Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
A fairy tale podcast for kids about real life extraordinary women from all over the world. Based on the bestselling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, each episode explores the lives of women from the books, encouraging young listeners to ask questions and explore their interests.
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Dolores Huerta: Fighting for the Rights of Farm Workers
As a child of immigrants, Dolores Huerta witnessed just how poorly migrant farm workers were treated. This motivated her to lead massive labor movemen...
Florence Nightingale: Lighting the Way for Nurses Everywhere
Florence Nightingale knew her purpose was to heal humans and animals alike after she bandaged and cared for her childhood dog, Cap. Florence later bec...
SOUNDSCAPE BONUS! Terrific Trains
All aboard! Get your ticket, pack your suitcase, and find a cozy spot by the window as we travel on three different types of trains: steam, diesel, an...
Get to Know Avery Colvert
At only 14, Avery founded Altadena Girls, a nonprofit that has already supported thousands of girls with clothing, self-care, and community after the...
Saira Shah: Seeker of Stories
Saira Shah’s father told her stories of their homeland, Afghanistan. We’ll hear one of his mystical tales & learn how Saira traveled the country in se...
Policarpa Salavarrieta: The Seamstress and the Spy
Visit Colombia and meet Policarpa Salavarrieta, the spy who sewed clothes. Hear how Policarpa showed bravery and courage in her own unique way, then...
Get to Know Aran Goyoaga
Cookbook author & food stylist Aran Goyoaga shares how growing up above her family’s pastry shop shaped her love of food—and why confidence in the kit...
Danielle Boyer: Robotics & Keeping Native Languages Alive
Danielle Boyer is an Ojibwe inventor, scientist, and advocate. She invented the Skobot, an educational and fun robot that translates Native languages...
Get to Know Kate DiCamillo
“Because of Winn-Dixie” author Kate DiCamillo shares her journey from dreaming about writing to becoming a beloved children’s author. Discover how she...
Seondeok of Silla: Becoming a Queen
Queen Seondeok of Silla ruled her country with good will and fairness but her time as leader was not without challenges. In this story we hear about a...
Get to Know Amita Parikh
Meet Amita Parikh, a writer and mentor in the Black Girl Writers program where she helps mentor black females who are interested in writing books but...
Octavia Butler: The Grand Dame of Science Fiction
Once upon a time, there was a shy, dreamy kid who wouldn’t stop writing. Her name was Octavia -- a girl with social anxiety and dyslexia who wrote som...
Get to Know Shaine Kilyun
Animal disability advocate Shaine Kilyun is rolling toward change with her handmade pet wheelchairs. Through her nonprofit Wheelies, Shaine has provid...
Ava DuVernay: Bringing History to Life
Ava DuVernay is an award-winning director, writer, producer, film distributor, and advocate for diversity in the arts. She is passionate about telling...
SOUNDSCAPE BONUS! Australian Outback
G'day mate! Grab your sunnies and a bottle of water, and let's go to the land down under to visit the Australian outback. If you're lucky, perhaps you...
Angelina Arora: The Tides of Change
Float away with this fabulous story about Angelina Arora, a young rebel scientist who is saving our oceans. As we tour Botany Bay off the coast of Syd...
Shakira and the Rhythm of the World
From her signature dance moves to her irresistible beats, global pop sensation Shakira proves that music is the language that transcends borders! When...
Get to Know Alexis Garcia
Meet Alexis Garcia, a powerhouse writer, director, and filmmaker passionate about female-driven stories, cultural identity, and the magic of storytell...
Sônia Guajajara: The Guardian of the Amazon
Sônia Guajajara grew up in a small Indigenous village in the Amazon where generations of people cared for the land. Sônia witnessed the impact of defo...
Get to Know Piera Gelardi
Entrepreneur and creative director Piera Gelardi shares how play, storytelling, and curiosity have shaped her journey — from Refinery29 to her upcomin...
Yayoi Kusama: Infinity in Every Dot
Yayoi Kusama knew she wanted to be an artist from the first time she experienced a hallucination as a child. Her world of colors, dots, and infinite p...
Get to Know Megan Piphus
We chatted with children’s performer, musician, and puppeteer Megan Piphus about the power of imitating life through objects. Megan Piphus is the firs...
Get to Know Avery Roberts & Kelly Berger
Disability advocates Avery Roberts and Kelly Berger are breaking barriers and building community. In this inspiring episode, they open up about life w...
Julia Lopez: The Volcano of Love
Julia Lopez is a painter of magical moments! In this story we hear about her childhood in the beautiful land of Costa Chica in Mexico. Some story elem...
Get to Know Maya Gabeira
Maya Gabeira is a world champion big wave surfer who turned her obsession with the ocean into a history-making career. Born in Rio de Janeiro, she def...
Haenyeo Divers: The Sea Women of Korea’s Jeju Island
For over 400 years, the Haenyeo "sea women" have been diving deep into the icy waters off the coast of Korea to collect shellfish and seaweed. They d...
Get to Know LP Giobbi & Sophie Hawley-Weld
What do you get when you mix a DJ, a singer-songwriter, and a whole lot of Rebel spirit? Meet LP Giobbi and Sophie Hawley-Weld—two music lovers who be...
Sophie Hawley-Weld: Making the World Dance in Every Language
Sophie Hawley-Weld lived to dance, play music and travel. But when she was forced to be still, she discovered a creative way to redirect her energy. N...
Get to Know Lexi duPont & Hedvig Wessel
When Lexi duPont and Hedvig Wessel met, they immediately recognized a kind of friendship they’d been missing in the world of backcountry skiing. That...
Sister Summit: Skiing, Friendship, and Carving New Paths
Both Lexi duPont and Hedvig Wessel grew up with a passion for skiing, but they found it hard to find other women that were also participating in the s...
LP Giobbi Read by Sofi Tukker
DJ LP Giobbi shows draw crowds of tens of thousands. But she got her start with a smaller audience – playing in second grade for her piano teacher. LP...
Faith Kipyegon: Breaking Barriers and Records on the Track
Faith Kipyegon is an Olympic Champion, World Champion and World Record holder as a middle and long-distance runner. By listening to her body and conne...
Sabrina Ionescu: The Triple-Double Queen
Sabrina Ionescu has been laser-focused on basketball since she was three. With a ball in her hands and fire in her heart, she broke records and expect...
Get to Know Juliette Hulsizer
Entrepreneurs Juliette Hulsizer and Jenny Just are the founders of Poker Power. Together, they are teaching women how to take risks, own their financi...
Jenny Just: A Seat at the *Poker Table
Jenny Just grew up with a love for math and a fearless drive to take risks. She turned that spark into a groundbreaking career—becoming a successful e...
SOUNDSCAPE BONUS! Nighttime in the City
Shhhhh…the city at night is alive with sound. Fall into the dreamy world of a city on the edge of sleep.
Roxane Gay: The Stories We Must Tell
Roxane Gay is a super storyteller. She creates characters who are brave and bold, just like herself! Through storytelling, she helps writers and reade...
Get to Know Lea Delaria
Lea DeLaria, comedian, actor, and musician, read the story of groundbreaking conductor, WWII Dutch resistance member and proud lesbian, Frieda Belinfa...
Frieda Belinfante: Conducting the Resistance
Frieda Belinfante was one of the first female orchestra conductors in Europe. She didn’t stop there, she was also an active member of the Dutch resist...
Get to Know Autumn Peltier
Meet Autumn Peltier, an inspiring Indigenous rights and water activist who began speaking up for clean water access at just 8 years old. In this inter...