Rebel Girls

Lie back as we float past the mangroves and through the wetlands of the great Florida Everglades. Perhaps we'll see some of the hundreds of animal species that live here. Keep an eye out for alligators, chorus frogs, and panthers! 

Meet Marjory Stoneman Douglas, a woman who fought tirelessly, year after year, to preserve a land that she loved. Marjory’s story shows that even the smallest of us can make a difference. 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 Giuliana Mayo with sound design and mixing by Brian Skipworth. It was wri...

Get to know inventor, businesswoman, and philanthropist, Sara Blakely! Sara brought us the story of Melinda French Gates. Sara talks to us about being a good leader, helping others creatively, and inventing something that is all your own! This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This interview was produced by Haley Dapkus with s...

Melinda French Gates is an advocate for women and girls around the world. As co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and founder of Pivotal Ventures, Melinda works to dismantle systemic barriers that leave people behind. 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 an...

Meet science communicator Danni Washington, who brought us the story of environmental activist Xiye Bastida. Danni shares her love of the sea and how she began her science career. And tells the story of meeting Xiye in person at a climate march. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This episode was produced by Isaac Kaplan-W...

In March 2019, Xiye Bastida led hundreds of her classmates in New York City in the first-ever global youth strike for climate justice. Since then, Bastida has become a leading voice in the youth climate justice movement in the United States and beyond, energizing and empowering youth to speak out to save the planet. Drawing on her Indigenous heritage as part of the Otomi-Toltec Peoples from Mexico...

This soundscape is inspired by Wangari Maathai. At night, the sounds of the jungle come to life. The wind rustling through the trees, the nearby stream bubbling, the crickets chirping, all combine, making a sweet song that lulls you to rest. This soundscape was produced by Katie Sprenger with sound design and mixing by Craig Billmeier. A big thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team who makes this podc...

When the sun sets over her village, Wangari and her family gather around the fire to cook their dinner and tell stories. Hear the tale that inspired Wangari to start a tree-planting movement. Then drift off to the peaceful sounds of the forest. 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 Katie Sprenger w...

Get to know actress and activist Freida Pinto! Freida is known for acclaimed films such as ‘Slumdog Millionaire,' 'Trishna,’ 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes,' 'Desert Dancer,' and ‘Knight of Cups.' She has been involved with Girl Rising, a global campaign for girls' education and empowerment, for 4 years. In this interview she explains where her commitment to activism comes from. This episode is o...

Melinda French Gates is a businesswoman, philanthropist, and advocate for women and girls around the world. Actress and Activist Malia Baker talks with philanthropist Melinda French Gates about empowering women, embracing change, and learning to trust oneself. Listen to see how small acts can create big ripples of positive change! This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book...

Noor Inayat Khan was a princess who became a spy. Actress and activist, Freida Pinto, tells the story of how Noor joined the British intelligence in World War II and was the first female wireless operator sent to France. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It's based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. Our Executive Producers are Jes Wolfe and Katie Sprenger. This seaso...

Catarina Rivera has always lived with hearing and vision disabilities. Now she shares her adventures to show that disabled people can travel and have fun! She read us the story of Helen Keller, who never let her own disabilities stop her dreams! This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This interview was produced and directed by...

Blind and deaf from a young age, people often underestimated Helen Keller and her potential. Still, she conquered incredible obstacles to spread her message of love and inclusion, becoming an author, educator, and humanitarian. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This episode was narrated by Catarina Rivera. It was produced...

Emily Tisch Sussman is the creator and host of the award-winning podcast She Pivots, mother of three, and co-owner of the professional women's soccer team, Gotham FC. Listen to hear what makes Emily's soccer team so special! This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This interview was produced and directed by Haley Dapkus with s...

Yael Averbuch always had two goals: play soccer for the UNC Tar Heels, and join the US Women’s National Soccer team. But when her body started breaking down, she had to decide: continue her fight to be the best or give her body what it needs? This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This episode was narrated by Emily Tisch Suss...

Visit our relaxing bird sanctuary to meet birds from all over the world. From the meadow to the aviary, the rainforest to the pond, our birds are thriving. Listen to their happy songs and let your heart soar with them. This soundscape was produced by Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by Craig Billmeier. A big thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team who makes this podcast possible! Until next...

Listen as Ada Lovelace watches the birds outside her window, sketches their movements, and tinkers with different materials to build her very own set of wings. 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 Katie Sprenger with sound design and mixing by Bianca Salinas. It was written by Nicole Haroutunian. F...

Get to Know Susie Wolff, Managing Director of F1 Academy. Susie shares her journey from receiving her first motorbike at age two, to karting at eight, and pursuing her dream of becoming a Formula One driver. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This interview was produced and directed by Joy Smith with sound design and mixin...

Meet Kateri Bluford, an American singer, born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who gained national and international acclaim after appearing on Season 2 of The Four starring Sean Combs, DJ Khaled, Megan Trainor and host Fergie. [This episode originally aired September 2021.]

Once upon a time, there was a girl with a song in her heart. Her name was Sister Rosetta Tharpe - a guitar-playing, gospel-singing legend whose unique style and stage-presence inspired the greatest rock musicians of the last century. She is known as the godmother of rock n’ roll and was posthumously inducted into the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. [This episode originally aired September 2021....

Melanie Perkins loved the idea of creating things from nothing. When she saw how people struggled with complicated design tools, she co-founded Canva and changed the way the world expresses their ideas. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was narrated by Jes Wolfe. It was produced by Haley Dapkus with sound desig...

This soundscape is inspired by Ada Lovelace, an inventor. She watched the birds from her window as they flew between branches. Drift off to the sounds of birds and crickets chirping, and wind rustling through the trees. This soundscape was produced with Katie Sprenger with sound design and mixing by Craig Billmeier. Until next time, stay rebel!

Ntozake painted stories into existence with a paintbrush of brightly colored words. Growing up she didn’t see stories like hers being told; she decided to change that. With music, words and dance she showed people her rainbow perspective. 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...

Celebrate Black Girl Magic 💜 Our latest collection of stories celebrates Black women and girls like Anna Olga Albertina Brown, Jessamyn Stanley, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, and Lisa Lesliean. Listen to learn how they chased their dreams and became an aerialist, an activist, a yoga teacher, and a basketball champ! This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night St...

Get to know our special guest, Christine Platt! She’s a historian, advocate and storyteller who has written a couple of books that introduce readers to Harriet Tubman. She shares how Harriet’s story resonates with her, untold tales and how she feels Harriet is the ultimate rebel girl. [This episode originally aired February 2021.]