Fahima Abdulrahman is an avid learner and storyteller. After fleeing Somalia’s civil war, she struggled to read and write. But instead of giving up, she learned how to tell the world’s stories with pictures and heart.
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 Debo ... Show More
Jan 8
Get to Know Refilwe Ledwaba
Meet Refilwe Ledwaba, a helicopter and fixed-wing pilot, a flight instructor, and an advocate for women's rights, who made history by becoming the first black female pilot to fly for the police service in South Africa. [This aired in the Rebel Girls app in 2023.]
9m 53s
Mar 2024
Women of Sound: Jean Ritchie
Jean Ritchie (1922-2015) was the mother of folk music. She was an instrumental voice in the American folk music revival of the 1940s and 60s, and introduced a traditional dulcimer sound to a wider audience.
For Further Reading:
Jean Ritchie, Lyrical Voice of Appalachia, Dies at ... Show More
7m 44s
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
Aug 2024
This Is What A Generation Sounds Like: Sara
<p>We're away on our summer break until September, but this week and next week we're re-releasing two of our favourite episodes from The Europeans' award-winning series, 'This Is What A Generation Sounds Like.
This week, a story that spans three generations of women: Sara, her ... Show More
27m 12s
