Episodios

  • Get to Know Alexis Garcia

    Get to Know Alexis Garcia
    Aug 14 2025
    Meet Alexis Garcia, a powerhouse writer, director, and filmmaker passionate about female-driven stories, cultural identity, and the magic of storytelling. In this inspiring conversation, Alexis shares how she found her path, why being an outsider shaped her voice, and what’s next for her career.
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    11 m
  • Sônia Guajajara: The Guardian of the Amazon

    Sônia Guajajara: The Guardian of the Amazon
    Aug 12 2025
    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 deforestation on her beautiful home and decided to venture out of her village to answer her call to service. Sônia has since become a Champion of the Earth, an advocate for women, and Brazil’s first minister for Indigenous peoples. Listen in to learn more about Sônia Guajajara, a voice for the people and the land of the Amazon. 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 Alexis Garcia. This story was produced, written, and fact-checked by Danielle Roth. Sound design and mixing by Carter Woghan. Haley Dapkus was our editor and director. Arianna Griffiths was our intern. Our executive producers were Joy Smith, 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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    16 m
  • Get to Know Piera Gelardi

    Get to Know Piera Gelardi
    Aug 7 2025
    Entrepreneur and creative director Piera Gelardi shares how play, storytelling, and curiosity have shaped her journey — from Refinery29 to her upcoming book ‘The Playful Way’ and beyond.
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    10 m
  • Yayoi Kusama: Infinity in Every Dot

    Yayoi Kusama: Infinity in Every Dot
    Aug 5 2025
    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 possibilities could not be contained within her head. So, she left her hometown in Japan to pursue a life in art in the United States. Through her signature art style, Yayoi has challenged gender norms, made sense of her visions, and brought a fantastical world of wonder to life. 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 Piera Gelardi. It was produced and written by Sam Gebauer, with sound design and mixing by Carter Wogahn. With sound design and mixing my Morgane Fouse. Haley Dapkus edited and directed this episode. Fact checking by Danielle Roth. Arianna Griffiths was our intern. 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, stay rebel!
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    19 m
  • Get to Know Megan Piphus

    Get to Know Megan Piphus
    Jul 31 2025
    We chatted with children’s performer, musician, and puppeteer Megan Piphus about the power of imitating life through objects. Megan Piphus is the first Black woman puppeteer on Sesame Street and she is inspiring young girls to dream big through her character Gabrielle.
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    12 m
  • Get to Know Avery Roberts & Kelly Berger

    Get to Know Avery Roberts & Kelly Berger
    Jul 29 2025
    Disability advocates Avery Roberts and Kelly Berger are breaking barriers and building community. In this inspiring episode, they open up about life with CMD, their journey to friendship, and how they’re making space for inclusion and joy.
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    10 m
  • Julia Lopez: The Volcano of Love

    Julia Lopez: The Volcano of Love
    Jul 29 2025
    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 elements, such as dialogue, have been fictionalized. 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 Esteban Zul. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Our executive producer was Katie Sprenger. 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 2021.]
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    20 m
  • Get to Know Maya Gabeira

    Get to Know Maya Gabeira
    Jul 24 2025
    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 defied expectations, broke records, and became the first woman to hold the record for the largest wave ever surfed by a woman. In this episode, Maya opens up about what drew her to the sea, how she stays grounded in the face of fear, and the keys to her success. She shares her near-death experience, her long road to recovery, and the moment she knew she deserved to celebrate herself. Play Rebel ⚡ Stay Rebel
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    10 m