Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

Meet actor and activist, Malia Baker. Malia narrated the story of Momona Tamada who is Malia's co-star in The Babysitters Club. In this interview, Malia shares what it was like growing up mixed-race in Vancouver, Canada as well as her experience with complex regional pain syndrome. She also takes us behind the scenes of The Babysitters Club!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 by Deborah Goldstein with sound design and mixing by John Marshall Media. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Our executive producers are Joy Smith and Jes Wolfe. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!

Momona Tamada, known for her role in The Baby-Sitters Club, discusses her passion for representation and racial equality. She shares her journey to becoming Claudia, the challenges faced by Asian communities, and the joy of representing an Asian character on set.

Chef and owner of Sandwich Hag, Reyna Duong, talks about cooking, naming her restaurant, and employing people with disabilities. She also narrates the story of star baker and author Nadiya Hussain. They discuss favorite ingredients, creating inclusivity, and the mission to become ordinary with people with disabilities in restaurant kitchens. They also highlight the similarities of resilience in their stories and the importance of overcoming barriers.

Nadiya Hussain, world-renowned baker and TV personality, discusses empowerment, self-discovery through baking, pursuing dreams, overcoming obstacles, and celebrating achievements as a Muslim woman and a first-generation British Bangladeshi.

Skateboarder, surfer, and social media star Brooklinn Khoury shares her recovery process after a terrible accident. She discusses her favorite skateboard tricks, overcoming challenges in her healing journey, and the power of self-love and transparency. She also explores what it means to be a rebel girl and challenges societal beauty standards.

Guest Turia Pitt, an ambitious mining engineer, ultramarathon runner, model and motivational speaker, shares her inspiring story of resilience and recovery after surviving a brushfire. She overcomes challenges, embraces her scars, completes an Ironman race, and achieves milestones like fundraising for burn victims and hiking the Great Wall of China.

Tegan Vincent-Cooke, an aspiring Paralympian with a smile that can light up the world, shares her inspiring journey of breaking down barriers as a Black, queer, disabled rebel. She discusses finding freedom and inspiration in horseback riding, overcoming challenges, and her aspirations for the 2028 Paralympics.

Chido Govera, a farmer and activist, shares her inspiring journey of transforming lives through mushroom cultivation out of waste. She discusses her own upbringing, the success of her mushroom harvest, and establishing The Future of Hope Foundation to teach sustainable farming practices in Zimbabwe.

Olivia Rodrigo, a singer-songwriter known for her personal, vulnerable, and poetic songs, talks about her advocacy for inclusivity, women's rights, and emotional truth. The podcast explores her childhood, musical journey, navigating the pandemic, and her evolution as a musician from songwriter to fame.

Selena Quintanilla loved to sing, but was shy on stage. When people doubted a girl could entertain a crowd though, she set out to prove them wrong. With her sparkling outfits and sparklier personality, she became the Queen of Tejano Music!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 Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. It was written by Nicole Haroutunian and edited by Abby Sher. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Lena Garcia. Joy Smith was our executive producer. 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!