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Danielle Boyer: Robotics & Keeping Native Languages Alive Sep 16, 2025

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Danielle Boyer is an Ojibwe inventor, scientist, and advocate. She invented the Skobot, an educational and fun robot that translates Native languages for children. Through the Skobot, Danielle has made learning Native languages accessible and entertaining for kids. Listen in to learn more about how Danielle Boyer is preserving culture through language!

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 Robin Regalado. It was produced by Rebecca Chaisson and directed by Ashton Carter, with sound design and mixing by Carter Woghan. The story was written by Rebecca Chaisson and edited by Haley Dapkus. Arianna Griffiths was our intern. Fact checking by Danielle Roth. Our executive producers were Haley Dapkus, 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, staaaay rebel!

Get to Know Kate DiCamillo Sep 12, 2025

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“Because of Winn-Dixie” author Kate DiCamillo shares her journey from dreaming about writing to becoming a beloved children’s author. Discover how she overcame rejection, found inspiration, and continues to spark imagination in kids everywhere.

Seondeok of Silla: Becoming a Queen Sep 09, 2025

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Queen Seondeok of Silla ruled her country with good will and fairness but her time as leader was not without challenges. In this story we hear about a time when a rival leader tried to take Queen Seondeok's throne by saying a falling star proves that she should not lead, and how the Queen got back at him by creating her OWN star the rose higher than anyone would have guessed.

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 Sonja Swanson and Sonja Thomas. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Mina Kim. 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!

[This episode originally aired in the app in July 2021.]

Get to Know Amita Parikh Sep 03, 2025

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Meet Amita Parikh, a writer and mentor in the Black Girl Writers program where she helps mentor black females who are interested in writing books but may not know where to start.

Octavia Butler: The Grand Dame of Science Fiction Sep 02, 2025

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Once upon a time, there was a shy, dreamy kid who wouldn’t stop writing. Her name was Octavia -- a girl with social anxiety and dyslexia who wrote some of the most amazing science fiction novels about wild futures, space adventures, and superhuman people. She wrote more than a dozen books and is now known as the Grand Dame of Science Fiction.

About the Narrator

After earning a college degree in Human Biology from the University of Toronto, Amita Parikh moved to London where she completed the six month Curtis Brown Creative Writing Course, the Royal Court Theatre’s Writer’s Programme and was a runner-up in the 2019 Jericho Writer’s Bursary Competition for under-represented writers. Her debut historical fiction novel, The Circus Train, will be published in multiple countries in 2022. When she’s not writing, she works as a marketer and developer in the tech industry and produces and hosts a podcast about women and girls in sport.

Credits

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 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!

Get to Know Shaine Kilyun Aug 28, 2025

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Animal disability advocate Shaine Kilyun is rolling toward change with her handmade pet wheelchairs. Through her nonprofit Wheelies, Shaine has provided dogs, cats, and even hedgehogs with another chance at mobility and 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 written, sound designed and mixed by Ashlee Harrison. It was hosted by Rebel, Chelsea. Anjelika Temple and Jes Wolfe were our executive producers.

Ava DuVernay: Bringing History to Life Aug 26, 2025

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Ava DuVernay is an award-winning director, writer, producer, film distributor, and advocate for diversity in the arts. She is passionate about telling the truth and inspiring everyone through story-telling.

SOUNDSCAPE BONUS! Australian Outback Aug 23, 2025

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G'day mate! Grab your sunnies and a bottle of water, and let's go to the land down under to visit the Australian outback. If you're lucky, perhaps you'll catch a didgeridoo performance. Keep an eye out though, the weather can change suddenly!

Angelina Arora: The Tides of Change Aug 21, 2025

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Float away with this fabulous story about Angelina Arora, a young rebel scientist who is saving our oceans. As we tour Botany Bay off the coast of Sydney, Australia, you will hear how important Angelina’s work is and meet the many sea creatures who are alive because of her.

[This audio originally aired on the app in Jan 2023.]

Shakira and the Rhythm of the World Aug 19, 2025

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From her signature dance moves to her irresistible beats, global pop sensation Shakira proves that music is the language that transcends borders! When she recorded her first album at just 14 years old, she had no idea that she would go on to unite the Spanish and English speaking-worlds, and become one of the most influential pop artists of all time.

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 Yana Faris. It was produced and directed by Rebecca Chaisson, with sound design and mixing by Carter Woghan.
The story was written by Rebecca Chaisson and edited by Haley Dapkus. Fact checking by Danielle Roth. Our executive producers were 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, staaaay rebel!

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