruby Rose Turner, and Alex Banayan had to overcome numerous challenges and obstacles to ultimately achieve their big dreams. How did they do it?  Well, clearly they wanted it bad enough to put in the work even when it was hard, even when the odds were against them. Recently, we came across a video of a very powerful speaker Eric Thomas telling a story that perfectly illustrates this point. Make sure to listen to the episode to hear the powerful story and its very important lesson.   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/128

Gratitude is an important theme on this podcast.   In Episode 8, Eva even did an entire episode on 5 reasons to be grateful. In that episode, we shared many startling statistics about very difficult circumstances that so many of our fellow humans across the world find themselves living in.   For instance 785 million people go to bed hungry. Over 100 million are homeless. Tens of millions are living in war torn regions. Over 2.5 billion do not have access to clean water and sanitation. And over 60% of the world’s population still has no internet access.  These numbers are tragic -- and as you live your life day-to-day it is understandable that you are probably not thinking about just how lucky you are to be YOU. In this episode, Eva shares two powerful gratitude tactics that she uses during in her daily life to remain grateful.   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/127

One theme that Eva talks about all the time on the Podcast is that on your road to achieving your big dreams -- you will experience setbacks, obstacles, and even failures.  But Big Dreamers who are truly passionate about their dreams do not give up. Instead, Big Dreamers treat failures as a learning experience on the difficult journey towards achieving their dreams.   Today, Eva shares some examples of famous people (Michael Jordan, Walt Disney, JK Rowling, Abe Lincoln and others!) who all experienced failure and could have easily quit. But because they persevered in the face of failure -- the world experience their unique gifts and will never be the same.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/126

Breaking free from barriers or limitations set by others is a common theme on the Dream Big Podcast.   In this episode, Eva and her sister Sophia share the story of a majestic elephant at a circus who can easily break free of the rope tied to her leg.  But because the elephant was conditioned from a young age to believe that the rope was strong enough to hold her in place, the elephant does not bother to even try to break free.  Eva then applies the lesson of this story to her own life and shares why developing self-belief and perseverance is vital for all our Big Dreamers.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/125

We have spent a lot of energy sharing our thoughts on how you achieve your Big Dreams -- but in looking at our past episodes we realized that we have focused almost exclusively on the individual’s journey.    These topics -- such as developing self-belief, persistence, and hard work -- are all vital to achieving your Big Dreams. But we realized we had not adequately addressed the importance of your peer group, specifically making sure you surround yourself with other Big Dreamers rather than Debbie Downers.  Expanding on the old phrase “Birds of a feather flock together,” Eva shares the story about the Chicken and the Eagle. This fable about a majestic eagle living with chickens does not have the happiest of endings, but we believe the lesson is an important one that all of our Big Dreamers (especially the young ones) must learn!   Please enjoy this powerful episode. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/124

There is an incredible speaker named Myron Golden who teaches about the Law Of Advancement.  The idea behind this law is that you must always go down before you can go up. It might sound backwards but think about it for a second.  For a seed to turn into a tree -- it must first go into the ground before it can sprout. Before skyscrapers are built -- construction workers have to dig deep into the ground to lay the proper foundation to support the skyscraper that will be erected above the ground.  And in this episode, Eva shares Myron’s story of a mama and her baby eagles and how she teaches one of her babies Sophia (played by Eva’s 3 years old sister Sophia) how to fly. As always, Eva then shares how the story applies to going after your Big Dreams. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/123

One of the lessons we keep on learning from all our incredible guests -- from Kobe Bryant, to General Stanley McCrystal, to Melissa Hartwig - and pretty much every guest we’ve had on the podcast -- is that they all worked super hard over many, many, many years to achieve their Big Dreams.   Each person goes through a long, challenging journey and overcomes countless obstacles to turn their dreams into reality -- it certainly does not magically happen overnight. Today, we are super excited because for so long we have looked for the perfect analogy -- the perfect story - to powerfully demonstrate this lesson of persistent effort over a long period of time -- and we finally found it!   Specifically, we came across a video of one of the world’s most dynamic speakers, Les Brown, sharing the powerful story of the Chinese Bamboo Tree. We instantly just knew that our Big Dreamers needed to hear this story. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/122

In today’s episode, Eva shares a powerful life lesson taught to us by Lobsters.   Yes, LOBSTERS. You never know who is going to be your mentor on the Dream Big Podcast.  Haha. So you are probably wondering at this point -- Lobsters? What in the world can Lobsters teach us about life?   Don’t worry -- I would be wondering the same thing myself -- but then our family came across a video of a Rabbi - Dr. Abraham Twerski -- who shared such a beautiful and powerful story about Lobsters that we just had to share it with our Big Dreamers.  And of course, Eva shares how she applied the story in her own life and how all you Big Dreamers can do the same!For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/121

We were lucky enough to have Simon Sinek on the Dream Big Podcast in Episode 91. He was one of Eva’s favorite guests evers so definitely check out that episode if you haven’t at DreamBigPodcast.com/91.  We recently came across a video of him speaking entitled “How To Never Be Nervous Again.” That is a pretty bold promise -- so of course we had to watch the video (and it is not surprise the video has gone viral with millions of views).   In this episode, Eva describes the amazing story Simon shared in the video, the powerful lesson to take from it, and how Eva applied the lesson in her own life on a recent ski trip. We are super proud of this episode because it shows how Eva is learning from mentors and implementing their advice in real-life situations.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/120

Chris Colfer rose to fame as a Golden Globe-winning actor best known for his role as "Kurt Hummel"" on Glee.  But to Eva, Chris is the author of one of her favorite book series -- The Land Of Stories. Eva has devoured all of the books in the series, so she was beyond thrilled when Chris agreed to come on the podcast.  And as you’ll hear, he was super nice, gracious with his time, and has tons of amazing advice for you Big Dreamers! And later that same evening, we saw that Chris was on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon! So he started his morning talking to Eva and end with Jimmy.   Now that’s an epic day of interviews :) For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/119

This episode is being published on December 31, 2018.   The last day of the year, and tomorrow rings in a New Year, 2019.   And maybe when you are reading this it is already 2019 -- so wishing all you Big Dreamers a Happy New Year.   Now if you are like Eva (and all members of our family!) -- you want to make 2019 your best year ever. And we’ve got good news for you.  Today Eva shares the secret on how to make 2019 your best, and all you need to be able to do in distinguish between Rocks, Pebbles and Sand.   Rocks Pebbles and Sand? Yes, Rocks, Pebbles and Sand -- and you can listen to this episode to hear this terrific story and powerful lesson. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/118

Ruby Rose Turner is an actress, dancer, singer and model who began her professional career at the age of 7 as a dancer on an episode of Univision Miami's longest running hit TV show, "Sabado Gigante."  Currently, Ruby stars in the Disney Channel series "Coop And Cami Ask The World,” in which she plays the title role of Cameron “Cami” Wrather. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/117

One of the most remarkable stories that illustrates the power of belief is Roger Bannister’s feat of running a sub 4-minute mile.   Before May 6, 1954, no human had ever recorded a mile in under 4 minutes. Roger Bannister broke this barrier, and since that time thousands of athletes have done so. When Roger Bannister accomplished this feat -- it then became possible in the minds of all other aspiring mile runners. In today’s episode, Eva shares this story that all kids (and adults) should hear -- and encourages all of our Big Dreamers to understand that believing in your potential to accomplish your big dreams is the first step to making those dreams a reality.   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/116

Jocko is a decorated retired Navy SEAL officer. He was a Navy SEAL for 20 years, and was the commander of SEAL Team Three, Task Unit Bruiser, the most highly decorated Special Operations Unit of the Iraq War. Now, Jocko teaches leadership, strategy, tactics, fitness, and jiu-jitsu to people all over the world.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/115

This episode tells the story of how Eva went from one of worst servers on her Volleyball team to one of the best.  And the best part is that it did not take her all season to experience this incredible turnaround. It happened within a few weeks, and it came down to FOCUS.   Specifically, what she was focusing on when she stepped up to the line to serve. Hear the story and learn from this important life lesson at DreamBigPodcast.com/114

Radha is the co-Founder, CEO and Chief Community Architect of Daybreaker, the early morning dance and wellness move-ment that currently holds events in 25 cities and over a dozen college campuses around the world with a community of almost half a million people. Her new book BELONG answers the questions, "how the heck do I find my people?" and "How do I create large and meaningful communities in the real world?" For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/113

It’s not every day you meet a 9-year-old who has her own podcast.  So people are naturally curious when they find out that Eva has a podcast and ask a lot of questions.  What is the podcast about? What do you like about podcasting? When did you start your podcast? But invariably the question that friends, family and our listeners are most eager to hear Eva’s answer to is WHY?  Why did Eva decide to start her own podcast?  Eva has told bits and pieces of the story before on other interviews and in private conversations – but she has never told the entire story.  That changes in this episode! For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/112

When we watched Elora Hardy’s TED Talk and saw photos of the magical bamboo houses that she was building in Bali, Eva immediately said that we need to invite Elora on the podcast.  We encourage everyone to watch the TED Talk because the phrase “you have to see it to believe it” definitely applies to Elora’s work. We were honored to have her on the podcast and hope to be able to visit Bali to meet Elora and see her mesmerizing bamboo homes in person.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/111

Eva shares a very important two-word question that she challenges our Big Dreamers to always ask before deciding whether something is impossible:  What If? Eva shares some fun examples of when she asked the question What If?  You’ll learn what she discovered by asking the question, as well as what would have happened if she did not ask the question.   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/110

Mia Sinclair Jenness is the voice of Nancy in Disney’s hit show Fancy Nancy based on the New York Times bestselling book series that most kids know and love!  I know I do! Thank you Mia for coming on the Podcast and for singing a few lines of the sublime -- that’s a fancy word for amazing - theme song. We loved having you on the show!  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/109

We all want to reach our goals as fast as possible.  But when you have a BIG dream, the reality is that it can take a lot of time to get to where you want to be…  If you were able to achieve the result you wanted overnight – then it means that your dream was not very big to begin with!   In this episode, Eva shares why it is so important to understand that big dreams by their nature will typically take years if not decades to turn into reality, and therefore why it is so important to fall in love with the journey (not just the destination).   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/108

We’ve had a ton of amazing guests on the Dream Big Podcast.   So when we started to talk about inviting a previous guest back on – there was no shortage of choices.   But there was one guest that came immediately to Eva’s mind when we asked her who she wanted to talk to again… JOE DE SENA.   Joe is the founder of Spartan, a brand that he and his team have grown to become the world’s leading obstacle racing company with over 170 events in 25+ countries and 1 million-plus global participants. For our show notes and to find out why Eva decided to invite back on Joe, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/107

We’re all human and mess up sometimes.  And occasionally, even the best of us royally mess up and really hurt the feelings of someone we love.  In this episode, Eva shares a 3-step process which we believe is the best way to say “I’m Sorry” in such a situation.   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/106

Iron Cowboy James Lawrence completed 50 Ironman distance triathlons, in 50 days, in each of the 50 United States -- The 50-50-50.  A single Ironman is an incredible accomplishment -- as it consists of a 2.4-mile (3.86 km) swim, a 112-mile (180.25 km) bicycle ride and a marathon 26.22-mile (42.20 km) run, raced in that order and without a break.   So you can see why everyone told James he was absolutely out of his mind to think he could do an Ironman 50 days in a row, especially with the travel required to do this in all 50 US States. But as you’ll learn in this episode, James did reach his goal, learned a ton about himself and life through the process -- and certainly earned his incredibly cool nickname -- the Iron Cowboy.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/105

Eva shares a very powerful secret with our Big Dreamers, and we have to give credit to author Rachel Hollis for this one!   To give you the full backstory, my husband and I were listening to Russell Brunson’s podcast Marketing Secrets, and Russell was discussing this inspirational Facebook Post that Rachel Hollis had posted after delivering a keynote to a stadium packed crowd in the UK.    For those of you are not familiar with Rachel, she is a super successful author and podcaster and influencer who recently wrote a best selling book called Girl, Wash Your Face which has sold over 1M copies.  Eva reads Rachel’s post in the podcast so be sure to listen -- but it was such a powerful statement that we decided to make this episode about it!  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/104

Kobe Bryant is one of the best basketball players to ever live.  He played 20 years for the Los Angeles Lakers, and led his team to 5 NBA championships.   This interview focuses on what Kobe has been doing since his retirement, including his new family friendly podcast “The Punies by Kobe Bryant.” For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/103

We’ve noticed that the word “hate” gets thrown around way too often, especially by kids.  I hate homework. I hate school. I hate doing my chores. I hate veggies. I hate traffic (ok, maybe I’ve been guilty of saying that too often).  Is the word “hate” is overused in your household? If so, be sure your kiddos listen to this powerful episode where Eva shares the devastating impact that the word “hate” can have on your life. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/102

Today, Eva answers a question from Tom in Seattle.   Tom writes: Eva, I hope you can help me with something.   I play baseball. I’ve been playing for a few years now, and it is my favorite sport.  Like in any sport, you have good days and you have bad days. Sometimes, I will play really well, and I’ll get a few big hits, score some runs, and even help my team win.   Other times, it feels like I can’t hit the ball. I’ll strike out or hit the ball right to the infielder for an easy out. Here’s the problem that my parents and I noticed. While I do feel happy when I play well, I feel way way worse when I play bad.  For example, if we win, we give High 5s to the other team, we celebrate, I feel great, and then I just go about my normal day. But when we lose and I play bad, it really bums me out. And not just right after the game. I’ll actually come home and still be upset about it hours later.   Do you have any advice on how I can enjoy the good games more, and not let the bad games affect me so much?   Enjoy this episode where Eva shares the scientific explanation for why humans tend to focus on the negative more than the positive, and 3 powerful tips to help overcome negative thoughts (and embrace positive ones)!   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/101

We did it!  100 Episodes of the Dream Big Podcast.   Nearly two years of publishing weekly episodes.   It has been a remarkable journey and we thank you all for being part of it.   Rather than do a normal interview or solo episode, Eva wanted to recap the top 5 lessons she has learned from the first 100 episodes.  What’s so incredible about these 5 lessons is that we could not have predicted any of them when we first launched the show. But that is the way life works!  You live, and you learn! For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/100

This episode covers a topic that is rarely discussed on the podcast, and that is anger.   We often talk about the importance of having a positive attitude, but sometimes -- especially when something that is unfair has happened -- we are human and get angry.   But what you do (or do not do) when you get angry is the focus of this episode. Eva shares a classic story to illustrate her point -- that it is best to control your temper and make sure you are calm rather than responding in anger.   We think you’ll love the story she shares, and the lesson we can all learn from it. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/99

In this week’s episode, Eva answers a question from a Big Dreamer who is interested in starting her own podcast.  Jenny from Long Island has been waiting for 2 years to launch her podcast because she is trying to get everything perfect before she publishes her 1st episode.  Eva shares a great Zig Ziglar quote -- “You Don't Have To Be Great To Start, But You Have To Start To Be Great” -- and encourages Jenny to get started now. There is a great lesson for all Big Dreamers, young and old, who are pressing the snooze button on their dreams. There is never going to be a perfect time to start, and you always learn so much about yourself during the process.   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/98

We are big proponents of having a positive attitude here at the Dream Big Podcast.   So I think that most of our Big Dreamers will be surprised that this week’s episode is about engaging in Worst Case Scenario thinking.   This “backwards” strategy is very powerful, and will be a good lesson for kids and adults that the “worse case scenario” is often not that terrible after all.   And when you compare the “worse case scenario” with the benefits that you’ll experience if the outcome turns out positive, this strategy will help you break out of your comfort zone and grow.    For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/97

DeVon Franklin is a New York Times bestselling author, spiritual success coach, and the CEO of Franklin Entertainment, a production company in conjunction with 20th Century Fox. He is the producer of the box office hit Miracles from Heaven and the most recent release, THE STAR, for Sony Pictures Animation.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/96

We all have difficulty managing our expectations and learning to go with the flow when things don’t go as planned.  But this is especially challenging for kids. In this episode, Eva shares 3 real-life examples of situations her expectations were not met, and offers her advice on what to do in those frustrating situations.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/95

Dr. Kenneth Lacovara has unearthed some of the largest dinosaurs ever to walk our planet, including the super-massive Dreadnoughtus, which at 65 tons weighs more than seven T. rex.  We’re sure that Eva’s discussion with Dr. Lacovara about hunting for Dinosaurs will be fascinating to all our Big Dreamers -- young and old! For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/94

Eva shares what it means to be stuck in a rut --  we literally did get stuck in a rut when we were in Mexico and she shares that story.   Eva then shares her 3-step process on what to do when you are in that situation to start moving towards your Big Dreams again, and ends the episode with a fun rhyme.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/93

In this solo episode, Eva shares how she deals with the occasional negative review of her podcast.   Haters can destroy your Big Dreams if you are not careful, so this one is such an important and honest episode.    For our show notes and fun rhyme, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/92

Simon Sinek is an unshakable optimist, and we were thrilled he agreed to come on the Dream Big Podcast -- as we have been great admirers of his work for years.   If you haven’t read “Start With Why” -- we consider it a must-read and offer our highest recommendation. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/91

In this solo episode, Eva shares an analogy about how chasing your Big Dreams is a lot like playing the Bean Boozled game.  It’s a super fun episode and an analogy that will definitely resonate with anyone who has ever done the Bean Boozled challenge.    For our show notes and fun rhyme, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/90

In this solo episode, Eva answers an audience question about what to do when you think that someone you care about is lying to you.   You can’t control the action of others but you can control how you react -- and that makes all the difference. For our show notes and fun rhyme, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/89

Alex Banayan hacked The Price Is Right the day before his freshman year final exams, won a sailboat, sold it, and used the prize money to fund his quest to learn from the world’s most successful people.  He shares what he has learned in his new book “The Third Door” which you can pick up at ThirdDoorBook.com. Alex has been named to Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list and Business Insider’s “Most Powerful People Under 30.”  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/88

In this solo episode, Eva answers an audience question about what to do when you have moments of self-doubt -- when you start hearing that voice in your head that says “You Are Not Good Enough.” For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/87

Kelly Sue DeConnick has been credited with drawing female readers back to comic books. She is the writer of many popular comic-book series starring female characters, including most famously the Marvel imprint Captain Marvel.. She writes passionately, both on and off the page, about feminism, female representation, and the need for more female comic-book creators. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/86

Cal Fussman  is a New York Times bestselling author, world-renowned interviewer, podcast host, keynote speaker and corporate consultant on interviewing and storytelling.  He inspires organizations to take a new look at their business through storytelling, connection and the fundamental idea that Changing your Questions can Change Your Life. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/85

David Gallo works to push the bounds of oceanic discovery. Active in undersea exploration (sometimes in partnership with legendary Titanic-hunter Robert Ballard), he was one of the first oceanographers to use a combination of manned submersibles and robots to map the ocean world with unprecedented clarity and detail.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/84

Ryan Carson is the CEO & Founder of Treehouse, an online technology school that takes people from zero experience to job-ready in as little as six months.  With his tremendously effective work/life balance, Ryan steers the company ship and still makes family time a high priority. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/83

Chade-Meng Tan is a Google pioneer, award-winning engineer, international bestselling author, thought leader and philanthropist.  He retired from Google as its Jolly Good Fellow at the age of 45. He is currently the Chairman of the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute and Co-chair of One Billion Acts of Peace, which has been nominated eight times for the Nobel Peace Prize.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/82

Jill Heinerth is an extreme cave diver who gets to dive deep inside underwater caves, search for never before seen ecosystems inside giant Antarctic icebergs, and explore the magical underwater world.  Jill’s curiosity and passion about our watery planet is the driving force in her life. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/81

James McLamb and Matt Rush are the founders of Generation Ziglar. Their mission is to inspire the next generation to impact future generations. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/80

Danielle Feinberg is Pixar’s director of photography-lighting for the Academy Award®- winning features WALL•E, Brave and Coco.  In addition to Danielle’s Pixar work, she works with teenage girls, encouraging them to pursue math and science. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/79

Erik Weihenmayer lost his vision by the age of 13, but he resisted the idea that blindness would sweep him to the sidelines of life.  He was the first blind person to summit Mt. Everest and has founded a movement inspiring people around the world to lead a “No Barriers Life.” For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/78

Louie Schwartzberg is an award-winning producer, director and cinematographer whose notable career spans more than three decades providing breathtaking imagery for feature films, television shows, documentaries and commercials.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/77

Siri Lindley is a World Champion Triathlon Coach and Motivational Speaker who dominated the International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Rankings, winning 13 World Cup races between 2000-2002 and was the 2001 ITU World Champion. She won the World Cup Series both years by being the #1 ranked triathlete in the world!  Having achieved all of her goals in professional triathlon competition, Siri began coaching in 2003.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/76

Dr. Jen Trachtenberg is a nationally renowned parenting expert, board certified pediatrician and fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/75

Dr. Kate Stafford has worked in marine habitats all over the world, from the tropics to the poles, and is fortunate enough to have seen (and recorded) blue whales in every ocean that they visit.  In this episode, Dr. Kate shares some of her unbelievable recordings underwater in the Arctic where you’ll hear sounds from bearded seals and different whale species.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/74

This week, Eva and Olga are proud to welcome Billy Shore to the Dream Big podcast.  Billy is the executive chairman of Share Our Strength, the anti-hunger organization that created the No Kid Hungry campaign.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/73

Eva and Olga welcome Ben Giroux, comedic actor/director and the creator of the viral music video phenomenon Back To The 90s.   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/72

Wes is the founder of “A Human Project,”  an organization that empowers youth to learn how to create their own self-worth and rise above their circumstances. Listen to Wes’ inspiring journey and top tips on going after dreams even if you don’t have a supportive environment at home.  DreamBigPodcast.com/71

Kristen Ulmer is a thought leader and fear specialist who radically challenges existing norms around the subject of this deeply misunderstood emotion.  Learn how Kristen embraced fear during her reign as the best female big mountain extreme skier in the world at DreamBigPodcast.com/70

Jim Kwik is the founder of Kwik Learning and a widely recognized world expert in speed-reading, memory improvement, brain performance, and accelerated learning. Listen to Jim share his top tips for memory improvement with Eva and Olga: DreamBigPodcast.com/69

Mentalist Oz Pearlman was our favorite contestant on America’s Got Talent. And he did not disappoint on the Dream Big Podcast either! Listen to Oz read Olga and Eva’s minds at DreamBigPodcast.com/68

It is not everyday that a 3rd grader gets the opportunity to interview a Four-Star General, and we were so honored that General Stanley McChrystal agreed to be a guest on Eva’s show. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/67

Eva shares her 3-step process for making and keeping resolutions in 2018.  Let’s make this coming year our best year ever!  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/66

In this solo episode, Eva reveals the top five reasons why she loves the Holiday Season. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/65

Eva and Olga welcome Lisa Feldman Barrett, a University Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University and author of the best-selling book “How Emotions are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain.” For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/64

Eva and Olga welcome Maggie Doyne, mom to over 50 children and now a founder of a top-rated school in Nepal that serves over 350 students from impoverished backgrounds. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/63

In this solo episode, Eva shares a very important lesson about why the common saying “Practice Makes Perfect” is flat-out wrong. Instead we prefer to say “Practice Makes Progress.” For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/62

Eva and Olga welcome Charlie Engle, one of the most accomplished ultra-marathon runners & adventure sport specialists in the world. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/61

Eva and Olga welcome Sophie Radcliffe, endurance athlete, adventurer and blogger. She has run, swam, cycled and climbed her way around the world. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/60

Eva and Olga welcome Ray Kurzweil, an inventor, entrepreneur and visionary who has been described as “Edison's rightful heir" by Inc. Magazine. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/59

Eva and Olga welcome Melissa Hartwig, a certified Sports Nutritionist who specializes in helping people change their relationship with food and create lifelong, healthy habits. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/58

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Jesse Draper, a Venture Capitalist who does early stage seed investing in female founded startups. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/57

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Don Miguel Ruiz, Jr, a Toltec master of transformation and we are going deep into why it is so important to love yourself unconditionally. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/56

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Ryan Williams, a premier NFL agent who also happens to be a dear friend of our family.   For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/55

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome David Vobora, former NFL linebacker and founder of the Adaptive Training Foundation. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/54

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Lokaa Krishna, our youngest guest ever at only 13-years-old. Don’t let her age fool you! Lokaa has founder her own non-profit helping orphans in India. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/53

Olga and Eva were delighted to have Haben Girma in the show.   Due to her work advocating for equal opportunities for people with disabilities, President Obama named Haben a White House Champion of Change, and Forbes recognized her in Forbes 30 Under 30.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/52

Amy Levner, Vice President of Communications and Marketing at KaBOOM!, joins Eva and Olga to discuss the importance of play and the vital work KaBOOM! is doing to ensure that every child’s life is filled with balanced and active play. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/51

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome neuroscientist David Eagleman to talk about the power of the brain. David is a TED Speaker, Guggenheim Fellow, New York Times best selling author, and has many more accolades that we can’t fit into this short description. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/50

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Peter McGraw, a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, founder of the Humor Research Lab (HuRL), and co-author of The Humor Code: A Global Search for What Makes Things Funny.  For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/49

Eva is back for her first solo episode since Episode 16 on setting SMART goals back in January. This episode is particularly timely for our young Big Dreamers who are starting back at school this month.

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Mel Robbins, award-winning CNN commentator, best-selling author of 5 Second Rule, and all-around motivational powerhouse. For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/47

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Jessica Cox, the world’s first certified pilot with no arms who teaches our Big Dreamers on what it means to “think outside the shoe.” For our show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/46

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Adam Braun, founder of MissionU & Pencils of Promise, who shares how ordinary people can create extraordinary change. For show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/45

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Jordan Harbinger, entrepreneur, podcast host at “Art of Charm” and world-renowned social dynamics expert. For our customizable “First Impression” challenge and show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/44

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome best-selling author Vanessa Van Edwards, who shares some great tips on how to make new friends and be more confident when interacting with people.  For our customizable  “Me Too!” challenge and show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/43

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Professor Brian Greene, theoretical physicist at Columbia University and founder of World Science Festival. For our customizable "Science Is Important” download and show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/42

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Melissa Ambrosini, best-selling author of Master Your Mean Girl. For our customizable “Choose Love Over Fear” download and show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/41

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome A.J. Jacobs, human guinea pig and an all-around nice (and funny) guy. For our customizable “Human Guinea Pig” challenge and show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/40

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Charles Poliquin, also known as the Strength Sensei, who has trained over 800 Olympic Athletes. For our customizable nutrition download and show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/39

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Preetha Ji, founder of One World Academy and one of the most respected meditation practitioners in the entire world. For our customizable “Meditation” challenge and show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/38

In this week’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Poetic Voice artist Sekou Andrews, one of the world’s most mesmerizing and powerful speakers. In “Poetic Voice”, Sekou has created a new, refreshing, and cutting-edge speaking category that fuses inspirational speaking with spoken word poetry in a way that is simply unforgettable. He has performed his poetic speeches at leadership conferences, company retreats, and for prominent individuals including Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Maya Angelou, Quincy Jones, Larry King, Hillary Clinton, and Coretta Scott King.

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Alexi Panos, author, entrepreneur, artist and philanthropist. For our customizable “Artist Of Life” download and show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/36

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Joshua Fields Milburn of TheMinimalists.com on living a meaningful life without unnecessary material items. For our customizable “Minimalist Challenge” and show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/35

In today’s episode, Eva is on her own and shares the 7 most important she learned as a 7-year-old (she just turned 8!). For our customizable “Gratitude Is The Best Attitude” download and show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/34

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Giovanni Pantoja, co-founder of Alleviate Skid Row, an organization that works to alleviate the conditions of the homeless community in Los Angeles. For our customizable “Help The Homeless” download and show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/33

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Sean Stephenson, a therapist, self-help author and motivational speaker who has inspired millions worldwide with his story. For our customizable “Building Confidence” download and show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/32

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Ellen Miles, the author of the Puppy Place and Kitty Corner series - two of Eva’s favorites of all time. For our customizable “You’re so DOGgone” download and show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/31

🚀🌟 Attention all Dream Big Podcast listeners! Get ready for a stellar experience as we meet our captivating interview with the one and only Chris Hadfield, Canada's first astronaut in space! 👨‍🚀🎧 https://dreambigpodcast.com/30 Step back into Eva's conversation with this space exploration giant, exploring his three shuttle missions and life aboard the International Space Station. 🛰️🌍 Whether it's your first time or a revisit, this episode is sure to leave you starstruck! Ever wondered why astronauts can't have a simple bread sandwich? Or how many hours does it take to reach the ISS? 🚀🥪 Get your curiosity satisfied straight from our cosmic expert! From Chris's school life to the discipline and dedication that shaped his astronaut career, Eva covers it all. This episode isn't just about the big dream, it's about the journey to achieve it. 📘🎯 We delve into the nitty-gritty of space living, the challenges of weightlessness, and Chris's future plans for his astronaut career. Even when you're floating in space, there's no room for self-doubt! 🎈💫 Dive in and let Chris's story reignite your dreams, proving once again that the sky is NOT the limit! So, buckle up, Big Dreamers, we're all set for a cosmic adventure. The stars are waiting for us! 🌠🎉   https://dreambigpodcast.com/30   Links mentioned in this episode: Chris Hadfield’s Twitter Chris Hadfield’s YouTube Chris Hadfield’s Facebook Chris Hadfield’s Website Chris Hadfield’s Books   We love hearing from our Big Dreamers and your 5 STAR REVIEW  helps us improve and reach more listeners like you. So, please take a moment to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and let us know what you loved most about the episode.  Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let us know what you loved most about the episode! Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We will be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.  Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. https://dreambigpodcast.com/itunes   Join Dream Big Podcast on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreambigpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dreambig.podcast Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dreambigpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreambigpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreambigpodcast  

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Tracy Fredkin, CEO of Fun Family Brands. Tracy shares her best productivity tips, which inspired us to create customizable To Do List. Learn more at our show notes at DreamBigPodcast.com/29

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Angelo Vermeulen, the crew commander for NASA’s mars mission simulation study. For our customizable “Fun Facts About Mars” download and show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/28

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Joe De Sena, founder of Spartan Race, the world’s leading obstacle racing company with over 170 events in 25+ countries and 1 million-plus global participants. For our customizable “Burpee” challenge and show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/27

Eva and Olga welcome humanitarian Mindie Kniss, who shares lessons learned from her journey in corporate America to becoming a professional speaker and coach. For our customizable “Heart Meditation” challenge and show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/26

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist Naveen Jain. He is the founder of several successful companies including Moon Express, BlueDot, Viome, Intelius, Talent Wise and InfoSpace.

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Nicholas McCarthy, the only one-handed pianist to graduate from the Royal College of Music in its 130-year history. For our customizable “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” download and show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/24

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome neuroscientist and electrical engineer Greg Gage. For our customizable “Follow Your Passion” challenge and show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/23

Eva and Olga welcome Jon Bergmann, one of the pioneers of the Flipped Class Movement. For our customizable “Teach Yourself Anything” challenge and show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/22

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Sally Kettle, the first woman to row the Atlantic Ocean twice from East to West, and once with her mother. For our customizable 7-Day “Trash Cleanup” challenge and show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/21

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Dr. Simon Berrow, a world renowned marine biologist and lover of Ireland’s natural heritage. For our customizable 7-Day “Trash Cleanup” challenge and show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/20

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome John Lee Dumas, the founder and host of Entrepreneur On Fire (EOFire). For our customizable “Be An Interviewer” challenge and show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/19

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Orly Wahba, Life Vest Inside Founder and author of the Kindness Boomerang. For our customizable 7-Day Kindness challenge and show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/18

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Emmy award-winning musician Jim Oliver. For our customizable “Meditation” challenge and show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/17

In this episode, Eva shares with the Big Dreamers how to set goals that you’re more likely to achieve with the SMART goal framework.  She explains how she is using this framework to launch and build the Dream Big Podcast.

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome award-winning photographer Anand Varma. For our customizable “Be A Photographer” challenge and show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/15

In this episode, Eva shares her struggles with getting to bed early and why it is important. To create your own customizable 7-Day More Sleep Challenge, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/14

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome celebrity dog trainer and Youtube star Zac George. For our customizable Dog Lover Challenge and show notes, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/13

In this episode, Eva offers her answers to 10 questions that reflect on 2016 and look ahead to 2017. To create your own customizable Top 10 New Years Questions sheet, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/12

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Dr. Kakenya Ntaiya - who is living her dream of building school for girls in her hometown village in Kenya. For our customizable download challenging you to 7 days of gratitude, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/11

In this episode, Eva offers 21 unique ideas to perform random acts of kindness. For our customizable 7 Day Random Act of Kindness Challenge, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/10

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Pina De Rosa, a TEDx Speaker, award-winning producer, author, and high-performance results coach. She is also the president of www.GratitudeInternational.com. Pina speaks five languages and holds four passports!

In this episode, Eva shares the importance of gratitude and shares the top 5 reasons she feels blessed. For our customizable 7 Day No Complaining Challenge, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/8

In today’s episode, Eva and Olga welcome Jonny Umansky and Zach Hyatt, best friends from childhood and now successful writing partners in Hollywood. For our customizable download challenging you to create a story with a friend, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/7

In this episode, Eva shares how she developed her love of reading, how it has benefited her in all aspects of life, and challenges the Big Dreamers out there to a 7-Day Reading Challenge. Go to DreamBigPodcast.com/6 to claim you free 7-Day Reading challenge download.

In this episode, Eva and Olga welcome Dan Carlin, who the Huffington Post has called America’s Best History Teacher. He is the host of HardCore History. For our customizable download challenging you to learn the history of your favorite thing, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/5

In this episode, Eva shares the power of having a positive mindset and offers her top 5 ways for staying positive. For our customizable download challenging you to keep a positive mindset of 7 days, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/4

In this episode, Eva and Olga welcome world yo-yo champion BLACK. He shares with the Dream Big community his journey from being bullied at school to becoming the world’s best yo-yo performer.

In this episode, Eva shares the SMART goal-setting framework and how she has used it to launch and grow the Dream Big Podcast. To create your own customizable SMART goal activity sheet, visit DreamBigPodcast.com/16

In this episode, Eva and Olga explain why they created the Dream Big Podcast, what to expect, and share some fun facts about themselves. Plus, they challenge the Dream Big community to a Dream Big Challenge. Get your custom download at DreamBigPodcast.com/1