16 episodes

Host Maia Pillot has been working with kids of all ages for over a decade, both as a preschool teacher and as a music instructor. Along the way, she's learned that children have as much to teach us as we have to teach them. In this podcast series, Maia interviews kids and finds out what makes them happy, the best part of being the age they're at, what their hopes and dreams are for the future, and more. You'll hear the wise, curious, funny, and often profound thoughts that come out of kids' mouths when they feel safe, seen, and heard.

In Your Corner Maia Pillot

    • Kids & Family

Host Maia Pillot has been working with kids of all ages for over a decade, both as a preschool teacher and as a music instructor. Along the way, she's learned that children have as much to teach us as we have to teach them. In this podcast series, Maia interviews kids and finds out what makes them happy, the best part of being the age they're at, what their hopes and dreams are for the future, and more. You'll hear the wise, curious, funny, and often profound thoughts that come out of kids' mouths when they feel safe, seen, and heard.

    Charlie L: "Mommy's a Good Thrower and Mama's a Good Catcher"

    Charlie L: "Mommy's a Good Thrower and Mama's a Good Catcher"

    5-year-old Charlie tells Maia why being 2 is like being 1, his favorite things to do with his friends, why he’s excited to go to kindergarten, and more.

    • 5 min
    Oona: "I Was Brave to Do That Dream"

    Oona: "I Was Brave to Do That Dream"

    4-year-old Oona talks to Maia about how to take care of someone, how she handles scary dreams, what she wants people to do with her artwork, and more.

    • 8 min
    Sofia: "You Should Never Break a Promise"

    Sofia: "You Should Never Break a Promise"

    7-year-old Sofia teaches Maia why it’s important to keep your promises, what lesson she learned “the hard way,” why it’s fun to watch how old you can get, and more.

    • 9 min
    Nico P: "Everything Looked Bigger When I Was 4"

    Nico P: "Everything Looked Bigger When I Was 4"

    Nico tells Maia how things look a bit different now that he’s 5, some tips on how to play tricks on your parents, what it means to have a crush, and more.

    • 8 min
    Frances: "I Started to Be Born"

    Frances: "I Started to Be Born"

    Two-and-a-half-year-old Frances’ personality comes through as she directs the conversation in unexpected and hilarious ways. Topics range from what it was like to “be born,” some of her least favorite sounds, the joys of her favorite season, and more.

    • 9 min
    In Your Corner is Coming Back!

    In Your Corner is Coming Back!

    Due to the positive response of the first season, In Your Corner is coming back for a second season! Maia Pillot, a preschool teacher and children's music instructor, believes that kids have so much to teach adults and wanted to share the wisdom, humor, and joy that emanates from them. On this season, Maia interviews children from the ages of two and a half to eleven years old, and learns about life lessons they've come to find out, what they remember about being born, why it's important to not break promises, and so much more. Subscribe now to hear the premiere of Season 2 on April 3rd!

    • 1 min

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