The Reality of Abortion Access in Texas with Anna Rupani
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 hundreds or even thousands of miles to receive treatment. From transportation and lodging to childcare and emotional support, she pulls back the curtain on the hidden barriers that many people never see.
How Moms Demand Action Is Building a Safer Future with Angela Ferrell-Zabala
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 supporters across all 50 states. Together, they discuss what effective gun violence prevention actually looks like, why common ground is more achievable than we think, and how everyday people can make a difference in their own communities.
They also explore the emotional reality of advocacy work, the role of joy in sustaining change, and why leadership is often about bringing people together rather than having all the answers.
Music, Activism, and Rising Above with Gwen Levey
Award-winning musician, activist, and Rise Above Justice Movement co-founder Gwen Levey joins Working Girl for a deeply honest conversation about survivorship, activism, reproductive justice, LGBTQ+ rights, and the emotional reality of doing this work in today’s political climate.
Gwen shares how the overturning of Roe v. Wade changed the trajectory of her life and music career, what it means to build community online while facing constant backlash, and why rest, self-care, and connection are essential for anyone fighting for change.
We also talk about surviving sexual violence, intersectional feminism, social media censorship, country music, political awakening, and how ordinary people can start getting involved in their communities.