Contributors

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Jonelle Zimmerman

Jonelle Zimmerman is the millennial co-host of White Woman Wake Up, a podcast focused on challenging cultural biases and sparking personal transformation. With an interest  in social justice and a passion for creating space for open dialogue, Jonelle brings a forward-thinking and reflective approach to each conversation. Her focus is on fostering understanding and encouraging others to embrace vulnerability and growth. Through candid storytelling and honest exploration, Jonelle works to empower listeners to recognize and address their own biases, while promoting empathy and progressive change in today’s world.

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Karen Gutowsky-Zimmerman

Karen Gutowsky-Zimmerman is the Boomer co-host of White Woman Wake Up, where she openly shares her evolving journey toward understanding social justice. Raised in a midwestern Christian household, Karen has spent years reexamining and deconstructing her early beliefs in order to better align with a more inclusive and compassionate worldview. With a deep commitment to introspection and personal change, Karen offers listeners valuable insight into how one can shift long-held perspectives and engage in meaningful conversations about privilege and equity. Her aim is to help others navigate their own transformative journeys and foster a more just society.