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Growing Up Powerful: Ep 6. Expert Talk with Dr. Nicole Sparks Mar 15, 2024

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Asha interviews Dr. Nicole Sparks about the importance of caring for our changing bodies. Hear how Dr. Sparks likes to exercise her body and unwind her mind before bedtime.

This is episode 6 of our Growing Up Powerful miniseries! These are stories about dealing with big feelings, growing up, and connecting to the world around you. And just so you know, some of these themes may be mature for our younger Rebels. We encourage listening with your grown up.

This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book Rebel Girls: Growing Up Powerful. This series was produced by Joy Smith, Deborah Goldstein, and Haley Dapkus, with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. It was written and edited by Abby Sher. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan and sensitivity read by Schuyler Swenson. Narration by Margaret Ying Drake as Asha and Imani Parks as Jestine. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Our executive producers were Joy Smith and Jes Wolfe. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!

Growing Up Powerful: Ep 5. Go With the Flow Mar 14, 2024

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Asha and Jestine find themselves in a game show about how to be good to our changing bodies and appreciate everything they can do.

This is episode 5 of our Growing Up Powerful miniseries! These are stories about dealing with big feelings, growing up, and connecting to the world around you. And just so you know, some of these themes may be mature for our younger Rebels. We encourage listening with your grown up.

Growing Up Powerful: Ep 4. Noodle Time Mar 12, 2024

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Asha and Jestine share a quick mindfulness practice to help calm and empower yourself. Are you ready to feel like a noodle?

This is episode 4 of our Growing Up Powerful miniseries! These are stories about dealing with big feelings, growing up, and connecting to the world around you. And just so you know, some of these themes may be mature for our younger Rebels. We encourage listening with your grown up.

Growing Up Powerful: Ep 3. Expert Talk! With Alexandra Vaccarro Mar 08, 2024

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Jestine interviews psychotherapist and yoga instructor, Alexandra Vaccaro! Hear Alex’s thoughts on therapy, keeping healthy boundaries for yourself, and what to do if you’re worried about a friend.

This is episode 3 of our Growing Up Powerful miniseries! These are stories about dealing with big feelings, growing up, and connecting to the world around you. And just so you know, some of these themes may be mature for our younger Rebels. We encourage listening with your grown up.

Growing Up Powerful: Ep 2. A Meeting of Minds Mar 07, 2024

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Asha and Jestine learn how to be more compassionate with each other with the help of socio-emotional learning consultant, Aline Topjian.

This is episode 2 of our Growing Up Powerful miniseries! These are stories about dealing with big feelings, growing up, and connecting to the world around you. And just so you know, some of these themes may be mature for our younger Rebels. We encourage listening with your grown up.

Growing Up Powerful: Ep 1. Monster Tea Mar 05, 2024

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Join BFFs Asha and Jestine as they try to figure out this wild thing called life. On this episode, Jestine and Asha share a quick mindfulness practice to help you breathe through all kinds of emotions.

This is episode 1 of our Growing Up Powerful miniseries! These are stories about dealing with big feelings, growing up, and connecting to the world around you. And just so you know, some of these themes may be mature for our younger Rebels. We encourage listening with your grown up.

Get to Know the Syncopated Ladies: Chloe and Maud Arnold Feb 29, 2024

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Get to know tap dancing sisters Chloe and Maud Arnold aka the Syncopated Ladies! They brought us the story of stuntwoman Sadiqua Bynum. Listen as they break down how to choreograph a dance, start a dance group, and perform while feeling nervous.

This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This interview was written and produced by Haley Dapkus 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!

Sadiqua Bynum Read by the Syncopated Ladies Feb 27, 2024

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Sadiqua Bynum is a three-time All-American gymnast and one of the youngest and most successful African-American stuntwomen in film. With power and grace, Sadiqua inspires girls around the world to take the first step and watch how far they go.

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 Elena Favili and edited by Abby Sher. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Chloe Arnold and Maud Arnold. 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!

Fahima Abdulrahman: Sharing her Vision Feb 20, 2024

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Fahima Abdulrahman is an avid learner and storyteller. After fleeing Somalia’s civil war, she struggled to read and write. But instead of giving up, she learned how to tell the world’s stories with pictures and heart.

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 and edited by Abby Sher. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan. Narration by Elyama Katz. 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!

Bessie Coleman: Queen of the Skies Feb 13, 2024

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Once upon a time, there was a girl who could fly a plane upside down, sideways, and in loop-de-loops. Her name was Bessie Coleman, and she was the very first Black female pilot. She figured out how to make old, rickety planes do amazing things. Bessie pushed the limits of the sky and inspired aviators for years to come.

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 Camille Stennis. Sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. This story was written by Jestine Ware and narrated by Doreen Oliver. Haley Dapkus was our Associate Producer. Our Executive Producer was Katie Sprenger. 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!

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