Today we have a very special episode to share with you from our friends at the podcast, Girl Tales. Do you ever wonder what would happen if Medusa realized how cool her hair was or Cinderella started her own rock band? Well, Girl Tales takes classic stories like these and puts a unique twist on them, empowering listeners everywhere to become their own heroes. And today, we bring you a tale of love, strength, family and community. It’s the Webby Award-winning story from Girl Tales called La Bestia.

Get to know Seetha Hallett, who read us the story of M.I.A.! Hear about Seetha's work as a ceramic artist, how she landed a TV Presenter role, and her thoughts about staying true to your own voice. 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 editing by John Marshall Media. Script editing by Abby Sher. The executive producer was Joy Smith. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Stay Rebel!

Mathangi Arulpragasam is the Tamil rapper we know as M.I.A. She was born in 1975 and faced horrible racism when she came to England from Sri Lanka, experiences she tapped to make award-winning music and art. 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 Joy Smith with sound design and mixing by Reel Audiobooks. It was written by Gina Gotsill and edited by Abby Sher. Fact-checking by Joe Rhatigan with sensitivity read by Schuyler Swenson. Narration by Seetha Hallett. Joy Smith was our executive producer. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Thank you to the whole Rebel Girls team who make this podcast possible. Stay rebel!

Fea is a all-women Chicana punk rock band from San Antonio, Texas. They brought us the story of another band that's reimagining punk rock, the Linda Lindas. Listen to learn what it's like to be in a band playing this fiery music genre. 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, with sound editing by John Marshall Media. Script editing by Abby Sher. The executive producers were Jes Wolfe and Joy Smith. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Stay Rebel!

The Linda Lindas make music that is changing the world! Proudly half-Asian, half-Latinx, their joyful, powerful songs are about growing up, tackling racism, loving cats, and more! They infuse punk with youth, hope, and a wild style all their own. 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 FEA band members Letty Martinez, Jenn Alva, and Phanie Diaz. It was produced and directed by Haley Dapkus, with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. The story was written by Nicole Haroutunian and edited by Abby Sher. Fact checking by Joe Rhatigan. The executive producers were Jes Wolfe and Joy Smith. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Stay Rebel!