Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

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 NarratorKateri 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.   CreditsThis 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!

This soundscape is inspired by Ada Lovelace, an inventor. She watched the birds from her window as they flew between branches. Drift off to the sounds of birds and crickets chirping, and wind rustling through the trees.This soundscape was produced with Katie Sprenger with sound design and mixing by Craig Billmeier. Until next time, stay rebel!

Ntozake painted stories into existence with a paintbrush of brightly colored words. Growing up she didn’t see stories like hers being told; she decided to change that. With music, words and dance she showed people her rainbow perspective.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 Olivia Riçhard with sound design and mixing by Bianca Salinas. It was written by Abby Sher. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Lumai de Smidt. 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!

Celebrate Black Girl Magic 💜 Our latest collection of stories celebrates Black women and girls like Anna Olga Albertina Brown, Jessamyn Stanley, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, and Lisa Lesliean. Listen to learn how they chased their dreams and became an aerialist, an activist, a yoga teacher, and a basketball champ! 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 Robin Lai with sound design and mixing by Robin Lai. It was written by Katie Sprenger and Erica Durham. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Erica Durham. 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 our special guest, Christine Platt! She’s a historian, advocate and storyteller who has written a couple of books that introduce readers to Harriet Tubman. She shares how Harriet’s story resonates with her, untold tales and how she feels Harriet is the ultimate rebel girl. [This episode originally aired February 2021.]

Once upon a time, there was a girl who fought for freedom. Her name was Harriet. In this episode, you will learn about the incredible story of Harriet Tubman, one of the greatest heroes in American history. Harriet risked her life to free hundreds of enslaved people and she remains one of the most powerful symbols of the human need for freedom and equality. The narrator of this episode is the great African-American activist Tarana Burke, who is also one of the founders of the #Metoo movement. [This episode originally aired in February 2021.]This remixed episode was produced and sound designed by Camille Stennis and written by Corinne Purtill. It was narrated by Tarana Burke. Original theme music was written and composed by Elettra Bargiacchi. A big thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team who makes this podcast possible. Until next time, stay Rebel!