The Lil’ Leaders Podcast [Tina Shepardson]

What if the best leadership lessons came from the kids themselves? Welcome to the Lil' Leaders Podcast where kids and sometimes grown ups, share real stories and every day experiences that reveal the leadership experiences they are developing through friendships, challenges, successes, and every day moments. Together, we explore questions many parents wonder about as their children grow and develop:

1. How do I help my child become more confident?

2. How can kids develop leadership skills?

3. How do children learn to use responsibility and independence consistently?

4. How can I help my child improve communication skills?

5. What helps build resilience in children trying to bounce back from setbacks?

6. What helps kids become better decision-makers and strengthen their problem solving skills?

7. How can parents help children build healthy friendships, social and teamwork skills?

8. How do I help my child develop kindness, empathy, and emotional intelligence?

You're in the right place if you're helping kids become leaders, raising confident kids, and supporting children as they develop communication, resilience, empathy, and thoughtful decision making skills.

• Tina Shepardson

  Tina Shepardson, an award-winning teacher of 33 years and author, has shared her love of books through the picture books Walkout and The Sorry Seeds (a 2025 Children’s Book Council Teacher Favorite) and the chapter book Canines Unleashed: Hank’s New Pack.

  She is the founder and host of The Lil’ Leaders Podcast, highlighting kids’ leadership through their experiences and recommending related picture books, and contributes to Inspiring Minds Magazine with articles supporting family and child leadership development. A dedicated volunteer with SCBWI, Book Buddy, and other literacy programs, Tina enjoys winters in Upstate New York with her husband, daughter, and two Akitas—one snowstorm at a time.