In this episode of the BWJP podcast, host Alyssa Toledo is joined by legal advocate and community organizer Rachel Barkley for a powerful conversation about the role of identity in social justice work. Together, they reflect on how personal experiences shape their approaches to advocacy, communications, and movement building. From navigating burnout to finding joy, and from creative storytelling to systems change, Alyssa and Rachel explore what it means to lead with authenticity—and how staying true to who we are can deepen our impact.