Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 26m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 5.0 (68)
Since Oct 2023
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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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.

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S1E195 Episode 195: Advocacy - Love in Action

Jan 27, 2026 26m

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…

S1E194 Episode 194: The Good In Us with Jerome Moore

Jan 20, 2026 27m

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…

S1E193 Episode 193: Emotionally Responsive Parenting with Kayla Bond (LCSW-C)

Jan 13, 2026 27m

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…

S1E192 Episode 192: Three Pillars for the New Year

Jan 06, 2026 25m

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…

S1E191 Episode 191: A Simple Birthday Celebration with Nikki McPhetridge

Nov 25, 2025 23m

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…

S1E190 Episode 190: Empowering Special Needs Families & Caregivers with Shari Bailey and Michael Nash

Nov 18, 2025 27m

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…

S1E189 Episode 189: Celebrate Christmas Without Breaking The Bank with Reshell Smith

Nov 11, 2025 28m

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…

S1E188 Episode 188: Organizing Your Life with Monee Williams

Oct 28, 2025 24m

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…

S1E187 Episode 187: Celebrating HBCU Homecoming Season

Oct 21, 2025 23m

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…

S1E186 Episode 186: Black Boy Therapy with Nick Young

Oct 14, 2025 27m

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…

S1E185 Episode 185: Mother/Daughter Communication Made Simple with Lauren Williamson

Oct 07, 2025 26m

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…

S1E184 Episode 184: BFFs, Mean Girls and Everything in Between

Sep 30, 2025 29m

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…

S1E183 Episode 183: The Brown Mama Bear Journal: Connecting With Your Child Made Simple

Sep 23, 2025 27m

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,…

S1E182 Episode 182: Building a Strong Identity with Guerlandy Honore

Sep 16, 2025 25m

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…

S1E181 Episode 181: A Formula To Watch

Sep 09, 2025 30m

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…

S1E180 Episode 180: Back-to-School Series Part 4 - "Rooted + Ready": Maintaining a Healthy Sense of Self all year long

Aug 26, 2025 23m

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…

S1E179 Episode 179: Back-to-School Series Part 3 - Smart + Safe: Navigating Academic Pressure and Mental Health

Aug 19, 2025 26m

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…

S1E178 Episode 178: Back-to-School Series Part 2 - Advocating with Grace + Grit

Aug 12, 2025 28m

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…

S1E177 Episode 177: Back-to-School Series Part 1 - Backpacks, Boundaries + Belonging

Aug 05, 2025 22m

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…

S1E176 Episode 176: Family Reunions, Vacations and The Last Bits of Summer

Jul 29, 2025 20m

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…

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