Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

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!

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.

Yayoi Kusama's journey into art began with childhood hallucinations that sparked her creativity. Defying family expectations, she pursued her passion despite conflicts with her mother. After moving to America, she faced gallery rejections but eventually created iconic infinity rooms. Her political performances provided commentary on issues like the Vietnam War. After a period of struggle and mental health treatment, she rediscovered her voice and now inspires millions through her unique art that embraces difference and healing.

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.

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.

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.]

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

For over 400 years, the Haenyeo "sea women" have been diving deep into the icy waters off the coast of Korea to collect shellfish and seaweed. They do this all without oxygen tanks! Generations of Haenyeo have preserved traditions and the water’s sensitive ecosystem. Listen in to learn more about the real-life Mermaids of Jeju Island! 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 Rebecca Rose . It was produced, written and fact-checked by Danielle Roth, with sound design and mixing by Carter Woghan. Ashton Carter directed the voice over. The story was edited by Haley Dapkus. 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!

What do you get when you mix a DJ, a singer-songwriter, and a whole lot of Rebel spirit? Meet LP Giobbi and Sophie Hawley-Weld—two music lovers who became best friends, collaborators, and champions for women in music. Listen to hear how they got started, how they support each other, and why crying on stage is a power move.

Sophie Hawley-Weld lived to dance, play music and travel. But when she was forced to be still, she discovered a creative way to redirect her energy. Now, she’s a Grammy-nominated artist and part of the electronic music duo Sofi Tukker. 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 LP Giobbi. It was produced by Danielle Roth and directed by Ashton Carter, with sound design and mixing by Carter Woghan.The story was written and fact-checked by Danielle Roth. Haley Dapkus edited this episode. Our project coordinator is Natalie Hara. 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 Sophie-Hawley Weld of Sofi Tukker. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team that makes this podcast possible! Stay rebel!