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Rebel Girls
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A podcast from Rebel Girls focused on building confidence in girls everywhere. Each episode explores the lives of real-life extraordinary women, from record-breaking athletes to fearless leaders. With empowering stories, interviews, news, and advice this show will inspire listeners to believe in themselves and take on the world. Formerly called Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls.
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We’re back LIVE from the AUSL!
1w ago00:13:07Tap to summarizeThis week we report live from Durham, North Carolina as the Spark battle for the last post season spot! Get ready as we bring you LIVE interviews and an inside look into the AUSL. We also cover our friends across all sports from Olympic and Paralympic celebrations in Las Vegas, jaw dropping looks at the Espys and the inaugural Time 100 Sports Gala, and more! Catch new episodes every Friday as we bring you all of the news in Women’s Sports. Play Rebel ⚡ Stay Rebel
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Get To Know Randi Zuckerberg
2w ago00:05:39Tap to summarizeGet to know Randi Zuckerberg, who narrated the story of computer programmer Grace Hopper. Randi, one of the early employees at Facebook, is the best selling author of four books, and producer of multiple television shows and theater productions to help kids have “aha moments” about technology. She tells us why it’s important to have even more girls getting into STEM fields, and what it takes for girls to make it in the tech world. [This episode originally aired January 2021.]
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Grace Hopper Read by Randi Zuckerberg
2w ago00:20:27Tap to summarizeIn this episode, the Queen of Code! Navy Rear Admiral Grace Hopper was the third-ever programmer for the world’s first programmable computer, the Mark I. Through her years of service to the U.S. Navy and private business, including during World War II, Grace helped push the boundaries of the new computer industry by developing key innovations in computer programming. Known today as Amazing Grace, the Grandmother of Programming, and the Queen of Code, Grace’s contributions to computing continue to shape the way computers operate around the globe. [This episode originally aired January 2021.] About the Narrator Randi Zuckerberg likes to call herself “a professional mom to entrepreneurs”. She currently works with more than 20 early and mid stage companies as an advisor, investor, or board director, the vast majority started and run by female founders. Randi also has a passion for producing and creating media content that celebrates strong, smart women and girls. Through her company, Zuckerberg Media, she is the best selling author of four books, producer of multiple television shows and theater productions, and hosts a weekly radio show, Randi Zuckerberg Means Business, on SiriusXM. Randi has been recognized with an Emmy nomination, two Tony awards, a Drama Desk Award, and a Kidscreen Award. Prior to founding her own company, Randi was an early employee at Facebook, where she is best known for creating Facebook Live. Credits This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. Executive Producers are Jes Wolfe and Katie Sprenger. This episode was produced by Isaac Kaplan-Woolner. Sound design and mixing by Luis Miranda. Corinne Peterson is our Production Manager. This episode was written by Alexis Stratton. Proofread by Ariana Rosas. It was narrated by Randi Zuckerberg, who you can learn more about in the next Get to Know episode. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. For more, visit Rebel Girls dot com. Until next time, stay rebel!
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What Do Golf, Tennis & Softball Have In Common This Week?
2w ago00:10:56Tap to summarizeThis week, historic records are broken by athletes AND fans. The lowest round in LPGA history was played, the WNBA and NWSL broke attendance records, and memorable comebacks in the AUSL and LOVB. The Weekly Sports Show has it all, plus a new, nostalgic A’Two rendition, AUSL competition, and more! Catch new episodes every Thursday as we bring you all of the news in Women’s Sports. Play Rebel ⚡ Stay Rebel
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Get to Know Olympic Runner Alysia Montaño
3w ago00:09:53Tap to summarizeAlysia Montaño, Olympic bronze medalist, world champion, and American record holder, talks about the story behind wearing her iconic flower, running while eight months pregnant, and what it took to win the national championship just six months after having a baby. She also talks about speaking out for women's sports equality, raising her daughter to be a hero, and why you are the author of your own story. Play Rebel ⚡ Stay Rebel
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Get To Know Funmilola Fagbamila
3w ago00:05:31Tap to summarizeThis season, we invited our credit readers to interview our storytellers. Today, you'll hear from Funmilola Fagbamila who narrated the previous episode about the life of Queen Nanny. If you haven't listened to last week's episode, now is a good time to go check it out! Funmilola reveals how her art and activism collide, the skills it requires to be a successful organizer and why Queen Nanny's story personally resonated. [This episode originally aired March 2019.] About Funmilola: Funmilola Fagbamila is a Nigerian American scholar, activist, playwright and artist. She currently serves as an adjunct professor of Pan African Studies at California State University, Los Angeles. As an original member of the Black Lives Matter Movement, Funmilola has been organizing with BLM since its inception in 2013. Her most recent theatrical production was featured in the 2018 Netflix Documentary, Feminists. Credits: This episode of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is produced by Elena Favilli, Joy Fowlkes, and Meg Murnane. Sound design and original theme music by Elettra Bargiacchi. Mattia Marcelli was the sound mixer. Special thanks to Clio McClure for coordinating our credit readers and interviewers.
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Queen Nanny Read by Funmilola Fagbamila
3w ago00:21:52Tap to summarizeOnce upon a time, there was a girl who couldn’t be captured. Her name was Nanny. In the jungles of Jamaica, escaped slaves called maroons lived together in colonies, and “Queen Nanny,” as they called her, was one of their leaders. Helped along by her ancestors and the strength of her people, Nanny taught slaves to use the environment to their advantage and fight back. Queen Nanny’s legacy continues to inspire activists and rebels to this day. [This episode originally aired March 2019.] About the Narrator: Funmilola Fagbamila is a Nigerian American scholar, activist, playwright and artist. She currently serves as an adjunct professor of Pan African Studies at California State University, Los Angeles. As an original member of the Black Lives Matter Movement, Funmilola has been organizing with BLM since its inception in 2013. Her most recent theatrical production was featured in the 2018 Netflix Documentary, “Feminists.” Credits: This episode of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is produced by Elena Favilli, Joy Fowlkes, and Meg Murnane, with writing by Corinne Purtill and narration by Funmilola Fagbamila. Jestine Ware edited all scripts. Sound design and original theme music by Elettra Bargiacchi.
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A Solo Row, a Swimming Record & Tennis History
3w ago00:10:52Tap to summarizeThis week, records fell across the board. A 43-day solo row across the Pacific. A Wimbledon run that made history for the Philippines. A women's sports ticket record in New York City — before the game even starts. The Weekly Sports Show has all of it, plus WNBA All-Star starters, AUSL league records, and a Pep Talk from a boat. Catch new episodes every Friday as we bring you all of the news in Women’s Sports. Play Rebel ⚡ Stay Rebel
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Get To Know Hana Baba
4w ago00:08:33Tap to summarizeGet to know journalist and podcaster Hana Baba, who brought us the story of politician, writer, and voting rights activist Stacey Abrams. Hana tells us how she fell in love with journalism, what it is like to break the expectations placed on her by her Sudanese family, and break the mold as a journalist who wears a headscarf. And, she explains what sees as Stacey Abrams’ biggest impacts on the world. [This episode originally aired March 2021.]
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Stacey Abrams Read By Hana Baba
4w ago00:21:08Tap to summarizeIn 2018, politician, lawyer, writer, and activist Stacey Abrams became the first Black woman nominated by any major political party to run for state governor in the U.S. when she made a bid to become governor of Georgia. She lost that election—just barely—but afterwards, she only became more passionate about ensuring that every eligible American can exercise their right to vote. Since then, Stacey has worked tirelessly to register hundreds of thousands of voters and to remove barriers to voting—resulting in record voter turnout in Georgia in 2020 and 2021, especially among communities of color. About the Narrator Hana Baba is an award-winning radio journalist- host of "Crosscurrents"- the daily newsmagazine on NPR station KALW Public Radio in San Francisco. She is also cohost/co-producer of The Stoop podcast, telling stories from across the Black Diaspora. A Sudanese American, she enjoys exploring intersectionality and the richness of experiences in the African diaspora overall. Her work also appears on NPR, PRI, BBC, OZY, and others, and she has interviewed personalities like Levar Burton, Jimmy Carter, Stacey Abrams, David Oyelowo, Uzo Aduba and more. [This episode originally aired March 2021.] Credits This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. Executive Producer is Katie Sprenger. This episode was produced by Isaac Kaplan-Woolner. It was sound designed and mixed by Camille Stennis. A special thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team, who make this podcast possible! This episode was written by Alexis Stratton. Proofread by Ariana Rosas. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. For more, visit www.rebelgirls.com.
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