brown girls can: the podcast

Shateria Smith

Hey there! I'm Shateria Smith. I'm an entrepreneuHER, consultant and women empowerment movement starter! I'm so passionate about helping women to remember who they are in this world and the TIME IS NOW! Brown girls can: is all about diving deep into the possibilities of what black and brown women can do.. and do them successfully! We are out here dominating in all the things and this is the space to be safe, seen, heard & celebrated!

  1. EP16: brown girls can: give back & be kind ft. Chloie G. Marshall

    10/02/2025

    EP16: brown girls can: give back & be kind ft. Chloie G. Marshall

    brown girls can: the podcast with Shateria Smith EP16: give back & be kind featuring author, community giveback organization co-founder Chloie G. Marshall It has been said that you may not remember what people say- but you will always remember how people make you feel! In this special podcast episode, Shateria sits down with Chloe G. Marshall , the daughter of Samaria White, who is the founder of GiGi Innovations, LLC. The two make up the mother-daughter duo behind The Giving Grasshoppers- a community service based organization whose core is giving and serving others. From a young age, Chloie has always had a kind heart and found that being kind was a part of what she was put on Earth to do. While studying at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Chloie tells us a little about her journey as an author and student. the challenges she faces and what's next for her in life. If you haven't read GiGi The Giving Grasshopper series- you're surely missing out on a message that will never get old and can never be learned too young- ALWAYS GIVE BACK & BE KIND. Take a listen to this episode of #browngirlscan #thepodcast #BrownGirlsCanThePodcast Other topics you will hear: #ChloieBMarshall #GiGiTheGivingGrasshopper #Author #KindnessIsKey #CollegeStudent #Friendship #ChildPsychologist #SisterhoodWound #Authenticity #SelfLove Thank you to our sponsors: RISE Chattanooga Follow Chloie on her social media Instagram - @thegivingGrasshoppers Facebook - Chloie Marshall Purchase "GiGi, The Giving Grasshoppers" and other books by Chloie Marshall here: www.gginnovate.com Connect with us: Shop Merch, Book Shateria & Buy Event Tickets on our website: www.browngirlscan.org Follow us on social media! IG - @browngirlscanmovement IG - @browngirlscanpodcast FB - @browngirlscan: brown girls can: the podcast is filmed, edited and produced by LimeLight Productions in Chattanooga TN. Music provided by shathegoddess. Intro & Outro Background Music: Ari Lennox Type Beat | HONEY Channel:      / shathegoddess

    1h 19m
  2. EP14: brown girls can: be dope intentionally ft. Kim Mathis

    09/22/2025

    EP14: brown girls can: be dope intentionally ft. Kim Mathis

    brown girls can: the podcast with Shateria Smith EP14: be dope intentionally featuring life coach, former nil wife, mom & author Kim Mathis What does it mean to be dope? In this special podcast episode, Shateria travels to Colorado to chat with Kim Mathis, the beautiful soul that is doing amazing work as a life coach, author and proud football mom. Kim, who is also the wife to Kevin Mathis, a former NFL Player and now football coach for the Colorado Buffalos, beamed with pride talking of her life's journey which is filled with triumph, resilience and intentionality. They dig into the details of her first book, a memoir, titled "Dope Girl", which depicts what it's like to be affected by unfortunate side effects of drug use- as her mom battled with drug addiction while she was a child well into her adult life. They also discuss Mathis' second release "Liar In Stilettos" which is the big sister's advice you didn't know you needed in your life! This conversation will definitely leave you inspired to create the life you want! Take a listen to this episode of #browngirlscan #thepodcast #BrownGirlsCanThePodcast Other topics you will hear: #KimMathis #DopeGirl #Author #LiarInStilletos #NFLWife #LifeCoach #DenverColorado #MentalHealthAwareness #BeIntentional #CreateYourDestiny Thank you to our sponsors: RISE Chattanooga Follow Kimberly Mathis on her social media Instagram - @thekimmathis Facebook - Kimberly Mathis Purchase "Dope Girl" by Kimberly Mathis here: https://thekimmathis.com/ Purchase "Liar In Stilletos" by Kimberly Mathis here: https://thekimmathis.com/ Connect with us: Shop Merch, Book Shateria & Buy Event Tickets on our website: www.browngirlscan.org Follow us on social media! IG - @browngirlscanmovement IG - @browngirlscanpodcast FB - @browngirlscan brown girls can: the podcast is filmed, edited and produced by LimeLight Productions in Chattanooga TN. Music provided by shathegoddess. Intro & Outro Background Music: Ari Lennox Type Beat | HONEY Channel:   www.youtube.com/shathegoddess

    1h 9m
  3. EP13: brown girls can: live & lead with purpose ft. Latoya Whitfield

    09/15/2025

    EP13: brown girls can: live & lead with purpose ft. Latoya Whitfield

    brown girls can: the podcast with Shateria Smith EP13: live & lead with purpose Latoya Whitfield, A Queenpreneur's Plan founder Latoya Whitfield believes that living and leading a life full of purpose is the key to true success and happiness! According to Latoya, founder of A Queenpreneur's Plan and the Dare To Dream Awards, "purpose puts you in the room you need to be in!" Tune in for this podcast episode as Shateria Smith talks with Latoya about The Dare To Dream Awards, celebrating black women in business, funding HBCU students and much more! Be looking out for all of the event updates, awards and Shateria's experience as a nominee in the 2025 Dare to Dream Awards in Huntsville, Alabama! Take a listen and find out in this episode of #browngirlscan #thepodcast #BrownGirlsCanThePodcast Other topics you will hear: #Purpose #AQueenpreneursPlan #DareToDreamAwards #WalkingInPurpose  #CelebratingBlackWomenInBusiness #WomenInBusiness #HuntsvilleAlabama #EntrepreneurLife #LatoyaWhitfield #HBCUScholarships Thank you to our sponsors: RISE Chattanooga Follow Latoya Whitfield here: IG - @queenpreneursplan IG - @thelatoyawhitfield FB- @A Queenpreneur’s Plan Connect with us: Shop Merch, Book Shateria & Buy Event Tickets on our website: www.browngirlscan.org Follow us on social media! IG - @browngirlscanmovement IG - @browngirlscanpodcast FB - @browngirlscan brown girls can: the podcast is filmed, edited and produced by LimeLight Productions in Chattanooga TN. Music provided by shathegoddess. Intro & Outro Background Music: Ari Lennox Type Beat | HONEY Channel:      / shathegoddess

    56 min
  4. EP12: brown girls can: brunch on sundays ft. Kiara Davis

    09/08/2025

    EP12: brown girls can: brunch on sundays ft. Kiara Davis

    brown girls can: the podcast with Shateria Smith EP12: brunch on Sundays featuring Kiara Davis, Ki Cuisine Owner Who doesn't love a good brunch... a good meal for that matter? From the kitchen to store shelves, Chef Kiara, owner of Ki Cuisine is proof that brown girls can: not only cook- but they can throw down in the kitchen! In this special MUKBANG podcast episode, Shateria Smith chops it up with Chef Ki about all things cooking, catering and dishing out what it takes to make it as a chef. Can you start a business from a passion that you discover later in life? She gives us the inside scoop on her busy schedule, the ebb and flow of the business and what her faves are to eat and to cook! Take a listen to this episode of #browngirlscan #thepodcast #BrownGirlsCanThePodcast Other topics you will hear: #Food #EntrepreneurLife #Chef #Culinary #ALittleOfThisALittleOfThat #Mukbang #BrunchOnSundays #KiKuisine #Catering #PrivateChef Thank you to our sponsors: RISE Chattanooga Follow Kiara on Social Media at @Ki_Kuisine on Instagram, and @Ki Kuisine on Facebook Book her catering services & shop her products at www.kikuisine.com Connect with us: Shop Merch, Book Shateria & Buy Event Tickets on our website: www.browngirlscan.org Follow us on social media! IG - @browngirlscanmovement IG - @browngirlscanpodcast FB - @browngirlscan brown girls can: the podcast is filmed, edited and produced by LimeLight Productions in Chattanooga TN. Music provided by shathegoddess. Intro & Outro Background Music: Ari Lennox Type Beat | HONEY Channel:      / shathegoddess

    38 min
  5. EP11: brown girls can: have joy unapologetically ft. Grace Harry

    09/02/2025

    EP11: brown girls can: have joy unapologetically ft. Grace Harry

    brown girls can: the podcast with Shateria Smith EP11: have joy unapologetically featuring mom, author, former music executive & joy strategist Grace Harry What really brings you JOY? Like true, pure, COMPLETE JOY? In this special podcast episode, Shateria travels to New York City to chat with Grace Harry, the beautiful soul that is doing amazing work as a joy strategist, author and former music executive. They dig into creating joy for oneself, Harry's book The Joy Strategist", doing the inner work, her experiences in career and so much more! She definitely encouraged Shateria to own the next phase of her life as a movement starter and podcast host, but we are sure this conversation will give you some gems that you can use in your own life, as well! How do you create and practice JOY for yourself? Outside of titles, who are YOU? Do you identify as someone who brings joy with you? Take a listen to this episode of #browngirlscan #thepodcast #BrownGirlsCanThePodcast Other topics you will hear: #GraceHarry #TheJoyStrategist #Author #InnerGPS #InnerWork #ChiefEnergyOfficer #NewYorkCity #YouBringMeJOY #Authenticity #PlayExperiences Thank you to our sponsors: RISE Chattanooga Follow Grace Harry on her social media Instagram - @graceharry Facebook - The Joy Strategist Purchase "The Joy Strategist" by Grace Harry here: https://thejoystrategist.com Connect with us: Shop Merch, Book Shateria & Buy Event Tickets on our website: www.browngirlscan.org Follow us on social media! IG - @browngirlscanmovement IG - @browngirlscanpodcast FB - @browngirlscan brown girls can: the podcast is filmed, edited and produced by LimeLight Productions in Chattanooga TN. Music provided by shathegoddess. Intro & Outro Background Music: Ari Lennox Type Beat | HONEY Channel:      / shathegoddess

    44 min

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Hey there! I'm Shateria Smith. I'm an entrepreneuHER, consultant and women empowerment movement starter! I'm so passionate about helping women to remember who they are in this world and the TIME IS NOW! Brown girls can: is all about diving deep into the possibilities of what black and brown women can do.. and do them successfully! We are out here dominating in all the things and this is the space to be safe, seen, heard & celebrated!