The DaliTalks Podcast

Anandamayi Baker, author of “Bee-Coming Strong”, experienced a lot of hardships and experienced bullying as a child. She talks about the importance of making sure that children have effective tools to overcome many challenges and learn to love themselves.  During our conversation, she discussed: 🗣🗣 why kids need to learn more about kindness. 🗣🗣 the importance of breath work and emotional regulatio...

🚨 Does your child struggle with reading, writing, or focus? It could be dyslexia. But how do you know for sure? And what can you do to help? In this powerful interview, Griselda "Gigi" Provencio, an expert in dyslexia education, breaks down: ✅ Signs of dyslexia parents should look for ✅ How to get your child tested for dyslexia (even if schools push back!) ✅ Best strategies to help dyslexic ki...

In this episode, I talk with Myra Hernandez and Lakeisha Hohl., the founders of S&L Foster Family Agency, about how their passion for supporting at-risk children in the foster care system inspired them to establish their own foster agency, as well as the impactful work they've done to date. We discuss: The journey of starting their foster agency The challenges they encountered during the proce...

In this episode, I speak with Erica Schrock, a financial advisor specializing in helping women and their families achieve financial independence and security. We discuss how parents can empower their children to build financial literacy, enabling them to grow their wealth and attain financial freedom. Our conversation covers: The importance of investing early for children Various strategies parent...

In this episode, I talk with Tobie Spears, the founder of Be Humanitarian, a non-profit organization she established after taking a family trip that opened her eyes to a need. We discuss: Her motivation for starting Be Humanitarian The challenges she's encountered running the non-profit How you can get involved by volunteering and joining in on their Guatemalan service vacations. Connect with...

In this episode, Dali addresses some of the most frequently asked questions that she receives about bullying. She delves into a few key topics because bullying has a lasting impact on everyone involved, including the victim, the bystanders, and even the bully. If you're a parent or guardian seeking to understand the important questions to ask about bullying, this episode is for you. Get her CB...

In this insightful episode, I sit down with Joyy Burcu, a branding expert and host of the Coffee O’clock Podcast.   Joyy shares her journey of finding her authentic brand, offering valuable advice for entrepreneurs who are just starting out. She emphasizes the importance of embracing trial and error and being patient with the process, even sharing her personal story of going a whole year without c...

In this special episode, your host, Dāli Rivera, delves into the heart of bullying prevention and awareness, drawing from her expertise and insights from her two essential books, “Confident Bully-Proof Kids” and “Your Guide To Bullying Prevention”. As a seasoned parenting coach with a focus on middle school-age children, Dāli shares practical advice and strategies that parents can use to help thei...

In this episode, I chat with Karla Rodriguez, the founder and coach of Metafit Metamind™ and host of the Metafit Metamind Podcast. We delve into Neuro Linguistic Programming and how she empowers women to communicate confidently, uncover their purpose, and pursue success. Our discussion covers: The mindset women need to thrive in business. How parents can use Neuro Linguistic Programming to better...

With 1 in 3 children reporting experiences of bullying, it's clear that something must change. The way our society perceives and addresses bullying plays a significant role in the lack of progress in reducing this harmful behavior. In today's episode, I discuss: 1️⃣ Proposals for a National Definition of Bullying We'll explore the various proposals that aim to standardize the definitio...

Regardless of the profession, most workers likely spend their earnings on necessities like mortgage or rent, food, utilities, and car expenses. Therefore, a side hustle can be an ideal solution for teachers when additional funds are needed, whether for a dream purchase or an unexpected cost. According to a 2021 survey, 53% of teachers were working multiple jobs, with many citing financial necessit...

The DaliTalks Podcast is back! And the first topic I think we need to discuss is educating our teens about worker’s rights.  Too many teens and young adults are exploited or mistreated for simply being too young. They are not respected but their work is wanted. We must change this by empowering our teens and young adults to stand up for themselves.  To do that, we must educate ourselves and pass o...

What would you do if your child was being bullied by a student and it turned to sexual harassment? Today, I start off by mentioning that this episode might be triggering to some people. I discuss a recent article on the suicide of an 11-year-old girl who was bullied and a first-grader whose bullying experience advanced to sexual harassment.  These stories are shared in hopes that they will provide...

Parents have to have many uncomfortable conversations with children at different ages and maturity stages.  For example, explaining to a child why some relatives are not welcome into your home, explaining to them what to do if a police officer pulls them over, or having to tell them how to be safe to prevent sexual abuse or human trafficking.  The list goes on. There are many conversations that we...

Para brindarles a los padres información confiable, no solo me mantengo actualizado con las noticias sobre el acoso, sino también con las leyes relacionadas con el acoso. Es por eso que durante este episodio, comparto algunas actualizaciones sobre nuevas leyes que podrían ayudarlo a defender mejor a su hijo y tal vez incluso brindarle mejores sugerencias para resolver cualquier problema de acoso e...

If you are a new or parent not, and you’re having trouble getting your kids to go to sleep, you will love this week’s episode. Carla Perl is a mom of three beautiful children: two boys and one girl. She had her children very close together and realized early on that sleep was key to a smooth-running household (and my sanity).  Carla was very diligent about instilling good sleep habits in her child...

Riley Tejcek is an active duty United States Marine Officer, Team USA National Bobsled Team Pilot, Ms. Military 2023 with the dream of being the first female Marine in the Olympics. She is also a woman of faith and wants to lead and inspire others to enter male-dominated fields.  In this episode, she shares with us about the power of not limiting oneself before others do and she shares about: ✅ H...

Yovy Daniels, Panamanian West Indian Afro-descendant. Professionally she's known as a former TV corporate broadcast media planner who worked in the U.S. Spanish-speaking/LATAM division for networks like Fox, Sony, RCNTV, and Univision. She continues to propel her innovative skills from broadcaster to podcaster with new ventures into public speaking and blogging. Yovy is on a mission to educate...

In this episode, we delve into intricacies of divorce that make it expensive and alternative experts to go to in order to end up with a result you will be satisfied with.  This is the role Robyn Gornicki-Davis plays in the lives of many women preparing for divorce. As a divorce coach, she helps people manage their feelings and expectations surrounding divorce. We talk about: 👉🏽👉🏽 How women can...

In this episode, we delve into the unique and rewarding journey of parenting stepchildren. Blended families can come with their own set of challenges and joys, and our conversation explores the dynamics, strategies, and emotions involved in this role.  Whether you're a stepparent looking for guidance or someone interested in understanding this aspect of family life, listen in as Dorothy Graham...

While bullying will always exist, it can be drastically reduced if only societies, communities, institutions, and organizations made a committed effort to create an anti-bullying culture.  This is not an easy task, since it requires groups of people to work together, but movements have been created that have changed our way of life. So, it is doable! Here are three main factors that I believe can...

Creating safe spaces allows children to feel comfortable and secure, knowing that their emotions are valid and respected.  It helps them develop trust and build meaningful connections with adults and peers. When children feel safe, they're more likely to take risks in expressing themselves and engage in healthy emotional exploration. Dr. Katie Raher is an expert in this enabling children to li...

Juneteenth is the newest federal holiday in the U.S. However, a lot of the population doesn't really know what it signifies or how it should be celebrated. In this short episode, I provide that information about... 👉🏽👉🏽 The History of Juneteenth 👉🏽👉🏽 Opal Lee's "the grandmother of Juneteenth" 👉🏽👉🏽 When it became a federal holiday 👉🏽👉🏽 How to celebrate Juneteenth I...

Amity Morales , la fundadora de “La Tribu de Ella” shares with us powerful stories that will shift your way of thinking and look deep within about the things that you could be doing to have better outcomes in your personal and professional life.  She also poses a very important question: Por que nos descalificamos las madres oh mujeres. Why do we mothers, or women, disqualify ourselves? Las histor...

Carla's passion for healthy living radiates as she seeks to inspire and empower others on their own transformative journeys.  In this episode, we get into her story of triumph, offering guidance and support to those who may be facing similar challenges. Carla shares:  👉🏽👉🏽 Her struggle with food and how she created a good healthy balance 👉🏽👉🏽 How mindset is vital in transforming your h...