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 season was produced by John Marshall Cheary, Sarah Storm, and Robin Lai. Corinne Peterson is our Production Manager. This episode was written by Jestine Ware and edited by Katie Sprenger.  Proofread by Ariana Rosas.  Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi who has also sound designed this episode. Mattia Marcelli was the sound mixer.Special thanks to Frieda Pinto and all of the Rebel Girls team.

Until next time… Stay tuned and stay rebel!

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 Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by Ashlee Harrison. It was hosted by Keira. Our executive producers were Joy Smith, Anjelika Temple, and Jes Wolfe. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Thank you to Catarina Rivera and the whole Rebel Girls team who made this podcast possible. Stay rebel!

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 and directed by Haley Dapkus, with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. The story was written by Abby Sher. Arianna Griffiths was our intern. Fact checking by Rose Garrett. Our executive producers were Joy Smith 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!

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 sound design and mixing by John Marshall Media. It was hosted by Keira. Our executive producers were Joy Smith, Anjelika Temple, and Jes Wolfe. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Thank you to Emily Tisch Sussman and the whole Rebel Girls team who made this podcast possible. Stay rebel!

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 Sussman. It was produced and directed by Haley Dapkus, with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. The story was written by Gina Gotsill. Fact checking by Sharon Lucas. Our intern was Arianna Griffiths. Our executive producers were Joy Smith and Jes Wolfe. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. A special thanks to Yael Averbuch West and the whole Rebel Girls team, who made this podcast possible! Until next time, staaaay rebel!

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 time, stay rebel!

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. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Joanne Griffith. 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!

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 mixing by John Marshall Media. Our executive producers were Joy Smith and Anjelika Temple. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Thank you to Susie Wolff and the whole Rebel Girls team who made this podcast possible. Stay rebel!

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.]

About the Narrator

Kateri Bluford is 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. Bluford captivated audiences with her powerful rendition of Tasha Cobbs “I’m Getting Ready” and Celine Dion’s legendary Grammy Award winning song “Because You Loved Me”. As a rising star, the young artist stays true to her deeply rooted faith and the inspiration of her mentors Bishop Darrell and Pastor Pamela Hines. There is a divine power that resonates when Bluford performs that harkens to her Gospel roots, something she embraces in the entirety of her life. “I’m on a mission to heal the world” commented Kateri, who has struggled over the years with her own identity and self- confidence. There is power in music and Kateri Bluford is on a trajectory of success and transformation. Kateri Bluford also toured with Jonathan Mcreynolds this past spring and summer of 2019.  

Credits

This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls and is based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This episode was produced by Camille Stennis. Sound design and mixing by Bianca Salinas. This episode was written by Jestine Ware and fact checked by Joe Rhatigan. Executive Producer is Katie Sprenger. Haley Dapkus is our production manager. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. A big thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this show possible! For more, visit rebelgirls.com. And if you like what you heard, don’t forget to rate and review this episode, and share it with your friends! Until next time, stay REBEL!

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 design and mixing by Mumble Media. It was written by Gina Gotsill. Fact-checking by Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal. Our intern was Arianna Griffiths. Our executive producers were Joy Smith and Jes Wolfe. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. A big thanks to Melanie Perkins and the whole Rebel Girls team who made this podcast possible. Until next time, stay rebel!