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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchBrown 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.
Brown Mama Bear is hosted by Shanera Williamson. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 201: Finding Scholarships & Helping Black Students Thrive with Steph Jones" (13 October 2026, 43 minutes), "What Does "The Best" Education Mean for Black Children? Ep. 200 with Kayla Williamson" (6 October 2026, 36 minutes), and "Episode 199: Can We Talk: A Conversation About Connecting Across Generations with Claudia Walker" (29 September 2026, 29 minutes).
Brown Mama Bear publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 100 episodes.
Booking probability for Brown Mama Bear is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Brown Mama Bear requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Brown Mama Bear's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Brown Mama Bear are Family & Social Services. Brown Mama Bear has a society audience.
Shanera Williamson hosts Brown Mama Bear, a society show with 100 episodes published.
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Episode #201
What if helping our children succeed in school starts with making sure they believe they belong there? In this episode of Brown Mama Bear, host Shanera Williamson sits down with Steph Jones, better known as The...
Episode #200
Episode 200! Two hundred episodes of The Brown Mama Bear Podcast. Y'all, this one feels BIG. In this milestone episode, I'm celebrating a little—and then I'm getting into a conversation I couldn't keep to myself. When...
Episode #199
What happens when we intentionally give our children a connection to Black history, culture, music, and community? Host Shanera Williamson sits down with educator, author, and founder Claudia Walker for a conversation...
Episode #198
Have you ever looked at something and thought, "Am I the only one seeing this?" If you're a Black parent, you may have had that reaction to some of the viral advertising and products we've seen recently—from Converse...
Episode #197
This week on The Brown Mama Bear Podcast, Host Shanera Williamson talks with Dr. Vincent Windrow about his powerful and deeply personal book, Some Days Aren't So Sunny: Jot-Downs From My Mental Health Journey. Dr...
Episode #196
Host Shanera Williamson helps parents start a new school year with some wisdom from her own life. Years ago, when her 20-something daughter was in middle school, a classroom discussion went from the subject of math to...
Episode #195
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...
Episode #194
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...
Episode #193
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...
Episode #192
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...
Episode #191
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...
Episode #190
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...
Episode #189
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...
Episode #188
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...
Episode #187
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...
Episode #186
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...
Episode #185
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...
Episode #184
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...
Episode #183
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...
Episode #182
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...
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