White Women Wake Up

White Woman Wake Up is a podcast where two white women from different generations come together to have honest, multi-generational conversations about how we, as white women, can awaken our own cultural biases and challenge the status quo. Through authentic, vulnerable dialogue—free from shame—we aim to empower ourselves and our listeners to unlearn harmful conditioning, build greater empathy, and embrace new ways of being in the world. We hope to inspire transformative growth by fostering curiosity, learning from one another, and embracing the complexities of our shared and individual experiences.

Host

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.