Mijha Godfrey
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Mijha Godfrey
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Speaker & Trainer. I help parents and teachers use children’s books to celebrate diversity and create belonging. I’m the founder of Jambo Books and the Jambo Together community. I’m ten toes down for justice and I will not be moved.
👀 You might be a Stalin.
You don’t love group projects.
You don’t vibe with everyone.
You’d rather win than be liked.

Guess what? The WWII Allies didn’t all get along—and they still won.

Calling my reluctant allies. The strategists. The ones who hate kumbaya 🙄 but still show up. We need you too.
May 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Are you the master of the alliance like Roosevelt? The relentless motivator like Churchill The grumpy powerhouse like Stalin?

Take this 3-question quiz to find out which WWII Allied Leader matches your allyship style. Get a deeper look into how you show up as an ally. bit.ly/AlliedLeader
May 25, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Say it louder for the people in the back:
We’re not handing out ally participation trophies. 🏆
✅ Using someone’s pronouns? That’s basic respect.
✅ Calling people by the names they ask for? That’s manners.
But if you’re serious about justice—you're going to need a plan.

Join me on Tues, May 27 @ 7p
May 24, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Kids of color deserve more than stories of struggle.

They deserve joy.

In this clip, Rebekah Gienapp explains why we need books that show children of color thriving—not just surviving.

🎧 Hear more in the season finale of Cross-Pollinating Justice wherever you stream podcasts

#Parenting
May 23, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The Allies didn’t just hope for the best. They had strategy. They fought to WIN. If you call yourself an ally today—but don’t have a plan—you’re not helping. You’re just performing.

It’s time to show up with a game plan. Join me for a powerful webinar:
May 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Children do notice race—and they’re forming beliefs early.
But how can we tell if our kids are picking up bias?

In this quick clip, Rebekah Gienapp shares red flags to look for and what you can do next.
🎧 Listen to the full episode of Cross-Pollinating Justice for more practical insight

#Parenting
May 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Which WWII Allied Leader matches your allyship style?
Take this 3-question quiz and find out if you’re bold like Churchill, strategic like Roosevelt, stubborn like de Gaulle—or… a little Stalin-y 👀
bit.ly/AlliedLeader

Save your seat for the free webinar:
Learn to Be an Ally Who Wins — Tues, May 27
May 20, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Your child says something racist.😱 What now?

Rebekah Gienapp was stunned when her preschooler made a shocking comment—but instead of spiraling, she leaned in. This moment changed how she parents forever.

Hear the full story on Cross-Pollinating Justice wherever you stream podcasts

#Parenting
May 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Wondering when to talk to your kids about race? Here’s your answer.
Mirna Mejia explains why waiting isn’t neutral—and how to begin.
🎧 Full episode on Cross-Pollinating Justice wherever you stream podcasts

#KidsAndRace #TalkEarlyTalkOften #ParentingForJustice #JamboTogether
May 18, 2025 at 1:04 PM
If you’re doing the work and feeling the backlash—this clip is for you. 💔
Mirna Mejia gets real about the emotional toll of equity work and how to protect your peace.
🎧 Full episode on Cross-Pollinating Justice wherever you stream podcasts

#EducatorSupport #Backlash #JamboTogether #JusticeWork
May 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Born in San Francisco. Denied re-entry.
Wong Kim Ark fought for his right to belong—and ours too.
His 1898 Supreme Court case still defines what it means to be American. Ark’s case continues to protect birthright citizenship today. Today, SCOTUS is revisiting birthright citizenship. Stare decisis.
May 16, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Kids ask the hard stuff, like all the time. Here’s what to say when you don’t have the answers.
This clip from Mirna Mejia is the reminder we all need.
🎧 Full episode of Cross-Pollinating Justice wherever you stream your podcasts

#ParentingWisdom #ItsOkayNotToKnow #JamboTogether #DEIforFamilies
May 15, 2025 at 2:03 PM
How do you raise a child who embraces difference? You start now.
📚 Listen to this powerful moment from Mirna Mejia—and hear the full conversation on Cross-Pollinating Justice wherever you stream podcasts

#RaisingChangemakers #JamboTogether #InclusiveParenting #StartYoung
May 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
What if leadership isn’t about titles or stages… but about daily choices?
Scharrell Jackson reminds us that we impact others whether we mean to or not.
This clip is quiet power—and it invites us all to live more intentionally.

#podcast #parenting #leadership #DailyImpact
May 2, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Where Confidence Meets Calling: Leadership in Heels

Scharrell Jackson didn’t wait to be invited to the table—she built her own stage.
Here’s how Leadership in Heels was born and why it matters for every woman breaking barriers.
This is a teaser that speaks to heart-led leadership with impact.
April 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Get Fired Up and Ready to Lead

If you’ve ever felt like giving up or playing small, this 60-second message is your permission slip to reignite your fire.

Scharrell Jackson doesn’t just talk about leadership—she lives it with unapologetic energy.
This episode is a masterclass in purpose, power,
April 28, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should.

Dr. Anita Polite Wilson reminds us that leadership begins with inner alignment.

Dr. Polite Wilson is a breath of fresh air for anyone juggling responsibilities while craving purpose and clarity.

#podcast #parenting
April 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Failure isn’t the opposite of success—it’s the secret ingredient.
In this bite-sized clip, Dr. Anita Polite Wilson shares a powerful mindset shift every leader needs to hear. Whether you're in the boardroom or the classroom, this one hits home.

#podcast #parenting
April 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Just because you’re progressive doesn’t mean you’ve arrived.
I say this with love—because I’ve been there.in this new podcast miniseries, I sat down with DEI leaders and justice-minded parents who reminded me that we’re all still learning.
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April 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Representation isn’t just about visibility. It’s about possibility.
When kids of color only see themselves as sidekicks or suffering…
they start to believe that’s all they can be.That’s why I founded Jambo Books.

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And it’s why I created a new podcast miniseries—
to show what’s
April 16, 2025 at 2:41 PM