
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.
Latest episodes

May 23, 2025 • 9min
Get to Know Sinéad Burke
Fashion is a fun way for people to express themselves. But, what happens when not everyone can enjoy fashion, public spaces, or even social situations in the same way? In this episode, access consultant, style trailblazer, and disability advocate Sinéad Burke talks with Esther Okade about strategies to make the world more inclusive for everyone. They chat about Sinead’s work with "Tilting the Lens" and changing how we reframe the world to grow empathy and accountability.
This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls.This episode was produced and directed by Joy Smith, with sound design and mixing by Ashlee Harrison. It was hosted by Esther Joshua. Our executive producers are Joy Smith, Anjelika Temple, and Jes Wolfe. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi.
A special thanks to Sinéad Burke and the whole Rebel Girls team, who made this podcast possible! Until next time, stay rebel!

May 22, 2025 • 9min
Get to Know Lowri Morgan
Lowri Morgan is an accomplished broadcaster, ultra-athlete and motivational speaker. She has competed in some of the toughest endurance races in the World, lived with indigenous tribes and become one of just 100 people to dive to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean to visit the wreck of Titanic. As a result she has won numerous awards including: Best Presenter and Producer (BAFTA Cymru), the Spirit of the Festival Award (Celtic Media Festival), and winner of the Media Category (National Adventure Awards).
This episode of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is produced by Elena Favilli, Joy Fowlkes, and Meg Murnane. Sound design and original theme music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Mattia Marcelli was the sound mixer. Special thanks to Clio McClure for coordinating our credit readers and interviewers.
A big thanks to the Lowri Morgan and the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay Rebel!
[This episode originally aired on 1/17/2023]

May 20, 2025 • 24min
Aisholpan Nurgaiv Read by Lowri Morgan
Once upon a time, there was a girl who lived where snowy peaks scraped the sky. Her name was Aisholpan. For generations, Kazakh nomads in Mongolia raised golden eagles to hunt. Aisholpan’s father was one of the best eagle hunters, so she asked him to teach her everything he knew. Despite the danger, she caught and trained her own eagle in the icy Altai mountains. She became the first woman to enter the Golden Eagle competition—and win!—inspiring female eagle hunters for years to come.
This episode of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls was produced by Elena Favilli, Joy Fowlkes, and Meg Murnane, with writing by Alexis Stratton and narration by Lowri Morgan. Jestine Ware edited all scripts and Janice Weaver fact-checked all scripts. Sound design and original theme music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Mattia Marcelli was the sound mixer. Special thanks to Clio McClure who coordinated all credit recordings and narrator donations.
A big thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team that makes this podcast possible. Stay Rebel!
[this episode originally aired on 7/8/2021]

May 15, 2025 • 13min
Get to Know Zara Rutherford
Have you ever dreamed of flying? Well Zara Rutherford didn't just dream it– she did it! At just 19, she became the youngest woman ever to fly solo around the world. Learn how she planned her adventure, navigated rough skies, and broke records!

May 13, 2025 • 22min
Amelia Earhart Read by Zara Rutherford
Amelia Earhart was a pioneer of the sky. Her adventures in the clouds not only broke records, but paved the way for countless women pilots who followed. Listen to hear of her wild explorations, her limitless bravery, and her incredible legacy.
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 Zara Rutherford . It was produced and directed by Danielle Roth, with sound design and mixing by Carter Woghan. The story was written by Rebecca Chaisson and edited by Haley Dapkus. Fact checking by Danielle Roth. 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!

May 11, 2025 • 17min
A’ja Wilson: The Rise of a Champion
From weekend workouts to WNBA domination, A’ja Wilson brings the sparkle, the swagger, and serious game—breaking barriers, speaking out for justice, and building a legacy on and off the court. One powerful play at a time.
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 Eva Wilson, A’ja’s mother. It was produced and directed by Haley Dapkus, with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. The story was written by Nicole Haroutunian. 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 special thanks to A’ja Wilson and the whole Rebel Girls team, who made this podcast possible! Until next time, staaaay rebel!

May 9, 2025 • 9min
Get to Know Anita Vandyke
Get to know doctor, sustainability author, and real-life rocket scientist Anita Vandyke. From embracing zero waste living, to dreaming up the ideal planet, Anita shows us that we have the power to make big things happen with small changes.
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 sound design and mixing by Christen Smith. Our executive producers were Joy Smith, Anjelika Temple, and Jes Wolfe. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi.
A big thanks to Anita Vandyke and the whole Rebel Girls team who made this podcast possible. Until next time, stay rebel!

May 8, 2025 • 31min
SOUNDSCAPE BONUS! Floating in Outerspace
Space out with the calming sounds of the universe.

May 6, 2025 • 18min
Wang Zhenyi: The Mystery of the Red Moon
Wang Zhenyi was a mathematician, poet, and astronomer who lived in China. One day, she saw the moon turn red, so she went on a scientific adventure to find out why.
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 Craig Billmeier. It was written by Tara Kola. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Our executive producer was Katie Sprenger. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi [el-LET-tra bar-JOCK-ee].
Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!
[Originally aired 7/7/2021]

May 1, 2025 • 9min
Get to Know Lauren Markham
Lauren Markham always wanted to be a writer. It was a way for her to organize her thoughts and share them with others. Now, she writes about climate change and immigration! Listen to hear how those two topics have more in common than you think.
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 sound design and mixing by Joy Smith. Our intern was Arianna Griffiths. Our executive producers were Joy Smith, Anjelika Temple, and Jes Wolfe. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi.
A big thanks to Lauren Markham and the whole Rebel Girls team who made this podcast possible. Until next time, stay rebel!