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Dream Big Podcast for Kids

422 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★ - 888 ratings

The Dream Big Podcast is a family-friendly kids podcast inspiring kids (and adults!) to pursue their passions in life and take action to make their dreams a reality. Your hosts Eva Karpman (currently 13-years-old in the 8th grade), Sophia Karpman (currently 7-years-old in 2nd grade) and mom Olga Karpman interview world-class performers who do what they love and live their dreams each and every day. Eva and Sophia also do solo episodes where they answers questions from our audience and discusses personal development principles. The Dream Big Podcast’s short 15-20 minute format makes for the perfect length to listen to an episode in the car with your kids. Subscribe and together we can inspire each other to dream big and take action. To get to the podcast website, cut and paste the link DreamBigPodcast.com into your browser. Get ready to DREAM BIG!

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DB 222: James Lawrence, The Iron Cowboy, On Your Most Underrated Superpower!

October 19, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.83 MB

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 tha...

DB 221: Believe In The End Of The Story!

October 12, 2020 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MB

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 ...

DB 220: Bethany Hamilton, Legendary Surfer, On How To Be Unstoppable

October 05, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

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 sur...

DB 219: Humble The Poet On How Expectations Can Be An Enemy To Happiness

September 28, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.78 MB

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 en...

DB 218: Dr. Shefali Tsabary On How To Be Superpowered

September 21, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

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 ...

DB 217: Siri Lindley, World Champion Triathlete, With The Most Beautiful Description Of Gratitude That You Will Ever Hear!

September 14, 2020 12:00 - 9 minutes - 9.04 MB

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...

DB 216: Gabby Bernstein On How To Be (And Stay) Happy During Challenging Times

September 07, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

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 d...

DB 215: Your Best Friend Should Be….. YOU!

August 31, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MB

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 sho...

DB 214: Space Gal Emily Calandrelli On STEM, Roller Coasters & DYI Science Experiments

August 24, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

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 ha...

DB 213: Kechi Okwuchi's (Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer!) Expert Advice On How To Deal with Bullies

August 17, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

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 inc...

DB 212: The 3 Cs Of Being A Great Friend

August 10, 2020 12:00 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MB

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 ...

DB 211: How These Powerful Words (Not Our Legs!) Helped Us Finish A Grueling Hike

August 03, 2020 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.56 MB

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 So...

DB 210: Is 2020 A Curse or A Blessing?

July 27, 2020 12:00 - 5 minutes - 5.27 MB

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!  ...

DB 209: Lewis Howes On The Power of Dreams, Public Speaking, Gratitude & More!

July 20, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

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 i...

DB 208: What’s Your Comeback Rate? The Answer Is Your Key To A Happy Life!

July 13, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 6 MB

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 i...

DB 207: A Super Healthy "Cookie Jar" With Unlimited Supply

July 06, 2020 12:00 - 7 minutes - 7.19 MB

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 o...

DB 206: How To Build The Ultimate Resume... A "Life Resume" (Credit: Jesse Itzler)

June 29, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 6.37 MB

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...

DB 205: Vishen Lakhiani, founder of Mindvalley, on transforming 1 BILLION lives by 2038

June 22, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

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 ...

DB 204: People Will Never Forget THIS About You...

June 15, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 5.55 MB

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 ...

DB 203: Mark Cuban, Mavericks Owner & “Shark”, On Confidence, Teamwork and Happiness

June 08, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

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 hono...

DB 202: The Captain Of The Thoughts In Your Mind (Rhyme Time)

June 01, 2020 12:20 - 5 minutes - 4.97 MB

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 ou...

DB 201: The Hidden Meaning Of Row Row Row Your Boat

May 25, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 6.11 MB

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 no...

DB 200: The #1 Secret I've Learned in 200 Episodes (Rhyme Time)

May 18, 2020 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MB

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...

DB 199: My Big Birthday Plans Are Cancelled. Here’s Why I am Not Angry.

May 11, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 5.58 MB

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 ab...

DB 198: How Forgetting The National Anthem In Front Of 20,000 People Can Be “Perfect.”

May 04, 2020 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.58 MB

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 tha...

DB 197: Here’s Where I’ve Found The Most Joy During This Crisis

April 27, 2020 12:00 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MB

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 ...

DB 196: Rhyme Time: Practice Makes Progress

April 23, 2020 12:00 - 5 minutes - 5.38 MB

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 s...

DB 195: Your Mind Is Like A Garden. Stop Weeds with TLC.

April 20, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 5.78 MB

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 garde...

DB 194: If Your Family Is Getting On Your Nerves, Listen To This!

April 17, 2020 14:33 - 6 minutes - 5.99 MB

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 episo...

DB 193: Adopt The Role Model Mindset. Thank you Brendon Burchard For The Tip!

April 15, 2020 12:00 - 5 minutes - 5.34 MB

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...

DB 192 : Why NOW Is The Perfect Opportunity To Learn New Skills + Eva’s Challenge

April 13, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 6.16 MB

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 ...

DB 191: This Pandemic Is Just Like Flying Through Turbulence

April 10, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 5.55 MB

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 ...

DB 190: What You’ll Remember Most From This Pandemic

April 08, 2020 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MB

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 li...

DB 189: How You Can Still Find Beauty In This Very Ugly Virus

April 06, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 6.14 MB

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 act...

DB 188: Why You Must Stand Guard At The Door Of Your Mind

April 03, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.69 MB

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...

DB 187: In-Q On Why We Must “Inquire Within” & Storytelling Through Poetry

April 01, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

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 li...

DB 186: Play This Game & Make April Your Best Month Ever. Join The Score 4 Challenge

March 30, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.9 MB

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’...

DB 185: How I Schedule My Day & Make It A Game!

March 27, 2020 18:12 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MB

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...

DB 184: How This Pandemic Is Like Riding A Bike (Up A Steep Hill)

March 25, 2020 12:00 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MB

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...

DB 183: When You Are Upset or Stressed, Answer These 3 Questions.

March 23, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.6 MB

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 Ques...

DB 182: Corona Virus: We Are Here To Help (2 Free Resources)

March 19, 2020 17:13 - 4 minutes - 4.07 MB

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 wor...

DB 181: The Power of EPIC Experiences

March 16, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.75 MB

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 th...

DB 180: My GrandMentor Myron Golden On Sales, Marketing & Storytelling

March 09, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

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 interv...

DB 179: 2 Important Life Lessons We Can Learn From My Chickens!

March 02, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 9.07 MB

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 Ve...

DB 178 - School Success Blueprint - How To Get Good Grades & Have A Blast At School!

February 24, 2020 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

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 ...

DB 177: Marketing Legend Russell Brunson On Creating Irresistible Offers + My Very First Funnel!

February 17, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

 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 ...

DB 176: If You Want To Be Perfect, Listen To This!

February 10, 2020 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.79 MB

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 p...

DB 175: My thoughts On Kobe Bryant's Passing & How We Can Honor His Legacy

February 03, 2020 13:00 - 7 minutes - 7.11 MB

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...

DB 174: 3 Secrets For Dealing With Stressful Situations

January 27, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.69 MB

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 ...

DB 173: The Most Important Gift You Will Ever Receive

January 20, 2020 13:00 - 7 minutes - 6.72 MB

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 ...

Guests

Simon Sinek
2 Episodes
Adam Braun
1 Episode
A.J. Jacobs
1 Episode
Alex Banayan
1 Episode
Cal Newport
1 Episode
Chade-Meng Tan
1 Episode
Chris Hadfield
1 Episode
Dan Carlin
1 Episode
Danielle Feinberg
1 Episode
David Eagleman
1 Episode
David Gallo
1 Episode
Don Miguel Ruiz
1 Episode
Elora Hardy
1 Episode
Evanna Lynch
1 Episode
Haben Girma
1 Episode
Jill Heinerth
1 Episode
Jim Kwik
1 Episode
Jocko Willink
1 Episode
John Lee Dumas
1 Episode
Jordan Harbinger
1 Episode
Kate Stafford
1 Episode
Kenneth Lacovara
1 Episode
Lori Harder
1 Episode
Melissa Ambrosini
1 Episode
Melissa Hartwig
1 Episode
Miguel Ruiz
1 Episode
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