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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 h

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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 s

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 o

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

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

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

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: Instagr

​​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 subscri

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

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

"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 iT

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!

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://dreambigpo

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 

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

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!

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 fu