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

Podcasting since 2024 • 16 episodes

Working Girl

Latest Episodes

From Oil Town to Climate Justice with Ariana Akbari

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 ...

May 05, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 14 • 1:00:54

The Truth About Immigration in America with Attorney Angelica Jimenez

Immigration is one of the most talked about issues in the U.S. It is also one of the most misunderstood.In this episode, I sit down with immigration attorney Angelica Jimenez, Esq., Managing Attorney and Founder of th...

April 14, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 13 • 48:06

Housing Is a Human Right with Julia Orduña

Housing is more than a place to live. It’s a matter of dignity, safety, and survival.In this episode of Working Girl, I sit down with Julia Orduña, Southeast Texas Regional Director at Texas Housers, to unpack the rea...

March 31, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 12 • 52:41

Season 2 Trailer

Working Girl is a podcast about the women doing the work the world depends on and the realities they navigate while doing it.In this season, we shift beyond the traditional workplace to center the voices of women on the...

March 19, 2026 • Season 2 • 1:21

Season 1 (Gender Bias) - Negotiating Your Worth with Keri-Lynne Shaw

This episode is part of our first season, which focused on gender bias in the corporate world. The show has since evolved to focus on women on the front lines of social justice.Ready to become a stronger negoti...

July 02, 2024 • Season 1 • Episode 11 • 53:41