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The Lil' Leaders Podcast
Lil' Leaders is a podcast for kids that celebrates the traits, experiences, and actions that make leaders effective. We’ll hear from real school-age leaders nationwide that are making an impact in our world today and close our time with a picture book recommendation supporting, inspiring, and inviting children to lead in our ever-changing world. Join us as we explore and celebrate kids like you, who are growing into their best version of themselves while impacting others one step at a time. Hosted by a teacher, author, parent, and life-long learner just like you.
Episodes
June 4, 2025 • 11 mins
Meet Myra, a fifth-grade entrepreneur who proves you’re never too young to make a difference. After watching videos from her mom’s trip to India helping a school for visually impaired girls, Myra felt inspired to take action. She founded her own nonprofit—Sparklez.org—to provide eyewear and vision care for girls in need. But she didn’t stop there! Myra rallied other young entrepreneurs and organized a children’s business fair, wher...
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May 23, 2025 • 17 mins
In this special episode, 6th graders at Pueblo Middle School team up to share the power habits they’ve been practicing to become confident, successful students and strong role models. From being proactive and solving problems to finding their voice and taking care of themselves, each group dives into one habit and explains how it helps them handle everyday challenges. This episode is designed to ins...
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May 21, 2025 • 9 mins
Veera is back! Our first returning guest shares how her school year is wrapping up and what she’s learned along the way. She talks about her role in the Envoy Program, where just two students per class help new kids feel welcome. From tips on making friends to handling hard days, Veera shows us how leadership starts with kindness and a listening ear.
Picture Book Recommendations:
a. The Girl with Big, Big Questions
Author: Brit...
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May 7, 2025 • 17 mins
Meet this week's lil' leader, Durvin! At just 15 years old, he is already a seasoned editor and the founder of Kidlio Magazine, a creative project he started at age 10 to share his love of graphic design and storytelling. In this inspiring conversation, Dhurvin shares how his passion turned into a thriving magazine d...
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April 16, 2025 • 28 mins
What if every time your child said “I can’t,” they followed it with “...yet”?
This week on Lil’ Leaders, we’re shining the spotlight on Michele Blais—our Big Leader Feature! Michele is not only an inspiring educator, but a powerful advocate for helping kids grow through what they go through.
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April 2, 2025 • 12 mins
Ashley, a high school junior, was excited to get her first cell phone, but she soon discovered that life online isn’t always as great as it seems. Social media opened her eyes to both its benefits and the harsh reality of cyberbullying. Determined to make a difference, she wrote Sasha Goes to Cyberspace, a children’s book on digital kindness, and founded Click ...
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March 19, 2025 • 11 mins
Let's welcome Dhanvi today, a creative and compassionate 4th grader. She shines as a role model in her school and community. Whether she’s playing soccer, painting, singing, or helping others, she puts her heart into everything she does. Inspired by her love for helping people, she dreams of becoming a doctor one day.
In this episode, Dhanvi shares a powerful lesson from art class—teaching is most...
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March 5, 2025 • 9 mins
Today, we’re introducing something exciting—Rella B Books! It all started with a mom’s love for her daughter and a dream to create fun, educational content that makes learning feel like an adventure. What began as a way to share stories at home has grown into something even bigger—a visual storytime on YouTube and an
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February 19, 2025 • 20 mins
This inspiring episode consisted of 2 continents: the United States and Australia, and 2 groups: the authors and readers!
We sit down with authors Sharmilla and Sharminey of Books for Growing Minds (@bfgminds) to talk about their empowering book, Fanta...
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February 5, 2025 • 10 mins
Meet today's lil' leader, Enza, a thoughtful and respectful classmate who inspires others by leading with kindness.
In this episode, Enza shares a powerful story about standing up for a friend who made an honest mistake and how she wished she had spoken up even sooner. She reflects on the importance of supporting others and embracing courage. Enza also opens up about her admiration for her cousin, who lives life to the fullest and ...
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January 15, 2025 • 12 mins
This week, we're sitting down with the incredibly dedicated Shelby, the creator of Little Justice Leaders, to talk about how they're creating the next generation of changemakers!
From schools to living rooms, Shelby and her team are making social justice education accessible and engaging for kids and adults alike. Whether it's helping parents tackle tough topics or giving teachers the tools to foster meaningful conversations, thei...
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January 1, 2025 • 10 mins
Welcome Olivia Genesis to today's episode!
She’s a Lil’ Leader who’s always on the move—kicking it in karate, shining as a model, singing her heart out, writing a book for kids, and helping others with kindness. But Olivia’s true superpower? Knowing when to say, “This isn’t the right fit,” so she can keep discovering what she loves most.
With so much on her plate, Olivia strives to master the art of balancing her time, making sure ...
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December 18, 2024 • 11 mins
In today's episode, we meet a talented and inspiring young guest named Vindhy! She loves Bollywood dancing, gymnastics, and singing. With a big dream of becoming a singer someday, she shares how being recognized as Student of the Month taught her the value of listening and learning from others. She also loves reading and believes being true to yourself means knowing how to say no to things that don’t feel right for you. Get ready t...
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December 4, 2024 • 10 mins
Have you ever tried something new and realized it wasn’t for you? Today's guest, Paige, has been exploring her passions since she was just 3 years old! Whether it’s dancing, acting, or modeling, Paige keeps trying new things—even when they don’t always work out—because each step brings her closer to what she truly loves. Each step also gives to the confidence to try the next interest. We can’t wait for you to enjoy our conversatio...
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November 20, 2024 • 17 mins
Today, we’re so excited to welcome Andi Smiley to our Big Leader Feature! Andi is the creator of the Family Podcast Guide, a wonderful resource that helps parents find fun, educational podcasts for the whole family. She’s here to share how her guide makes screen-free fun easier and helps families laugh, learn, and connect.
Andi’s work doesn’t stop there—she’s also building a supportive podcasting community where parents can share i...
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November 6, 2024 • 12 mins
Welcome to today’s episode!
Today on the Lil' Leaders Podcast, meet Harriet! She’s a young girl with a huge heart, on a mission to make sure everyone feels included and loved. Through her charity work, Harriet proves that even small acts of kindness can create a ripple effect of positivity and make the world a better place. Be inspired by her understanding of how important it is to life others up. Let's get started!
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October 16, 2024 • 21 mins
Welcome to today’s episode! I’m excited to introduce our guest, Jen Orr, the creator of Eyewords Learning. Jen developed a unique way to help kids learn to read by using the science of how our brains work best. Her program, Eyewords, combines seeing, hearing, and touching all at once to make learning easier. It connects the sounds, letters, and meanings of words in a way that helps kids remember them faster and feel more confident....
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October 2, 2024 • 13 mins
September 18, 2024 • 19 mins
A Traveling Teacher: Helping Kids Learn Everywhere
Meet Peter Panopolous, this week's Big Leader feature! After 12 years of classroom teaching, Peter pursued his next dream—teaching online to suppo...
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September 4, 2024 • 9 mins
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