Rebel Girls

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 fans with humor, humility and hope, Dolly Parton is a real-deal national treasure with global appeal! About the Narrator Ingrid Andress is a 4x Grammy nominated country music singer-songwriter. She appeared on NBC's the Sing-Off in 2010 and be...

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, Carianne tells us all about her connection to her musical heroes, Joan Jett and Joni Mitchell! 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 D...

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 animal friends and sharing them with the world, Trang has become a global sensation. 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 and directed by Joy Smith...

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 young women like herself, she has been able to kick fear’s butt! 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 and directed by Joy Smith, with sound de...

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 cultivated a farm and a new life for her family 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 and directed by Joy Smith, with sound desi...

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, she’s been teaching the world how to turn struggle into joy! 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 b...

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 going to learn how to heal people with her very own hands. 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 and directed by Joy Smith, with sound design and m...

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, the Runaways, and forever changed how the world thought about girls and rock n roll. 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...

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, get out your combat boots and hear how Kathleen fueled her own artistic and political rebellion. This episode was read by rockstar legend, Joan Jett. She founded one of the first all-girl rock bands, The Runaways, and later went on to form...

[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 of twists and turns. From the time Joan picked up her first electric guitar at age 13 in 1971, she was met with the refrain that “girls don’t play guitars”—and that they certainly don’t play rock. Joan spent the rest of her life proving thes...

[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 international rockstar and YouTube sensation — all before turning twelve years old! Her name is Nandi. Jacqueline Green followed her dream to become a dancer with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York City. She began her dance training...

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. As sisters, they are forever inspiring and uplifting one another. 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 Olivia Riçhard with sound design and...

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 tournaments and championships and become the top scorer year after year. 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 Joy Smith with sound design and mixin...

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 confidence. She persevered and became the first Black Female Supreme Court Justice in U.S. history. 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 Olivia Ri...

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 successful musicians of all time. Her 10-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, is now standing right beside her, singing and speaking out about the beauty and power of Black girls everywhere. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the...

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 math, she became one of the youngest people to ever enroll in college in the UK. 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 Olivia Riçhard with sou...

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. Her name is Judith Jamison. 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 Isaac Kaplan-Woolner with sound design and mixing by Bianca Salinas. It was w...

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 artform is now her greatest joy and passion, channeling her body and her emotions. 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 Joy Smith with soun...

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 old! Hear how she stays positive and gets kids excited about nature. This episode was produced by Joy Smith with sound design and mixing by John Marshall Media. Stay Rebel!

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 understand how they were one small part of the huge, wide world. 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 Joy Smith with sound design and mixing by Mumb...

[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 won World Cups and Olympic medals. She is a fierce advocate for the LGBTQ+ community, equal rights and social justice.  This story is from the new Rebel Girls app! You can listen to more stories like this, PLUS sleepy stories, soundscapes, a...

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 disruptor in her industry, and what her mantra is when times get tough! This interview was produced by Joy Smith with editing by John Marshall Media. Thanks to Asma Khan for sharing her story with us. Stay Rebel!

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 mountains and is helping girls from India reach their ultimate heights. 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 Joy Smith with sound design and m...

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 from being told, but her legacy has proven strong enough to withstand the ages. 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 Olivia Riçhard with sou...

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 cookbook that connects people to their heritage. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls and is based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Olivia Riçhard. Sound design and mixing by Mumble Media....