Get to Know Justine Wong-Orantes

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls

Rebel Girls

Kids & Family, Stories For Kids, Education For Kids

4.5 • 7K Ratings

🗓️ 23 January 2025

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Summary

Justine began her volleyball career on the beaches of California. But it wasn't long before she was winning matches at the University of Nebraska, the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, and now LOVB Pro Omaha. Listen to learn how Justine plays her best! This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This interview was produced and directed by Haley Dapkus with sound design and mixing by John Marshall Media. It was hosted by Makayla. Our executive producers were Joy Smith and Jes Wolfe. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. Thank you to Justine Wong-Orantes and the whole Rebel Girls team who made this podcast possible. Stay rebel!

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0:00.0	Hey, rebels. Did you know that women are designing the world of tomorrow? They're using their
0:05.7	creative brains to make video games about alien planets, invent ridiculous virtual hairstyles, and make
0:12.2	goggles that transport you to whole new worlds. So get ready, because we've partnered with
0:18.0	meta-reality labs to bring you a brand new book called Rebel Girls Build the Future.
0:23.3	This book features 18 incredible women who are breaking barriers in steam, that's science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
0:31.8	They're even taking on the metaverse. So if you're ready to dream big and build the future, join us. Rebel Girls Build the Future hits shelves on November 5th, available anywhere books are sold. Okay, now on with the show.
0:47.5	This is Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls.
0:53.3	Hi, Rebels.
0:54.8	This is Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, The Interview.
0:59.0	I'm your host, Michaela, and today we're talking to professional volleyball player and founding
1:04.5	athlete of Love Omaha, Justine Juan Orontes.
1:08.9	Justine read us all about the story of her teammate, Olympian, and fellow love Omaha player, Jordan Larson.
1:16.8	Jordan has an amazing story.
1:19.1	So if you haven't heard that episode yet, you've got to check it out.
1:24.9	Hi, Justine.
1:26.0	We're so excited to have you on the show. Can you please start by telling us a little bit about yourself?
1:31.8	Yeah. Hi, guys. I'm Justine Oongarantas and I am from Cyprus, California. And I am a member of the U.S.
1:41.0	Women's National Team and also a founding athlete of League One Volleyball.
1:45.3	It's great to meet you. I'm a huge fan of both you and League One Volleyball.
1:50.9	League One Volleyball, also known as Love, is an American Women's Volleyball League that is both
1:56.0	professional teams and club teams. In fact, I play on one of their junior club teams. This is Love's first
2:03.8	ever professional season, which is a huge deal. Now Justine, you're an outstanding volleyball
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