Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

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]

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!

Almost overnight, nine-year-old Nalleli Cobo started getting headaches, nosebleeds, and body spasms. When she and her mom connected the dots to an oil well 30 feet from their home, Nalleli fought for the survival of her family, her neighborhood and her city of Los Angeles. 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 Lauren Markham. It was produced by Danielle Roth and directed by Haley Dapkus. Sound design and mixing by Carter Wogahn. The story was written and fact checked by Danielle Roth. It 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 Nalleli Cobo and the whole Rebel Girls team, who made this podcast possible! Until next time, staaaay rebel!

Get to Know actor Kyriana Kratter, who plays KB in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. She shares her journey from theater to TV, behind-the-scenes set stories, plus advice for aspiring actors!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 by Ashlee Harrison, and was directed by Haley Dapkus. Our executive producers are Joy Smith and Anjelika Temple. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi.A special thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team, who made this podcast possible! Until next time, stay rebel!

Lie back as we float past the mangroves and through the wetlands of the great Florida Everglades. Perhaps we'll see some of the hundreds of animal species that live here. Keep an eye out for alligators, chorus frogs, and panthers!

Meet Marjory Stoneman Douglas, a woman who fought tirelessly, year after year, to preserve a land that she loved. Marjory’s story shows that even the smallest of us can make a difference. 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 Giuliana Mayo with sound design and mixing by Brian Skipworth. It was written by Emily McMahon-Wattez. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Abby Sher. 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!

Get to know inventor, businesswoman, and philanthropist, Sara Blakely! Sara brought us the story of Melinda French Gates. Sara talks to us about being a good leader, helping others creatively, and inventing something that is all your own!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 Haley Dapkus 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![This podcast originally aired on 10/12/2023.]

Melinda Gates, an advocate for women and girls around the world, shares her journey from receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom to her dedication to fighting inequality and diseases. She discusses her transformative trip to Zanzibar, her work with Pivotal Ventures, and the gender disparity in computer science classrooms.

Danni Washington dives deep into her passion for the ocean and how it shaped her science career. She shares an inspiring encounter with environmental activist Xiye Bastida at a climate march, highlighting youth's vital role in environmental advocacy. The discussion emphasizes the importance of diverse voices in conservation efforts and the power of resilience in driving change. Exciting insights into imaginative play and the launch of a kid-friendly cookbook add a creative twist to the conversation.

In March 2019, Xiye Bastida led hundreds of her classmates in New York City in the first-ever global youth strike for climate justice. Since then, Bastida has become a leading voice in the youth climate justice movement in the United States and beyond, energizing and empowering youth to speak out to save the planet. Drawing on her Indigenous heritage as part of the Otomi-Toltec Peoples from Mexico, today, Bastida continues to advocate for restoring Earth’s balance and making environmentalism a way of life. [This episode originally aired October 2021.]This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. Executive Producer is Katie Sprenger. This episode was produced by Isaac Kaplan-Woolner, sound designed and mixed by Camille Stennis. This episode was written by Alexis Stratton. Proofread by Ariana Rosas. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi.A special thanks to Danni Washington! Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team, who make this podcast possible. Until next time, stay rebel!