CROSS POLLINATING JUSTICE

CROSS POLLINATING JUSTICE

REBEKAH GIENAPP

WRITER, SPEAKER, PARENTING COACH, JUSTICE ACTIVIST, HOMESCHOOLING MOM

CROSS-POLLINATING JUSTICE EPISODE #6:

Progress Over Perfection: Rebekah Gienapp on Fighting Bias and Embracing Joy

Rebekah Gienapp joins us to talk about raising socially conscious kids with compassion and joy. She highlights the power of diverse books, how music can soothe anxiety, and what parents need to know about how young children reason. Most importantly, she shares how to notice and address racial bias early—and encourages parents to stop stressing about perfection and focus on their influence.

KEY ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS

How young children reason

How to notice and address racial bias in children

Focus on your sphere of influence

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Writer, Speaker, Parenting Coach, Justice Activist, Homeschooling Mom

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Cross-Pollinating Justice is….

A podcast mini-series for people ready to make real change—one conversation at a time.

Hosted by Mijha Godfrey, Cross-Pollinating Justice brings together dynamic DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging) leaders working with kids and adults to share honest conversations, practical tools, and real-life stories that inspire courageous action.

Each episode offers:

🐝One step you can take this week to move the needle

🐝 Motivation to keep going—even in the face of backlash

🐝 Fresh insights on what’s happening now in the DEIB space

Through rich, heartfelt discussions, you’ll hear how these changemakers stay grounded, protect their hearts, and create space for communities across lines of difference. Whether you're a parent, educator, activist, or simply someone who cares—this show is for you.

Episodes are packed with free tools, thoughtful reflection, and the encouragement you need to keep showing up.

Let’s cross-pollinate ideas, strategies, and hope — together.

Jambo Together is…

a private, opt-in Facebook community. This is where we connect families committed to raising kids who:

    ✅ Embrace inclusion

    ✅ Celebrate diversity

    ✅ Take action for social justice

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Colorful worksheets titled "Conversation Starters" designed for age-appropriate discussions about race for children. Includes cartoon illustrations and prompts for kids ages 0-6 and 7+. Features activities and questions to engage children in understanding and discussing race.

Age Appropriate Conversation Starters

Stress-free prompts to make talking about race with your kids so much easier.

Pencils arranged in a circle around the word "Quiz" on a white background.

QUIZ: Does My Kid Have Internalized Racial Biases?

Take this quick, eye-opening quiz to discover how your child may be absorbing messages about race—and how you can guide them toward empathy, confidence, and inclusion. Perfect for parents who want to raise conscious, compassionate kids in a diverse world.

Image of a parenting resource list titled "Your Antiracist Parenting Self-Guided Resource List" containing website links and descriptions for kid-focused anti-racist resources, featuring diverse images of children and parents.

Antiracist Parenting Resources List

A compilation of free online antiracist parenting resources to help you take action today!

six multicultural kids looking over the top of a wall

The Jambo Together Community—More Than Just a Facebook Group

Yes, we have an exclusive Facebook community, but Jambo Together is so much more. We encourage members to connect offline, too, because real change happens when we build real relationships.

✅ Looking for in-person meetups? We support you with conversation guides, materials (so no one’s tongue-tied), and a list of kid-friendly places to gather.

✅ Need tools to get started? Our resource hub is packed with book lists, activities, and expert-backed strategies.

✅ Want to learn how to talk about race with confidence? We’ve got you covered with step-by-step guidance using The Jambo Method: A 12-Step Pathway to Raising Changemakers and Creating Liberation for All.

✅ Come be part of a supportive community that gets it.