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  • Wanda Díaz-Merced: Listening to the Universe

    Wanda Díaz-Merced: Listening to the Universe
    Nov 13 2025
    Through her invention LightSound, Wanda Díaz-Merced, a Blind astrophysicist, has made experiencing solar eclipses possible for Blind and Low Vision communities. Listen in to learn more about LightSound and Wanda’s inspiring journey as an astrophysicist. This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. The story of Wanda Díaz-Merced was made possible by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, celebrating women with disabilities in STEM, along with our principal partners, the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science and Resources, and Swinburne University of Technology and our supporting partners: The University of Melbourne, The University of New South Wales, Deakin University, and the Royal Society of Chemistry. This episode was narrated by Gabriella Ortiz. It was produced and directed by Sam Gebauer, with sound design and mixing by Carter Wogahn. The story was written by Sam Gebauer and edited by Deborah Goldstein. Fact checking by Danielle Roth. Production coordination by Natalie Hara. Haley Dapkus was our senior producer. 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, stay rebel!
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    16 min
  • Get to Know Chef Dawn Burrell

    Get to Know Chef Dawn Burrell
    Nov 11 2025
    Olympic track star and chef Dawn Burrell talks with Junior Reporter Chelsea about finding new flavors through travel, turning challenges into opportunities, and giving back to the community. From starting off as a long jumper to finding joy in cooking, Dawn shows us that it’s never too late to set new goals and embrace change.
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    9 min
  • Get to Know Tatiana Maslany

    Get to Know Tatiana Maslany
    Nov 6 2025
    Today you'll hear from famed Hollywood actress, Tatiana Maslany, who narrated the previous episode about Hedy Lamarr. If you haven't listened to last week's episode, now is a good time to go back and check it out. In this interview Tatiana reveals how she embraces her 'inner weirdo' and how she relies on internet to stay connected with her family.
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    5 min
  • Hedy Lamarr Read by Tatiana Maslany

    Hedy Lamarr Read by Tatiana Maslany
    Nov 4 2025
    Growing up in Austria-Hungary, Hedy Lamarr had two great passions: acting and inventing. She’s best known for her work in Hollywood, stunning American audiences with her beauty and compelling dramatic talents. But recently she’s earned recognition for her technological contributions as well. She and her friend, the composer George Antheil, received a patent for radio-frequency technology that is now valued at over 300 Billion dollars. Because of Hedy, your family can safely send secure text messages and access WIFI. Our narrator this episode, actress Tatiana Maslany, has also found success on screen. She received an Emmy and was nominated for a Golden Globe after her incredible performance in the “Orphan Black” television series. This summer, she’ll star in HBO’s limited series, “Perry Mason.” The podcast is a production of Rebel Girls and Boom Integrated, a division of John Marshall Media. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. Our Executive Producers were Elena Favilli and Joy Fowlkes. This season was produced by John Marshall Cheary, Sarah Storm, and Robin Lai. This episode was written by Rebecca Behrens and edited by Joy Fowlkes. Maithy Vu proofread. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi who has also sound designed this episode. Mattia Marcelli is the sound mixer. Special thanks to Grace House for always going above and beyond! [This episode was published in 9/2021 in the Rebel Girls app].
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    16 min
  • Get to Know Actress Montego Glover

    Get to Know Actress Montego Glover
    Oct 30 2025
    Tony-nominated Montego Glover talks auditions, confidence, and treating theater like a sport. From Hamilton to Into the Woods, she shares how education and joy fuel a creative career—and why every kid deserves access to the arts.
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    9 min
  • Sarinya Srisakul: Fighting Fires and Prejudice

    Sarinya Srisakul: Fighting Fires and Prejudice
    Oct 28 2025
    When Sarinya Srisakul joined the New York City Fire Department, she made history as the first Asian American woman firefighter in the city. Her story ignited a movement for women interested in firefighting around the states. From her first day on the job to becoming president of the United Women Firefighters, Sarinya has fought more than just flames — she’s fought for fairness, representation, and every woman’s right to take up space where she belongs. 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 Sura Siu. It was produced by Danielle Roth and directed by Ashton Carter, with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. The story was written by Danielle Roth and edited by Haley Dapkus. Fact checking by Danielle Roth and Sam Gebauer. 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, stay rebel!
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    16 min
  • Get to Know Joanne Chang

    Get to Know Joanne Chang
    Oct 23 2025
    Pastry chef and restaurateur Joanne Chang on leaving consulting for kitchens, building beloved bakeries, and developing recipes with patience and joy—plus a sneak peek at her Homemade Oreos in Rebel Girls Make Dessert. Photo credit: Kristin Teig
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    9 min
  • Dolores Huerta: Fighting for the Rights of Farm Workers

    Dolores Huerta: Fighting for the Rights of Farm Workers
    Oct 14 2025
    As a child of immigrants, Dolores Huerta witnessed just how poorly migrant farm workers were treated. This motivated her to lead massive labor movements for better pay, childcare, and rights for all farm workers. No challenge is too big for Dolores Huerta and it shows in her slogan- Si Se Puede- yes, it can be done. Listen in to learn more about Dolores! 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 Gaby Medina. It was produced by Sam Gebauer and directed by Ashton Carter, with sound design and mixing by Carter Wogahn. The story was written by Sam Gebauer 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, stay rebel!
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    21 min