E50: Ending Gun Violence Starts with Moms — A Conversation with March Fourth Founder Kitty Brandtner on Safer Schools and Communities

Gun violence is now the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States. Every day, 12 children are killed and 32 more are injured by firearms—a devastating truth that weighs heavily on parents across the country. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Kitty Brandtner, founder of March Fourth, a nonprofit on a mission to end gun violence through federal policy reform and grassroots advocacy. Kitty's journey began after surviving the Highland Park mass shooting on July 4, 2022—an experience that changed her life as a mother and ignited a movement. Now, she's leading a national effort to create a safer world for our kids—one built not on fear, but on collective action, policy change, and the fierce love of parents who've had enough. In this episode, we cover: Kitty's personal story of surviving a mass shooting and becoming an advocate The emotional and practical impact of gun violence on parents and children The statistics every parent should know about school shootings and unsecured firearms What real safety looks like in a world where active shooter drills are part of childhood How mothers can take meaningful action, even when they feel overwhelmed Why March Fourth is focused on change—not politics—and how to get involved Links: March Fourth – Learn more and get involved Follow March Fourth on Instagram: @wemarchfourth For more authentic and honest motherhood conversation, subscribe to Mighty as a Mother: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Podcasts | Google Podcasts