Hosted by Shanera Williamson · EN · 100 episodes
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Brown Mama Bear is a place for parents to get support, input and encouragement to combat the negative effects our racialized society has on kids. Learn ways to help your child navigate negative stereotyping, low expectations and micro-aggressions, among other things, that can damage self-esteem. Come on the journey, join the movement, raise well-adjusted black and brown kids.
Shanera Williamson hosts Brown Mama Bear, a society show with 100 episodes published.
Advocacy isn't about being loud, aggressive, or having all the right words. Advocacy is often an act of love — showing up, speaking up, and standing firm for our children even when it feels uncomfortable or exhausting. I
Host Shanera Williamson sits down for a conversation with TV host and producer Jerome Moore about the art of storytelling and the responsibility he feels to tell narratives that help others go beyond the stereotypes that
On this episode, host Shanera Williamson sits down for an interesting conversation with Kayla Bond, a Licensed Certified Social Worker and Clinical (LCSW-C) Maryland State Board Approved Supervisor with 7+ years of exper
As a new year begins, many of us are setting intentions, choosing a word for the year, or trying to build new habits. In this solo episode, Shanera shares the three pillars that can guide your parenting and personal life
Host Shanera Williamson talks with children's author Nikki McPhetridge about the themes of play, friendship and celebration and how they show up in her new book Maya's Birthday Wish. Just before the holidays, this is the
Host Shanera Williamson talks with Maryland couple Shari Bailey and Michael Nash about their personal journey of parenting twins with very different lived experiences. One daughter was born with Jacobson Syndrome and the
Host Shanera Williamson talks with Certified Financial Planner Reshell Smith, the founder and CEO of AMES Financial Solutions, a firm that specifically helps women in transition maximize their wealth and build a family l
Host Shanera Williamson talks with the founder and CEO of Time Managed, LLC, a full-service concierge and personal assistant business. As a wife, mom and graduate of Goldman Sachs' One Million Black Women in Business pro
From Step Shows to Scholarship Galas, Homecoming at an HBCU is more than an event. It's a whole vibe. Host Shanera Williamson takes a moment to honor the tradition and gives suggestions on how families can make the most
Host Shanera Williamson talks with the co-creator of Black Boy Therapy, Nick Young. As a therapist, pastor and mental health advocate, Young helps parents and educators recognize and address indications of mental stress
Host Shanera Williamson reveals the story behind her new Mother/Daughter journal. When daughter, Lauren, was a tween, Shanera wrote notes that eventually sparked a deeper connection for the pair. The new Brown Mama Bear
Host Shanera Williamson talks about how to help children develop friendships that are reciprocal and healthy. In her relaxed style, this mom of 3 daughters shares some of her own story of helping her kids recognize posit
Host Shanera Williamson talks about one way to keep the lines of communication open with your kids. The Brown Mama Bear Journal is a new offering that will be available soon. Before it's debut, Shanera gives listeners a
In this conversation, Shanera Williamson and Guerlandy Honore discuss the critical role of identity in children's learning, the importance of parental involvement, and the creation of educational resources that reflect B
Host Shanera Williamson looks at how our parenting is affected by current events. Today, she talks about the recent deployment of The National Guard in some of our cities creates an environment that can be unsafe for bla
Host Shanera Williamson gives practical suggestions on how parents can build a positive racial identity in their kids to last beyond the first few weeks of a new school year. Listen in for ways to give your children stro
Host Shanera Williamson offers part 3 of her Back-to-School series. This week, she looks at the pressure our children face to do well in school while also carrying extra weight as black children in predominantly white sc
Host Shanera Williamson continues the Back-to-School 2025 Series with a conversation about one of the most important parts of a new school year: Meet The Teacher. Listen in as Shanera gives practical tips about what to w
Host Shanera Williamson begins a four-part series helping parents get ready for Back-to-School the Brown Mama Bear Way. Instead of only being concerned with the physical things that are needed, like school supplies and n
Host Shanera Williamson gives suggestions for how to give children strong roots of connection to family and culture. Using the natural break from the daily experience of being one of the "only" or "few" black kids in sch
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Director of Institutional Programming · World Ethical Data Foundation
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Nick Young
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Dr. Kevin Dyson
Former NFL Player and Best-Selling Author
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Jemar Tisby
historian and New York Times bestselling author
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Reggie D. Ford
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Alice Faye Duncan
award-winning children's book author
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