Working Girl

About Working Girl

In a world on fire, Working Girl brings you the stories of women who refuse to look away — and choose to do the work. Hosted by activist Rachel Mpala, this podcast spotlights women working in the trenches of social justice and nonprofit sectors: from fighting gun violence and homelessness to defending abortion access, dismantling racism, and navigating America’s broken systems. Each week, we go beyond headlines and job titles to ask: What does it really take to stay in the fight for justice — without burning out How do these women protect their joy while doing some of the hardest work in America? And how can you support them? Expect raw conversations, practical insights, and a deeper understanding of what it means to be a woman working at the intersection of purpose, pain, and power. This isn’t corporate career advice anymore. It’s a reckoning — and a rally cry. Topics include: women in nonprofits, activism, burnout, social justice, gender equity, homelessness, gun violence, reproductive rights, healthcare, racism, prison reform, immigration, human rights, education, xenophobia, trans rights, veterans, feminism, progressive leadership

Publisher

Rachel Mpala

Category

news · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Apr 2024

Latest episode

14 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

33 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Jul 2026

   Choosing Rest: What Season 2 Taught Me

   Send us Fan Mail When I started Season 2 of Working Girl, I planned to release ten episodes. Instead, I'm ending the season after six. In this special solo episode, I'm sharing why. Over the past several months, I've had the privilege of interviewing women leading movements across housing, immigration, climate justice, criminal justice reform, gun violence prevention, and reproductive access. While each conversation explored a different issue, they all returned to the same unexpected le...

2. 

   30 Jun 2026

   The Reality of Abortion Access in Texas with Anna Rupani

   Send us Fan Mail When people talk about abortion access, the conversation usually focuses on laws, politics, and court decisions. But what happens when someone actually needs care? In this season finale of Working Girl, Rachel sits down with Anna Rupani, the first Executive Director of Fund Texas Choice, the oldest statewide practical support abortion organization in Texas. Anna shares what it really looks like to help Texans access abortion care in a state where many people must travel...

3. 

   16 Jun 2026

   How Moms Demand Action Is Building a Safer Future with Angela Ferrell-Zabala

   Send us Fan Mail Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children and teens in America. Yet for many people, the issue can feel overwhelming, political, or impossible to solve. This week on Working Girl, Rachel sits down with Angela Ferrell-Zabala, the first-ever Executive Director of Moms Demand Action, the nation's largest grassroots movement dedicated to ending gun violence. Angela shares her journey from lifelong community organizer to leading a movement of more than 11 million...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

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