A fairy tale podcast for kids about real life extraordinary women from all over the world. Based on the bestselling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, each episode explores the lives of women from the books, encouraging young listeners to ask questions and explore their interests.
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/rgbc/subscribe Are you tired of reading the same angsty hero narrative over and over again? So are we. That's why we're examining stories that feature rebellious heroines through an intersectional feminist lens. In this podcast, we will go deep into the latest bestsellers, comic books, and English class-worthy literature without taking ourselves too seriously. It's a book club for feminist literary nerds. So, grab a cup of tea, a cozy blanket, and ...
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Keely Cat-Wells: A Letter on Inclusivity
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We have a very special treat for you today: entrepreneur and disability rights activist Keely Cat-Wells, reading a personal piece that was published in our latest book, Dear Rebel: 125+ Women Share their Secrets to Taking on the World. Enjoy! This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Gir…
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Billie Jean King's Story Read by Jessica Valenti
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Once upon a time, there was a bespectacled girl who loved tennis. She was resourceful and figured out a way to get tennis lessons for free since her family didn't have a lot of money. When she became a national champion, she began to fight for equal rights within the tennis circuit: equal pay for men AND women. This led to a revolution in the sport…
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SOUNDSCAPE BONUS! The Magic of the Redwoods
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Bask in the sounds of the forest, under the tallest trees on earth. These redwoods can live to be thousands of years old. What else lives among these giants? This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by Bianca Salinas. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podca…
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Nina and the Mysterious Mailbox: Ch. 1
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Rebel Girls has a brand new FICTIONAL book series! It’s called Secret Society of Rebel Girls: Nina and the Mysterious Mailbox! Nina is a typical middle schooler with a lot on her plate. She’s in the robotics club, working on a school election, and dealing with friend trouble. But then, things get really weird when she gets a letter-writing assignme…
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Betsy DeHont is a Senior Art Department Manager for Horizon Worlds at Meta. She believes that everyone can connect through storytelling and she’s thrilled to be creating stories of the future. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Haley Dapkus with s…
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Tara Franz is an innovative user experience researcher at Meta who is bringing authenticity to the Metaverse. By asking questions, and exploring all the possible answers, Tara builds connection and community. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Hal…
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Jordan Chiles is a 23 year old Olympic gymnast with an incredible sense of style. In 2020, she represented the United States at the Tokyo Summer Olympic Games, where she won a silver medal. She is also an outspoken advocate for female athletes, focusing on body positivity and mental health. Jordan brought us the story of fellow Olympian and style i…
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Florence Griffith Joyner Read by Jordan Chiles
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Flo Jo was never afraid to be who she was: fast. A runner all her life, Flo Jo went on to become the first American woman to win four medals in a single Olympics. Her one-legged bodysuits and long nails left dazzled audiences around the world. About the Narrator At just 23 years old, gymnast Jordan Chiles is an Olympic silver medalist with an aweso…
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SLEEPY BONUS! Julia Butterfly Hill: Saving the Giants
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Luna is a giant California redwood tree that’s over 1,000 years old. When loggers threatened to cut Luna down, Julia Butterfly Hill climbed 200 feet into Luna’s branches and stayed there for more than two years to protect the old growth redwoods. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel…
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Today, you'll hear from Lindsey Vonn who narrated the previous episode about Simone Biles. If you haven't listened to that episode, now is a great time to go back and check it out. Lindsey Vonn is a former alpine ski racer for the United States Ski Team. She’s won Olympic bronze and gold medals, two World Championship gold medals, and four overall …
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Once upon a time, there was a girl who loved flipping, flying, and tumbling. Her name was Simone Biles. Simone is an Olympic champion gymnast and first-ever woman to land a triple-double in competition on the floor. She’s world-renowned for making gymnastics look effortless, but Simone overcame all kinds of adversity. Listen to hear more about her …
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Growing Up Powerful: Tuning Into Yourself
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Asha is experiencing changes in her body that make her self-conscious and frustrated. Dr. Diedrichs helps her recognize how we can honor, accept and nurture all the different cycles our bodies experience. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. This episode was created in collaboration with Nike, and is based on the Body Confident Sport progra…
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Growing Up Powerful: Dance Like Nobody’s Watching
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Asha and Jestine are getting ready for a big school dance. At least, that was the plan, until Jestine realizes that she loves how she feels when she’s dancing, but not how she looks. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. This episode was created in collaboration with Nike, and is based on the Body Confident Sport program. This episode was na…
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Growing Up Powerful: Confidently You
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Asha and Jestine dive into all the mixed messages we get about body image and explore new ways to nurture and appreciate the bodies we have. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. This episode was created in collaboration with Nike, and is based on the Body Confident Sport program. This episode was narrated by Margaret Ying Drake as Asha, Ima…
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Dr. Sarai Pahla is a multilingual medical translator, doctor and advocate for autism. She encourages all of us to embrace our differences and commit to love. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Deborah Goldstein with sound design and mixing by Mumb…
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Keisha Castle-Hughes Read by Jo Holley
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Keisha Castle-Hughes is a young Māori actress who is excited to celebrate her heritage on and off-screen. She speaks out about protecting the earth and being open about mental health. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Haley Dapkus with sound desi…
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Jay-Ann Lopez: Creating Space to Shine
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Jay-Ann Lopez believes that all people should feel recognized and respected. She is the Founder of Black Girl Gamers, co-Founder of Curlture, and a major influencer for diversity, equity and inclusion. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Deborah Go…
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Michelle Wie West is a professional golfer from Honolulu, Hawaii. She became the youngest player to qualify for a USGA amateur championship when she was ten years old. She plays on the LPGA Tour, and read the story of how the LPGA came to be. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Gir…
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LPGA: Changing Professional Sports Read by Michelle Wie West
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The Ladies Professional Golf Association was started in 1950 by a group of true Rebel Girls. By standing up for themselves and banding together, they changed the role of women in professional sports forever. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Debo…
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Meet one of the audio producers and sound designers behind some of your favorite Rebel Girls episodes, Camille Stennis. Camille talks about her own creative process and journey to discovering her identity as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Living happily in Los Angeles with her wife and 2 dogs, Camille shares how important it is to do what you lo…
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Audre Lorde Read by Camille Stennis
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Born in Harlem in 1934 to a family of Caribbean immigrants, Audre Lorde grew up to become a Black feminist icon and celebrated American poet, writer, and activist. Best known for her works exploring her own multifaceted identity, Lorde both struggled with and embraced the differences that made her unique—and the ones that drew her to others. A poet…
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Riley and John Peterson: Thinking Outside the Jewelry Box
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Riley and John Petersen are the creative team behind the jewelry company, Gunner and Lux. They’re also a daughter-dad duo who love bright colors, unicorns, and making each other laugh — a lot. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Haley Dapkus with s…
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Queen Lili'uokalani: The Last Queen of Hawai'i
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Queen Lili’uokalani was known for her beautiful music and brave leadership. She ruled the Kingdom of Hawai'i during a difficult time. As American businessmen and politicians tried to take over the kingdom, she fought tirelessly for her people. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Gi…
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Corey and Coco Gauff: A Perfect Match
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Coco and Corey Gauff are an incredible daughter-father team who redefine what it means to be a champion. They love, support, and win together as a family. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media…
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Poorna Jagannathan brought us the story of Indian Olympic boxer and politician, Mary Kom. Poorna is an actress and the producer of "Nirbhaya" ('Fearless'), the critically-acclaimed play written and directed by Yael Farber. Based on real-life events, the play breaks the silence around sexual violence and was called by The Telegraph as one of the "mo…
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Mary Kom Read by Poorna Jagannathan
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Once upon a time, there was a girl who grew up to be the most successful boxer in India’s history. Her name was Mary Kom. Mary was an energetic child who was naturally drawn towards sports. So she enrolled herself in a sports academy where she discovered her love of boxing, but her trainers thought she was too small. Still, Mary sparred until she i…
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Get to know inventor Ann Makosinki, who brought us the story of movie star Anna May Wong. Ann talks about how she became a young inventor, and how we can become inventors ourselves. And she explains why the story of Anna May Wong is so important to her, especially as an Asian-American woman today.Oleh Rebel Girls
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Anna May Wong Read By Ann Makosinski
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Hailed as the first Asian American movie star, Anna May Wong’s groundbreaking career spanned from the silent film era to 1950s TV, when she starred in her own television show. Though bound by the racist and sexist stereotypes of Hollywood in the 1900s, including laws forbidding on-screen interracial relationships, Anna May Wong carved a path for he…
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Marie Curie and Irene Joliot-Curie Read by Eve Rodsky
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Marie Curie and Irène Joliot-Curie were brave pioneers in science who devoted their lives to helping others. A mother-daughter team with fierce curiosity and determination, they helped save millions of lives by exploring radioactivity. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. Thi…
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Shane and Shaneyah Redstar: Singing and Having Fun
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Shaneyah and Shane Redstar are an Indigenous daughter-father duo from the Cree tradition who spread joy and connectivity through music. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. It was written an…
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Meet the amazing soul, jazz and R&B singer, songwriter and performer, Andra Day. Andra read us the story of the child musical prodigy who grew up to wow audiences around the world, Hazel Scott. Andra tells us all about her creative process and what inspires her to make music! (This episode original aired November 2020.]…
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Today we meet the incredible jazz and classical pianist, Hazel Scott. Hazel was a musical prodigy as a child and started at The Juilliard School of Music when she was just 8 years old! By her teen years she was playing piano all over New York City and eventually found her way to film and television. Her skills and talents were undeniable but it’s h…
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Get to know Anita Hill, professor and lawyer. She read us the story of civil rights icon Rosa Parks. Anita tells us what Mrs. Parks’ story means to her, and what we can learn from her about the role of law in making the world a more fair and just place. [This episode originally aired June 2021]. Credits This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls a…
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In December 1955, Mrs. Rosa Parks made history by standing up to unjust segregation laws in Montgomery, Alabama, when she refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man—a courageous act that helped launch the now-famous Montgomery bus boycott. In the years that followed, Parks was often characterized as a seamstress who was simply tired after …
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Qazi and Ghazal Farooqi: Motorbike Adventures
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In Pakistan, most women don't ride motorbikes. But with her father Qazi's support, Ghazal Farooqi is changing the way people think about women bikers. Through their adventures, the pair is also changing how people think of their beloved country. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel …
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Meet Hayley Kiyoko, an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. Beginning dance lessons as a child, Kiyoko's interest in entertaining led to her working as a child model and actress. [This episode originally aired October 2021]. Credits This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls and is based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel …
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Stefani Germanotta, also known as Lady Gaga, is a musician, artist, and activist who has used her voice to create a revolution of love. From teaching herself to play piano at the age of three, to marching on Washington to demand equality for all genders, Lady Gaga has become not only a musical icon, but a leader in fashion and fearlessness. [This e…
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Growing Up Powerful: Ep 16. Girls Helping Girls Period
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Asha interviews Elise and Quinn Joy, co-executive directors of Girls Helping Girls Period and Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, Vice President at NYU Law’s Brennan Center for Justice and executive director of the Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Network and author of the book Periods Gone Public: Taking a Stand for Menstrual Equity. They discuss menstrual equity and…
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Growing Up Powerful: Ep 15. Expert Talk with Aline Topjian
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Jestine interviews socio-emotional learning consultant, Aline Topjian! Hear Aline's thoughts on healthy habits and how to keep your cool when others are stressed around you. This is episode 15 of our Growing Up Powerful miniseries! These are stories about dealing with big feelings, growing up, and connecting to the world around you. And just so you…
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Growing Up Powerful: Ep 14. Right In Our Own Backyard
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Asha and Jestine share stories as a way to celebrate who and where we are in the world. This is episode 14 of our Growing Up Powerful miniseries! These are stories about dealing with big feelings, growing up, and connecting to the world around you. And just so you know, some of these themes may be mature for our younger Rebels. We encourage listeni…
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Growing Up Powerful: Ep 13. Growing Up Powerful... Together!
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Asha and Jestine lead a short mindfulness practice with empowering affirmations so you can see yourself as a positive force in the world. This is episode 13 of our Growing Up Powerful miniseries! These are stories about dealing with big feelings, growing up, and connecting to the world around you. And just so you know, some of these themes may be m…
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Growing Up Powerful: Ep 12. Expert Talk with Beth Lucas
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Jestine speaks to middle school counselor Beth Lucas about how we can create our own communities and why being connected is so important. This is episode 12 of our Growing Up Powerful miniseries! These are stories about dealing with big feelings, growing up, and connecting to the world around you. And just so you know, some of these themes may be m…
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Growing Up Powerful: Ep 11. March Moveness
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While Jestine participates in a dance-a-thon, Asha takes a trip around the world where we get to hear about cultures and community traditions that shape and inspire us. This is episode 11 of our Growing Up Powerful miniseries! These are stories about dealing with big feelings, growing up, and connecting to the world around you. And just so you know…
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Growing Up Powerful: Ep 10. Hakuna Matata
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Asha and Jestine share a short mindfulness practice to help you connect with people all over the world. This is episode 10 of our Growing Up Powerful miniseries! These are stories about dealing with big feelings, growing up, and connecting to the world around you. And just so you know, some of these themes may be mature for our younger Rebels. We e…
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Growing Up Powerful: Ep 9. Expert Talk with Nona Willis Aronowitz
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Jestine interviews author and relationship columnist at Teen Vogue Nona Willis Aronowitz on how we can get along with our families, and what the concept of chosen families means to her. This is episode 9 of our Growing Up Powerful miniseries! These are stories about dealing with big feelings, growing up, and connecting to the world around you. And …
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Growing Up Powerful: Ep 8. Biology and Banana Peels
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Asha and Jestine team up with celebrated author and Teen Vogue columnist Nona Willis Aronowitz to chat with their neighbors on how they define family and what it means to them. This is episode 8 of our Growing Up Powerful miniseries! These are stories about dealing with big feelings, growing up, and connecting to the world around you. And just so y…
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Growing Up Powerful: Ep 7. Move Over, Milkdud!
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Asha and Jestine lead us through a short mindfulness practice to help find space for yourself and your feelings. This is episode 7 of our Growing Up Powerful miniseries! These are stories about dealing with big feelings, growing up, and connecting to the world around you. And just so you know, some of these themes may be mature for our younger Rebe…
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Growing Up Powerful: Ep 6. Expert Talk with Dr. Nicole Sparks
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Asha interviews Dr. Nicole Sparks about the importance of caring for our changing bodies. Hear how Dr. Sparks likes to exercise her body and unwind her mind before bedtime. This is episode 6 of our Growing Up Powerful miniseries! These are stories about dealing with big feelings, growing up, and connecting to the world around you. And just so you k…
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Growing Up Powerful: Ep 5. Go With the Flow
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Asha and Jestine find themselves in a game show about how to be good to our changing bodies and appreciate everything they can do. This is episode 5 of our Growing Up Powerful miniseries! These are stories about dealing with big feelings, growing up, and connecting to the world around you. And just so you know, some of these themes may be mature fo…
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Growing Up Powerful: Ep 4. Noodle Time
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Asha and Jestine share a quick mindfulness practice to help calm and empower yourself. Are you ready to feel like a noodle? This is episode 4 of our Growing Up Powerful miniseries! These are stories about dealing with big feelings, growing up, and connecting to the world around you. And just so you know, some of these themes may be mature for our y…
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