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Brown Mama Bear

Shanera Williamson

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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29:09

Episode 155: PsychoHAIRapy with Dr. Afiya

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2025/01/21

Host Shanera Williamson talks with the founder and CEO of PsychoHairapy, Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka. As a clinical psychologist and natural hairstylist, Dr. Afiya provides mental health support through the art of hairstyling and barbering. Connect with Dr. Afiya and PsychoHairapy: Website, Instagram, LinkedIn Connect with Shanera and Brown Mama Bear: Facebook, Instagram, Website Make sure you share Brown Mama Bear with at least 3 friends so you have someone to talk with about these things.

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25:53

Episode 154: MLK Day 2025

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2025/01/14

Host Shanera Williamson encourages parents to make MLK Day a time of intentional celebration of Black History in our homes. Putting the words of Dr. King in context will help our kids identify the theme of racial justice and how to pursue it in each generation. MLK I Have A Dream Full Speech MLK Letter from Birmingham Jail Connect with Shanera and Brown Mama Bear: Facebook, Instagram, Website Make sure you share Brown Mama Bear with at least 3 friends so you have someone to talk with about

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25:13

Episode 153: The Step Stool Chef

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2025/01/07

Host Shanera Williamson talks with Julian Frederick and his mom, Toria Frederick, about the business they created that helps kids learn to cook. The Step Stool Chef is a meal kit company and an online platform with cooking classes inspired by kids. Connect with Step Stool Chef: Website, Facebook, Instagram Connect with Shanera and Brown Mama Bear: Facebook, Instagram, Website Make sure you share Brown Mama Bear with at least 3 friends so you have someone to talk with about these things.

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29:35

Episode 152: Exponential Living with Sheri Riley

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2024/12/31

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera talks with empowerment speaker, high performance life coach and author Sheri Riley on practical ways to get the most out of life. Sheri Riley’s book, Exponential Living: Stop Spending 100% of Your Time on 10% of Who You Are Connect with Sheri Riley: Website, Facebook, Instagram Connect with Shanera and Brown Mama Bear: Facebook, Instagram, Website Make sure you share Brown Mama Bear with at

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26:08

Episode 151: Christmas Lessons and the Power of Music...

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2024/12/24

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera shares some of her lessons learned from 2024. Additionally, she also talks with Nashville-based singer/songwriter Stephanie Jacques about the ways music helped her find her voice. Shanera’s TEDxNashville Talk Connect with Stephanie Jacques: Website, Facebook, Instagram Connect with Shanera and Brown Mama Bear: Facebook, Instagram, Website Make sure you share Brown Mama Bear with at least 3

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31:16

Episode 150: Supporting Black Parents with Courtney...

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2024/12/17

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera talks with the creator of Black Avenue, Courtney Timmons. Black Avenue is a new online platform that helps parents raise the next generation of confident and compassionate kids. blk-avenue.com has resources to lighten the load of black parents. BLK-Avenue.com Facebook Instagram Connect with Shanera and Brown Mama Bear: Facebook, Instagram, Website Make sure you share Brown Mama Bear with at

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27:20

Episode 149: Educating Black Girls with Tee Wilson...

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2024/12/10

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera talks with Tee Wilson, one of the co-founders of a new school in Nashville, TN. BE Academy is a culturally responsive all-girls middle school that is a safe space for black girls to grow and thrive. BE Academy for Girls website Connect with Tee Wilson and BE Academy: Facebook, LinkedIn Connect with Shanera and Brown Mama Bear: Facebook, Instagram, Website Make sure you share Brown Mama Bear

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27:22

Episode 148: The Spirit of Justice with Dr. Jemar Tisby

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2024/12/03

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera talks with NYTimes Best-Selling Author, Dr. Jemar Tisby, about his latest book “The Spirit of Justice.” In it, Dr. Tisby looks at over 50 different historical figures and shows how their faith was the foundation for social activism. Dr. Tisby’s new book, The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Race, Faith, and Resistance Connect with Dr. Jemar Tisby: Website, Substack, LinkedIn Connect with

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22:46

Episode 147: The Benefit of Traditions

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2024/11/26

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera kicks off the holiday season by talking about a few of her favorite family traditions and connecting them to the family’s DNA. Connect with Shanera and Brown Mama Bear: Facebook, Instagram, Website Make sure you share Brown Mama Bear with at least 3 friends so you have someone to talk with about these things.

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27:31

Episode 146: Skyn Care with Maria Hite

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2024/11/19

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera talks with Nashville-based aesthetician Maria Hite about the best ways to care for melanated skin. Turns out, skin care at her popular studio incorporates much needed self-care for women too. SkynNashville.com Connect with Maria Hite and SKYN: Instagram Connect with Shanera and Brown Mama Bear: Facebook, Instagram, Website Make sure you share Brown Mama Bear with at least 3 friends so you

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30:52

Episode 145: The Healing Power of Self Love with...

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2024/11/12

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera talks with author, speaker and mental health advocate Reggie Ford about the process of healing from generational trauma. Reggie’s book, Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction: Breaking the Curse of Intergenerational Trauma as a Black Man in America Vulnerability Muscle podcast Connect with Reggie D. Ford: Website, YouTube Connect with Shanera and Brown Mama Bear: Facebook, Instagram, Website

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27:57

Episode 144: CPR Made Simple with Felicia Jackson

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2024/11/05

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera talks with the inventor of CPR Wrap, a product that helps people quickly and effectively administer CPR to anyone if needed. Felicia Jackson turned her child’s near-death experience into an opportunity to help others save lives. CPRWrap.com Connect with Felicia Jackson: Instagram, LinkedIn Connect with Shanera and Brown Mama Bear: Facebook, Instagram, Website Make sure you share Brown Mama

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25:33

Episode 143: The 2024 Election

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2024/10/29

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera talks about ways the 2024 Presidential election highlights the racism of this generation. She will also give suggestions on how to push back on racism that can affect our kids this year. When They See Us on NetFlix Connect with Shanera and Brown Mama Bear: Facebook, Instagram, Website Make sure you share Brown Mama Bear with at least 3 friends so you have someone to talk with about these

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21:33

Episode 142: My First Trip to a Plantation

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2024/10/22

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera talks more about the reasons she’s encouraging families to do a specially curated tour of a southern plantation. Her first plantation field trip was full of miseducation. Listen in to find out why reclaiming stories of enslaved people is so important as we raise the next generation. Travellers Rest Plantation Your Legacy Tours Black History Tour at Travellers Rest Plantation Connect with

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Episode 141: Teaching History with Kayla Williamson

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2024/10/15

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera has a spirited conversation about the importance of teaching accurate and complete history with 11th-grade U.S. History teacher Kayla Williamson. Travellers Rest Plantation Your Legacy Tours Black History Tour at Travellers Rest Plantation Connect with Shanera and Brown Mama Bear: Facebook, Instagram, Website Make sure you share Brown Mama Bear with at least 3 friends so you have someone to talk

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27:53

Episode 140: Brown Mama Bear / Your Legacy Tours Event

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2024/10/08

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera takes a look back on a past conversation with public historian Tammy Gordon, the creator of Your Legacy Tours. In collaboration with Your Legacy Tours, Brown Mama Bear’s next event on Nov. 2 will feature a tour of a historic plantation to uncover the stories of the enslaved people who lived and worked on the land. GreenwoodSeneca.com Connect with Tammy Gordon and the Greenwood Seneca

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27:52

Episode 139: The Healing Power of Music with Kyshona

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2024/10/01

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera talks with singer/songwriter and music therapist Kyshona about the healing power of music. Kyshona’s latest project, Legacy, is a collection of stories about her family in particular and African American culture at large. Connect with Kyshona: Website, Facebook, Instagram Her project website, yoursong.org Connect with Shanera and Brown Mama Bear: Facebook, Instagram, Website Make sure you share

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25:53

Episode 138: Top Tutors For Us

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2024/09/24

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera talks with Angelica Harris, the creator of a standardized test preparation company called Top Tutors for Us. Harris shares her motivation for helping black students boost test scores while making sure black tutors are used to help fill in the education gaps. Mentioned: Top Tutors For Us Connect with Shanera and Brown Mama Bear: Facebook, Instagram, Website Make sure you share Brown Mama Bear

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23:24

Episode 137: Overcoming the Epidemic of Loneliness

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2024/09/17

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera talks about the recent Surgeon General’s address of the public health crisis of loneliness. The epidemic has harmed individual and societal health outcomes. This week, we will discuss ways to pursue healthy connections and reverse personal loneliness. Mentioned: Your Legacy Tours Black History Tour @ Travellers Rest House Museum Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation by U. S. Surgeon General

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23:07

Episode 136: Safety is More Than Physical

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2024/09/10

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera talks about the ways black kids face a lack of safety in predominately white schools. Listen in and learn strategies that will help you stay close to your student and coach her through racial insensitivities that can happen in the classroom. Connect with Shanera and Brown Mama Bear: Facebook, Instagram, Website Make sure you share Brown Mama Bear with at least 3 friends so you have someone to

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