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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 GirlsSaengduean Lek Chailert: The Elephant Whisperer
Saengduean “Lek” Chailert believes that every creature deserves to be treated with respect. Lek has rescued and rehabilitated over 200 Asian elephants, and has…
Rebel GirlsMaya Gabeira: Big Wave Bonanza
Maya Gabeira is a record-breaking big wave surfer from Brazil. She surfs waves taller than a four story building! After a massive wipe out nearly ended her…
Rebel GirlsKristen Bell: To the Rescue
Actor Kristen Bell is as famous for helping rescue dogs as she is for starring in hit movies and TV shows like Frozen and The Good Place. When she’s not…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Helen Park
Get to know Helen Park, who read us the story of Blackpink! Helen is an award-winning composer and music producer for Broadway, TV, and film. Hear about the…
Rebel GirlsBlackpink Read by Helen Park
The four phenomenally talented women of K-Pop band Blackpink may have been born in different countries, but they love each other like sisters. Fans worldwide…
Rebel GirlsHana Raza: Making Sanctuary for All
Once there was a girl named Hana Raza who wouldn’t let war or prejudice keep her from helping endangered species. Hana fights hard to preserve Iraq’s natural…
Rebel GirlsRachel Ikemeh: Earth Protector
Rachel Ashegobfe Ikemeh is a conservationist and animal rights activist who is changing the world. She has saved animals and trees from near extinction and…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Ingrid Andress
Meet Ingrid Andress, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter who brought us the story of fellow singer-songwriter, Dolly Parton! Ingrid loves the way that…
Rebel GirlsDolly Parton Read by Ingrid Andress
Dolly Parton has spent over 60 years making hit records and blockbuster movies but fame hasn’t tarnished this country gal’s heart of gold. Known for uniting…
Rebel GirlsDewmini Read by Geetha Murali
Dewmini grew up in a poor area of Sri Lanka where severe droughts made life very difficult. But by following her dream and planting one seed at a time, she has…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Carianne Brinkman
Carianne Brinkman is the manager of the band Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, a film producer, and the President of the Blackheart record label. In this episode…
Rebel GirlsTrang Read by Geetha Murali
Trang grew up in a remote area of Vietnam and felt very lonely, until she met Bim Bim the duck. By teaching herself to make funny videos with her favorite…
Rebel GirlsYashika Read by Geetha Murali
Yashika grew up in a small village in India where it was very unsafe for her to walk to school alone. But by learning karate and speaking out for the rights of…
Rebel GirlsJoni Mitchell Read by Carianne Brinkman
Joni Mitchell is not only a musical legend, she is a force of resilience, creativity and positive change. Ever since she was almost paralyzed at 9 years old…
Rebel GirlsSapana Read by Geetha Murali
Sapana grew up in a remote part of Nepal, where is was hard to get medical help. But after her family faced a terrible tragedy, Sapana decided that she was…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Joan Jett
Get to know rockstar legend Joan Jett, who brought us the story of fellow rocker Kathleen Hanna. At just 16, Joan founded one of the first all-girl rock bands…
Rebel GirlsKathleen Hanna Read by Joan Jett
Whether fronting a punk band or helping to start the Riot Grrrl movement, Kathleen Hanna likes to be on the front lines of fighting for women’s rights. Rebels…
Rebel GirlsJoan Jett Read By Donita Sparks
[This episode originally aired August, 2021.] Although Joan Jett has been called the “Godmother of punk,” this rocker’s rise to super stardom came with plenty…
Rebel GirlsNandi Bushell Read by Jacqueline Green
[This episode originally aired October 2021.] Once upon a time, there was a girl who went from making pancakes with her parents to making history as an…
Rebel GirlsVenus and Serena Williams: Queens of the Court
Venus and Serena Williams are world champion tennis players. They are also each other’s biggest fans. As players, they’ve competed with and against each other…
Rebel GirlsMarie-Antoinette Katoto: Focused and Fierce
Marie-Antoinette Katoto trusts her heart and her instincts on the field, letting them carry her towards the goal. This is how she’s helped her team win…
Rebel GirlsKetanji Brown Jackson: Supremely Seated
Ketanji always knew she wanted to be a judge, but some people dismissed her dreams due to her skin color. Still, she never let people’s doubts shake her…
Rebel GirlsBeyoncé Knowles and Blue Ivy Carter: Fabulous and Fierce
When Beyoncé was little, it took a lot for her to find her confidence and her voice. With time, she danced and sang her way into becoming one of the most…
Rebel GirlsEsther Okade: The Ultimate Problem Solver
Esther Okade was born with a mind full of numbers and a passion for solving problems. A math prodigy, she mastered algebra at age four. With her deep love of…
Rebel GirlsJudith Jamison Read by Jacqueline Green
Once upon a time, there was a girl in a red-checkered shirt, long blue jeans, and pink ballet shoes, who was determined to change the world through dancing…
Rebel GirlsLucia Matzke: Connecting through Dance
Lucia has been twirling and leaping since she was little. But when she was introduced to krump dancing, her whole world turned upside down. Sharing this daring…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Mya-Rose Craig
Get to know Mya-Rose Craig, who read us the story of Rachel Carson! Mya is a climate change and environmental activist and campaigner since she was 11 years…
Rebel GirlsRachel Carson Read by Mya-Rose Craig
Rachel Carson was a scientist and author who wrote about the mysteries of nature. She spoke up when the environment was in danger and wanted people to…
Rebel GirlsMegan Rapinoe: Goaling for Gold
[This episode originally aired June 2022.] Megan Rapinoe is a world class athlete and activist. Together with the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team, Megan has…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Asma Khan
Get to know Asma Khan, who read us the story of Poorna Malavath! Asma is an Indian-born British chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author. Hear how Asma is a…
Rebel GirlsPoorna Malavath: Reach for the Top
Poorna Malavath went from sweeping the floors at her elementary school to climbing Mount Everest at 13 years old! Find out how Poorna has scaled the highest…
Rebel GirlsHatshepsut: HERstory in Hieroglyphics
She was the princess who became pharaoh, ruling over Egypt and ushering in a golden age of peace and prosperity. Many have tried to prevent Hatshepsut's story…
Rebel GirlsPortia Mbau and Lumai de Smidt: The Secret Ingredient
Portia Mbau and her daughter Lumai de Smidt are an amazing duo bringing the food and culture of Africa to the world. Together, they’ve created a delicious…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Ruth Reichl
[This episode originally aired March 2020.] This season, we invited our credit readers to interview our storytellers. Today, you'll hear from Ruth Reichl who…
Rebel GirlsJulia Child Read by Ruth Reichl
[This episode originally aired March 2020.] Once upon a time, there was a towering girl who would inspire a culinary revolution in America. Her name was Julia…
Rebel GirlsGet To Know Kit DesLauriers
For this episode, we invited our credit readers to interview our storytellers. Today, you'll hear from Kit DesLauriers who narrated the previous episode about…
Rebel GirlsJunko Tabei Read by Kit DesLauriers
(This episode originally aired 3/10/20) Once upon a time there was a girl who climbed to the very top of the world. Her name was Junko Tabei. In fourth grade…
Rebel GirlsChloe Kim: Queen of the Halfpipe
Chloe Kim is a bold, gravity-defying, record-breaking snowboarder. Pushing through battles with online hate and the pressures of the spotlight, Chloe became…
Rebel GirlsPatsy Mink: Fall Down Seven Times, Get up Eight
Patsy Mink was the first woman of color and the first Asian-American woman elected to the U.S. Congress. She dedicated her life to making sure all races and…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Gayle King
[This episode originally aired June 2020.] This season, we invited kids to interview our storytellers. Today, you'll hear from Gayle King who narrated the…
Rebel GirlsOprah Winfrey Read by Gayle King
[This episode originally aired June 2020.] Once upon a time, there was a girl whose little voice grew to make a big difference. Her name was Oprah. When Oprah…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Jill Koziol
Get to know Jill Koziol, CEO and co-founder of Motherly, a well-being destination empowering 40 million women to thrive as mothers. Hear about Jill’s journey…
Rebel GirlsLoral Quinn and Eishel Quinn Read by Jill Koziol
Loral and Eishel Quinn are a mother-daughter team of innovative inventors. They believe that everyone wants to help those in need, and they’re making it fun…
Rebel GirlsMaria Teresa Kumar: Voicing Your Dreams
María Teresa Kumar knew from the time she became a US citizen at the age of nine that she wanted to be involved in the democratic process. As CEO of Voto…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Dana King
[This episode original aired November 2020.] Meet Dana King! She’s a former broadcast journalist turned sculptor who believes in the power of commemorative…
Rebel GirlsEdmonia Lewis Read By Dana King
[This episode originally aired in November, 2020]. On this episode we meet Edmonia Wildfire Lewis, a talented American sculptor who emigrated to Europe to push…
Rebel GirlsMary Shelley: The Myth Behind the Monster
This is the story of how Mary Shelley faced steep competition to write one of the most famous, most frightening, most enduring scary stories of all time. This…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Geetha Murali
Get to know Dr. Geetha Murali, who narrated The Young Changemakers story bundle. Geetha is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Room to Read, an organization…
Rebel GirlsThe Young Changemakers
Explore four different stories about Rebel Girls who followed a shared passion. Each of these Young Changemakers faced different challenges, but they’re…
Rebel GirlsRomina Catalayud: Uniting for Change
Romina Calatayud was three years old when she realized girls and boys were not treated the same way. So she started Girls United, which gives girls around the…
Rebel GirlsJazz Jennings: Swimming Upstream
Jazz Jennings always knew exactly who she was. Even when people excluded or bullied her, she stood up for transgender children like herself. Today, this brave…
Rebel GirlsLaura Dekker: Sailing Around the World
Laura Dekker was born on a boat and lived her first five years at sea. As she grew, Laura had one dream: To sail around the world. Despite many challenges, at…
Rebel GirlsGreta Thunberg Read by Jameela Jamil
Climate activist Greta Thunberg found strength in talking about how global warming affects kids and grownups alike, and how together we can make a positive…
Rebel GirlsKoffee: Reggae Riddims and Flows
Jamaican singer-songwriter Koffee is taking the world of reggae by storm. With her electric beats and fluid lyrics Koffee became the first woman and youngest…
Rebel GirlsIsabella Springmuhl Read by Jamie Brewer
Isabella knew she was different. She had a magic that glowed from within and a dream to show she could do anything she set her mind to. With her creativity and…
Rebel GirlsMari Copeny: Water for Flint
Mari Copeny, also known as “Little Miss Flint,” wanted to help her city get clean water. At just 8 years old, she wrote a letter to President Obama to tell him…
Rebel GirlsBindi Irwin Read by Jacqueline Green
Once upon a time, there was a girl who lived in a zoo and took care of animals like lizards, snakes, and anteaters every day. A girl who would one day share…
Rebel GirlsTaylor Swift: Dreaming in Lyrics
Pop star Taylor Swift has become famous for her powerful country and pop music beats. But her genius goes beyond the stage: since day one, Taylor's been…
Rebel GirlsRayssa Leal Read by Maya Gabeira
7 year-old Brazilian Rayssa Leal couldn't believe it when her skateboarding video went viral. With time, she became an X-Games star and won silver at the 2020…
Rebel GirlsGet to Know Hilaree Nelson
Get to know ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson, who read us the story of her friend Kit DesLauriers, the first person to ski from the summit of the highest…