Rebel Girls

Ariana Bravo is a Formula 1 presenter, host, and HUGE fan of racing. She's a strong advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion and is an ambassador for Girls on Track UK. With her microphone in hand, Ariana tells viewers around the world about the fastest cars on earth and the people who drive them. And one day, Rebels, that could be you behind the wheel! This podcast is a production of Rebel Gi...

Susie always loved to go fast. So when she had the chance to get behind the wheel of one of the fastest cars on earth - she took it. Now with Formula 1 Academy, she’s inspiring the next generation of female drivers to drive fast and win. 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...

Ah, Fall! The leaves are changing, the weather is cooling off, and there is so much relaxing fun to be had. Join us for the sounds of a farmers market, bike rides together, time outside in the park, apple orchards, and a nighttime bonfire. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. This soundscape was produced by Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by Craig Billmeier. Our executive produc...

As a kid Nora fell in love with outer-space and knew that one day she wanted to visit the moon. This is the story of a girl who set her sights on the stars and is working as hard as she can to reach them. 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 mixing by Mumble Med...

Manami Matsumae is a legendary Japanese video game composer who made the music for famous video games like Mega Man and Shovel Knight. Trained as a classical pianist, Manami has become an icon in an industry that is still dominated by men. Through her music, she shows how powerful creativity can be for expressing feelings, building worlds, and creating community! This podcast is a production of Re...

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. Rebel Grownups can go to vote.gov to make a voting plan today. And don't forget to vote in the U.S. election on November 5th, 2024. This podcast is a produ...

Lauren Cascio is a leading innovator in product design and technology. By following her heart and creating without fear of failure, Lauren challenges herself and opens up new channels for people to connect online and in real life. 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...

Growing up in the “City of Lakes,” Leena loved to swim, though it was uncommon for girls in India. Her daughter Bhakti loved swimming so much that she made a goal to swim in all five oceans, and the seven seas! Does she do it? Dive in to find out! [This episode originally aired February 2022.] This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls and is based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel...

Jill Campbell is a designer, product manager, artist, engineer, and so much more. With her combined skills, Jill is leading the internet into its next frontier. 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 by Abby Sher. Narration by...

Get to know Elena Favilli who read us the story of Alfonsina Strada! Elena is a writer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Rebel Girls. Listen to Elena talk about her childhood in Italy, how she conceived of Rebel Girls, and how she can relate to bicyclist Alfonsina Strada! This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This interview wa...

Alfonsina Strada discovered cycling in the early 1900s when Italian women were supposed to be focused on home and family. She ignored the gossip and entered the Giro d’Italia bike race using a man’s name, becoming the first and only woman to ride in the world-famous event. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was...

Get to know physicist and ballet dancer Dr. Merritt Moore, who brought us the story of roboticist Yoky Matsuoka. Merritt tells us about creating her dual path in arts and science, and what drew her into these different fields. She also tells us why Yoky’s story resonated so strongly with her, as she hid parts of herself from the world. And she shares her ultimate goal of going to the moon! [This e...

When Yoky Matsuoka was growing up in Tokyo, Japan, in the 1980s, she dreamed of becoming a world-famous tennis player. But when repeated injuries dashed her hopes, she found her way to a new dream: to create a robot who could play tennis with her. Yoky’s curiosity about the world, her limitless appetite for knowledge, and her ability to draw together different fields of study would one day lead he...

Kotchakorn Voraakhom makes sure nature comes first. As a Thai landscape architect, she works with new realities like flooding and rising waters, using her ingenuity and out-of-the-box thinking to revolutionize public park design. 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 s...

Lucy Kirk always dreamed of traveling the world. When she got hired as a CIA agent, she thought she had finally found a path to explore. But then each opportunity went to a man instead. In time, Lucy found her voice and her adventures followed! 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...

Get to know Zainab Salbi, founder of Women for Women International, who narrated the story of Malala Yousafzai. In this interview, Salbi tells us how she escaped from the Saddam Hussein dictatorship and learned to use your voice and exercise her freedom of speech. She also tells us how she found the strength to tell her own story by gaining inspiration from women she worked with in war torn countr...

Education and peace activist Malala Yousafzai became a household name because of her vocal activism around the education of girls in her hometown in Pakistan. In 2012, at only 15 years old, she was shot by members of the Taliban for her work. Malala survived the attack and has since become an internationally known advocate and the youngest person ever to receive a Nobel Peace Prize. Today, Malala...

Get to know organizer, trainer, big sister, godmother of four, and National Director of BYP100, D’atra “Dee Dee” Jackson. D’atra tells us how her grandmother inspires her, and how kids and younger people can really make a difference in the world. She also tells us how she stays healthy and strong while fighting for equality as an activist. [This episode originally aired February 2021.]

Once there was a girl whose powerful voice would inspire people to fight for equality. Her name was Isabella Baumfree, but we know her now as Sojourner Truth. She was a Black woman born into slavery in Dutch-speaking rural New York in 1797. She escaped to freedom after nearly 30 years of being enslaved, was one of the first Black women to successfully sue a white man, and later changed her name to...

By being a part of the organization Football Beyond Borders, Mahnoor has learned to never give up. She carries this lesson with her, whether on the pitch, in the classroom, or out in the world. Whether it's in sport or in life, Mahnoor is ready for the challenge. For more inspiration check out the full booklet on rebelgirls.com/nike to download for free! This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls...

Get to know Storm Large, the narrator for our incredible, colorful episode about Carmen Miranda! Storm (yup, that’s her real name!) is a singer, actor, activist, playwright AND author. In this interview she takes us through her journey as an artist and tell us how we can start writing our own songs. [This episode originally aired October, 2020.]

Carmen Miranda lived her life to a beat that was all her own. The incredible singer, dancer and all around entertainer brought her colorful and creative spirit to audiences on the stage and screen for decades, becoming one of the highest paid women in the United States after emigrating there in the 1940’s. Her star rose and fell and rose again but above it all, she was Carmen! [This episode origin...

Sarah Thomas is the co-founder of Kalamata’s Kitchen, where she brings together her lifelong passions for both food and books. Sarah encourages kids to be proud of their culture and to try new food with a sense of curiosity and compassion. Sarah brought us the story of Robyn Sue Fisher, fellow food lover and entrepreneur! Listen to hear all the ways Sarah appreciates food from her own culture, and...

Mayssa wakes up excited to move, whether it’s through football, dance, or something completely new. She is a proud member of Team Go Girls, where she learns new ways to play and be part of a team to win in sport and in life. For more inspiration check out the full booklet on rebelgirls.com/nike to download for free! This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Ni...

Robyn Sue Fisher is the inventor and founder of Smitten® Ice Cream. She left a job with a big company to pull her ice cream wagon around San Francisco, making people smile with all natural ingredients. Her passion and drive led to sweet success! 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 wit...