Rebel Girls

Yassmin Abdel-Magied stands up for what she believes in. Whether she was the only person at school wearing a headscarf, the only female engineer repairing oil rigs, or now as an author, Yassmin is pro...

28 Jan 202510min

Justine began her volleyball career on the beaches of California. But it wasn't long before she was winning matches at the University of Nebraska, the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, and now LOVB Pro Omaha....

23 Jan 202512min

Jordan Larson is a high-flying and determined powerhouse of a volleyball player. Persevering through personal setbacks and tragedy, this four-time Olympian proves that, when you believe in and value y...

21 Jan 202515min

Meet 2021 NYC Youth Poet Laureate Serena Yang. Serena read us the story of the poet and astronomer Hazel Scott. Serena tells us how she became a poet, and what inspires her to write. She also tells us...

16 Jan 20256min

Born during the Qing Dynasty in China, Wang Zhenyi defied the gender stereotypes of her era to become an acclaimed astronomer and renowned poet. Despite never receiving a formal education, Zhenyi tore...

14 Jan 202517min

In 19th century India, Queen Lakshmi Bai defied gender expectations – from riding horses to sword fighting to leading armies into battle. Due to her bravery and leadership, she became a powerful symbo...

7 Jan 202515min

Some girls just need to get out and GO. Here are four mini stories of rebels that just couldn't sit still. Meet the adventurers! This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book se...

2 Jan 202512min

Once upon a time, there was a little girl who wanted to dance and sing and shine in front of a huge crowd. And one day she would find her voice, and do just that… Her name… is Amanda. [This episode or...

31 Dec 20248min