Shawna Murray-Browne
Dr. Shawna Murray-Browne, LCSW-C is an organizational strategist and healer, cultural historian, womanist scholar, transformational speaker and keeper of sacred space for leaders of color, globally. She is the Principal Consultant at Kindred Wellness LLC and trained as an integrative psychotherapist.
Dr. Shawna works at the intersection of social impact, institutional change and embodied ancient wisdom. Intuitive, authentic, and high energy, she pulls from over 14 years of experience in mind-body medicine and mental health care to accompany executives in transcending historic and modern-day trauma. She guides organizations in creating affirming practices, policies and environments for people everywhere.
Dr. Shawna was named by The Huffington Post as one of the “Ten Black Female Therapists You Should Know,” featured on the PBS special Mysteries of Mental Illness, and was a two-time guest on the popular, Therapy for Black Girls podcast.
She completed her doctorate at the University of Maryland, School of Social Work where she gained her Master of Social Work. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Family Science from the University of Maryland, College Park. She serves on the Advisory Board of Cllctivly, the Trauma Informed Care Task Force for the City of Baltimore, and is a former Minority Fellow for the Council on Social Work Education and SAMSHA.
Most Requested Programs
Return to Presence: Exploring Mind-Body Medicine as Capacity Building
In the fast-paced world of organizational leadership, the essence of presence often gets overshadowed by the demands of the day. "Return to Presence" invites leaders on a transformative journey, blending the wisdom of mind-body medicine with practical leadership insights. Through immersive experiences and guided body scan meditations, participants will explore the profound connection between mental clarity and physical well-being. This session empowers leaders to cultivate a deeper sense of self-awareness, resilience, and empathy, essential qualities for navigating complex challenges and inspiring organizational excellence.
Beyond Burnout: Six Steps to Cultivating a Healing-Oriented Organization
In a world where burnout has become all too common, "Beyond Burnout" offers a beacon of hope for leaders striving to create workplaces that prioritize people over profit. This transformative keynote unveils a roadmap for organizational renewal, drawing from cutting-edge research and real-world insights. From fostering a culture of psychological safety to implementing wellness initiatives that nurture employee well-being, each step is carefully crafted to empower leaders in building resilient workplaces.
Success Redefined: Cultivating Workplaces Where Women of Color Leaders Thrive
In today's landscape, women of color leaders face unique challenges within organizational settings, contending not only with traditional leadership pressures but also with the weight of racial battle fatigue. "Success Redefined" is a groundbreaking keynote that sheds light on the multifaceted and unique struggles and triumphs of women leaders of color across the country. Dive deep into discussions surrounding racial battle fatigue, exploring its impact on well-being and professional fulfillment. But this session doesn't stop at diagnosis—it offers a roadmap for healing and transformation. Discover time-tested strategies for cultivating healing environments where women of color can not only survive but thrive in their rightful position. Through a blend of research-backed insights and real-world experiences, participants will gain practical tools to foster inclusive, justice-oriented organizations.
Therapy That Liberates: Decolonizing Mental Health Care Today
This keynote dissects the interplay between mainstream culture and medical racism in U.S. mental health care, highlighting three key characteristics. It navigates the connections between diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and the broader decolonization movement within the mental health field. Common missteps in systemic racism dismantling are explored, offering insights for large systems. Lastly, it provides actionable steps for leadership and staff to evolve their practice in real-time.
Testimonials
To say that Dr. Shawna Murray-Browne was amazing does not do her life's work justice. The journey with Shawna helped us not only examine external systems of marginalization, but how we, as practitioners, show up in ways that either uphold oppression as the status quo or interrupt it. And to the latter, she did just that! She left us with practical tools to hold healing spaces that are culturally relevant and trauma-informed. If you are ready to decolonize your practice in service to others, I’d highly recommend Shawna as a sage guide in that process. - Lawanda Williams, Healthcare for the Homeless
She was a great speaker : clear , cogent , well studied , entertaining , knowledgeable with personality -Cynthia Hunter, Bryn Mawr College
Shawna’s mind-body medicine talk was an integral part of our Capacity Building program for over 2 years. Shawna works to meet our constituents exactly where they are, and leads them gently along a path for forgiveness, acceptance, and healing. It has been a joy to offer her work to our organizations, and also to hear the overwhelmingly positive feedback from attendees. - Sabrina Thornton, T. Rowe Price Foundation
Shawna Murray-Browne took the time to understand the event, the complexities and opportunities. She created an opening session that set the tone for the event to be a stellar experience. Participants gave credit to the opening session personally and professionally, and they say this convening is the best one to date. I appreciate Shawna's openness, critical thinking, and empathetic professionalism. Kindred Wellness will definitely be an ongoing partner for our teams. - Sonya M.N. Marbley, Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Your keynote address was everything we hoped for and so well received by the attendees.
We commit to EQUITY...and that's just the beginning! -Christine Hamm, Imago North America