Brown Mama Bear
By Shanera Williamson
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Episode 9, Season 6: Bold In Business with Karen Williams
28:30
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Karen D. Williams to discuss building a strong business. Karen is an entrepreneur who created Bold In Business to be a safe space for black female entrepreneurs to connect.
OnPause podcast
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May 30, 2023 |
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Episode 8, Season 6: Out of the Mouths of Babes with Nicole Barnett
31:34
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Nicole Barnett to discuss maternal mental health and her new book, Out of the Mouths of Babes. Nicole is a postpartum depression survivor and clinical social worker.
Nicole’s book, Out of the Mouths of Babes, A 31-Day Devotional for Moms: Lessons from Little Ones in Everyday Life
Donald Miller book, Hero on a Mission
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline - 833-9-HELP4MOMS or 833-943-5746
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May 23, 2023 |
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Episode 7, Season 6: Made From Scratch with Mignon Francois
29:54
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Mignon Francois to talk about her new book, Made From Scratch. Mignon is an entrepreneur and owner of The Cupcake Collection.
Mignon’s book, Made From Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe
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May 16, 2023 |
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Episode 6, Season 6: Mother’s Day with Brown (GRAND) Mama Bear Kelley Gulley
32:22
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Kelley Gulley, chief of staff at The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation in Atlanta, GA. Together they discuss the joy of being a Brown (Grand) Mama Bear.
Oprah Winfrey article on Motherhood (2003)
Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation
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May 09, 2023 |
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Episode 5, Season 6: Reconstruction.US with Kenya Bradshaw
32:57
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Kenya Bradshaw, Chief Program Officer at Reconstruction.US, an online educational platform that provides world-class instruction centered on Black contributions to our nation and the world.
BROWNMAMABEAR100, coupon code to use at Reconstruction.US
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May 02, 2023 |
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Episode 4, Season 6: ALL OF US (.) with Sabine Joseph
28:56
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Sabine Joseph, founder of All Of Us Art. She created eco-friendly crayons out of beeswax that ended up on Oprah’s Favorite Things for 2021. Today, this company uses crayons to bring about self-esteem and unity as children color the world they want to see.
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Episode 3, Season 6: Black Maternal Health Part 2 with Kristin Mejia
28:04
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Kristin Mejia, a black Doula and the founder and CEO of Homeland Heart Birth and Wellness Collective in Nashville, TN. Together they continue the discussion on black maternal health.
Homeland Heart Birth and Wellness Collective
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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Episode 2, Season 6: Black Maternal Health Part 1 with Dr. Cornelia Graves
29:23
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Dr. Cornelia Graves, a specialist in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. Together they discuss how mothers of color can better advocate for themselves and others during pregnancy.
The CDC Hear Her campaign
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Episode 1, Season 6: “Hey Auntie!” with Dionne Lomax
26:37
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes her college friend, Dionne Lomax, who calls herself Brown Auntie Bear. They discuss the benefits of having girlfriends who have different lifestyles than you - how we can learn from each other and support one another.
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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Episode 13, Season 5: Starting Your Own Business with Jacquelyn Rodgers Part Two
26:59
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Jacquelyn Rodgers. Jacquelyn is the founder of Greentop Gifts, a company dedicated to bringing diversity to every celebration through unique gift wrap, home decor, and apparel.
GreentopGifts.com (coupon code for 15% off for all Brown Mama Bear listeners: BROWNMAMABEAR15)
Also mentioned: One Willco, community advocate for students of color
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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Episode 12, Season 5: Starting Your Own Business with Jacquelyn Rodgers Part One
24:57
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Jacquelyn Rodgers. Jacquelyn is the founder of Greentop Gifts, a company dedicated to bringing diversity to every celebration through unique gift wrap, home decor, and apparel.
GreentopGifts.com (coupon code for 15% off for all Brown Mama Bear listeners: BROWNMAMABEAR15)
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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Episode 11, Season 5: Managing Mom Stress with LaKeisha Fleming
27:27
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes producer, director, writer, and mental health advocate LaKeisha Fleming. She is CEO of Vision 2:2 Productions, a multi-media production company creating TV, film, and digital content.
LaKeisha’s column, “How to Find Work-Life Balance as a Parent / Guardian”
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Episode 10, Season 5: The “Why?” Behind Brown Mama Bear
26:27
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera shares her reasons for starting the Brown Mama Bear podcast. She focuses on three priorities: health and wellness, finances, and education.
Michelle Obama book, The Light We Carry
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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Episode 9, Season 5: Creating Safe Spaces with Christina Stewart
23:50
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Christina Stewart to the show. Christina is a mother of two daughters in Nashville who shares her journey of creating safe spaces for her children at their school.
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Episode 8, Season 5: The ABCs of HBCUs with Claudia Walker Part Two
24:39
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Claudia Walker, founder of HBCU Prep School, a multimedia education company that amplifies black history. Together they discuss the power and potential of the HBCU experience.
HBCU Resources at Target.com (Part of Target’s 2023 Black History Month Collection) Claudia’s books The ABCs of HBCUs and The ABCs of Black Wall Street
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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Episode 7, Season 5: The ABCs of HBCUs with Claudia Walker Part One
31:28
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Claudia Walker, founder of HBCU Prep School, a multimedia education company that amplifies black history. Together they discuss the power and potential of the HBCU experience.
HBCU Resources at Target.com (Part of Target’s 2023 Black History Month Collection) Claudia’s books The ABCs of HBCUs and The ABCs of Black Wall Street
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Episode 6, Season 5: The Tyre Nichols Case with Kenya Bradshaw
30:42
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Kenya Bradshaw, Chief Program Officer of Reconstruction.us. Together they process the need for collective healing following the recent murder of Tyre Nichols at the hands of Memphis police officers.
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Episode 5, Season 5: A Few of My Favorite Things
27:05
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera looks back at a few of her favorite episodes from the first year of the Brown Mama Bear podcast.
Previous episodes mentioned: Season 1, Episode 5: One Nation Under a Groove with H. Beecher Hicks, III National Museum of African American Music, nmamm.org
Season 1, Episode 10: Montessori Education Part 1 with Sonceria Radford Season 1, Episode 11: Montessori Education Part 2 with Sonceria Radford NIA House Montessori School, niahousemontessori.com
Season 2, Episode 12: The Neutral Ground with CJ Hunt, Part One Season 2, Episode 13: The Neutral Gound with CJ Hunt, Part Two The Neutral Ground film, neutralgroundfilm.com
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Episode 4, Season 5: Moments with a Mocha Mom
27:31
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes LaShaun Martin to the show. LaShaun is National Vice President of Operations for Mocha Moms Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting mothers of color.
LaShaun’s single, “Be Still”
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Episode 3, Season 5: Brown Mama Bear Turns One, Part Two
25:14
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Carla Hendricks and Felicia Paul, two members of the Nashville Brown Mama Bear Team. Together they look back to 2022 and celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast.
Felicia’s catering business, The Grazing Table Nashville
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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Episode 2, Season 5: Remembering Martin Luther King Day
28:15
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera shares her thoughts on how to best honor and remember Martin Luther King Day.
My Life, My Love, My Legacy by Coretta Scott King Martin Luther King, “I Have a Dream” Speech
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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Episode 1, Season 5: Brown Mama Bear Turns One, Part One
29:45
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Revida Rahman and Heather Bullock, two members of the Nashville Brown Mama Bear Team. Together they look back to 2022 and celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast.
Previous episodes mentioned: Season 2, Episode 4: Boys To Men with Kelli Edwards Season 2, Episode 10: Talking to Our Kids about Tragedy Season 2, Episode 11: Talking to Our Kids about Radical Violence Season 3, Episode 10: Inclusion and Belonging with Dr. Michelle Arnold
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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Episode 13, Season 4: The Friendships of Women with Christian Acosta-Martinez
33:40
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Christina Acosta-Martinez to the show to talk about the value of developing friendships to give us support as we raise our children. Christina is a community builder for moms of color, and founder and CEO of the resource company Growing Up Gorgeous.
Growing Up Gorgeous website
Soul Care in African American Practice book
God Morning song, by Natalie Lauren
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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Episode 12, Season 4: Brown Baby Jesus with Dorena Williamson, Part Two
32:09
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Dorena Williamson back to the show. Dorena is a best-selling author who is passionate about showing children and adults how to tackle tough subjects through faith-filled storytelling. Together they discuss Dorena’s new book, Brown Baby Jesus.
Mentioned: Dorena’s new book, Brown Baby Jesus
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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Episode 11, Season 4: Brown Baby Jesus with Dorena Williamson, Part One
31:28
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Dorena Williamson back to the show. Dorena is a best-selling author who is passionate about showing children and adults how to tackle tough subjects through faith-filled storytelling. Together they discuss Dorena’s new book, Brown Baby Jesus.
Mentioned: Dorena’s new book, Brown Baby Jesus
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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Episode 10, Season 4: Seasons of Love, The College Years, with Pastor Rod and First Lady Sheri Hairston, Part Two
27:04
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Pastor Rod and First Lady Sheri Hairston to continue discussing her series Seasons of Love. Together they share their experiences in raising kids through the college years of life.
Mentioned: Messiah Community Church, Baltimore, MD Rod’s books, Cover Him, Cover Her
Connect with Rod Hairston: Website rodhairston.com (Marriage Coaching for Leaders)
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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Episode 9, Season 4: Seasons of Love, The College Years, with Pastor Rod and First Lady Sheri Hairston, Part One
29:17
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Pastor Rod and First Lady Sheri Hairston to continue discussing her series Seasons of Love. Together they share their experiences in raising kids through the college years of life.
Mentioned: Messiah Community Church, Baltimore, MD Rod’s books, Cover Him, Cover Her
Connect with Rod Hairston: Website rodhairston.com (Marriage Coaching for Leaders)
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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Episode 8, Season 4: Seasons of Love, The High School Years, with Keidron Turner
26:16
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera continues her series Seasons Of Love with a focus on the high school years. She welcomes Keidron Turner to the show, a college student at Belmont University who shares his experience of challenging racial myths and stereotypes during his high school career.
Mentioned: Black Tennessee Voices Symposium 2022 Protest in Pulaski, TN, for removal of Sam Davis statue Sam Davis, Pulaski, TN
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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Episode 7, Season 4: Seasons of Love, The Middle School Years, with Rolunda Hicks
28:41
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Rolunda Hicks to continue discussing her series Seasons of Love. Together they share their experiences in raising kids through the middle school years of life.
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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Episode 6, Season 4: Seasons of Love, The Elementary Years, with Torrie Oglesby
31:52
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera continues her Seasons of Love series with Torrie Oglesby. Torrie is a home-school mother of 3 who lives in North Carolina with her husband. She can be found on the influential YouTube channel The Oglesby Ohana.
Mentioned: The Oglesby Ohana YouTube channel The Fruitful Vine podcast Connect with Torrie Oglesby: Instagram Connect with Shanera and Brown Mama Bear:
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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Episode 5, Season 4: Seasons of Love - The Early Years, with Jesse and Ronya Green
25:47
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Jesse and Ronya Green to begin a series on raising kids through the many stages of life. Jesse and Ronya are just starting out, parenting a 6-year-old and a 4-year-old. They share their experience for this early stage of raising kids.
Mentioned: TILL movie
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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Episode 4, Season 4: Looking Forward to the Holidays with Shanera Williamson
29:49
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera shares some fun thoughts on why she is looking forward to the holiday season.
Mentioned: The Bodyguard movie, 30th anniversary I Wanna Dance With Somebody movie The Woman King movie The book Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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Episode 3, Season 4: Truth’s Table with Ekemini Uwan and Christina Edmondson Part Two
26:17
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera continues her conversation with the hosts of the award-winning podcast, Truth’s Table. Ekemini Uwan is a public theologian who received her Master of Divinity from Westminster Seminary. Dr. Christina Edmondson is a former trauma therapist and college dean. Together they love and seek truth and apply it to all areas of modern life.
Mentioned: The book Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation The podcast Truth’s Table
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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Episode 2, Season 4: Truth’s Table with Ekemini Uwan and Christina Edmondson Part One
33:11
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes the hosts of the award-winning podcast, Truth’s Table. Ekemini Uwan is a public theologian who received her Master of Divinity from Westminster Seminary. Dr. Christina Edmondson is a former trauma therapist and college dean. Together they love and seek truth and apply it to all areas of modern life.
Mentioned: The book Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation The podcast Truth’s Table
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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Episode 1, Season 4: Happy Fall with Shanera Williamson
21:21
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera shares some updates and memories of the fall time of year, helping us celebrate the changes in season.
Mentioned: The Little Mermaid (2023)
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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Episode 13, Season 3: The Emotional and Mental Health of Our Kids with Dr. Eboni Webb
25:18
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes back Dr. Eboni Webb. Dr. Webb is a senior therapist for The Village of Kairos, utilizing DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) to successfully treat mental illness. She has her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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Episode 12, Season 3: In The Den with Brown Mama Bear
24:40
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera is recording live from the Brown Mama Bear Live Event. This gathering of fellow Brown Mama Bears was a great encouragement to all who attended, and featured an in-depth interview with entrepreneur Chaundria Singleton. Chaundria attended Emory University Medical School, works in the field of radiology, and is a certified health coach.
Mentioned: Citizens Savings Bank and Trust, Nashville, TN
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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Episode 11, Season 3: Financial Literacy with Jeff McGruder
29:29
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Jeff McGruder, Chief Relationship Officer at Citizens Savings Bank and Trust in Nashville, TN. Citizens is the oldest minority-owned bank in the United States. Jeff’s passion is to champion the cause of building wealth and access to resources across the black community.
Mentioned: Citizens Savings Bank and Trust, Nashville, TN The practice of redlining What’s The Mathematics? Podcast Greenlight debit card
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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Episode 10, Season 3: Inclusion and Belonging with Dr. Michelle Arnold
26:16
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Dr. Michelle Arnold. Dr. Arnold is the Director of Inclusion and Belonging at Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, TN. She leads the Student Diversity Leadership Comittee at the school which works in four distinct areas - community engagement, education/curriculum, student programming, and student and family support.
Mentioned: Battle Ground Academy, Franklin, TN
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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Episode 9, Season 3: A Sports Journey with Matthew Marseille
23:23
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Matthew Marseille to the show. Matthew is a writer, educator, and coach at Soulsville Charter School in Memphis, TN. He played professional basketball and has a passion for using sports to influence kids.
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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Episode 8, Season 3: Special Needs Families with Susann Williams and Audrika Wade
22:46
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Susann Williams and Audrika Wade to the show. Susann and Audrika are both mothers of special needs kids and advocates for the disability community. They share their journey of raising kids with these challenges.
Mentioned: Middle Tennessee Disability Resource and Support Group Susann Williams story
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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Episode 7, Season 3: Healthy Living with Chaundria Singleton
22:58
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes entrepreneur Chaundria Singleton. Chaundria attended Emory University Medical School, works in the field of radiology, and is a certified health coach. Together they discuss getting on the right path for healthy living.
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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Episode 6, Season 3: Back To School
22:44
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera gives some encouragement on getting ready for the back to school season.
Mentioned: Sesame Street incident in Pennsylvania theme park
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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Episode 5, Season 3: Raising Kids with Jim Williamson
29:28
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes her husband, Jim Williamson. Jim is a successful businessman and proud father of their three girls. Together they share their story of raising kids in today’s world.
Mentioned: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People book Predictable Success book
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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Episode 4, Season 3: Fresh Perspective from Gen Z
22:13
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes five recent graduates of Centenniel High School in Franklin, TN, to offer their perspective on what it was like facing racism through their high school years.
Mentioned: Cougars For Equality Instagram
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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Episode 3, Season 3: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Dr. Maya Bugg
22:59
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Dr. Maya Bugg to the show. Dr. Bugg is founder and CEO of The Bugg Consulting Group, supporting organizations grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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Episode 2, Season 3: A Place to Belong with Amber O'Neal Johnston
31:02
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Amber O’Neal Johnston to the show. They discuss Amber’s new book, A Place to Belong. Amber is a veteran homeschooling mom whose passion is to raise black kids who will love themselves and others.
Mentioned: Amber’s website, HeritageMom Amber’s book, A Place to Belong: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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Episode 1, Season 3: Summer Survival Tips for Brown Mama Bears
23:21
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera offers her summer survival tips - great ideas for making special memories with your family out of these long summer days, especially if you have a young family.
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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Episode 13, Season 2: The Neutral Ground with CJ Hunt, Part Two
35:04
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera continues her conversation with CJ Hunt, award-winning filmmaker of the documentary, The Neutral Ground. They discuss the new project he is working on, centered around Critical Race Theory.
Mentioned: The Neutral Ground documentary Amend: The Fight for America documentary Reconstruction series on PBS The Underground Railroad, Colson Whitehead book
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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Episode 12, Season 2: The Neutral Ground with CJ Hunt, Part One
29:24
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes filmmaker CJ Hunt to the show. They discuss his award-winning documentary, The Neutral Ground, and our nation’s journey of removing Confederate monuments.
Mentioned: The Neutral Ground documentary History of the Lee monument in New Orleans The Lost Cause narrative Black Reconstruction in America, W. E. B. Du Bois book
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Episode 11, Season 2: Talking to Our Kids About Radical Violence
25:56
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera discusses the recent mass shooting in Buffalo, NY. She offers perspective on how to help our kids deal with acts of radical violence and targeted hate we see in the world.
Mentioned: Jesse Williams’ speech at the BET Awards
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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Episode 10, Season 2: Talking to Our Kids About Tragedy
29:10
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera discusses the recent school shooting in Uvalde, TX, and how to help our kids process the tragedies we see in our world.
Mentioned: June is African American Music Appreciation Month Robb Elementary School shooting
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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Episode 9, Season 2: Brown Mama Bear Self-Care
27:48
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera introduces the Enneagram tool. The Enneagram model defines nine personality types and is a tool for self-awareness and self-development. Shanera shares the impact the Enneagram has had on her personal relationships and her journey to becoming an Enneagram coach.
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May 31, 2022 |
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Episode 8, Season 2: The Impact of the School Board with Jennifer Haile
28:12
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Jennifer Haile to the show. Jennifer is a graduate of Spelman College and a former adjunct professor in the political science department at the University of Memphis. She is currently running for Williamson County School Board, where Shanera lives. Today they discuss the impact and role of administration in education.
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May 24, 2022 |
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Episode 7, Season 2: A Teacher’s Perspective with Kayla Williamson - Part Two
29:48
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera continues her conversation with her oldest daughter, Kayla Williamson. Kayla is a high school teacher at The Potomac School in McLean, Virginia. Together they discuss what it’s like being on the frontlines of education in today’s world.
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May 17, 2022 |
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Episode 6, Season 2: A Teacher’s Perspective with Kayla Williamson - Part One
26:19
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes her oldest daughter, Kayla Williamson, to the show. Kayla is a high school teacher at The Potomac School in McLean, Virginia. Together they discuss what it’s like being on the frontlines of education in today’s world.
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May 10, 2022 |
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Episode 5, Season 2: From The Teacher’s Corner with Maureen Aguilar
25:50
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Maureen Aguilar. Maureen teaches Spanish at Harpeth Hall school in Nashville. Together they discuss the impact of education in our children’s lives.
Mentioned: National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Harpeth Hall school, where Maureen teaches
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May 03, 2022 |
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Episode 4, Season 2: Boys To Men with Kelli Edwards
29:31
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes her long-time friend from college, Kelli Edwards. Kelli is a physical therapist and home-schooling mother with six kids. She shares from her wealth of experience how to help your kids thrive in today’s society.
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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Episode 3, Season 2: Face To Face with Janice Gaines
28:25
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes singer, speaker, and bridge-builder Janice Gaines. Janice is a Dove and Stellar Award-nominated singer, and seminary graduate with a Masters of Divinity. Janice shares her experience as a young mother and the dreams she has for her kids.
Mentioned: Janice Gaines on Apple Music
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Episode 2, Season 2: 4 Brown Mama Bear Tips - Part Two
24:49
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on part two of a two-part topic, Shanera shares the final two of her four tips for helping your brown children thrive in today’s world. Shanera shares from her personal experience, having raised three brown children of her own, who are now making an impact in their world.
Mentioned: Subscribe to get the 4 Tips Download Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Judge Constance Baker Motley
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Episode 1, Season 2: 4 Brown Mama Bear Tips - Part One
16:38
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on part one of a two-part topic, Shanera shares two of her four tips for helping your brown children thrive in today’s world. Shanera shares from her personal experience, having raised three brown children of her own, who are now making an impact in their world.
Mentioned: Subscribe to get the 4 Tips Download Lyrics for Lift Every Voice and Sing
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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Episode 13: Advocating in Our Schools with Revida Rahman
27:58
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Revida Rahman, a public school mom who co-founded One Willco, an advocacy group to build support for racial equity in our schools. Revida provides practical steps for getting involved in bringing real change to your community.
Mentioned: One Willco website
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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Episode 12: Crowned With Glory with Dorena Williamson
22:24
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera welcomes children’s author, bridge-builder, and speaker, Dorena Williamson. Dorena loves sharing God’s grace in stories for children.
Mentioned: Dorena’s new book, Crowned With Glory Other books: ColorFull, ThoughtFull, GraceFull, The Celebration Place
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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Episode 11: Montessori Education Part 2 with Sonceria Radford
28:43
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera continues her conversation with Sonceria Radford about the benefits of montessori education and the power of a mother’s presence. Sonceria is co-founder, director, and lead elementary teacher of NIA House Montessori school in Nashville, TN.
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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Episode 10: Montessori Education Part 1 with Sonceria Radford
29:49
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera has a conversation with Sonceria Radford about the benefits of montessori education and the power of a mother’s presence. Sonceria is co-founder, director, and lead elementary teacher of NIA House Montessori school in Nashville, TN.
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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Episode 9: The Power of Stories
26:31
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera shares from her personal experiences about the power of sharing our stories. She provides tips on how to craft your own story and explains why it’s important to pass down our stories to the next generation.
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Woolworth’s Lunch Counter Protest (The Greensboro Four) - video, photos
Crafting Your Own Story: WHEN WAS THE FIRST TIME YOU REALIZED YOU WERE BLACK? (OR BROWN?)
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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Episode 8: Racism in Generational Context Part 2 with Dr. Eboni Webb
12:57
Today on the podcast, I'm going to conclude our conversation with Dr. Eboni Webb. Dr. Webb is a trauma-informed therapist who started a practice in Middle Tennessee called the Village of Kairos. On the last podcast, we learned some of her family story and the inspiration she personally has from a 2nd cousin who was one of the Little Rock 9 who were the first to integrate the public schools in Little Rock, Arkansas.
If you didn’t hear that conversation, make sure to go back and listen to it.
As our conversation continued, Dr. Webb said the recent stories we’ve seen in the news of racial incidents being caught on smart phones are following the tradition of technology capturing the stories of our collective national trauma.
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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Episode 7: Racism in Generational Context with Dr. Eboni Webb
19:15
Today on the podcast I have a special guest who is here to share her expertise as a trauma-based therapist. Dr. Eboni Webb started the private practice in the village of Kairos in July of 2010. She has assembled a team of therapists who offer restorative services, including individual and group therapy sessions for adolescents, parents, families and adults.
Dr. Webb earned her doctorate of clinical psychology from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology. She began her clinical work as assistant clinical director and program director at mental health systems in Minnesota, specializing in dialectical behavior therapy.
Currently, her practice has two locations in the middle Tennessee area and she has done recent research around the topic of understanding racism through the lens of different generational contexts.
She's excited to bring her findings to our audience to give parents tools to better connect with their kids. 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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Feb 15, 2022 |
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Episode 6: One Nation Under A Groove with H. Beecher Hicks, III
22:05
Thank you for tuning in for today’s episode of Brown Mama Bear. Shanera is welcoming her guest, H. Beecher Hicks III. He is the president and CEO of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM). Henry’s relationship with the project commenced in 2009 when he began serving on NMAAM’s board, before becoming CEO in 2013. His professional experiences have included work in the private, public, and non-profit sectors, where he has focused on building enterprises as a consultant, banker, investor, and operating executive.
Museum Website: https://nmaam.org
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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Episode 5: One Nation Under A Groove with H. Beecher Hicks, III
23:19
Thank you for tuning in for today’s episode of Brown Mama Bear. Shanera is welcoming her guest, H. Beecher Hicks III. He is the president and CEO of the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM). Henry’s relationship with the project commenced in 2009 when he began serving on NMAAM’s board, before becoming CEO in 2013. His professional experiences have included work in the private, public, and non-profit sectors, where he has focused on building enterprises as a consultant, banker, investor, and operating executive.
Museum Website: https://nmaam.org
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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Healing Racial Trauma with Dr. Christina Edmondson
43:35
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera interviews a Dr. Christina Edmondson about how she is raising her own brown children. Dr. Edmondson gives us some great practical advice on how to check in with our children and as parents, give our children a healthy model for processing trauma.
Connect with Dr. Edmondson: Podcast: Truth’s Table
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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Lessons from Desmond Tutu
23:02
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera is sharing with us some important lessons she has learned from Desons Tutu, in light of his recent death at the end of December 2021.
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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MLK Day: Not a Day Off, a Day On
33:08
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera gives us unique ways to honor and celebrate Dr. King’s holiday 36 years later.
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My Life, My Love My Legacy by Coretta Scott King Speech on Jobs and Freedom by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Jan 11, 2022 |
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Holding Tensions
19:19
Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson. Today on the show, Shanera gives us great take-aways for how to remain engaged when we constantly have to hold things in tension to give our kids all they need in our culture.
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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Introducing Brown Mama Bear with Shanera Williamson
02:31
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Dec 21, 2021 |
