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Rebel Girls
A podcast from Rebel Girls focused on building confidence in girls everywhere. Each episode explores the lives of real-life extraordinary women, from record-breaking athletes to fearless leaders. With empowering stories, interviews, news, and advice this show will inspire listeners to believe in themselves and take on the world. Formerly called Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls.
Episodes
Rebel GirlsFaith Kipyegon: Breaking Barriers and Records on the Track
Faith Kipyegon is an Olympic Champion, World Champion and World Record holder as a middle and long-distance runner. By listening to her body and connecting to…
Rebel GirlsSabrina Ionescu: The Triple-Double Queen
Sabrina Ionescu has been laser-focused on basketball since she was three. With a ball in her hands and fire in her heart, she broke records and expectations…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Juliette Hulsizer
Entrepreneurs Juliette Hulsizer and Jenny Just are the founders of Poker Power. Together, they are teaching women how to take risks, own their financial…
Rebel GirlsJenny Just: A Seat at the *Poker Table
Jenny Just grew up with a love for math and a fearless drive to take risks. She turned that spark into a groundbreaking career—becoming a successful…
Rebel GirlsSOUNDSCAPE BONUS! Nighttime in the City
Shhhhh…the city at night is alive with sound. Fall into the dreamy world of a city on the edge of sleep.
Rebel GirlsRoxane Gay: The Stories We Must Tell
Roxane Gay is a super storyteller. She creates characters who are brave and bold, just like herself! Through storytelling, she helps writers and readers grow…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Lea Delaria
Lea DeLaria, comedian, actor, and musician, read the story of groundbreaking conductor, WWII Dutch resistance member and proud lesbian, Frieda Belinfante. Lea…
Rebel GirlsFrieda Belinfante: Conducting the Resistance
Frieda Belinfante was one of the first female orchestra conductors in Europe. She didn’t stop there, she was also an active member of the Dutch resistance in…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Autumn Peltier
Meet Autumn Peltier, an inspiring Indigenous rights and water activist who began speaking up for clean water access at just 8 years old. In this interview…
Rebel GirlsAutumn Peltier: Saving Sacred Water
For nearly a decade, seventeen-year-old Indigenous activist Autumn Peltier has been speaking to local communities and world leaders about the sacredness of…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Molly Yeh
From the drumline to the kitchen—Molly Yeh is a chef, TV host, and sprinkle-lover who’s showing the world how joyful food can be. Learn how Molly blended her…
Rebel GirlsSoraya Tarzi: Afghanistan's Visionary Queen
Soraya Tarzi became Afghanistan's first modern queen in 1919. At a time when women were expected to stay hidden, she challenged norms, opened a school for…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Sinéad Burke
Fashion is a fun way for people to express themselves. But, what happens when not everyone can enjoy fashion, public spaces, or even social situations in the…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Lowri Morgan
Lowri Morgan is an accomplished broadcaster, ultra-athlete and motivational speaker. She has competed in some of the toughest endurance races in the World…
Rebel GirlsAisholpan Nurgaiv Read by Lowri Morgan
Once upon a time, there was a girl who lived where snowy peaks scraped the sky. Her name was Aisholpan. For generations, Kazakh nomads in Mongolia raised…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Zara Rutherford
Have you ever dreamed of flying? Well Zara Rutherford didn't just dream it– she did it! At just 19, she became the youngest woman ever to fly solo around the…
Rebel GirlsAmelia Earhart Read by Zara Rutherford
Amelia Earhart was a pioneer of the sky. Her adventures in the clouds not only broke records, but paved the way for countless women pilots who followed. Listen…
Rebel GirlsA’ja Wilson: The Rise of a Champion
From weekend workouts to WNBA domination, A’ja Wilson brings the sparkle, the swagger, and serious game—breaking barriers, speaking out for justice, and…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Anita Vandyke
Get to know doctor, sustainability author, and real-life rocket scientist Anita Vandyke. From embracing zero waste living, to dreaming up the ideal planet…
Rebel GirlsSOUNDSCAPE BONUS! Floating in Outerspace
Space out with the calming sounds of the universe.
Rebel GirlsWang Zhenyi: The Mystery of the Red Moon
Wang Zhenyi was a mathematician, poet, and astronomer who lived in China. One day, she saw the moon turn red, so she went on a scientific adventure to find out…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Lauren Markham
Lauren Markham always wanted to be a writer. It was a way for her to organize her thoughts and share them with others. Now, she writes about climate change and…
Rebel GirlsNalleli Cobo Read by Lauren Markham
Almost overnight, nine-year-old Nalleli Cobo started getting headaches, nosebleeds, and body spasms. When she and her mom connected the dots to an oil well 30…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Kyriana Kratter
Get to Know actor Kyriana Kratter, who plays KB in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. She shares her journey from theater to TV, behind-the-scenes set stories, plus…
Rebel GirlsSOUNDSCAPE BONUS! Everlasting Everglades
Lie back as we float past the mangroves and through the wetlands of the great Florida Everglades. Perhaps we'll see some of the hundreds of animal species that…
Rebel GirlsSLEEPY BONUS! Marjory Stoneman Douglas: The Alligator and the Activist
Meet Marjory Stoneman Douglas, a woman who fought tirelessly, year after year, to preserve a land that she loved. Marjory’s story shows that even the smallest…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Sara Blakely
Get to know inventor, businesswoman, and philanthropist, Sara Blakely! Sara brought us the story of Melinda French Gates. Sara talks to us about being a good…
Rebel GirlsMelinda French Gates Read by Sara Blakely
Melinda French Gates is an advocate for women and girls around the world. As co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and founder of Pivotal Ventures…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Danni Washington
Meet science communicator Danni Washington, who brought us the story of environmental activist Xiye Bastida. Danni shares her love of the sea and how she began…
Rebel GirlsXiye Bastida Read by Danni Washington
In March 2019, Xiye Bastida led hundreds of her classmates in New York City in the first-ever global youth strike for climate justice. Since then, Bastida has…
Rebel GirlsSOUNDSCAPE BONUS! Sleepy Jungle
This soundscape is inspired by Wangari Maathai. At night, the sounds of the jungle come to life. The wind rustling through the trees, the nearby stream…
Rebel GirlsSLEEPY BONUS! Wangari Maathai: How Hummingbird Saved the Forest
When the sun sets over her village, Wangari and her family gather around the fire to cook their dinner and tell stories. Hear the tale that inspired Wangari to…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Freida Pinto
Get to know actress and activist Freida Pinto! Freida is known for acclaimed films such as ‘Slumdog Millionaire,' 'Trishna,’ 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes,'…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Melinda French Gates
Melinda French Gates is a businesswoman, philanthropist, and advocate for women and girls around the world. Actress and Activist Malia Baker talks with…
Rebel GirlsNoor Inayat Khan Read by Freida Pinto
Noor Inayat Khan was a princess who became a spy. Actress and activist, Freida Pinto, tells the story of how Noor joined the British intelligence in World War…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Catarina Rivera
Catarina Rivera has always lived with hearing and vision disabilities. Now she shares her adventures to show that disabled people can travel and have fun! She…
Rebel GirlsHelen Keller Read by Catarina Rivera
Blind and deaf from a young age, people often underestimated Helen Keller and her potential. Still, she conquered incredible obstacles to spread her message of…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Emily Tisch Sussman
Emily Tisch Sussman is the creator and host of the award-winning podcast She Pivots, mother of three, and co-owner of the professional women's soccer team…
Rebel GirlsYael Averbuch West Read by Emily Tisch Sussman
Yael Averbuch always had two goals: play soccer for the UNC Tar Heels, and join the US Women’s National Soccer team. But when her body started breaking down…
Rebel GirlsSOUNDSCAPE BONUS! Where the Birds Sing
Visit our relaxing bird sanctuary to meet birds from all over the world. From the meadow to the aviary, the rainforest to the pond, our birds are thriving…
Rebel GirlsSLEEPY BONUS! Ada Lovelace: The Experiment of the Flying Wings
Listen as Ada Lovelace watches the birds outside her window, sketches their movements, and tinkers with different materials to build her very own set of wings…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Susie Wolff
Get to Know Susie Wolff, Managing Director of F1 Academy. Susie shares her journey from receiving her first motorbike at age two, to karting at eight, and…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Kateri Bluford
Meet Kateri Bluford, an American singer, born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who gained national and international acclaim after appearing on Season 2 of…
Rebel GirlsRosetta Tharpe Read by Kateri Bluford
Once upon a time, there was a girl with a song in her heart. Her name was Sister Rosetta Tharpe - a guitar-playing, gospel-singing legend whose unique style…
Rebel GirlsMelanie Perkins: Design for All
Melanie Perkins loved the idea of creating things from nothing. When she saw how people struggled with complicated design tools, she co-founded Canva and…
Rebel GirlsSOUNDSCAPE BONUS! Forest of Calm
This soundscape is inspired by Ada Lovelace, an inventor. She watched the birds from her window as they flew between branches. Drift off to the sounds of birds…
Rebel GirlsSLEEPY BONUS! Ntozake Shange: If Words Were Colors
Ntozake painted stories into existence with a paintbrush of brightly colored words. Growing up she didn’t see stories like hers being told; she decided to…
Rebel GirlsBlack Girl Magic: Anna Olga Albertina Brown, Jessamyn Stanley, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, and Lisa Leslie
Celebrate Black Girl Magic 💜 Our latest collection of stories celebrates Black women and girls like Anna Olga Albertina Brown, Jessamyn Stanley, Funmilayo…
Rebel GirlsGet To Know Harriet Tubman with Historian Christine Platt!
Get to know our special guest, Christine Platt! She’s a historian, advocate and storyteller who has written a couple of books that introduce readers to Harriet…
Rebel GirlsHarriet Tubman Read by Tarana Burke
Once upon a time, there was a girl who fought for freedom. Her name was Harriet. In this episode, you will learn about the incredible story of Harriet Tubman…
Rebel GirlsYassmin Abdel-Magied: Difference is a Super Power!
Yassmin Abdel-Magied stands up for what she believes in. Whether she was the only person at school wearing a headscarf, the only female engineer repairing oil…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Justine Wong-Orantes
Justine began her volleyball career on the beaches of California. But it wasn't long before she was winning matches at the University of Nebraska, the Tokyo…
Rebel GirlsJordan Larson Read by Justine Wong-Orantes
Jordan Larson is a high-flying and determined powerhouse of a volleyball player. Persevering through personal setbacks and tragedy, this four-time Olympian…
Rebel GirlsGet To Know Serena Yang
Meet 2021 NYC Youth Poet Laureate Serena Yang. Serena read us the story of the poet and astronomer Hazel Scott. Serena tells us how she became a poet, and what…
Rebel GirlsWang Zhenyi Read By Serena Yang
Born during the Qing Dynasty in China, Wang Zhenyi defied the gender stereotypes of her era to become an acclaimed astronomer and renowned poet. Despite never…
Rebel GirlsLakshmi Bai: Warrior Queen
In 19th century India, Queen Lakshmi Bai defied gender expectations – from riding horses to sword fighting to leading armies into battle. Due to her bravery…
Rebel GirlsAdventurers: Poorna Malavath, Marta Empinotti, Luo Dengping, Alfonsina Strada
Some girls just need to get out and GO. Here are four mini stories of rebels that just couldn't sit still. Meet the adventurers! This podcast is a production…
Rebel GirlsAmanda Gorman Read By Jacqueline Green
Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to dance and sing and shine in front of a huge crowd. And one day she would find her voice, and do just…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Cristina Mittermeier
Today we meet Cristina Mittermeier, who narrated the story of Jane Goodall. Cristina Mittermeier, a Marine Biologist, activist, and conservation photographer…
Rebel GirlsJane Goodall Read by Cristina Mittermeier
Jane Goodall was a secretary when her boss offered her the unique opportunity to travel to Africa and observe chimpanzees. Jane, who adored animals as a girl…