Get to Know Danni Washington

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

Rebel Girls

Kids & Family, Stories For Kids, Education For Kids

4.5 • 7K Ratings

🗓️ 10 April 2025

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Summary

Meet science communicator Danni Washington, who brought us the story of environmental activist Xiye Bastida. Danni shares her love of the sea and how she began her science career. And tells the story of meeting Xiye in person at a climate march. 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 by Isaac Kaplan-Woolner, with sound design and mixing by John Marshall Media. Our executive producers were Katie Sprenger and Jes Wolfe. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. A special thanks to the Danni Washington and the whole Rebel Girls team, who made this podcast possible. Until next time, stay rebel! [This episode originally aired on April 20, 2021]

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0:00.0	From the creators of Blues Clues and Team Umizumi, DreamWorks Gabby's Doll House is a delightful show that leads kids room to room through fantastical mini-worlds, irresistible kitty characters, and quirky adventures.
0:12.7	Gabby embraces imperfection and celebrates mistakes, showing kids and kittens.
0:18.0	They can learn as much from their setbacks as they do their successes.
0:21.4	You can even bring the unboxing of this season's brand new room to your home with the Lego
0:26.3	Gabby's Dollhouse Kitty Care Ear. Be sure to enjoy a season full of a meowsing surprises
0:32.3	with Gabby's Dollhouse. All new episodes are now playing on Netflix.
0:39.8	This is Good Stories for Rebel Girls.
0:44.8	Hi, Rebels. This is Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, the interview.
0:49.7	I'm your host, Taya Diggs, and today we're talking to Danny Washington.
0:57.5	She's a podcaster, TV host, Anna Stein's communicator. She also read us the story of climate change activist Chia Bustida. If you haven't heard
1:05.2	that episode, make sure you give it a listen.
1:13.3	Welcome back to the dollhouse.
1:15.7	DreamWorks Gabby's dollhouse, that is.
1:18.8	Now in its 11th season on Netflix,
1:21.6	this show is the ultimate in wish fulfillment.
1:23.7	Because who wouldn't want to shrink down and play inside their own magical dollhouse world?
1:26.7	Gabby has a pension for getting in and out of silly situations, and along with her
1:31.2	make-believe cats, like the spunky yet sensitive, half-kitten, half-cupcake cakey,
1:36.6	Gabby's dollhouse celebrates individuality, imaginative ideas, and creative problem-solving.
1:43.0	Having a growth mindset is at the core of each episode, and the show encourages children
1:47.7	to view mistakes as opportunities to learn and find different solutions.
1:52.4	After all, failing fantastically can be a magical step toward trying something new.
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