100 episodes

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.

Brown Mama Bear Shanera Williamson

    • Society & Culture
    • 5.0 • 63 Ratings

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.

    Episode 130: It’s Beyond Academics - A Community Approach to Homeschooling

    Episode 130: It’s Beyond Academics - A Community Approach to Homeschooling

    Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson.  Today on the show, Shanera talks with Canadian Homeschooler Alisha George about the ways she has reimagined educating black kids. After years of going the traditional route, George has created a way to help kids fall in love with learning through her personalized and project-based curriculum.
     
    Mentioned:
    It’s Beyond Academics Instagram, Facebook
     
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    Facebook, Instagram, Website
     
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    • 23 min
    Episode 129: Changing the Face of Hockey One Kid at a Time

    Episode 129: Changing the Face of Hockey One Kid at a Time

    Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson.  Today on the show, Shanera talks with Robin Lee, VP of Corporate Sponsorship Services for The Nashville Predators. This NHL team is making strides to make the pipeline from youth sports to professional hockey more diverse. Lee hopes the CORE program she leads will inspire others to make similar efforts to expand the fan base and roster of sports teams that are underrepresented by marginalized groups.
     
    Mentioned:
    Nashville Predators website
    CORE program, Nashville Predators
     
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    Facebook, Instagram, Website
     
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    • 31 min
    Episode 128: Top 3 Lessons Learned From the Elementary School Years

    Episode 128: Top 3 Lessons Learned From the Elementary School Years

    Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson.  Today on the show, Shanera takes listeners behind the scenes of her life this week. There are many lessons to learn from the 3 decades of marriage and 3 grown children she and her husband raised together. Join in for laughs and lessons from the highs and lows of over two decades of parenting.
     
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    • 29 min
    Episode 127: A Conversation with America’s Money Maven: Patrice Washington

    Episode 127: A Conversation with America’s Money Maven: Patrice Washington

    Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson.  Today on the show, Shanera sits down with financial expert Patrice Washington to discuss her most recent book and what it looks like to “Redefine Wealth.”
     
    Mentioned:
    Patrice’s books
    Redefine Wealth for Yourself: How to Stop Chasing Money and Finally Live Your Life’s Purpose
     
    Real Money Answers for Every Woman: How to Win the Money Game With or Without a Man
     
    Redefining Wealth podcast
     
    Connect with Patrice Washington:
    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.
     

    • 29 min
    Episode 126: A Children’s Book for Moms and Daughters with Darlynn Linton

    Episode 126: A Children’s Book for Moms and Daughters with Darlynn Linton

    Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson.  Today on the show, Shanera talks with children’s book author Darlynn Linton about the mission she’s on to inspire others and revel in the beauty of life through her new book, “I Sing.”
     
    Mentioned:
    Darlynn’s book, I Sing
     
    Connect with Darlynn Linton:
    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.
     

    • 22 min
    Episode 125: How to Fight Racism with Dr. Jemar Tisby

    Episode 125: How to Fight Racism with Dr. Jemar Tisby

    Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson.  Today on the show, Shanera talks with best-selling author, historian and educator Dr. Jemar Tisby about the themes in his most recent book, “How to Fight Racism.”
     
    Mentioned:
    The Lost Cause Narrative
    Dr. Tisby’s book, How to Fight Racism: Courageous Christianity and the Journey Toward Racial Justice
    Pass The Mic podcast
     
    Connect with Dr. Jemar Tisby:
    Website, Newsletter - jemartisby@substack.com
     
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    Facebook, Instagram, Website
     
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    • 29 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
63 Ratings

63 Ratings

Mama300 ,

Awesome support system for my brown babies

Great guests, love the delivery, and the lessons with each podcast. So many nuggets to learn from. A must for mamas with brown babies in mostly white schools.

Pastor Felicia ,

Books for Black and Brown children

Thanks for today’s episode. As a grandmother who loves books it was great to hear about the inspiration for each of Dorena’s books. I look forward to picking up a few to have in our family library.

J. Anthony Cruz ,

J. Anthony Cruz

As a parent of brown children while living in a predominantly white neighborhood, I must say the perspective Shanera offers on Brown Mama Bear is truly valuable and so needed within our culture. Shanera’s insight on the subject comes from a deep and authentic place. Super excited to hear more episodes!

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