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SOUNDSCAPE BONUS! Awesome Autumn Oct 26, 2024

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Ah, Fall! The leaves are changing, the weather is cooling off, and there is so much relaxing fun to be had. Join us for the sounds of a farmers market, bike rides together, time outside in the park, apple orchards, and a nighttime bonfire.

This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. This soundscape was produced by Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by Craig Billmeier. Our executive producer was Joy Smith. A big thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible.

SLEEPY BONUS! Nora Al Matrooshi: Aiming for the Moon Oct 24, 2024

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As a kid Nora fell in love with outer-space and knew that one day she wanted to visit the moon. This is the story of a girl who set her sights on the stars and is working as hard as she can to reach them.

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 Mumble Media. It was written by Emily McMahon-Wattez. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Yasmeen Ansari-Roberts. 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!

Manami Matsumae: The Music of Emotion Oct 22, 2024

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Manami Matsumae is a legendary Japanese video game composer who made the music for famous video games like Mega Man and Shovel Knight. Trained as a classical pianist, Manami has become an icon in an industry that is still dominated by men. Through her music, she shows how powerful creativity can be for expressing feelings, building worlds, and creating community!

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 and directed by Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. It was written by Elena Favili and edited by Abby Sher. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Mariko B.. Joy Smith was our executive producer. 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!

Election Special! Maria Teresa Kumar Oct 17, 2024

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María Teresa Kumar knew from the time she became a US citizen at the age of nine that she wanted to be involved in the democratic process. As CEO of Voto Latino, she has helped register over one million Latinx voters to have their voices heard.

Rebel Grownups can go to vote.gov to make a voting plan today. And don't forget to vote in the U.S. election on November 5th, 2024.

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 Nicole Haroutunian and edited by Abby Sher. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Paola Mendoza. 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!

Lauren Cascio: Create Without Fear Oct 15, 2024

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Lauren Cascio is a leading innovator in product design and technology. By following her heart and creating without fear of failure, Lauren challenges herself and opens up new channels for people to connect online and in real life.

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 Abby Sher. Narration by Gina Scarpa. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Thank you to Lauren Cascio and the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!

Leena and Bhakti Sharma: Five Oceans, Seven Seas Oct 10, 2024

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Growing up in the “City of Lakes,” Leena loved to swim, though it was uncommon for girls in India. Her daughter Bhakti loved swimming so much that she made a goal to swim in all five oceans, and the seven seas! Does she do it? Dive in to find out! [This episode originally aired February 2022.]

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 Emily McMahon-Wattez and edited by Abby Sher. Main narration by Bhavnisha Parmar. Our kid host for this story was Mercer Barton Griffin. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi.

A big thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team who makes this show possible! For more, visit rebelgirls.com. Until next time, stay REBEL!

Jill Campbell: Endless Possibilities Oct 08, 2024

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Jill Campbell is a designer, product manager, artist, engineer, and so much more. With her combined skills, Jill is leading the internet into its next frontier.

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 Abby Sher. Narration by Christine Pollnow. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Thank you to Tara Franz and the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!

Get to know Elena Favilli Oct 03, 2024

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Get to know Elena Favilli who read us the story of Alfonsina Strada! Elena is a writer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Rebel Girls. Listen to Elena talk about her childhood in Italy, how she conceived of Rebel Girls, and how she can relate to bicyclist Alfonsina Strada!

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 by Deborah Goldstein with sound design and mixing by John Marshall Media. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Our executive producers are Joy Smith and Jes Wolfe. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!

Alfonsina Strada Read by Elena Favilli Oct 01, 2024

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Alfonsina Strada discovered cycling in the early 1900s when Italian women were supposed to be focused on home and family. She ignored the gossip and entered the Giro d’Italia bike race using a man’s name, becoming the first and only woman to ride in the world-famous event.

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 Deborah Goldstein with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. It was written by Gina Gotsill. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Elena Favilli. Our executive producers were Joy Smith and Jes Wolfe. 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 Merritt Moore Sep 26, 2024

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Get to know physicist and ballet dancer Dr. Merritt Moore, who brought us the story of roboticist Yoky Matsuoka. Merritt tells us about creating her dual path in arts and science, and what drew her into these different fields. She also tells us why Yoky’s story resonated so strongly with her, as she hid parts of herself from the world. And she shares her ultimate goal of going to the moon! [This episode originally aired April 2021.]

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