Why Focus on Whiteness?
Whiteness is a force that shapes how race shows up in the U.S., impacting everyone in different ways. It can limit connection, freedom, and the values we hope to live by. For white people, it often steers choices in ways that perpetuate inequity and keep us from our own wholeness. For all of us, it shapes who is seen, how we relate, and what feels possible in our lives.
These patterns aren’t a fixed part of who we are—they’re stories we’ve inherited and lived by. And stories can be noticed, questioned, and rewritten. By exploring how whiteness has shaped our personal and collective stories, we open space to make different choices, act more justly, and deepen care and connection.
At Hello Whiteness, we see whiteness not as a permanent barrier, but as a force we can name, reflect on, and change.
MY APPROACH
What do we do with whiteness?
We notice where it shows up—its patterns, presence, and influence in our lives. For some, this can be hard to see at first. We reflect on how it shapes our choices, relationships, and collective stories—listening to experiences and knowledge beyond our own.
This isn’t about shame or blame. It’s about stepping out of old patterns of denial, ignoring, or glossing over what stands in the way of freedom, justice, and connection. For white people, this is especially important—whiteness was created through our stories and actions, and in many ways, we continue to sustain it. By examining our role honestly, and journeying together, we can act and relate differently, repair harm, and open space for meaningful change.
The good news is that stories can always be rewritten. We can redefine our identities, reshape our relationships, and live in ways that align with our values. At Hello Whiteness, we work alongside individuals, families, teams, and communities to notice the influence of whiteness, explore its impact, and imagine new possibilities—creating space for freedom, justice, and wholeness for ourselves, each other, and the world we are shaping together.
Embrace learning and growth
Rewrite
story.
Confront harmful narratives, embrace agency, and choose a path rooted in relationship, accountability and growth.
Redefine
identity.
Recognize the impact of race, free yourself from the ways you uphold or overlook inequity, and become accountable for how you actively resist it.
Reimagine relationship.
Learn how to talk about whiteness, explore your racial context, share experiences within community, and re-write your story.
Respond with purpose.
Reinforce a new story and sense of self by showing up with greater awareness and purpose and continuously expanding your understanding.
My Services
Individual Consultation
Live out your values
Starting the conversation about race can be tough, but I’m here to support you. Through a story-based approach, I guide you in unpacking your racial identity based on your unique life experiences.
In our video-based sessions, we’ll create a safe, judgment-free space that encourages deep reflection and personal growth. Together, we’ll challenge you to explore your beliefs and behaviors in a way that helps you align more fully with your values and intentions, empowering you to live them out more authentically.
Workshops & Presentations
Achieve together
Conversations about race, especially whiteness, can be frustrating for mission-based or faith-based communities trying to engage meaningfully.
I work with groups navigating this challenge by designing structured, facilitated discussions and customized workshops that explore individual and team dynamics around whiteness and race. The goal is to cultivate practices of accountability and responsibility, helping teams build an empathic, compassionate culture that supports everyone in living out their shared values.
How It Works
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Schedule your Free Consultation
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I develop an individual consultation or group facilitation program tailored for your needs
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We get to work to meet the goals we have set together
“Jessica’s ability to provide a framework for navigating the role whiteness has played in my life and the structure of our country has shifted my entire perspective on race and racism. She curated a workable guide for me to continue to examine the role whiteness continues to hold in my day to day.”
Anna M - Nurse Practitioner