Rebel Girls: Growing Up Powerful

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 narrated by Margaret Ying Drake as Asha, Imani Parks...

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, Imani Parks as Jestine, Dédé Davi as Coach, and Dr. P...

Life is full of risks, and sometimes you have to risk some money to make money! But have you ever heard the phrase "Don't put all your eggs in one basket?" Let's talk about keeping your eggs (and money) safe, happy, and growing! This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls, in collaboration with Greenlight. It’s based on the book from Rebel Girls, Growing Up Powerful: Money Matters. This episode wa...

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 program. This episode was narrated by Margaret Ying Drak...

Do you have a piggy bank or money box stashed under your bed? Then you're already saving! Saving money is about taking care of future you. Let's learn about an animal that's GREAT at saving, and how we can learn to be just as good! This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls, in collaboration with Greenlight. It’s based on the book from Rebel Girls, Growing Up Powerful: Money Matters. This episode...

Money is everywhere! It let's us pay for small things like ice cream and big things like a new bike. It even lets us buy toothpaste so we can brush our teeth! But how do you know that you’ll have enough money for everything? Listen to find out! This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls, in collaboration with Greenlight. It’s based on the book from Rebel Girls, Growing Up Powerful: Money Matters....

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 series! 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 listening with your grown up. This po...

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 series! 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 yo...

Jestine interviews psychotherapist and yoga instructor, Alexandra Vaccaro! Hear Alex’s thoughts on therapy, keeping healthy boundaries for yourself, and what to do if you’re worried about a friend. This is episode 3 of our Growing Up Powerful series! 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...

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 the importance of access to menstrual hygiene pro...

Asha and Jestine learn how to be more compassionate with each other with the help of socio-emotional learning consultant, Aline Topjian. This is episode 2 of our Growing Up Powerful series! 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 listening wit...

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 series! 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 f...

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 series! 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 listening w...

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 series! 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 listening with your...

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 series! 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 listening with your grown up. This podcast is a production of...

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 series! 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 R...

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 series! 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 listening with your grown up. This podcast is...

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 series! 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 listening w...

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 series! 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 youn...

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 series! 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 listening with your grown...

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 series! 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 younge...

Jestine and Asha share a quick mindfulness practice to help you breathe through all kinds of emotions.  This is episode 1 of our Growing Up Powerful limited series! 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 listening with your grown up. This pod...

Welcome to Growing Up Powerful from Rebel Girls! In this series, we’ll answer your questions, share wisdom from experts, and celebrate the messiness of growing up. From navigating friendships and reducing anxiety, to busting period myths, to teaching you how to manage your money, we’ll share some pretty great tips for handling anything growing up might throw at you! Thanks for listening and staaaa...