Rebel Girls

[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 narrated the previous episode about Julia Child. If you haven't listened to last week's episode, now is a good time to go back and check it out. Ruth reveals how her partner supported her when she had career opportunities and her desired last...

[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. Julia was a spy during World War II, but when she met her husband abroad--she withheld one important secret: she did not know how to cook. She soon enrolled as the first woman to attend Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France. She learned how to co...

(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, her teacher Watanabe-Sensei takes her class on a trip to a mountain. It’s bigger than any Junko’s ever seen, and she’s determined to make it to the top. After the trip, Junko becomes a mountaineer in body and spirit. She climbs snowy mountai...

Chloe Kim is a bold, gravity-defying, record-breaking snowboarder. Pushing through battles with online hate and the pressures of the spotlight, Chloe became the youngest woman to ever win an Olympic snowboarding gold medal. 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 Haley Dapkus with sound d...

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 all genders are treated equally. She faced many obstacles, but always found the courage to go on. This story is from the new Rebel Girls app! You can listen to more stories like this, PLUS sleepy stories, soundscapes, and all the podcast episo...

[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 previous episode about Oprah Winfrey. If you haven't yet listened to that episode, now is a great time to go back and check it out. About Gayle: Gayle King is co-host of CBS THIS MORNING, and an accomplished television journalist, delivering ori...

[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 won a beauty pageant, a local radio invited her to the studio to realize her dream of becoming a broadcast journalist. But it wasn’t easy. Oprah did not fit into the image that media titans wanted at the time. Nevertheless, she charmed audie...

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 as an entrepreneur, and her advice to kids about starting their own business! This story was produced by Joy Smith with sound design and mixing by John Marshall Media. A special thanks to our narrator, Jill Koziol. Thank you to the whole Rebe...

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 and easy to do so. This story was produced by Joy Smith with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. It was written and edited by Abby Sher and fact checked by Joe Rhatigan. Our executive producer was Joy Smith.  A special thanks to our narra...

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 Latino, she has helped register over one million Latinx voters to have their voices heard. This story was produced by Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. It was written by Nicole Haroutunian and edited by Abby Sher. Narrati...

[This episode original aired November 2020.] Meet Dana King! She’s a former broadcast journalist turned sculptor who believes in the power of commemorative art. She brought us the amazing story of Edmonia Lewis, a Black, female sculptor who lived and worked in the late 1800’s in America and Europe. In this interview Dana tells us why she is so passionate about her work and the moment she KNEW she...

[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 her art to the next level! As a Black female sculptor in the 19th century she blazed a trail through the world of art and created works of enormous magnitude. Though some of her work has been lost to history, her contributions to art and sc...

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 story is from the new Rebel Girls app! You can listen to more stories like this, PLUS sleepy stories, soundscapes, and all the podcast episodes you know and love. Just go to go.rebelgirls.com/dream-on to download and listen for free! This st...

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 that helps children receive an education. As CEO, Geetha has supported programs for millions of children around the world. When kids can read, all kinds of opportunities open up for them!

Explore four different stories about Rebel Girls who followed a shared passion. Each of these Young Changemakers faced different challenges, but they’re connected to each other by their rebel spirit and vision. This story was produced by Joy Smith. Sound design and mixing by Bianca Salinas. It was written and edited by Abby Sher. Special thanks to our narrator Geetha Murali. Thank you to the whole...

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 world equal access to sports and helps them feel confident on and off the pitch. You can find Romina in the new book Rebel Girls: 100 Inspiring Young Changemakers! We're celebrating all September long with two special Changemakers podcast ep...

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, determined woman uses her voice to advocate for equality and respect for all. You can find Jazz in the new book Rebel Girls: 100 Inspiring Young Changemakers! We're celebrating all September long with two special Changemakers podcast episod...

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 16 years old, Laura became the youngest person to do just that—all by herself! You can find Laura in the new book Rebel Girls: 100 Inspiring Young Changemakers! We're celebrating all September long with two special Changemakers podcast episo...

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 impact on the world we live in. This story is read by actress and writer Jameela Jamil. You can find Greta in the new book Rebel Girls: 100 Inspiring Young Changemakers! We're celebrating all September long with two special Changemakers podcast...

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 person to ever win the award for Best Reggae Album at the Grammy Awards. You can find Koffee in the new book Rebel Girls: 100 Inspiring Young Changemakers! We're celebrating all September long with two special Changemakers podcast episodes ea...

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 eye for fashion she showed the world her vision for a different type of catwalk. You can find Isabella in the new book Rebel Girls: 100 Inspiring Young Changemakers! We're celebrating all September long with two special Changemakers podcast...

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 about the water crisis in her city. Then, her brave voice made a big impact. You can find Mari in the new book Rebel Girls: 100 Inspiring Young Changemakers! We're celebrating all September long with two special Changemakers podcast episode...

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 her love of protecting animals with the WHOLE world! Her name is Bindi Irwin. You can find Bindi in the new book Rebel Girls: 100 Inspiring Young Changemakers! We're celebrating all September long with two special Changemakers podcast episodes...

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 challenging bullies and the music industry and changing the music world for the better. You can find Taylor in the new book Rebel Girls: 100 Inspiring Young Changemakers! We're celebrating all September long with two special Changemakers podcast e...

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 Olympics! Now, Rayssa continues to master new skills, inspiring young skaters everywhere. You can find Rayssa in the new book Rebel Girls: 100 Inspiring Young Changemakers! We're celebrating all September long with two special Changemakers p...