Shamsia Hassani is bringing art and inspiration to Afghanistan one spray paint can at a time. In a world where she is constantly told that being a woman means staying quiet and small, Shamsia is determined to help women find their voices.
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Stacey Abrams Read By Hana Baba
In 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 ... Show More
21m 8s
Jul 3
Your Favorite Show, On Location?!
We record live from the Chicago Bandits sold out game, Gotham FC raises another cup, Catherine Breed sets a legendary goal, and an exclusive look in the AUSL! Catch new episodes every Friday as we bring you all of the news in Women’s Sports. Play Rebel ⚡ Stay Rebel
11m 23s
Dec 2021
The dream of educating Afghan girls lives on | Shabana Basij-Rasikh
In this deeply moving talk, educator Shabana Basij-Rasikh shares the harrowing story of evacuating more than 250 students, staff and family members from the School of Leadership, Afghanistan (SOLA) -- the country’s first and only all-girls boarding school -- to Rwanda after the T ... Show More
16m 14s
Dec 2024
Episode Eight - Unscripted: Navigating a Dark World As an Artist
In this unscripted episode, Nadia has a heartfelt conversation with Hayat Abu Samra, a Palestinian Jordanian Actor, screenwriter and filmmaker who’s been using her voice to spread awareness to her audience on Palestine. They share their thoughts on direct and indirect resistance ... Show More
32m 11s
Mar 2022
Poet Warsan Shire hopes you can make the voices in your head your friends
Somali British poet Warsan Shire has had many projects, including running a popular Tumblr page and collaborating with Beyoncé. Now, she is out with a new collection of poems called Bless The Daughter Raised By A Voice In Her Head. That title is an ode to how she was raised, havi ... Show More
9m 40s
Oct 2024
Redefining Faithful Strength and Self-Belief
On this week's podcast, we sit down with Khadijah Safari, a remarkable figure who shares her journey of self-discovery, spirituality, and the founding of the UK’s first women's only martial arts club. Khadijah delves into her transition to Islam, shedding light on the power of in ... Show More
30m 26s
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