Meet Autumn Peltier, an inspiring Indigenous rights and water activist who began speaking up for clean water access at just 8 years old. In this interview, Autumn shares what sparked her journey, the role of women in water ceremonies, and how she used her voice to speak directly to Canada’s Prime Minister.
From fun facts (like her love of bears and her cat Mosca) to powerful advice for young changemakers, this episode is all about speaking up, staying true to yourself, and standing up for what matters. [plus the usual Rebel Girls credits "this was produced by" etc]
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 by Ashlee Harrison, and was directed by Haley Dapkus. Our executive producers are Joy Smith and Anjelika Temple. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi.
A special thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team, who made this podcast possible! Until next time, staaaay rebel!
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Autumn Peltier: Saving Sacred Water
For nearly a decade, seventeen-year-old Indigenous activist Autumn Peltier has been speaking to local communities and world leaders about the sacredness of water—and how and why we should protect it.
This story is from the new Rebel Girls app! You can listen to more stories like this, PLUS all the podcast episodes you know and love. Just go to go.rebelgirls.com/dream-on to download and listen for free!
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 Alexis Stratton and edited by Abby Sher. Narration by Erin Tripp. Our kid host for this story was Aria Tatom. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi.
A big thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team who makes this show possible! Until next time, stay REBEL!
[This episode originally aired April 2022.]
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Get to Know Molly Yeh
From the drumline to the kitchen—Molly Yeh is a chef, TV host, and sprinkle-lover who’s showing the world how joyful food can be. Learn how Molly blended her love of music, culture, and creativity into a deliciously inspiring 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 sound designed and mixed by Ashlee Harrison. It was hosted by Keira. Joy Smith, Anjelika Temple, and Jes Wolfe were our executive producers.
Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. A special thanks to Molly Yeh and the whole Rebel Girls team, who made this podcast possible! Until next time, stay rebel!
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Soraya Tarzi: Afghanistan's Visionary Queen
Soraya Tarzi became Afghanistan's first modern queen in 1919. At a time when women were expected to stay hidden, she challenged norms, opened a school for girls, and fought for women's rights alongside her husband, King Amanullah.
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 Gabrielle Puyat. It was produced by Danielle Roth and directed by Ashton Carter, with sound design and mixing by Carter Wogahn.
The story was written and fact checked by Danielle Roth and edited by Haley Dapkus. Our executive producers were Joy Smith, 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, stay rebel!
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Get to Know Sinéad Burke
Fashion is a fun way for people to express themselves. But, what happens when not everyone can enjoy fashion, public spaces, or even social situations in the same way? In this episode, access consultant, style trailblazer, and disability advocate Sinéad Burke talks with Esther Okade about strategies to make the world more inclusive for everyone. They chat about Sinead’s work with "Tilting the Lens" and changing how we reframe the world to grow empathy and accountability.
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 Joy Smith, with sound design and mixing by Ashlee Harrison. It was hosted by Esther Joshua. Our executive producers are Joy Smith, Anjelika Temple, and Jes Wolfe. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi.
A special thanks to Sinéad Burke and the whole Rebel Girls team, who made this podcast possible! Until next time, stay rebel!
A fairy tale podcast for kids about real life extraordinary women from all over the world. Based on the bestselling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, each episode explores the lives of women from the books, encouraging young listeners to ask questions and explore their interests.
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