[Girls Like Me](https://www.rebelgirls.com/products/girls-like-me), our newest book celebrating girls around the world, now available. Join our email list! Submit # Building Confidence with A’ja Wilson A’ja Wilson isn’t just a basketball legend—she’s a powerhouse of heart, hustle, and leadership both on and off the court. From getting to know A’ja IRL to hearing her journey as told by her mother Eva Wilson to a brand new Rebel Girls book (!!) all about A’ja, A’ja’s story is all about confidence, kindness, and the kind of grit that inspires girls everywhere to dream big and go hard. First up, we got to catch up with A’ja to chat about how she stays grounded, lifts others as she climbs, and turns every spotlight into a space where girls can shine. Check out the full interview below: Get to Know A’ja Wilson IRL: Building Confidence On and Off the Court \| Rebel Girls x Nike - YouTube Tap to unmute [Get to Know A’ja Wilson IRL: Building Confidence On and Off the Court \| Rebel Girls x Nike](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5rtM_nD_Bk) [Rebel Girls](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeHvr02XoAnguB_bKG6cz4g) Rebel Girls131K subscribers * * * Next, we’re so excited to celebrate a new chapter in A’ja Wilson’s journey with our latest Rebel Girls book: _A’ja Wilson: The Best is Yet to Come_. This powerful story takes readers behind the scenes of A’ja’s rise to basketball greatness—from her early days falling in love with the game to the mindset and training that keep her at the top. Packed with pro tips, personal milestones, and major motivation, this book is super inspiring for any girl chasing big dreams. It’s not just about A’ja’s incredible achievements—it’s a celebration of confidence, determination, and what happens when you believe in yourself. * * * Beyond getting to chat with A’ja, we also got to check out her first ever signature shoe launch in person, alongside dozens of basketball-loving Rebels! We joined Nike at the A’One Experience in Tampa, where A’ja connected with the next generation of young athletes. From hitting the court to sharing powerful moments of encouragement, A’ja showed up and showed out. She reminded us that confidence, joy, and community are just as important as the scoreboard. Take a peek at the behind-the-scenes video below to see A’ja in action: Inside the A’One Experience with A’ja Wilson \| Rebel Girls x Nike - YouTube Tap to unmute [Inside the A’One Experience with A’ja Wilson \| Rebel Girls x Nike](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_TaraMe7mQ) [Rebel Girls](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeHvr02XoAnguB_bKG6cz4g) Rebel Girls131K subscribers * * * And finally, a brand new episode of the Rebel Girls podcast featuring A’ja’s mom Eva Wilson narrating her story. Hit play on the bedtime story video below, or tune in anywhere you listen to podcasts. Megaphone Embeddable Player Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls # A’ja Wilson: The Rise of a Champion 00:00:00 Forward 15 seconds Back 15 seconds 00:00:00 [Save to Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/32tfFEe2iRWhJDQIJfhqV9?intent=1 "Save to Spotify") Subscribe Description Share Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls Share this episode with your friends [Share via Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?quote=%27A%E2%80%99ja+Wilson%3A+The+Rise+of+a+Champion%27+by+Good+Night+Stories+for+Rebel+Girls&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmegaphone.link%2FSBP2796623278 "Share via Facebook")[Share via Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=%27A%E2%80%99ja+Wilson%3A+The+Rise+of+a+Champion%27+by+Good+Night+Stories+for+Rebel+Girls&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmegaphone.link%2FSBP2796623278 "Share via Twitter") [Download episode](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/mgln.ai/e/495/claritaspod.com/measure/pscrb.fm/rss/p/prefix.up.audio/s/tracking.swap.fm/track/bwUd3PHC9DH3VTlBXDTt/traffic.megaphone.fm/SBP2796623278.mp3?source=player&updated=1746812282) Subscribe to Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls Keep up to date by subscribing to this podcast [](https://feeds.megaphone.fm/RGS8260109708 "Subscribe via RSS") [Subscribe via Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/32tfFEe2iRWhJDQIJfhqV9 "Subscribe via Spotify") Description From weekend workouts to WNBA domination, A’ja Wilson brings the sparkle, the swagger, and serious game—breaking barriers, speaking out for justice, and building a legacy on and off the court. One powerful play at a time. 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 Eva Wilson, A’ja’s mother. It was produced and directed by Haley Dapkus, with sound design and mixing by Mumble Media. The story was written by Nicole Haroutunian. Fact checking by Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal. Our intern was Arianna Griffiths. Our executive producers were Joy Smith and Jes Wolfe. Original theme music was composed and performed by Elettra Bargiacchi. A special thanks to A’ja Wilson and the whole Rebel Girls team, who made this podcast possible! Until next time, staaaay rebel! From weekend workouts to big league domination, A’ja Wilson brings the sparkle, the swagger, and serious game—breaking barriers, speaking out for justice, and building a legacy on and off the court. One powerful play at a time. And as A’ja herself says it best, the best is yet to come. 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