The BrownSkin Blueprint

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Hosts Brittany Williams MSW and Shawana Ward BS Psychology use their platform to uplift, enlighten, and inspire through life experiences, while melanated.


    • Aug 18, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 44m AVG DURATION
    • 35 EPISODES


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    S3 Ep 9: "Recap and New Life Chapter."

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 36:57


    In the season finale of the Brownskin Blueprint, host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward sit down and talk about having new perspectives in life after turning 32, and things they will or will not be taking into the remainder of the year. Tune in!Socials:IG: https://www.instagram.com/brownskinblueprint/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brownskinblueprintYoutube: https://youtu.be/SCmMOZ5kKmE

    S3 Ep 8 - Redirecting Pain - IG Live Recording

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 31:35


    Episode 8 was live streamed via Instagram where host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward talk about redirecting pain, the lessons it teaches, and how to balance it.

    S3 Ep 7, "Narcissistic Abuse." w/ Joy Larkin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 38:08


    In this episode host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward and sit down with Narc Abuse Coach Joy Larkin to talk about how to spot a narcissist, how to leave a situation, and some ways to move forward. Connect with Joy:https://www.youtube.com/c/LiveNarcFreehttps://www.instagram.com/livenarcfree.llc/https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6LX2Y19?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420

    S3 Ep6 : Breaking Down Isolation.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 26:38


    In this episode, hosts Shawana and Brittany discuss how difficult times can lead to isolation and the pros and cons of times of solitude.

    S3 Ep5: PWI VS HBCU w/ Angel Eason.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 53:30


    In episode 5 host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward sit down with the wonderful Angel Eason, advocate for racial injustice and styling queen! The three discuss HBCU experience vs PWI, pros and cons, and tips for those who may be thinking of going to University or college.Follow Angel on Socials:https://instagram.com/awtstyling?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://instagram.com/angelwhothrifts?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://awtstyling.com/links

    S3 Ep4: Love Language Dysfunction.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 34:28


    In episode 3 host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward talk about navigating connections when you're just not speaking the same love language. Tune in and see what the 5 Love Languages are, what we fall under, and how opposites have played out in our time. Take the 5 Love Languages:https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language

    S3 Bonus Episode - Mental Health & Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 42:32


    In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, here's a bonus episode! In this episode, Host Brittany and Shawana talk about their introduction to mental health and how therapy has helped them navigate through life. Check us out!

    S3 Ep3 Self-Image w/ Mike WIllz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 51:28


    In episode 3 host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward sat down with Mike Willz of Da Safe Spot, and talked about self-image and accepting self in spite of our outside factors. Tune in and see what their struggles have been and how they empower themselves. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/da-safe-spot/id1534261504

    S3 Ep2: Dating Our Dads.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 53:33


    In episode 2 of season 3, host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward sit down and talk about how understanding the father daughter relationship has made dating in the past and present day. Both host compare and contrast traits they desired and ones that aren't too favorable. Tap in!

    S3 Ep1: Making the Right Decision.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 50:35


    We're back! It's season 3 and we're back, better than ever. Tune into episode 1 as host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward talk about how scary making life decisions can be, and the struggles of not wanting to choose wrongly. In this episode we talk about the importance of trusting your intuition and your gut. Check it out. Follow our socials :https://www.instagram.com/brownskinblueprint/https://www.facebook.com/brownskinblueprint/https://twitter.com/brownskinbppod

    Our 2021 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 48:39


    In this episode host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward discuss highs, lows, learned lessons, and unexpected moments that occurred in the year of 2021.

    "A Special Series on Grief PT 4," w/ Danielle Moore.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 54:08


    On this episode of the Brownskin Blueprint, we end the Grief Series on a positive note. Host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward sit down with Danielle Moore and talk about finding light and purpose in the midst of grieving. Danielle talks about how the tools she used to save her life, are now bringing joy and purpose . Tap in and follow Dani on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/souloutyoga/

    "A Special Series on Grief PT 3," w/ Mike Willz of Da Safe Spot.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 47:56


    In this segment of the special series on grief, Brittany and Shawana sit down with special guest, Mike Willz and talk about grieving expectations. Mike talks about his journey of being a single father since the time of conception and grieving the traditional since of family and the parenting dynamic. Follow Mike on Instagram and stream his podcast. Links below:https://www.instagram.com/da_safe_spot/https://anchor.fm/dasafespot/episodes/Inside-Da-Safe-The-Worlds-Greatest-Son-e19todl

    "A Special Series on Grief," w/ Sidni & Asya PT 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 34:43


    In this special episode on grief, host Brittany and Shawana sit down with author Sidni and blogger Aysa to talk about their experiences with grieving people who are still alive, and dealing with family members who are drug addicted. This one goes deep and hit home for a lot of people. Tune in!

    "A Special Series on Grief," w/ Sidni & Asya

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 41:41


    In this special episode on grief, host Brittany and Shawana sit down with author Sidni and blogger Aysa to talk about their experiences with grieving people who are still alive, and dealing with family members who are drug addicted. This one goes deep and hit home for a lot of people. Tune in!

    "A Special Series on Grief," w/ Dr. Mekel.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 54:47


    Grief is being experienced by the masses on a level that is unfathomable. It's extremely reassuring to have not just a professional, but an authentic individual who would choose to dedicate themselves to understanding something as intense as grief, and then educating the community. Tune into the first episode of our grief series as we chat with Dr. Mekel on all the things they never tell you about grief, and how to navigate such an intense experience. Dr. Mekel's socials:https://www.instagram.com/drmekel/https://www.facebook.com/DrMekelhttps://twitter.com/DrMekelFollow us on Socials:https://www.instagram.com/brownskinblueprint/https://www.facebook.com/brownskinblueprint/https://twitter.com/brownskinBPPod

    S2 Episode 9: Reframing Your Thoughts (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 36:16


    In episode 9 of the Brownskin Blueprint, host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward continue their talk with special guest JaKeil Gilchrist and talk about reframing your mind from negative self-talk and self doubt. So many gems are dropped during this episode, so get your notebooks ready!

    S2 Episode 8: Reframing Your Thoughts (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 29:45


    In episode 8 of the Brownskin Blueprint, host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward sit down with special guest JaKeil Gilchrist and talk about reframing your mind from negative self-talk and self doubt. So many gems are dropped during this episode, so get your notebooks ready!

    S2 Episode 7: Resentment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 34:30


    In Episode 7 hosts Brittany Dee and Shawana Ward discuss the feelings of resentment. The two break down what resentment is and how it can be experienced in any type of relationship, not just intimate ones. Tune in!

    S2 Episode 6: Spirituality

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 49:25


    In episode 6 host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward sit down and talk about their experiences with church hurt, newfound perspectives and views on Spirituality, and navigating truths and myths about religion.

    S2 Episode 5: Parenting w/ Tasha Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 53:41


    On Episode 5 of the Brownskin Blueprint host Brittany and Shawana sit down and talk with special guest Latasha Moore about learned parenting styles, creating new traditions, and the highs and lows of building healthy connections with children.

    S2 Episode 4: Relationship Dynamics w/ Chris Featherston

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 32:51


    On Episode 4 of the Brownskin Blueprint hosts Brittany and Shawana sit down with special guest Chris Featherston and discuss everything from polygamy and being whole throughout relationship dynamics. Tune in and take in these gems!

    S2 Episode 3: Women and Sex Shaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 47:53


    On this episode of the Brownskin Blueprint hosts Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward discuss women and their affiliation and perceptions on sex! Tune in as the two discuss taboo topics, women expressing themselves explicitly without shame, and navigating balance of pleasure and liberation.

    S2 Episode 2: Creative Support w/ Ray Calloway

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 42:59


    In this episode of the Brownskin Blueprint hosts Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward sit down with BlkGirlDaily creator Ray Calloway and talk about the different woes of being creative and needing support. Tune in to hear about how these melenated women are maintaining creative support in their daily lives.

    S2 Episode 1: Strong vs Empowered

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 44:44


    At the top of Season 2, Brittany Dee and Shawana Ward sit down and talk about the negative connotations that come along with labeling black women as "strong." The two discuss how they've transitioned this mentality to becoming empowered. Tune in!

    **Bonus Episode** S1 Episode 10: "Navigating Depression." (Flashback)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 44:28


    In our bonus episode we flashback to out very first recording for BSB under Couch Conversations. Brittany and Shawana discuss experiencing, navigating , and coming out on the other side of depression.

    S1 Episode 9: Why We Don't Take What We Need w/ Asya Rojas.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 53:12


    In the season finale, host Brittany Willams and Shawana Ward sit down with Asya Rojas and talk about all the reasons why we don't take what we need. Do you struggle with receiving too? Tune in.

    S1 Episode 8: Moving Through Fear.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 39:09


    In this episode host Brittany and Shawana have on guest speaker Hilary Moyler, as they discuss moving through fear when everything around you begins to look shaky.

    S1 Episode 7: Unforeseen Cancellations.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 37:28


    In this episode of the Brownskin Blueprint, host Brittany and Shawana discuss preparing and handling unforeseen cancellations in everyday life.

    S1 Episode 6: Losing Sight of the Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 44:59


    In this episode, Host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward discuss how to navigate losing sight of vision, how to reassure yourself during doubtful moments, and the freedom in yielding to time vs working against it.

    S1 Episode 5: Loving from a Distance Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 57:10


    In part 2, Britany and Shawana discuss what reconciliation looks like, conversation starters, and different ways you can be aware if the relationship is worth it at all.

    S1 Episode 4: Loving from a Distance.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 64:33


    On this episode of the Brown Skinned Blueprint, Brittany and Shawana discuss the harsh reality of having to love people from a distance. Tune in.

    S1 Episode 3: The Shift

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 52:55


    In this episode, hosts Brittany and Shawana discuss the shift that is occurring internally and in society.

    S1 Episode 2: Self Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 54:52


    Host Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward discuss ways one can become more self-aware, how they themselves have done so, and the discomfort it can cause while growing and improving throughout life's journeys.

    S1 Episode 1: Living vs Existing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 33:27


    Hosts Brittany Williams and Shawana Ward sit down with special guest Hilary Moyler and talk about coping and thriving during the COVID-19 Pandemic. They discuss in detail the tactics they have used to get through and still create in a heavy time.

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