Episodios

  • Get to Know Avery Colvert

    Get to Know Avery Colvert
    Oct 2 2025
    At only 14, Avery founded Altadena Girls, a nonprofit that has already supported thousands of girls with clothing, self-care, and community after the Eaton Canyon fire in California. Now 15, Avery has won the TIME100 Impact Award, led pop-up shops that feel like therapy, and opened a brand-new community center in Pasadena. Learn how friendship, confidence, and courage helped her turn tragedy into impact—and why she believes every girl should love being a girl.
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    10 m
  • Saira Shah: Seeker of Stories

    Saira Shah: Seeker of Stories
    Sep 30 2025
    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 search of her identity, and to share her own stories about the people of Afghanistan. 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 Mumble Media. It was written by Emily McMahon-Wattez. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan with sensitivity read by Rabia Ahmmadi. Narration by Joanne Griffith and Amy Selma. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!
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    23 m
  • Policarpa Salavarrieta: The Seamstress and the Spy

    Policarpa Salavarrieta: The Seamstress and the Spy
    Sep 25 2025
    Visit Colombia and meet Policarpa Salavarrieta, the spy who sewed clothes. Hear how Policarpa showed bravery and courage in her own unique way, then drift off to sleep with the peaceful sounds of the lush jungle. 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 Matt Beagle. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Bianca Salinas. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!
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    13 m
  • Get to Know Aran Goyoaga

    Get to Know Aran Goyoaga
    Sep 23 2025
    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 kitchen is built one recipe at a time.
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    10 m
  • Danielle Boyer: Robotics & Keeping Native Languages Alive

    Danielle Boyer: Robotics & Keeping Native Languages Alive
    Sep 16 2025
    Danielle Boyer is an Ojibwe inventor, scientist, and advocate. She invented the Skobot, an educational and fun robot that translates Native languages for children. Through the Skobot, Danielle has made learning Native languages accessible and entertaining for kids. Listen in to learn more about how Danielle Boyer is preserving culture through language! 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 Robin Regalado. It was produced by Rebecca Chaisson and directed by Ashton Carter, with sound design and mixing by Carter Woghan. The story was written by Rebecca Chaisson and edited by Haley Dapkus. Arianna Griffiths was our intern. Fact checking by Danielle Roth. Our executive producers were Haley Dapkus, Anjelika Temple, and Jes Wolfe. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. A special thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team, who make this podcast possible! Until next time, staaaay rebel!
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    19 m
  • Get to Know Kate DiCamillo

    Get to Know Kate DiCamillo
    Sep 12 2025
    “Because of Winn-Dixie” author Kate DiCamillo shares her journey from dreaming about writing to becoming a beloved children’s author. Discover how she overcame rejection, found inspiration, and continues to spark imagination in kids everywhere.
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    9 m
  • Seondeok of Silla: Becoming a Queen

    Seondeok of Silla: Becoming a Queen
    Sep 9 2025
    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 time when a rival leader tried to take Queen Seondeok's throne by saying a falling star proves that she should not lead, and how the Queen got back at him by creating her OWN star the rose higher than anyone would have guessed. 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 Mumble Media. It was written by Sonja Swanson and Sonja Thomas. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Mina Kim. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel! [This episode originally aired in the app in July 2021.]
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    19 m
  • Get to Know Amita Parikh

    Get to Know Amita Parikh
    Sep 3 2025
    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 may not know where to start.
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    7 m