Music, Activism, and Rising Above with Gwen Levey
In this episode of Working Girl, Rachel sits down with award-winning musician, activist, and Rise Above Justice Movement co-founder Gwen Levey for a candid conversation about activism, survivorship, music, reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and the emotional weight of caring deeply in today’s world.
In this episode, we cover:
How Roe v. Wade becoming overturned changed Gwen’s life and career
The intersection between survivorship, feminism, racism, and LGBTQ+ rights
What it’s really like being an activist online
Social media censorship and algorithm suppression
Mental health, burnout, and the importance of rest
How community becomes a survival tool
Why local organizing matters
Navigating backlash while staying true to your values
Using creativity and music as activism
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GET INVOLVED + RESOURCES
Follow Gwen & RAJ on Instagram: @gwenleveymusic, @gwenleveyandthebreakdown, @riseabovejusticemovement
Listen to Gwen’s Music: https://www.gwenleveyandthebreakdown.com/, https://linktr.ee/gwenleveyandthebreakdown
Support Gwen’s Music: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-gwen-share-her-powerful-music?attribution_id=al%3Aa9d53cc2-5b0a-42d4-9458-6c533d7a1a84&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link
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