Be Proud of Who You Are, feat. Ibtihaj Muhammad and George Saunders
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This week, host Tavi Gevinson talks to Olympian fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad about balancing school with sports, designing modest wear, and being a role model.Author George Saunders answers a question from a listener about trying new things. Plus, contributor Dylan Rupert gives us a Starter Pack on getting into astrology.Each week on the Rookie Podcast, we'll interview people we admire: artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers, activists. We'll also spotlight the work of Rookie readers (now listeners!) and contributors. We'll discuss creativity, pop culture, feminism, activism, self-care, love, friendship, and more.---Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @tavitulle @rookiemag @mtvpodcasts ---Find us at: rookiemag.com  | rookiepodcast.mtv.com  | podcasts.mtv.com
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