Big Little Feelings Speaking Fee: $50,000 to $75,000

Deena Margolin, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in early childhood development. Born and raised in Los Angeles, she attended Harvard-Westlake School before earning her bachelor's degree in psychology, with a minor in Italian, from Bucknell University, graduating magna cum laude. Following her undergraduate studies, Deena worked as a research assistant at UCLA, focusing on mindfulness, anxiety regulation, and brain research. She then pursued a master's degree in Marriage & Family Therapy at the University of Southern California, graduating with highest honors. Deena's clinical experience is extensive and diverse. She has served as associate director of the Mindsight Institute under Dr. Dan Siegel and trained at the Center for Mindful Living. Her background includes roles as a school counselor with Counseling Partners of Los Angeles, facilitating toddler groups at The Play Group, and supporting parent-child groups at the Early Childhood Parenting Center. Additionally, she has contributed to workshops and retreats alongside renowned figures such as Dr. Dan Siegel and Jack Kornfield in Los Angeles and New York. In 2020, Deena co-founded Big Little Feelings with her best friend, Kristin Gallant, a parent coach and mother of three. Recognizing the challenges parents face in finding simple, trusted, and practical advice for everyday parenting hurdles, they established Big Little Feelings to provide resources that help parents not just survive but thrive during the toddler and preschool years. Their approach combines Deena's clinical expertise with Kristin's real-life parenting experience, creating a relatable and supportive community for caregivers. Since its inception, Big Little Feelings has grown into a global community with over 2.5 million followers. The platform offers best-selling online courses and has become a go-to resource for parents seeking guidance on raising kind, confident, happy, and healthy children. Deena's work through Big Little Feelings reflects her commitment to helping families connect with compassion and build resilience. Beyond her professional endeavors, Deena is a mother herself, bringing personal insight and empathy to her work. Her dedication to supporting parents and young children is evident in her multifaceted roles as a therapist, educator, and advocate for mindful parenting.