As a kid, Eva Longoria dreamed of being a professional volunteer one day. Her mother’s response? That’s not a job, sweetie. Instead, she was a Texas pageant queen, became a headhunter, and moved to LA. And despite knowing no one in Hollywood when she first arrived, Eva became a household name for her role in “Desperate Housewives.” Now, Eva’s defied expectations again and expanded her resume to include: humanitarian and parent.  In this episode, Eva shares:<ul>
<li>How her special needs sister taught her the importance of being in service to others</li>
<li>What it was like to become a household name in her 30s</li>
<li>How her Mexican-American roots shaped her activism</li>
<li>Why she feels lucky to have had her son later in life</li>
<li>A Skimm of her new podcast, “Connections with Eva Longoria”</li>
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