There are good reasons that white people don't often talk about whiteness and race
Race can be tricky for white folks. We might feel unsure about how to interact with people of color, or we feel guilty or afraid of being labeled as racist. And even though our white organizations want to be more diverse, we often don’t know how to make a real difference.
No matter what our specific concerns are, it can be tough to stay involved in the conversation. Many of us just avoid the topic altogether. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be this way. I offer a fresh approach to examining whiteness that encourages reflection and growth without relying on guilt or shame.
MY APPROACH
We look at the stories of being white that have shaped who we are
Stories are like our personal maps that shape who we are. They help us make sense of life, including what it means to be white. The stories we tell and live by have a big impact on our choices and actions.
Many white people struggle to figure out the stories that shape their identity or even wonder if they have a story of race. Some white folks aren't happy with the stories of race they know and how they live out their racial identity. For most white people, race is something that's often left unexamined and its impact unrealized.
But the good news is that it’s always possible to tell and live a different story. We can rewrite our stories, redefine our identities, and remake our relationships. That’s what we do here at HelloWhiteness.
Embrace learning and growth
Rewrite your story.
Confront harmful narratives, embrace agency, and choose a path rooted in relationship, accountability and growth.
Redefine your 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 of racial justice.
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