Rebel Girls

Lea DeLaria, comedian, actor, and musician, read the story of groundbreaking conductor, WWII Dutch resistance member and proud lesbian, Frieda Belinfante. Lea discusses the ways she has seen the world change for the better for LGBTQ+ people.

Frieda Belinfante was one of the first female orchestra conductors in Europe. She didn’t stop there, she was also an active member of the Dutch resistance in World War II. Comedian, actress, and musician Lea Delaria reads this story.

This 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 Isaac Kaplan-Woolner. Sound design and mixing by Camille Stennis. This episode was written by Alexis Stratton and proofread by Simi Kadirgamar . Executive Producer is Katie Sprenger. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi For more, visit Rebel Girls.com.A big thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this show possible! Stay Rebel!

Meet Autumn Peltier, an inspiring Indigenous rights and water activist who began speaking up for clean water access at just 8 years old. In this interview, Autumn shares what sparked her journey, the role of women in water ceremonies, and how she used her voice to speak directly to Canada’s Prime Minister.

From fun facts (like her love of bears and her cat Mosca) to powerful advice for young changemakers, this episode is all about speaking up, staying true to yourself, and standing up for what matters. [plus the usual Rebel Girls credits "this was produced by" etc]

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, staaaay rebel!

For nearly a decade, seventeen-year-old Indigenous activist Autumn Peltier has been speaking to local communities and world leaders about the sacredness of water—and how and why we should protect it. 

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This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls and is based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced by Haley Dapkus. Sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. It was written by Alexis Stratton and edited by Abby Sher. Narration by Erin Tripp. Our kid host for this story was Aria Tatom. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi.

A big thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team who makes this show possible! Until next time, stay REBEL!

[This episode originally aired April 2022.]

From the drumline to the kitchen—Molly Yeh is a chef, TV host, and sprinkle-lover who’s showing the world how joyful food can be. Learn how Molly blended her love of music, culture, and creativity into a deliciously inspiring life.

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 Haley Dapkus. It was sound designed and mixed by Ashlee Harrison. It was hosted by Keira. Joy Smith, Anjelika Temple, and Jes Wolfe were our executive producers.

Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. A special thanks to Molly Yeh and the whole Rebel Girls team, who made this podcast possible! Until next time, stay rebel!

Soraya Tarzi became Afghanistan's first modern queen in 1919. At a time when women were expected to stay hidden, she challenged norms, opened a school for girls, and fought for women's rights alongside her husband, King Amanullah.

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 Gabrielle Puyat. It was produced by Danielle Roth and directed by Ashton Carter, with sound design and mixing by Carter Wogahn.

The story was written and fact checked by Danielle Roth and 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, stay rebel!

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!

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]

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]

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!