Podcasts by Dream Big Podcast for Kids

DB 305: What Dancing In The Rain Can Teach Us About Life from 2022-05-23T12:00

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 fo...

DB 304: My Sister's BIG Day Is Here. 10 Ways I'm Inspired! from 2022-05-16T12:00:39

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 ...

DB 303: We Saved A Goat (Seriously!) And Learned 3 Life Lessons from 2022-05-09T12:45

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 wh...

DB 302: 5 Life Lessons Sophia Learned From Surfing (And Wiping Out)! from 2022-05-02T12:00

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 tr...

DB 301 - Meet Eva's sister Sophia and mom Olga. 5 Fun Facts! from 2022-04-25T12:00:15

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 littl...

DB 300: Celebrating 300 Episodes&The Miracle Of Grace. from 2022-04-18T12:00:44

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 a...

DB 299: Every Single Human Has THIS In Common from 2022-04-11T12:00

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 ea...

DB 297: Life Lessons From The Ski Slopes from 2022-03-28T12:00:37

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 s...

DB 296: A Glass Of Water Can Teach You This... from 2022-03-21T12:00:12

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, i...

DB 295: THIS Is What Makes Humans So Unique! from 2022-03-14T12:00:34

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...

DB 294: This Gesture Is More Powerful Than Any Compliment! from 2022-03-07T13:00:50

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 t...

DB 293: My Secret To Add Hours To Your Day! from 2022-02-28T13:00

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 spe...

DB 292: You Can ALWAYS Find A Problem! from 2022-02-21T13:00:53

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...

DB 291: Saying NO Can Be The Right Decision from 2022-02-14T14:00:35

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 gue...

DB 290: The Meaning Of UNCONDITIONAL Love from 2022-02-07T13:00:23

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 o...

DB 289: What NOT To Do When You First Wake Up! from 2022-01-31T13:00:27

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 gu...

DB 288: You Don’t Need A Reason To Be Happy! from 2022-01-24T13:00:47

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 ...

DB 287: The Best Gratitude Exercise Of All Time! from 2022-01-17T13:00

🥰Gratitude is a recurring topic of discussion on the Dream Big Podcast. 

Over the years, Eva has shared a ton of id...

DB 286: You Gotta Be Hungry (NOT For Food!) from 2022-01-10T13:00

You Gotta Be HUNGRY! http://dreambigpodcast.com/286

This is perhaps personal development legend Les Br...

DB 285: The 3 Kinds Of Goals I'm Setting For 2022 from 2022-01-03T13:00

Big Dreamers, young and old, often get overwhelmed with goal setting, especially at the start of the New Year. http://dr...

DB 284: You MUST do THIS before December 31! from 2021-12-27T13:00

As Big Dreamers, we are so focused on the future.  What are we going to do next? http://dreambigpodcast.com/284  Listen

DB 283: 🎁The BEST Gift You Can Give This Holiday Season from 2021-12-20T13:00

🎁🤔👨‍👩‍👧‍👦❤️ 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...

DB 282: Tis The Season To Be... from 2021-12-13T13:00

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 th...

DB 281: Happy Doesn't Happen To You from 2021-12-06T13:00

We talk a lot about Big Dreams in our family.  But we talk even more about happiness.  Why? 

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DB 280: Small Habits, BIG Results! from 2021-11-29T13:00

Today, Eva discusses the power of small habits. http://dreambigpodcast.com/280  Listen

DB 279: How To Get Along With Your Siblings (Works for Anyone!) from 2021-11-22T13:00

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 complainin...

DB 278: My #1 Productivity Secret: N.E.T. Time! from 2021-11-15T13:00

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 extracurricula...

DB 277: How To Be Memorable! (A Lesson From My Trip To Florida) from 2021-11-08T13:00

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....

DB 276: You Choose Your Destiny. Don't Leave It To Chance. from 2021-11-01T12:00

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 b...

DB 275: My #1 Secret To Getting Good Grades At School from 2021-10-25T12:00

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 schoo...

DB 274: Why We (Almost) Always Fail The First Time from 2021-10-18T12:00

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 ...

DB 273: Life Lessons Learned From Bows&Arrows! from 2021-10-11T12:00

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 ...

DB 272: How To Find Happiness! from 2021-10-04T12:00

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 know...

DB 271: "Want to" Goals Versus "Have to" Goals? (the difference is HUGE!) from 2021-09-27T12:00

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 ...

DB 270: Never, Ever Give Up On Your Big Dream! from 2021-09-20T12:00

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 deat...

DB 269: Don't Be Patient (With Your Big Dreams!) from 2021-09-13T12:00

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...

DB 268: What Matters Most In Life (Hint: You Can't Buy It!) from 2021-09-06T12:00

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 temporar...

DB 267: How To Turn Hate Into Love from 2021-08-30T12:00

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 weigh...

DB 266: Medals&Trophies Do Not Guarantee Happiness from 2021-08-23T12:00

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 ...

DB 265: When You Are Ready To Give Up, Do THIS! from 2021-08-16T12:00

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 publicat...

DB 264: The Girl With The Golden Legs (and Mindset)! from 2021-08-09T12:00

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...

DB 263: A Genius Trick To Build Great Habits! from 2021-08-02T12:00

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, wh...

DB 262: Why You Need To Learn To Stand Up For Yourself from 2021-07-26T12:00

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 r...

DB 261: The secret to building confidence (not what you want it to be!) from 2021-07-19T12:00

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 u...

DB 260: The hard truth about pursuing your Big Dreams from 2021-07-12T12:00

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, th...

DB 259: How To Get Comfortable With The Uncomfortable from 2021-07-05T12:00

This week Eva shares lessons she learned from Luvvie Ajayi Jones’ Ted Talk entitled “Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable.”  Luvvie is a bestselling author an...

DB 258: Rebecca Zamolo, Youtuber Extraordinaire, On Why Awkward Moments Make Her Happy! from 2021-06-28T12:00

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:...

DB 257: Let The Paint Dry! (especially when you are overwhelmed) from 2021-06-21T12:00

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 th...

DB 256: What Did You Fail At This Week? GREAT Question! from 2021-06-14T12:00

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 b...

DB 255: Pity Party? No thank you! from 2021-06-07T12:00

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...

DB 254: Push (A Tad Bit) Outside Of Your Comfort Zone from 2021-05-31T12:00

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 worl...

DB 253: A LITTLE Thing That Makes A BIG Difference from 2021-05-24T12:00

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...

DB 252: Take Pride In Your CHOICES, Not Your GIFTS! from 2021-05-17T12:00

Jeff Bezos was once asked what makes someone successful.  Jeff is uniquely qualified to answer this question, considering he founded ecommerce giant Amazon.com an...

DB 251: Be The Author Of Your Own Story from 2021-05-10T12:00

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 lov...

DB 250: Give Yourself The Gift Of Forgiveness from 2021-05-03T12:00

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 ...

DB 249: You Can Learn Anything. Here’s Proof! from 2021-04-26T12:00

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...

DB 248: How Amanda Gorman Turned Her Speech Impediment Into her Superpower! from 2021-04-19T12:00

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 Ama...

DB 247: When Something Goes Terribly Wrong, Do THIS! from 2021-04-12T12:00

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...

DB 246: Olympic Legend Greg Louganis On Hard Work And Never Giving Up from 2021-04-05T15:00

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 d...

DB 245 - Change THIS To Change Your Life from 2021-03-29T12:00

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) Je...

DB 244: How To Deal With Rejection (Mentor Magic: Jamie Kern Lima) from 2021-03-22T12:00

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...

DB 243: The Magic of TRASH CANS (at Disney World) from 2021-03-15T12:00

Matthew Hussey is an internationally acclaimed speaker, New York Times Bestselling author, and relationship expert.   In a recent interview, we heard Matthew shar...

DB 242: How Tiny 1% Improvements Led To Olympic Gold from 2021-03-08T13:00

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 ha...

DB 241: The Secret Is… You Are Like A Thermostat! from 2021-03-01T13:00

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 ar...

DB 240: Here’s Why You Should Never Compare Yourself To Others from 2021-02-22T13:00

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...

DB 239: With Struggle Comes Strength. Just ask a Butterfly! from 2021-02-15T13:00

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 share...

DB 238: A Tiny Decision To Make Every Morning To Make It A GREAT Day! from 2021-02-08T13:00

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...

DB 237: Time Is NOT Made of Days, Months or Years. It is Made Of This! from 2021-02-01T13:00

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...

DB 236: You Turn Author Ashley Stahl On Discovering Your Core Nature And Dream Career from 2021-01-25T13:00

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,...

DB 235: How We Are Just Like Ships, And Why We Must Leave The Harbor! from 2021-01-18T13:00

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 ha...

DB 234: My New Passion Project for 2021. I'm so EXCITED! from 2021-01-11T13:00

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 ...

DB 233: Top 5 Lessons From 2020. Apply To 2021 For Your Best Year Ever! from 2021-01-04T13:00

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 impo...

DB 232: When You Fail (And You Will!), Fall Forward from 2020-12-28T13:00

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 Stanel...

DB 231: Professor Errol Gerson On Gratitude, Success&50 Years of Teaching from 2020-12-21T13:00

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 h...

DB 230: How You Will Remember 2020 Comes Down To This One Word. from 2020-12-14T13:00

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, camp...

DB 229: My 1st Time Jet Skiing. What Happened And What I Learned! from 2020-12-07T13:00

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, an...

DB 228: Here's the Key To A Joyful LIfe (And We Have Evidence Thanks To Dr. Brene Brown!) from 2020-11-30T13:00

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 Th...

DB 227: Why Monks Are Happy And Billionaires Are Often Not from 2020-11-23T13:00

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 ne...

DB 226: How Kamala Harris turned IMPOSSIBLE into I’M POSSIBLE from 2020-11-16T13:00

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 IMPOS...

DB 225: Erik Weihenmayer On How To Avoid Unnecessary Panic from 2020-11-09T13:00

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 tha...

DB 224: How To Catch More "Greenlights" On The Road To Your Big Dreams from 2020-11-02T13:00

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 ...

DB 223: Dream Big is 4 Years Old! My Secret To Never Missing A Single Week from 2020-10-26T12:00

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...

DB 222: James Lawrence, The Iron Cowboy, On Your Most Underrated Superpower! from 2020-10-19T12:00

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...

DB 221: Believe In The End Of The Story! from 2020-10-12T12:00

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 ...

DB 220: Bethany Hamilton, Legendary Surfer, On How To Be Unstoppable from 2020-10-05T12:00

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 fr...

DB 219: Humble The Poet On How Expectations Can Be An Enemy To Happiness from 2020-09-28T12:00

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 “Unhap...

DB 218: Dr. Shefali Tsabary On How To Be Superpowered from 2020-09-21T12:00

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 pare...

DB 217: Siri Lindley, World Champion Triathlete, With The Most Beautiful Description Of Gratitude That You Will Ever Hear! from 2020-09-14T12:00

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 C...

DB 216: Gabby Bernstein On How To Be (And Stay) Happy During Challenging Times from 2020-09-07T12:00

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 l...

DB 215: Your Best Friend Should Be….. YOU! from 2020-08-31T12:00

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...

DB 214: Space Gal Emily Calandrelli On STEM, Roller Coasters&DYI Science Experiments from 2020-08-24T12:00

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.  Tha...

DB 213: Kechi Okwuchi's (Simon Cowell’s Golden Buzzer!) Expert Advice On How To Deal with Bullies from 2020-08-17T12:00

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 m...

DB 212: The 3 Cs Of Being A Great Friend from 2020-08-10T12:00

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...

DB 211: How These Powerful Words (Not Our Legs!) Helped Us Finish A Grueling Hike from 2020-08-03T12:00

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 lan...

DB 210: Is 2020 A Curse or A Blessing? from 2020-07-27T12:00

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 e...

DB 209: Lewis Howes On The Power of Dreams, Public Speaking, Gratitude&More! from 2020-07-20T12:00

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...

DB 208: What’s Your Comeback Rate? The Answer Is Your Key To A Happy Life! from 2020-07-13T12:00

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?...

DB 207: A Super Healthy "Cookie Jar" With Unlimited Supply from 2020-07-06T12:00

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.  Inde...

DB 206: How To Build The Ultimate Resume... A "Life Resume" (Credit: Jesse Itzler) from 2020-06-29T12:00

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 kn...

DB 205: Vishen Lakhiani, founder of Mindvalley, on transforming 1 BILLION lives by 2038 from 2020-06-22T12:00

If you are interested in Personal Growth content, then this weeks’ guest is an absolute rockstar.  Vishen Lakhiani famously quit his prestigious engineering inter...

DB 204: People Will Never Forget THIS About You... from 2020-06-15T12:00

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 y...

DB 203: Mark Cuban, Mavericks Owner&“Shark”, On Confidence, Teamwork and Happiness from 2020-06-08T12:00

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 ...

DB 202: The Captain Of The Thoughts In Your Mind (Rhyme Time) from 2020-06-01T12:20:45

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...

DB 201: The Hidden Meaning Of Row Row Row Your Boat from 2020-05-25T12:00

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 hid...

DB 200: The #1 Secret I've Learned in 200 Episodes (Rhyme Time) from 2020-05-18T12:00

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 spe...

DB 199: My Big Birthday Plans Are Cancelled. Here’s Why I am Not Angry. from 2020-05-11T12:00

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 b...

DB 198: How Forgetting The National Anthem In Front Of 20,000 People Can Be “Perfect.” from 2020-05-04T12:00

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...

DB 198: How Forgetting The National Anthem In Front Of 20,000 People Can Be “Perfect.” from 2020-05-04T12:00

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...

DB 197: Here’s Where I’ve Found The Most Joy During This Crisis from 2020-04-27T12:00

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...

DB 196: Rhyme Time: Practice Makes Progress from 2020-04-23T12:00

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 ...

DB 195: Your Mind Is Like A Garden. Stop Weeds with TLC. from 2020-04-20T12:00

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 ne...

DB 194: If Your Family Is Getting On Your Nerves, Listen To This! from 2020-04-17T14:33:02

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-perso...

DB 193: Adopt The Role Model Mindset. Thank you Brendon Burchard For The Tip! from 2020-04-15T12:00

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 a...

DB 192 : Why NOW Is The Perfect Opportunity To Learn New Skills + Eva’s Challenge from 2020-04-13T12:00

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 ha...

DB 191: This Pandemic Is Just Like Flying Through Turbulence from 2020-04-10T12:00

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 c...

DB 190: What You’ll Remember Most From This Pandemic from 2020-04-08T12:00

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...

DB 189: How You Can Still Find Beauty In This Very Ugly Virus from 2020-04-06T12:00

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...

DB 188: Why You Must Stand Guard At The Door Of Your Mind from 2020-04-03T12:00

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...

DB 187: In-Q On Why We Must “Inquire Within”&Storytelling Through Poetry from 2020-04-01T12:00

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 in...

DB 186: Play This Game&Make April Your Best Month Ever. Join The Score 4 Challenge from 2020-03-30T12:00

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 ...

DB 185: How I Schedule My Day&Make It A Game! from 2020-03-27T18:12:39

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,...

DB 184: How This Pandemic Is Like Riding A Bike (Up A Steep Hill) from 2020-03-25T12:00

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 i...

DB 183: When You Are Upset or Stressed, Answer These 3 Questions. from 2020-03-23T12:00

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 ...

DB 182: Corona Virus: We Are Here To Help (2 Free Resources) from 2020-03-19T17:13:07

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, ...

DB 181: The Power of EPIC Experiences from 2020-03-16T12:00

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 tear...

DB 180: My GrandMentor Myron Golden On Sales, Marketing&Storytelling from 2020-03-09T12:00

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 mark...

DB 179: 2 Important Life Lessons We Can Learn From My Chickens! from 2020-03-02T13:00

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 d...

DB 178 - School Success Blueprint - How To Get Good Grades&Have A Blast At School! from 2020-02-24T13:00

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...

DB 177: Marketing Legend Russell Brunson On Creating Irresistible Offers + My Very First Funnel! from 2020-02-17T13:00

 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 ...

DB 176: If You Want To Be Perfect, Listen To This! from 2020-02-10T13:00

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 importan...

DB 175: My thoughts On Kobe Bryant's Passing&How We Can Honor His Legacy from 2020-02-03T13:00

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...

DB 174: 3 Secrets For Dealing With Stressful Situations from 2020-01-27T13:00

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 music...

DB 173: The Most Important Gift You Will Ever Receive from 2020-01-20T13:00

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...

DB 172: $200 in 2 Hours Selling Hot Chocolate!! Here’s the SECRET to how Eva did it from 2020-01-13T13:00

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 ...

DB 171: How My Family Turned A Terrible Day Into One Of Our Best Days Ever! from 2020-01-06T13:00

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 go...

DB 170: Focus On This ONE WORD To Make 2020 Your Best Year Yet! from 2019-12-30T13:00

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 c...

DB 169: How to Make The Impossible, Possible! from 2019-12-23T13:00

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 po...

DB 168: Make Your Bed! How This “Little Thing” Can Lead To BIG Wins from 2019-12-16T13:00

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.  Ad...

DB 167: Living With A Navy Seal. Now That's Uncomfortable! from 2019-12-09T13:00

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 shar...

DB 166: Win The Morning, Win The Day! from 2019-12-02T13:00

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 gues...

DB 165: Legendary Composer James Newton Howard On His Creative Process&Always Improving from 2019-11-25T13:00

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 musi...

DB 164: How To Deal With Cyberbullies from 2019-11-18T13:00

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 Lo...

DB 163: Lori Harder On Overcoming Bullying And Finding Bliss from 2019-11-11T13:00

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 liv...

DB 162: Where Does Confidence Come From? Here’s The Secret! from 2019-11-04T13:00

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 li...

DB 161: Surfing Legend Laird Hamilton On His Big Dream To Ride The World’s Biggest Waves from 2019-10-28T12:00

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...

DB 160: 3-Year Anniversary Of The Dream Big Podcast&Why Everything Is Figureoutable! from 2019-10-21T12:00

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. Whethe...

DB 159: Michelle Poler On Facing Her 100 Greatest Fears&Why You Should Too! from 2019-10-14T12:00

Born and raised in Caracas-Venezuela, Michelle Poler is a creative and passionate social entrepreneur, keynote speaker, fear-facer, and branding strategist.   Mic...

DB 158: How I Got Elected To Student Council - My Top 3 Secrets! from 2019-10-07T12:00

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 cla...

DB 157: Neil Pasricha On The Secret To Happiness&How To Be Awesome from 2019-09-30T12:00

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 ...

DB 156: The Time I Didn't Take "NO" For An Answer from 2019-09-23T12:00

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 w...

DB 155: My 1st Dodgers Game&What Made It So Special! from 2019-09-16T12:00

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 ...

DB 154: What To Do When One Of Your Heroes Dies.... R.I.P. Sean Stephenson from 2019-09-09T12:00

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 podcas...

DB 153: Master This One Skill And Never Be Boring Again! from 2019-09-02T12:00

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, th...

DB 152: Back To School Challenge - Choose Positive Friends! from 2019-08-26T12:00

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 rig...

DB 151: Luck is for Leprechauns and You Are Not Green! from 2019-08-19T12:00

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 Th...

DB 150: Felecia Hatcher on Popsicles, Entrepreneurship&Being A Champion For Change from 2019-08-12T12:00

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 de...

DB 149: The Most Important Conversation You'll Ever Have from 2019-08-05T12:00

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 ...

DB 148: The Amazing Michael Hirsch On How Loveworks Inspires Students to Be Leaders&Dream Big from 2019-07-29T12:00

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 Mic...

DB 147: Why Your Values Are Way More Important Than Money, Fame, or Power! from 2019-07-22T12:00

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...

DB 146: Humble The Poet On Why To Focus On The Rainbow (And Not The Pot Of Gold) from 2019-07-15T12:00

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...

DB 145: The Water Bottle Agreement - Let It Go So You Can Grow! from 2019-07-08T12:00

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 hi...

DB 144: Cal Newport On The Power Of Focus And Digital Minimalism from 2019-07-01T12:00

Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University. In addition to researching cutting­ edge technology, he also writes about the ...

DB 143: Facing My Fears: My School Talent Show and My 1st Keynote! from 2019-06-24T12:00

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 liv...

DB 142: Elena Favilli on Empowering Rebel Girls One Good Night Story at a Time from 2019-06-17T12:00

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...

DB 141: Stop&Smell The Roses: The Joshua Bell Rush Hour Experiment from 2019-06-10T12:00

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? Listen

DB 140: Kyle Maynard On The “No Excuses” Mentality&Living Without Limits from 2019-06-03T12:00

Kyle Maynard is a motivational speaker, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and ESPY award-winning mixed martial arts athlete, known for becoming the first quadrupl...

DB 139: Treat Your Body Like A Million Dollar Racehorse from 2019-05-27T12:00

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 mi...

DB 138 - Evanna Lynch on Harry Potter, Veganism, Animal Rights, And So Much More! from 2019-05-20T12:00

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...

DB 137: How Humans Are Like Power Plants! A POWERful episode :) from 2019-05-13T12:00

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 plant...

DBP 136: Champion Climber Sasha DiGiulian On Reaching New Heights In Life And For Female Athletes from 2019-05-06T12:00

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 Wor...

DB 135: Your Life Is A Gift! Be Grateful For It :) from 2019-04-29T12:00

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 Gran...

DB 134: Natalie Jill, Fitness Expert, On Leveling Up With Energy To Achieve Your Big Dreams from 2019-04-22T12:00

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 environ...

DB 133: MUST versus SHOULD, and why real decisions require a MUST from 2019-04-15T12:00

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 w...

DB 132: Marie Diamond, Feng Shui Expert, On Vision Boards And Positive Energy. from 2019-04-08T12:00

Marie Diamond is a globally renowned Transformational Teacher, Leader, Speaker and International Best-Selling Author, Creator of Diamond Feng Shui, Diamond Dowsin...

DB 131: What Brushing Your Teeth Can Teach You About Achieving Your Big Dreams from 2019-04-01T12:00

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...

DB 130: Kechi Okwuchi, America’s Got Talent Finalist, On Why Big Dreamers Must Know Thyself from 2019-03-25T12:00

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 ...

DB 129: Why You Need Mentors And Eva’s Best Secrets On How To Find Them! from 2019-03-18T12:00

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...

DB 128: Here’s Why Most People Don’t Achieve Their Big Dreams from 2019-03-11T12:00

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 ...

DB 127: Why You MUST Practice Gratitude Daily (&Two Of Eva’s Favorite Strategies) from 2019-03-04T13:00

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 start...

DB 126: Famous Failures (Jordan, Disney, Lincoln, Rowling) Who Thankfully Did Not Give Up! from 2019-02-25T13:00

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 ...

DB 125: The Elephant&The Rope - Why Big Dreamers Must Never Give Up! from 2019-02-18T13:00

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 ...

DB 124: The Chicken&The Eagle Story -- Why You Should Choose Friends Who Are Also Big Dreamers! from 2019-02-11T13:00

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 almo...

DB 123: You must fall before you can fly! Just ask an Eagle :) from 2019-02-04T13:00

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 c...

DB 122: The Chinese Bamboo Tree Story And What It Means For Your Big Dreams! from 2019-01-28T13:00

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 ever...

DB 121: How Big Dreamers Are Just Like LOBSTERS! from 2019-01-21T13:00

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 Po...

DB 120: I’m not nervous…. I’m EXCITED. Thank you Simon Sinek for the tip! from 2019-01-14T13:00

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...

DB 119: Chris Colfer, Golden Globe Winning Actor&Author of Land Of Stories On Creativity&Courage from 2019-01-07T13:00

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 favori...

DB 118: The Rocks, Pebbles and Sand Story,&How It Can Make 2019 Your Best Year Ever! from 2018-12-31T13:00

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...

DB 117: Ruby Rose Turner, Star of “Coop And Cami Ask The World” On Shining Your Light On The World from 2018-12-24T13:00

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 ...

DB 116: The Secret Is… It All Starts With Belief! from 2018-12-17T13:00

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 h...

DB 115: Jocko Willink, Retired Navy Seal Officer, On Why Discipline Equals Freedom from 2018-12-10T13:00

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 deco...

DB 114: Change Your Focus, Change Your Life! from 2018-12-03T13:00

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 a...

DB 113: Radha Agrawal, Daybreaker founder, On Positive Energy And Building Community from 2018-11-26T13:00

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 ...

DB 112: The Untold Story Of Why I Launched The Dream Big Podcast from 2018-11-19T13:00

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 ques...

DB 111: Elora Hardy&The Magical Bamboo Houses She Builds In Bali from 2018-11-12T13:00

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 Elor...

DB 110: Is it really impossible? Ask “What If?” Before You Decide. from 2018-11-05T13:00

Eva shares a very important two-word question that she challenges our Big Dreamers to always ask before deciding whether something is impossible:   Listen