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.

What does climate justice actually look like when it’s happening in your own community?

This week, I’m joined by Ariana Akbari, Executive Director of Climate Justice Texas, an environmental advocacy and conservation education organization based on the petrochemical front lines of Southeast Texas.

We talk about why climate change often feels distant until it becomes personal, the challenges of getting people to care, and why starting the conversation might be the most powerful place to begin.

This one will shift how you think about climate justice and your role in it.