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

Guest

Anna Rupani

Anna Rupani serves as the first Executive Director of Fund Texas Choice, the oldest statewide practical support abortion organization in Texas. She is a born and raised Texan, a first-generation Pakistani American, and a proud Muslim.

She has spent almost her entire career in social justice work. Her family’s experience with the immigration system put Anna on the track to practice immigration and family law, where she focused on supporting undocumented immigrant survivors of trauma, domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault.

Right before her arrival to Fund Texas Choice, Anna also worked with minors dealing with the immigration system at the height of child separation. She received her Juris Doctor from New England School of Law, her Master's in Social Work from Florida State University, and her Bachelor's of Science in Business Management from Boston College.

Guest appearance on:

The Reality of Abortion Access in Texas with Anna Rupani