Cross Pollinating Justice: Changemakers for Kids and Adults Share Best Practices

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.

Early childhood DEIB expert Mirna Mejia joins us to explore how grace, curiosity, and courage shape inclusive parenting. She shares the power of saying “I don’t know,” the importance of letting kids notice and name differences, and how to protect your heart when others question your choices. This episode is a gentle reminder: when the world gets noisy, come back to one question—what kind of person do you want to be?

What happens when leadership intentions miss the mark? In this episode, Dr. Anita Polite-Wilson breaks down the gap between intent and impact, why language matters in equity work, and how to create space for every voice—especially introverts.

Leadership and DEI consultant Scharrell Jackson brings the fire in this episode about leading with intention and heart. She shares why getting clear on your endgame—and acting on it daily—matters, how your morning routine fuels your impact, and why your social circle and self-talk can either lift you or limit you. Her challenge: put love first, be consistent, and decide every day how you’ll show up for others.

Weonhee Shin—mother, grassroots organizer, and co-founder of Asian American Voices for Education—joins us with a passionate call to stay curious and connected. She unpacks the difference between guilt-driven and critically engaged antiracism, the power of collaboration among people of color, and why the unteachable mindset is the real roadblock to progress. Her invitation: ask why, stay teachable, and dig into the one issue that tugs at your conscience—you can make change from the ground up.

In this powerful episode, former neo-Nazi leader Jeff Schoep shares his path out of hate after 19 years leading the National Socialist Movement. He opens up about how isolation fueled deeper extremism, the targeting of autistic individuals through “weaponized autism,” and why real change starts with courageous conversations—not conversion. This episode is also a wake-up call to parents: be vigilant about what your kids are accessing online. The path into hate is often quiet, digital, and dangerously persuasive.