The Anna Jinja Show
The Anna Jinja show focuses on the stories, issues, and questions connected to adoption and foster care experiences.
The host is an international adoptee with biological roots in Korea and adopted roots in the United States. As you can imagine, her journey and experiences as a transracial adoptee are multifaceted. Her experiences have been with the pain of discrimination and rejection as well as the joys of self-discovery and learning to embrace all aspects of her identity.
Along the way, she has discovered that she is not alone. We’re all – in some ways – adopted into or out of homes, cultures, communities, and relationships as we grow and evolve. This show illuminates the theme of adoption, in all ways, in our lives. And how those experiences create who we are and who we are yet to be.
Her hope is that through engaging with the guests and creative content, we are welcomed home in this world, cradled in the belief that we belong, that we are worthy, and that we are loved.
So stay tuned, and you may discover your own adoption story.
The Anna Jinja Show
Madeleine White & Jo Renton
Embark on an emotional journey as we delve into an extraordinary life story, narrated by a daughter (Madeleine White) and her mother (Jo Renton). Madeleine, born in Germany with roots in Canada and the UK, is not only a magazine publisher and editor but also the author of 'Mother of Floods' and a poignant poetry collection titled 'The Horse And The Girl.' Both mother and daughter share their stories and poems that revolves around their experience and connection to adoption.
Jo recounts her childhood, marked by the revelation of her father's identity—a Native-Canadian soldier named Donald Potts. Intriguingly, her parents had a brief romance, culminating in a poignant moment when Donald pressed a ten-pound note into baby Jo’s tiny hand during their last encounter.
Facing the challenge of finding her father after her mother's passing in 1993, Jo turned to Project Roots for assistance. Against the odds, the search led to a heartwarming reunion with her father's family in Temagami, Canada.
Tune in to this episode on The Anna Jinja Show and share this captivating story of love, loss, and family bonds with your network. Let's celebrate the resilience of the human spirit and the power of connections that transcend time and distance.