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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 GirlsGet to Know Neha Jogani Narang
Get to know Neha Jogani Narang, who brought us the story of Niveditha Shetty Hegde and Ishanvi Hegde. Hear about the coolest thing Neha gets to do as the Chief…
Rebel GirlsNiveditha Shetty Hegde and Ishanvi Hegde Read by Neha and Saanya Narang
Niveditha Shetty Hegde and Ishanvi Hegde, a mother and daughter dancing duo and YouTube sensation, explore their Indian culture and history – and bring smiles…
Rebel GirlsSandra Day O'Connor: Madam Justice
Sandra Day O’Connor went from getting forty job rejections in a row to having one of the most powerful positions in the country. As the first female U.S…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Krystal Ramseur
Get to know Krystal Ramseur who read us the story of Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton. Hear about Krystal's work with the National Council of Negro Women and in…
Rebel GirlsBig Mama Thornton Read by Krystal Ramseur
Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton was a Black American blues singer with a unique style and a powerful voice. She helped shape rock and roll as we know it today…
Rebel GirlsRobaba Mohammadi: One Brushstroke at a Time
Afghani artist Robaba Mohammadi will not give up. Born with partial paralysis, she faced extreme prejudice as a kid. But she taught herself how to paint by…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Isabella Madrigal
Get to know playwright, actress, and storyteller Isabella Madrigal. Isabella narrated the story of Indigenous throat singer, Tanya Tagaq. Tune in to hear…
Rebel GirlsTanya Tagaq Read by Isabella Madrigal
Tanya Tagaq creates art that connects people to their past and celebrates all that’s possible in the present and future. She is a throat singer, a musician, a…
Rebel GirlsWilma Mankiller: Call Me Ms. Chief
Wilma Mankiller was an advocate for women’s and Indigenous people’s rights. Her passion led the local activist to become the first female Principal Chief of…
Rebel GirlsTolani Francisco: The Animal Healer
Dr. Tolani Francisco is a citizen of the Pueblo of Laguna and a dedicated veterinarian who has cared for her four-legged brothers and sisters both on her…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Jenny Hagel
Jenny Hagel is a comedy writer and performer. Jenny narrated the story about Australian comedian and storyteller Hannah Gadsby. In this interview, Jenny shares…
Rebel GirlsHannah Gadsby Read by Jenny Hagel
Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby took the world by storm in 2018 with their groundbreaking comedy special Nanette. Today, they continue to challenge and amuse…
Rebel GirlsShamsia Hassani: Painting a New Future
Shamsia Hassani is bringing art and inspiration to Afghanistan one spray paint can at a time. In a world where she is constantly told that being a woman means…
Rebel GirlsKhalida Popal Read by Shamsia Hassani
Khalida Popal is a football player, an activist and a defender at heart. As a committed team leader, Khalida empowers girls through sports and defends her…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Karla Gallardo
Get to know Karla Gallardo! Karla narrated the story of Ecuadorian mountaineer and mountain guide, Carla Perez. Karla is also the CEO and founder of the…
Rebel GirlsCarla Perez Read by Karla Gallardo
Carla Perez climbs the tallest mountains on Earth without the help of bottled oxygen. Her passion and determination teach her to appreciate not just the views…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Momona Tamada
Get to know Japanese Canadian actor, Momona Tamada! Momona brought us the story of her costar from the Babysitter's Club– Malia Baker. Listen as she tells us…
Rebel GirlsMalia Baker Read by Momona Tamada
From reinventing an iconic Babysitters Club character for a new generation to overcoming anxiety to stand up for her beliefs, Malia Baker proves there’s power…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Malia Baker
Meet actor and activist, Malia Baker. Malia narrated the story of Momona Tamada who is Malia's co-star in The Babysitters Club. In this interview, Malia shares…
Rebel GirlsMomona Tamada Read by Malia Baker
Momona Tamada is a young Japanese Canadian actor best known for her dazzling performance in The Baby-Sitters Club. Momona reaches audiences with her magnetic…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Reyna Duong
Reyna Duong is the chef and owner of award-winning Vietnamese sandwich shop, Sandwich Hag! Reyna talks about cooking, naming her restaurant and employing…
Rebel GirlsNadiya Hussain Read by Reyna Duong
Nadiya Hussain is a world-renowned baker, author, and TV personality. As a winner on The Great British Bake Off, Nadiya proved that success has many faces. She…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Brooklinn Khoury
Meet skateboarder, surfer, and social media star, Brooklinn Khoury! Brooklinn openly shares her recovery process online after experiencing a terrible accident…
Rebel GirlsTuria Pitt Read by Brooklinn Khoury
Turia Pitt, an ambitious mining engineer, ultramarathon runner, model and motivational speaker, proves that anything is possible. After surviving a deathly…
Rebel GirlsTegan Vincent-Cooke : Telling it Like it is
Tegan Vincent-Cooke is an aspiring Paralympian with a smile that can light up the world. She loves breaking down barriers and sharing with the world what it’s…
Rebel GirlsChido Govera: Cultivating Hope
Chido Govera is a farmer, activist, author, and entrepreneur who teaches people how to cultivate mushrooms out of waste. Through her foundation, “The Future of…
Rebel GirlsOlivia Rodrigo: Connecting the World in Song
Olivia Rodrigo is taking the world by storm. The songs she writes and sings are personal, vulnerable, and poetic. Whether she’s scribbling in her notebook or…
Rebel GirlsSelena Quintanilla: The Queen of Tejano Music
Selena Quintanilla loved to sing, but was shy on stage. When people doubted a girl could entertain a crowd though, she set out to prove them wrong. With her…
Rebel GirlsLupe Gonzalo: Sowing Seeds of Change
Lupe Gonzalo left Guatemala in 2000 and found a job as a farm worker in Florida. After struggling with low pay and abuse, and seeing her fellow workers suffer…
Rebel GirlsReyna Duong: Eat Up, Speak Out, Embrace Your Fear
Reyna Duong is a beloved chef and outspoken advocate for all. Her restaurant in Texas is full of delicious food and communal joy as she shares her…
Rebel GirlsKlara Bühl: Living in the Moment
Klara Bühl is a very powerful forward and winger for Germany’s women’s football team. Her energy and enthusiasm for the sport inspire countless footballers…
Rebel GirlsLea Schüller: Finding Family in Football
Lea Schüller is a world-renowned football player with a joyful heart and a powerful kick. At age 25, she was named Germany’s Women’s Footballer of the Year…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Cathy Hackl
Cathy Hackl is a tech entrepreneur, futurist, author, and storyteller. She pioneers cutting-edge virtual and augmented reality experiences and is known as The…
Rebel GirlsMarina Díez Pereiro Read by Cathy Hackl
Marina Díez Pereiro is a game designer, CEO and activist with heart. As a child, Marina was very affected by her father’s mental illness. As an adult, she…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Miriam Haart
Miriam Haart is an app engineer, host of the Faking IT podcast, girl-power Influencer and star of the hit Netflix series, "My Unorthodox Life." Miriam narrated…
Rebel GirlsCathy Hackl Read by Miriam Haart
Cathy Hackl is a tech entrepreneur, futurist, author and storyteller. She pioneers cutting-edge virtual and augmented reality experiences and is known as The…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Magdalena Eriksson
Nandi Bushell teams up with Nike Kids and Rebel Girls to talk to one of the best soccer defenders in Europe, Magdalena Eriksson. In addition to her soccer…
Rebel GirlsMagdalena Eriksson: Celebrating Common Goals
Magda Eriksson believes that football and human rights go hand in hand. As one of the best football defenders in Europe, Magda shows her rebel spirit by…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Kadeisha Buchanan
Nandi Bushell teams up with Nike Kids and Rebel Girls to spark the joy of sport! Get to know how world-class defender in women’s soccer Kadeisha Buchanan found…
Rebel GirlsKadeisha Buchanan: Finding her Path
Kadeisha Buchanan is a world-class football defender who is a force of calm and confidence on the pitch. She continues to learn and grow by always giving one…
Rebel GirlsElla Toone: Dreaming Big and Playing Bigger
Ella Toone is a professional football player who is taking the world by storm. Growing up in the UK, the country where male football is very popular, she…
Rebel GirlscSapphire: Virtual Fashionista
cSapphire started playing Roblox at seven years old. Now in her 20s, cSapphire is an acclaimed Roblox fashion designer who has sold 2.5 million virtual…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Amber Allen
Get to know Amber Allen, gamer girl and CEO/Founder of Double A Labs. Amber makes new technology that's redefining gaming and entertainment. She tells us the…
Rebel GirlsSasha "Scarlett" Hostyn Read by Amber Allen
Sasha “Scarlett” Hostyn is a pioneer in professional computer gaming. From the time she was five, she’s been pushing for gender equity in the gaming world. And…
Rebel GirlsRebel Girls Lead!
Explore four different Rebels who may not have lived in the same time or place, but who are connected to each other by their rebel spirit and vision. Meet the…
Rebel GirlsTheresa Goh: From Grit to Glory
Theresa Goh is an award-winning Paralympic swimmer from Singapore. Though Paralympic glory slipped through her fingers in 2008, her grit and love of swimming…
Rebel GirlsMarsha P. Johnson: Free to be SHE
[This episode originally aired February 2023.] Growing up, Marsha knew who she was and it wasn’t who she looked like on the outside. Some bullied her for being…
Rebel GirlsAnne Frank: Finding Light in the Dark
Anne Frank is a beloved rebel who found hope even in the darkest times. Though she and her family were treated brutally by a cruel dictatorship, Anne continued…
Rebel GirlsFouné Diawara: Creating Sisterhood
Founé Diawara believes in the beauty of community, faith, and soccer. When she was barred from playing professionally because she wore a hijab, Founé founded…
Rebel GirlsAlok Vaid-Menon: Beyond the Binary
Alok Vaid-Menon is a nonbinary performer, artist, and designer. They travel the world telling stories, sharing their art and fashion, and advocating for joy…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Eva Reign
Eva Reign is a Peabody and GLAAD Media Award-winning actress, writer and artist originally from St. Louis, Missouri. Eva brought us the story of fellow actress…
Rebel GirlsLaverne Cox Read by Eva Reign
Laverne Cox dreamed of performing on stage and being her truest self, even when people told her that was impossible. Today, she is a world-famous performer…
Rebel GirlsGirl Tales: La Bestia
Today we have a very special episode to share with you from our friends at the podcast, Girl Tales. Do you ever wonder what would happen if Medusa realized how…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Seetha Hallett
Get to know Seetha Hallett, who read us the story of M.I.A.! Hear about Seetha's work as a ceramic artist, how she landed a TV Presenter role, and her thoughts…
Rebel GirlsM.I.A. Read by Seetha Hallett
Mathangi Arulpragasam is the Tamil rapper we know as M.I.A. She was born in 1975 and faced horrible racism when she came to England from Sri Lanka, experiences…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Fea
Fea is a all-women Chicana punk rock band from San Antonio, Texas. They brought us the story of another band that's reimagining punk rock, the Linda Lindas…
Rebel GirlsThe Linda Lindas Read by Fea
The Linda Lindas make music that is changing the world! Proudly half-Asian, half-Latinx, their joyful, powerful songs are about growing up, tackling racism…
Rebel GirlsLuo Dengping: The Spider Woman
[This episode originally aired July 2022.] Luo Dengping is China’s spider woman. At 15, she became the first and only woman to take part in the traditionally…
Rebel GirlsBonnie Chiu: A Life in Pictures
Bonnie Chiu is a Rebel who discovered how important a picture can be, not just as a way to express herself, but for girls and women around the world to share…
Rebel GirlsQiu Jin: A Heart Unbound
In China in the early 1900s, girls had their feet bound and were forced to stay at home and serve their families. Qiu Jin wanted more, so she learned martial…