Carla Perez climbs the tallest mountains on Earth without the help of bottled oxygen. Her passion and determination teach her to appreciate not just the views from the top, but the whole journey.
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 sou ... Show More
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Get to Know Refilwe Ledwaba
Meet Refilwe Ledwaba, a helicopter and fixed-wing pilot, a flight instructor, an advocate for women's rights and a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation goalkeeper who made history by becoming the first black female pilot to fly for the police service in South Africa. [This episode o ... Show More
10m 8s
Aug 25
Thokozile Muwamba Read by Refilwe Ledwaba
Once upon a time, there was a girl who soared and swooped through the sky. Her name is Thokozile Muwamba. In 2017, at age 24, Thokozile Muwamba broke barriers by becoming Zambia’s first female fighter pilot. Today, she continues to soar through the sky and is also an outspoken ad ... Show More
20m 6s
Feb 2022
1KHO 35: Change the World and Do What Matters | Clare Fieseler & Gabby Salazar, National Geographic Explorers | 1000 Hours Outside Podcast - S3 E8
Clare Fieseler and Gabby Salazar met in the first class of National Geographic's Young Explorers. Over the past ten years, they have built a strong friendship and recently launched a new middle grades book together called No Boundaries: 25 Women Explorers and Scientists Share Adv ... Show More
52m 40s
Nov 2019
Do Your Best and Reach for Everest!
<p>After some mild turbulence, Zara and Leo land at the foot of the Himalayas. Leo is determined to find a rare goat, but realizes that sometimes the most important thing is to do your best and have fun along the way. This week, discover the adventures of Edurne Pasaban ... Show More
18m 18s
Jul 2020
Erin Conquers Ben Nevis + Create Your Own PEP TALK!
<p>This week, Erin from Lochwinnoch motivates herself to climb the highest mountain in Scotland, Ben Nevis! And find out how to create your own <strong>PEP TALK</strong>, as Zara and Leo canoe across Loch Lomond in search of the Midnight Piper!</p><br><p>In this episode, children ... Show More
9m 19s
Sep 2023
Floating, Music and Tortillas
Join Elliot and his friends on a space adventure in this episode of Stories for Kids! Elliot wants to become an astronaut and be just like his hero, Ellen Ochoa the first Hispanic woman to journey into space. In this episode, you can learn about important skills such as teamwork ... Show More
8m 16s