Brown Mama Bear

Host Shanera Williamson talks with educator and former NFL player Kevin Dyson about the life lessons he uses in his role as principal of a high school outside of Nashville, TN.  Dyson is known for the years he played for the Tennessee Titans but he sees investing in the next generation as one of his greatest legacies.   Mentioned:  Music City Miracle Super Bowl 34 Kevin's book, Qualified, So I Am Justified: Redefining Success, From the Playing Field to the Principal's Office   Connect with Kevin Dyson:  Website   Link to sign up for the Brown Mama Bear Parenting Webinar: https://brownmamabear.hbportal.co/public/6807e24b6d05fd0021f3b180/1-Inquiry_form   Link to sign up for the Brown Mama Bear Cross-Cultural Webinar: https://brownmamabear.hbportal.co/public/680c45a380ce2e001949e14c   More info about the Cross-Cultural Parenting Group: https://brownmamabear.hbportal.co/public/6809a380fd52fd00198ba085   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.

Host Shanera Williamson sits down with NY Times best-selling author Latasha Morrison to discuss her latest book Brown Faces, White Spaces.  Morrison looks at how 9 aspects of American life are affected by systemic racism.  She tells stories of real people in an attempt to preserve history and help us learn lessons for creating racial justice in our society.   Mentioned:  Latasha's books Be The Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation Brown Faces, White Spaces: Confronting Systemic Racism to Bring Healing and Restoration   Be The Bridge podcast   Connect with Latasha Morrison and Be The Bridge: Website, Facebook, Instagram   Link to sign up for the Brown Mama Bear Parenting Webinar: https://brownmamabear.hbportal.co/public/6807e24b6d05fd0021f3b180/1-Inquiry_form   Link to sign up for the Brown Mama Bear Cross-Cultural Webinar: https://brownmamabear.hbportal.co/public/680c45a380ce2e001949e14c   More info about the Cross-Cultural Parenting Group: https://brownmamabear.hbportal.co/public/6809a380fd52fd00198ba085   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.  

Host Shanera Williamson talks with mental health professional Baylie Sheffield about the work she does with kids and teens.  GenZ has been called “The Anxious Generation.”  Today, Sheffield gives parents practical tips on how to help kids take care of their mental health through each stage of childhood.   Mentioned:  New Counseling, newcounselingpllc.com   Link to sign up for the Brown Mama Bear Parenting Webinar: https://brownmamabear.hbportal.co/public/6807e24b6d05fd0021f3b180/1-Inquiry_form   Link to sign up for the Brown Mama Bear Cross-Cultural Webinar: https://brownmamabear.hbportal.co/public/680c45a380ce2e001949e14c   More info about the Cross-Cultural Parenting Group: https://brownmamabear.hbportal.co/public/6809a380fd52fd00198ba085   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.  

Host Shanera Williamson talks about the importance of finding community in the midst of the busyness of raising a family.  Today, Shanera looks at 3 common barriers to connecting with others and offers a solution in the online group coaching programs with Brown Mama Bear.   Link to sign up for the Brown Mama Bear Parenting Webinar: https://brownmamabear.hbportal.co/public/6807e24b6d05fd0021f3b180/1-Inquiry_form   Link to sign up for the Brown Mama Bear Cross-Cultural Webinar: https://brownmamabear.hbportal.co/public/680c45a380ce2e001949e14c   More info about the Cross-Cultural Parenting Group: https://brownmamabear.hbportal.co/public/6809a380fd52fd00198ba085   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.  

Host Shanera Williamson shares her love of the Cherry Blossoms that are in bloom in Washington, DC.  She describes it as her “happy place.”  Tune in to find out lessons learned from the Cherry Blossoms that relate to motherhood, self-care and being fully present for your life.   Mentioned: Cherry Blossoms   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.  

Host Shanera Williamson talks with media and marketing expert Orlana Darkins Drewery about the glamorous, highly produced red-carpet event she created for young people.  The Shyne Awards is a way to pour positive encouragement into teens and motivate them toward success.   Connect with Orlana Darkins Drewery: Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, X   Connect with The Shyne Awards: Website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, X   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.  

Host Shanera Williamson looks back at the lessons learned from the global pandemic that shut down countries all over the world 5 years ago.  We all faced fear about our lives, our livelihoods, and the unknowns of the Covid-19 virus.  In hindsight, there are things to remember from our legitimate fear in 2020 that can inform our parenting today.   Mentioned: Covid-19 pandemic   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.  

Host Shanera Williamson gives an educational reflection on the landmark protest from 1965 that was later described as Bloody Sunday.  This year is the 60th anniversary of the voting rights march.  Six decades later, voting rights for all is still a struggle.  Learning lessons from the lives of Congressman John Lewis and others gives insight to what we should do today to make sure voting rights are not dismantled.   Mentioned: Bloody Sunday (1965)   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.  

Host Shanera Williamson talks with Tina Cartwright, the woman behind the new platform called Rebranding Motherhood.  Cartwright's mission is to provide maternal mental health support, maternal health care resources and unfiltered education on how the female body works.  Listen to the entire conversation and be inspired that we don't have to be hostage to outdated messages and images of motherhood.   Connect with Tina Cartwright and Rebranding Motherhood: Website, 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.  

Host Shanera Williamson gives her Top 3 suggestions for how to advocate effectively for kids when dealing with racial issues in school.  She provides practical tips and keeps in mind the different developmental stages of kids in elementary, middle and high school.   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.  

Host Shanera Williamson looks at how Black History Month came to be a celebration in our country.  The origin story gives us background information and a word of caution from the founder of Black History Month, Carter G. Woodson.  Listen for ways you can make the study of Black History meaningful and relevant to your kids today.   Mentioned: Carter G. Woodson   Podcast Episode 148 - The Spirit of Justice with Dr. Jemar Tisby   Jemar Tisby's books, The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Race, Faith, and Resistance and Stories of the Spirit of Justice   Podcast Episode 150 - Supporting Black Parents with Courtney Timmons   BlackAvenue - BLK-Avenue.com   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.  

Host Shanera Williamson tells the story of the massacre of hundreds of black residents in Wilmington, NC over a century ago that changed the face of that city and affected the course of history.  Listen to the entire episode to hear a fascinating story you may not know.  Also, Brown Mama Bear gives lessons from this tragedy that are applicable to our world in 2025 more than ever.   Mentioned: Wilmington's Lie: The Murderous Coup of 1898 and the Rise of White Supremacy Wilmington Massacre of 1898   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.  

Host Shanera Williamson encourages moms to take responsibility for wellness as a way of life.  It's easy to want to drop pounds after the holidays, but being concerned about our health is a lifelong pursuit.  In this episode, Shanera re-visits a previous conversation with wellness expert Dr. Kim Walker, one of the co-founders of the Nashville Black Wellness Collective.   Mentioned: Episode 118 - Nashville Black Wellness Collective   Connect with Kim Walker and Nashville Black Wellness Collective: Website, Instagram, Facebook   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.  

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.  

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 these things.  

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.  

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 least 3 friends so you have someone to talk with about these things.  

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 friends so you have someone to talk with about these things.  

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 least 3 friends so you have someone to talk with about these things.  

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 with at least 3 friends so you have someone to talk with about these things.  

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 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.  

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.  

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 have someone to talk with about these things.

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   Make sure you share Brown Mama Bear with at least 3 friends so you have someone to talk with about these things.  

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 Bear with at least 3 friends so you have someone to talk with about these things.  

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 things.  

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 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.  

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 with about these things.  

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 My Legacy Tour.  In collaboration with My Legacy Tour, 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 Foundation:  LinkedIn, tammy@greenwoodseneca.com, 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.  

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 Brown Mama Bear with at least 3 friends so you have someone to talk with about these things.  

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 with at least 3 friends so you have someone to talk with about these things.  

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   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.  

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 talk with about these things.  

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson.  Today on the show, Shanera takes listeners behind the scenes of her recent TedX Nashville Talk. Instead of looking at what schools can provide for our kids in terms of resources, class sizes and college readiness, Shanera says there are three things we must look for first.   Mentioned: Lost Cause Narrative of the Civil War   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.  

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson.  Today on the show, Shanera talks with children's author Alice Faye Duncan about her picture books based on historical events. Duncan uses her books to expose kids to black history that may otherwise go unexamined.   Alice's Books: Memphis, Martin, and the Mountaintop: The Sanitation Strike of 1968 Evicted!: The Struggle for the Right to Vote   Connect with Alice Faye Duncan: 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.  

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson.  Today on the show, Shanera talks to Rosalee Henry, the owner of a successful doula agency, about the importance of starting motherhood with the help needed to be physically and emotionally ready to bond with your newborn. Henry, the self-described “7-figure doula whisperer” has a plan to make community health care a sustainable profession.   Connect with Rosalee Henry: Website Mothers Helping Hands   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.  

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson.  Today on the show, Shanera talks with Dr. Christina Harris, a digital creator and travel blogger who helps people travel consciously.   Connect with Dr. Christina Harris: Instagram Dr. Harris' trip to Egypt 2024   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.  

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson.  Today on the show, Shanera reflects on lessons learned from the 2008 Presidential Race and makes connections to the political season we're in now.  Listen in for 3 tips to help your kids navigate some of the racist language and narratives that come up when black candidates make huge strides in changing the political landscape of the U.S.   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.  

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   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.  

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   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.  

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.   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.  

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.  

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.  

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   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.  

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson.  Today on the show, Shanera talks with Allison Mathis Jones and Cynthia Mathis, the mother/daughter duo who co-host the podcast Kintsugi Conversations.  Allison and Cynthia believe listeners of all ages can learn a lot from their cross-generational, “no-issue-off-the-table” approach.  And their lives are a celebration of a well-crafted mother-daughter appreciation for one another.   Mentioned: Kintsugi Conversations - podcast, Instagram, Facebook   Connect with Allison Mathis Jones and Cynthia Mathis: Cynthia Mathis - Instagram, Website Allison Mathis Jones - Instagram, Website, YouTube   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.  

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson.  Today on the show, Shanera continues her talk with author, speaker and consultant Christy Pruitt-Haynes about her most recent book “I Have to Pay for This,” a candid discussion about her experience of her daughter going off to college.   Mentioned: Christy's book, I Have To Pay For This   Connect with Christy Pruitt-Haynes: Website, email Christy@ChristyPruitt-Haynes.com   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.  

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson.  Today on the show, Shanera talks with author, speaker and consultant Christy Pruitt-Haynes about her most recent book “I Have to Pay for This,” a candid discussion about her experience of her daughter going off to college.   Mentioned: Christy's book, I Have To Pay For This   Connect with Christy Pruitt-Haynes: Website, email Christy@ChristyPruitt-Haynes.com   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.  

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson.  Today on the show, Shanera continues her discussion with a homeschool mom. Elan Page is the host of the Homeschool Our Way Podcast and she's a resource for families who are exploring the option of homeschooling.   Mentioned: Forbes article, “Why More Black Families Are Choosing to Homeschool Their Children” BlackGirlMathgic.com   Connect with Elan Page: Website (HomeschoolOurWay.com), Instagram, Podcast (Homeschool Our Way)   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.  

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson.  Today on the show, Shanera discusses the rise in Black Homeschooling and talks with one black homeschooling mom about her decision. Elan Page is the host of the Homeschool Our Way Podcast and she's a resource for families who are exploring the option of homeschooling.   Connect with Elan Page: Website (HomeschoolOurWay.com), Instagram, Podcast (Homeschool Our Way)   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.  

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson.  Today on the show, Shanera welcomes a former educator who was a favorite of the entire family. This elementary school teacher had a special connection with black and brown kids. Now, decades after teaching The Williamson Girls, Kimmy Campbell serves families in a different way.   Mentioned: GreatSchools.org Niche.com school finder National Sex Offender Public Website, nsopw.gov   Connect with Kimmy Campbell: campbell.group realtor website, email kimmy@campbell.group   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.  

Thank you for listening to Brown Mama Bear hosted by Shanera Williamson.  Today on the show, Shanera welcomes Dr. Kim Walker, one of the co-founders of The Nashville Black Wellness Collective. This organization hosts regular group experiences to pursue healthy living and form strong bonds with one another. This conversation is especially relevant as April is Minority Health Month.   Mentioned: Yale University study, “Yale Study Documents Staggering Toll of Health Disparities for Black Americans”   Connect with Nashville Black Wellness Collective: Website, Instagram, Facebook   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.