Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
A fairy tale podcast for kids about real life extraordinary women from all over the world. Based on the bestselling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, each episode explores the lives of women from the books, encouraging young listeners to ask questions and explore their interests.
Episodes
August 7, 2025 • 9 mins
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.
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August 5, 2025 • 18 mins
Yayoi Kusama knew she wanted to be an artist from the first time she experienced a hallucination as a child. Her world of colors, dots, and infinite possibilities could not be contained within her head. So, she left her hometown in Japan to pursue a life in art in the United States. Through her signature art style, Yayoi has challenged gender norms, made sense of her visions, and brought a fantastical world of wonder to life.
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July 30, 2025 • 11 mins
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.
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July 29, 2025 • 10 mins
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.
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July 28, 2025 • 20 mins
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. Fac...
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July 23, 2025 • 9 mins
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-deat...
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July 21, 2025 • 15 mins
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 f...
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July 16, 2025 • 11 mins
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.
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July 14, 2025 • 14 mins
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 ...
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July 9, 2025 • 11 mins
When Lexi duPont and Hedvig Wessel met, they immediately recognized a kind of friendship they’d been missing in the world of backcountry skiing. That bond sparked Sister Summit—a space where women skiers come together to collaborate, not compete.
Rebel Host Aria sat down with Lexi and Hedvig to talk about building community, getting back up after falling, and dreaming big. From surviving an avalanche to finding self-expression thr...
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July 8, 2025 • 12 mins
Both Lexi duPont and Hedvig Wessel grew up with a passion for skiing, but they found it hard to find other women that were also participating in the sport. This is what sparked their idea to build a community of women backcountry skiers and snowboarders called Sister Summit. Through Sister Summit, Lexi and Hedvig have built a network of women focused on climbing higher and most importantly having fun while doing it! Check out this...
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July 2, 2025 • 14 mins
DJ LP Giobbi shows draw crowds of tens of thousands. But she got her start with a smaller audience – playing in second grade for her piano teacher. LP has blazed her own path in the music industry, opening doors for more Rebel Girls.
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 Sophie Hawley-Weld of the band Sofi Tucker. It was produce...
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June 30, 2025 • 11 mins
Faith Kipyegon is an Olympic Champion, World Champion and World Record holder as a middle and long-distance runner. By listening to her body and connecting to her Kenyan roots, Faith finds the inspiration to run free and take on any challenge.
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 Cynthia Kimola. It was produced and directed by H...
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June 28, 2025 • 13 mins
Sabrina Ionescu has been laser-focused on basketball since she was three. With a ball in her hands and fire in her heart, she broke records and expectations, becoming a triple-double queen and proving that fierce determination fuels greatness.
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 me, Isabella Tugman. It was produced and directed ...
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June 26, 2025 • 8 mins
Entrepreneurs Juliette Hulsizer and Jenny Just are the founders of Poker Power. Together, they are teaching women how to take risks, own their financial futures, and build unshakeable confidence through the game of poker. Join in on this episode to learn how Juliette Hulsizer plays life like she always has a winning hand!
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June 23, 2025 • 13 mins
Jenny Just grew up with a love for math and a fearless drive to take risks. She turned that spark into a groundbreaking career—becoming a successful entrepreneur and a nimble poker player. Now, Jenny and her daughter Juliette Hulsizer are using their poker knowledge to empower girls through their company, Poker Power. Through Poker Power, Jenny and Juliette are teaching girls how to lead, negotiate, and play to win—at the table and...
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June 19, 2025 • 32 mins
Shhhhh…the city at night is alive with sound. Fall into the dreamy world of a city on the edge of sleep.
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June 16, 2025 • 15 mins
Roxane Gay is a super storyteller. She creates characters who are brave and bold, just like herself! Through storytelling, she helps writers and readers grow and heal.
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 Jestine Ware and edited by Abby Sher. Fact-check...
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June 11, 2025 • 7 mins
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.
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June 9, 2025 • 20 mins
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 Camill...
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