Beats & Balance Podcast

In this episode of the Beats & Balance Podcast, Tinora sits down with Chantelle (aka Mar8gold)—a queer artist, healer, and founder of Black.Bird.Rising, a sanctuary space centered on the healing and creative flourishing of Black, queer, and trans communities.Chantelle shares their journey from a religious upbringing and religious trauma toward building a deeper relationship with spirit, ancestors, and creative expression. The conversation explores plant medicine, psychedelics, grief, identity, and the role of art and community in healing.Together, they reflect on what it means to live authentically, challenge capitalist definitions of success, and create spaces where marginalized communities can rest, heal, and transform.About the GuestChantelle (Mar8gold) (they/them) is a Black Afro-Caribbean/Latine queer artist, contemplative, and care worker. They are a certified movement chaplain, liberation Reiki practitioner, racial justice and equity practitioner, and QTPOC psychedelic journey facilitator.They are the founder of Black.Bird.Rising, a healing and artist sanctuary centering the flourishing of Black/POC and Queer/LGBTQIA2S+ communities. Chantelle also serves on the steering committee of the Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Project (BLMP) and works with the Philadelphia Abortion Liberation Fund.Connect with Black.Bird.Risingwww.blackbirdrisinghealing.com 5838 Germantown Ave, Suite 100 Instagram: @black.bird_rising

In this episode of the Beats & Balance Podcast, host Tinora sits down with artist and illustrator Hannah Marc, founder of Draw Me Close Illustrations, for a thoughtful conversation about creativity, ancestry, and the role of art in healing and survival.Born in Uganda and raised in Europe, Hannah grew up navigating multiple cultural worlds. Carrying the middle name Nyangoma — “carrier of the drum”, her artistic practice reflects a deep connection to ancestry, memory, and the rhythms that shape identity across continents.Now based in the south of France, Hannah shares how her life experiences — including migration, motherhood, and living between cultures — have shaped her creative practice. Together, Tinora and Hannah explore how art can function as a spiritual practice, a healing tool, and a way to stay grounded during times of grief and uncertainty.Hannah also reflects on the importance of rest in the creative process, the influence of African and African American cultural traditions on her work, and the future of art in an AI-driven world. The conversation closes with a look at her upcoming project exploring color meditation as a pathway to presence, healing, and creative connection.This episode is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with creativity as a living practice.About the GuestHannah Marc is an artist, illustrator, and designer behind Draw Me Close Illustrations.Born in Uganda in 1988 and raised in Europe, Hannah grew up between cultures and creative languages. Her work explores the space between absence and presence, using color, texture, and material as collaborators in storytelling.Her artistic practice spans traditional painting, digital illustration, teaching, and a return to oil painting, where color becomes a tactile and spiritual dialogue. Now based in the south of France, Hannah lives and works as a single mother while creating art that listens, holds, and remembers the drum—even when it plays softly.Her work explores identity, memory, cultural duality, grief, and the healing power of creativity.Follow HannahInstagram @drawmeclose_illustrationsPortfolio https://drawmeclose.my.canva.site/portfolio-dmcShop Prints & Products https://drawmeclose-illustrations.printify.meFollow & Support the PodcastSubscribe to Beats & Balance for conversations at the intersection of art, healing, spirituality, and culture. Linktr.ee/beatsnbalance

In this episode of the Beats & Balance Podcast, Tinora sits down with Jessica Sinclair — communication strategist, educator, entrepreneur, and CEO of Sinclair Master of Ceremonies Inc. — to talk about the power of authentic self-expression, strategic networking, and prioritizing wellness while building a fulfilling career.Jessica shares her journey from entertainment and healthcare into community building and professional development, revealing the mindset shift that moved her from stability to passion-driven impact. With her signature program Network Like You Mean It, she has empowered students, professionals, parents, and entrepreneurs to articulate their value with confidence and clarity.This conversation explores how communication, resilience, and intentional self-care can unlock doors personally and professionally.About Our GuestJessica is an author, award-winning host, and certified MWBE business owner who energizes corporate, nonprofit, and community events with empathy, strategy, and presence. Her elevator pitch coaching has helped individuals secure funding, land opportunities, and confidently advocate for themselves in high-stakes spaces.Connect with Jessica: www.itsjessicasinclair.com Instagram: @ItsJessicaSinclair Network Like You Mean It Course: https://tinyurl.com/jessica-sinclair-courseUpcoming Events:Network Like You Mean It – Online Course 18 self-paced videos covering:Speak with ConfidenceConnect with PurposeLead with AuthenticityGrow with ResilienceFlutterflies Women’s Expo Thursday, March 5 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Brentwood Public Library Meet local women entrepreneurs and organizations. Open to all – FREE.Listen now and subscribe to Beats & Balance for more conversations that elevate your voice and your vision. For more visit us at www.beatsandbalancellc.com

In this episode of the Beats & Balance Podcast, Tinora sits down with Emmé de la Sol (Emmé White) — artist, spirit-worker, and self-proclaimed Hoochie Priestess from Red Hook, Brooklyn.A fifth-generation Black American, Emmé’s work is deeply rooted in African-American culture, ancestral reverence, and intuitive healing. Through divination, well-woman offerings, workshops, and spiritual counsel, she supports people in uncovering the root causes of physical and energetic stress — guiding them back to themselves with love, honesty, and cultural grounding.In this conversation, we explore:The story and significance behind her nameHow ancestry shapes her healing practiceThe intersection of spirituality and religionReclaiming sensuality and sacredness through the “Hoochie Priestess”Creativity as a spiritual practiceThe importance of community in collective healingBeyond her spiritual work, Emmé is also a poet, visual artist, singer-songwriter, actress, baker, and writer + editor of MINKA Brooklyn’s newsletter. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Service Management & Urban Policy and has additional training in yoga instruction, culturally inclusive birthwork + postpartum care, and early childhood education. She has several projects launching in the next few months, be sure to follow her on IG @emmedelasolThis episode is layered, grounded, and expansive — a reminder that healing can be embodied, creative, ancestral, and joyful all at once.Listen now on all podcast platforms or watch the full episode on YouTube.If this conversation resonates, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share with someone who needs it.

In today’s episode of the Beats and Balance Podcast, host Tinora Locke- Terrefe sits down with Lyssa Bastet — a queer mother, poet, spiritualist, and community organizer — for a deeply moving conversation about mental health, generational trauma, and the power of emotional vulnerability.Lyssa shares her journey growing up in Atlantic City, navigating homelessness, institutionalization, and mental health challenges, and how those lived experiences shaped her path toward healing and spiritual practice. Together, they explore the realities of surviving social service systems, the long shadow of generational trauma, and what it takes to interrupt cycles of harm for ourselves and future generations.This episode is a powerful reflection on storytelling as medicine, vulnerability as strength, and healing as a communal act — not a solitary one. Lyssa speaks candidly about motherhood, spirituality, and the responsibility of creating safer, more honest spaces for marginalized people to exist fully and authentically.About the guest:Lyssa Bastet is a queer mother, poet, spiritualist, and active community member. She uses her lived experience with homelessness, mental illness, and systemic barriers to create spaces where others can draw power from vulnerability. Through spoken word, tarot readings, and community organizing, Lyssa works toward a world where marginalized beings can be their complete selves.Support Lyssa’s work and follow her journey: linktr.ee/LyssaBastetIf this conversation resonates, consider supporting Lyssa on Patreon and subscribing to her YouTube channel to help sustain her healing-centered work.More from Beats & Balance: linktr.ee/beatsnbalance

In this episode of the Beats & Balance Podcast, Tinora sits with iiiYansaje T. Muse — Priestess of Oya, spiritual counselor, artist, and creator of 222.9 The Mothership Internet Radio — for a conversation rooted in divine alignment, ancestral wisdom, and the healing power of sound.iiiYansaje shares her creative journey and how listening for spiritual instruction has shaped her work across music, media, and ritual. She reflects on the inception of 222.9, a radio station born from the intention to preserve ancestral knowledge through sound and storytelling, and how music acts as both a spiritual archive and a tool for personal and collective growth.Together, they explore:Creating from divine alignment rather than urgencyMusic as medicine, memory, and ancestral languageNavigating burnout while staying spiritually groundedGratitude and ancestral rituals as daily practiceMaintaining high vibrations in the midst of chaosThe role of joy, community, and pleasure in sustainable creativityThis conversation is a reminder that sound can be a compass, creativity can be ceremony, and staying in alignment is an act of resistance and devotion.Learn more & connect with iiiYansaje T. Muse: https://www.pensight.com/x/iiiyansasorbit2229 https://www.poeticallymused.orgConnect with Beats & Balancehttps://www.beatsandbalancellc.comlinktr.ee/beatsnbalance

Sound is one of the oldest healing technologies we have — in this episode of the Beats & Balance Podcast, we explore how sound, vibration, and frequency intersect with science, spirituality, and community care.Host Tinora Locke- Terrefe sits down with LaShekia Chatman, a medical anthropologist, educator, and host of the Love Genus Podcast, for a deep and grounded conversation about sound healing as both a personal and collective practice. Drawing from lived experience with chronic illness and her academic background in anthropology and public health, LaShekia unpacks how sound works on the nervous system, how it supports emotional regulation, and why it plays such a powerful role in communal healing spaces.From there, the conversation widens into the social determinants of health, the realities women of color face when navigating medical systems, and the necessity of self-advocacy in environments not designed to listen. LaShekia shares how she bridges science and spirituality without bypassing either, and why community storytelling, shared resonance, and agency are essential parts of healing.Connect with LaShekia:https://linktr.ee/LaShekiaCKey Topics• Sound healing & frequency • Chronic illness & embodiment • Medical anthropology • Science + spirituality • Health disparities • Self-advocacy • Community care & Collective healing

In this episode of the Beats & Balance Podcast, we sit down with Tyler Hurst, host of Master Plant Talk, as well as a plant medicine facilitator, yoga teacher, and wellness professional based in Phoenix, AZ. Tyler shares his deeply personal healing journey after spending 17 years on psychiatric medications and how sound healing, plant medicine, microdosing, and yoga became essential tools in his recovery. The conversation explores how music and frequency can regulate the nervous system, why integration is critical after healing experiences, and how to support others without losing yourself in the process. We also discuss the intersection of rave culture and healing spaces, the importance of engaging Indigenous practices with respect and accountability, and how setting clear boundaries helps prevent burnout in wellness work. This episode offers grounded insight into trauma recovery, embodied healing, and creating intentional spaces for transformation. In this episode, we explore: Tyler’s journey through trauma and long-term psych medication use The healing power of sound, music, and frequency Plant medicine, microdosing, and emotional regulation Yoga as a tool for trauma release and nervous system supportRave culture as a space for community and healing Respectful engagement with Indigenous healing practices The importance of integration after healing experiences Maintaining boundaries in healing and wellness work Guest Bio: Tyler Hurst is a plant medicine facilitator, yoga teacher, and wellness professional living in Phoenix, AZ. After discovering the healing power of chakra-based tones, he began incorporating a wide range of instruments into his work, including healing house music, live drums, gongs, sound bowls, tuning forks, and voice modulation. He also hosts his podcast Master Plant Talk - link below. Tyler teaches yoga by blending house and rave beats with pop music and healing tones to help people release trauma stored in the body. His work emphasizes intentional integration, safe containers for healing, and sustainable wellness practices. Connect with Tyler: Instagram: @microdoseyogaAZ | @tdhurst YouTube: @masterplanttalk Podcast: tdhur.st/MasterPlantTalk More from Beats & Balance: beatsandbalancellc.com linktr.ee/beatsnbalance

In this episode of the Beats & Balance Podcast, host Tinora Locke-Terrefe sits down with Eyerene — a self-care, wellness, and energy practitioner, author of Writing So the Healing Can Begin, and the creator of Brown Girls Heal, a community-centered space dedicated to sisterhood, healing, and collective care for Black and Brown women.Inspired by her own experiences navigating mental health at a young age, Eyerene shares her personal healing journey and the intention behind creating safe, affirming spaces where women can be seen, supported, and held. The conversation explores the importance of vulnerability, joy, and self-care as essential tools for healing, not luxuries.We also discuss the creation of Brown Girls Link Up, Eyerene’s annual Brooklyn gathering designed to bring Black and Brown women together through workshops, wellness practices, and community connection, as well as her upcoming work centered on self-reflection and embodied healing.This episode is a powerful reminder that healing happens in community — and that rest, softness, and joy are acts of resistance.Learn more about Eyerene’s work: www.browngirlsheal.com-Support our partners: Savorista Coffee — Craft decaf & half-caf coffee 25% OFF with code BALANCE https://savorista.com/discount/BALANCEMantra Matcha — Premium Japanese matcha 15% OFF with code BALANCE https://mantramatcha.com/discount/BALANCE

In this episode of the Beats and Balance Podcast, Tinora Locke- Terrefe sits down with D1V1N1TY—a multi-talented singer/songwriter, emcee, and freestyle sensation from Newark, NJ.Rooted in healing, creativity, and empowerment, D1V1N1TY opens up about her journey toward self-love, surrender, and living with purpose. She shares how community support shaped her path, why freestyling is a spiritual practice for her, and what it means to create from a place of authenticity. Guided by her mantra, “Always forward, forward always,” D1V1N1TY offers wisdom on embracing the present moment, trusting the unknown, and staying true to yourself through every evolution.Whether you’re an artist, a healer, or someone navigating your own transformation, this conversation is filled with grounding insights, creative inspiration, and the reminder that healing is a continuous journey.Topics we cover:Surrendering to life’s challengesCreative expression as healingFreestyling as a spiritual channelCommunity, support, and discernmentLiving for todayAuthenticity in artistrySelf-love as a foundationFollow D1V1N1TY and her show The Necessary Creative Talk Show:https://linktr.ee/d1v1n1typodcastMore from Beats & Balance:https://linktr.ee/beatsnbalance

In this episode of the Beats & Balance podcast, host Tinora Locke-Terrefe sits down with Pampi—a land steward, food justice organizer, and founder of the Neighborhood Grow Plan—to explore the deep connections between land, lineage, food, and community care.Born in India and raised in Texas, Pampi shares how their personal history and lived experiences shaped their commitment to cultural sovereignty, mutual aid, and building systems that nurture rather than extract. Together, they discuss the challenges of sustainable community organizing, navigating burnout as an artist and activist, and the importance of relationships rooted in reciprocity.The conversation also highlights the spiritual and political dimensions of food justice, the power of returning to land-based practices, and how communities can reclaim agency through collective stewardship.Support Pampi’s ongoing work:Connect with Pampi on Instagram: @thirdeyefell | @neighborhoodgrowNeighborhood Grow Plan fundraiser + year-end report: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRyTR7QDOyS/Feb 28 — Diasporic Herbal Transmission workshop (NOFA/Mass): https://www.instagram.com/p/DRw62jVDtAj/IN DIVINE COMPANY — meditative dance song-opera for whales and humans: https://www.instagram.com/indivinecompany_danceFollow their artistic journey into folk metal: #ne0gaan

In this week’s episode of the Beats & Balance Podcast, Tinora Locke-Terrefe sits down with Emerlyn Deline-Johnson, a Jersey City native, entrepreneur, creative, youth advocate, and the founder of Mommies & Mocktails.Emerlyn’s story is rooted in resilience. After losing her husband in 2019, she found herself navigating profound grief while raising two young boys and continuing her work in community service and youth development. Instead of collapsing under the weight of loss, she transformed her pain into purpose—building multiple businesses, leading impactful programs for young people, and creating spaces for healing and connection.In this conversation, Emerlyn opens up about: • Motherhood while healing from grief • Building a business from lived experience • How community support shaped her journey • Youth development, creativity, and service in Jersey City • Lessons learned while growing Mommies & Mocktails • What it means to rebuild your life with intention, heart, and faithEmerlyn is the creative force behind Mommies & Mocktails, a growing movement and event series supporting mothers through community, connection, and creativity. She also oversees youth programming in Jersey City, supports year-round recreation initiatives, and continues to expand her impact as an entrepreneur.Upcoming Event: DIY Cocktail + Whipped Body Butter Experience https://www.mommiesandmocktails.com/event-details/diy-cocktail-whipped-body-butter-experience Use code BNB for $5 off.Follow Emerlyn: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/edeline Instagram: @i_em_thecreative

This week on the Beats & Balance Podcast, host Tinora Locke-Terrefe speaks with LP (@sirpenelope), founder and managing director of Houstory (@HoustoryApp), a platform built to bring transparency, trust, and equity to the rental market.LP’s story began in New York City, where a decade-long career in human resources with the City of New York and Columbia University gave her deep insight into how people navigate systems—and how much those systems often fail them.After experiencing her own rental challenges in New York and helping others through similar struggles in Baltimore, LP founded Houstory, a tech-driven platform designed to empower renters with verified rental histories, honest reviews, and key insights into landlords, maintenance issues, and neighborhood realities.At its heart, Houstory is about giving renters the tools to make confident, informed decisions—and ending the days of renting in the dark.Follow on IG: LP: @sirpenelope Houstory: @HoustoryApp Learn more at houstoryapp.comListen now anywhere Podcasts are available or watch the full episode on YouTube. #BeatsAndBalancePodcast #Houstory #HousingEquity #TransparencyInHousing #TenantAdvocacy #WomenInTech #SocialImpact #HousingJustice #RentingInTheDark

This week on the Beats & Balance Podcast, host Tinora Locke-Terrefe sits down with ESE — an Afro-Soul artist, wellness entrepreneur, and founder of NAPPYESE Wellness and nkà ọgwụgwọ: The Art of Healing Festival in Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬ESE blends music, mindfulness, and movement to create safe spaces for African empaths, creatives, and highly sensitive people to reconnect with their highest selves. Through NAPPYESE Wellness, she offers yoga, meditation, retreats, and holistic wellness programs that elevate physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.In this powerful conversation, ESE opens up about her personal journey of trauma, growth, and purpose — and how she’s transforming the wellness landscape across Nigeria.We talk about: 🌿 Healing through yoga and self-care in Nigeria 💫 The cultural shift around mental health and emotional expression 🪷 Building community and authenticity through collaboration 🤝 Protecting your energy and navigating wellness work as a woman 🔥 The power of collective healing and grassroots festivalsSupport the mission of nkà ọgwụgwọ: The Art of Healing Festival and help expand access to wellness and mental health programs across Nigeria: 👉 GoFundMe.com/f/nka-ogwugwo-festival🌍 Learn more: nappyese.com Follow: @nappyese on IG and Tiktok🎧 Watch now on YouTube or listen wherever Podcasts are available.Linktr.ee/BeatsNBalance#BeatsAndBalancePodcast #ESE #Nappyese #nkàọgwụgwọ #TheArtOfHealingFestival #AfricanWellness #HolisticHealing #CommunityHealing #YogaInNigeria #MentalHealthAwareness #WellnessJourney #HealingThroughArt

This week on the Beats & Balance Podcast, host Tinora Locke-Terrefe sits down with Jenna Pantin Bermudez, founder of Chaconia Candles — a sustainable wellness brand inspired by her Trinidadian roots and love for Caribbean culture. After more than 18 years in corporate marketing, communications, and DEI leadership, Jenna made the bold transition into entrepreneurship — building Chaconia as a bridge between cultural heritage, mindfulness, and mental wellness.Through her handcrafted, eco-conscious candles, Jenna invites people to slow down, breathe, and experience a sensory escape to the Caribbean. Beyond products, Chaconia offers free wellness services like yoga, meditation, and sound baths to ensure that healing and mental health resources are accessible to all.In this inspiring conversation, we explore: The journey from corporate life to creative entrepreneurship Sustainability, safe products, and community-driven impact The role of cultural storytelling in wellness Building generational wealth and teaching children about entrepreneurship 🌍Making wellness accessible and authentic, not exclusiveJenna reminds us that authenticity, cultural appreciation, and community care are at the heart of true success.Follow Jenna on IG: @chaconia_candles chaconiacandles.com🎧 Listen now everywhere podcasts are available or watch the full episode on YouTube.#BeatsAndBalancePodcast #ChaconiaCandles #JennaPantinBermudez #CaribbeanHeritage #Entrepreneurship #Sustainability #Mindfulness #MentalHealth #WellnessForAll #GenerationalWealth #CommunityImpact #CulturalStorytelling

This week on the Beats & Balance Podcast, host Tinora Locke- Terrefe sits down with Vibha Vinodrai — a Women’s Mindset & Leadership Coach from Toronto, by way of Dubai. Vibha helps women lead from truth instead of performance. After over a decade in the corporate world navigating burnout, bias, and toxic work culture, Vibha chose to rewrite her story — leaving behind the pressure to prove herself and building Heal Her Way, a coaching practice designed to help women reconnect with their bodies, embrace their emotions, and lead from self-trust.In this powerful episode, we explore: Learning to observe your thoughts and biases with compassion Healing from burnout and redefining success beyond perfectionism How “good girl” conditioning holds women back in leadership The importance of body awareness and emotional intelligence Why real empowerment starts with community, support, and courageThrough her SEED Circle framework, Vibha helps women unlearn patterns of over-giving and self-doubt, guiding them toward embodied confidence and soul-aligned purpose. Her message is clear: deep transformation begins with awareness.Learn more about Vibha’s work at healherway.caFollow her on IG: @healherway 🎧 Listen now on anywhere podcasts are available or watch the full episode on YouTube.#BeatsAndBalancePodcast #VibhaVinodrai #HealHerWay #MindsetCoach #FeminineLeadership #HealingJourney #SelfAwareness #EmpoweredWomen #GoodGirlDetox

This week on the Beats & Balance Podcast, Tinora Locke- Terrefe is joined by Dr. Nakeisha Owens-Griffin (Ed.D.) — educator, advocate, speaker, and author of The H.A.H.-H.A.H. Guide: A Four-Way Strategy to Shine in the Midst of Shade and Insult to Injury: A Memoir of a Christian Wife Scorned. With over 27 years in education and child welfare, Dr. Owens-Griffin has trained educators and administrators in more than 200 schools, earning recognition from the Tennessee Senate for her powerful advocacy on behalf of foster youth. She is also the President of her Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® chapter and a proud champion for resilience, self-belief, and transformation. Dr. Owens-Griffin reminds us that healing doesn’t always look like stillness — sometimes it looks like joy, play, and rediscovering yourself after the storm. 🌐 Connect with Dr. Nakeisha Owens-Griffin Facebook: Nakeisha Owens-Griffin YouTube: The H.A.H.-H.A.H. Guide Read Her Books on Kindle The H.A.H.-H.A.H. Guide Insult to Injury: A Memoir of a Christian Wife Scorned 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream — and don’t forget to subscribe to the Beats & Balance Podcast on YouTube for more stories of creative survival and transformation. #BeatsAndBalancePodcast #NakeishaOwensGriffin #HealingJourney #FosterYouthAdvocate #SelfCare #Resilience #MentalHealth #Education #BiggerAndBetterToCome #HAHHAHGuide #InsultToInjury

In this episode of the Beats & Balance Podcast, host Tinora Locke-Terrefe is joined by Tara Thompson, a trauma-informed yoga teacher and the founder of The Quest Yoga in Ireland.Tara shares her personal journey through trauma and how it inspired her to create safe, empowering spaces for others. She reflects on the staggering reality that 1 in 4 people in Ireland have been victims of abuse, and 1 in 3 women, underscoring the urgent need for trauma-informed care and healing-centered practices in wellness.With honesty and compassion, Tara talks about the challenges of balancing personal healing while supporting others, the importance of safety and choice in trauma-informed yoga, and her vision of making these practices mainstream in Ireland.🌿 Tara is also hosting her Rest and Restore Retreat in May 2026, set in a historic hunting lodge in the Wicklow Hills, just an hour from Dublin—a weekend of rest, restoration, and pressing pause in breathtaking scenery. Learn more at www.thequestyoga.com.🎧 Tune in now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and RSS.com.#TaraThompson #BeatsAndBalancePodcast #TraumaHealing #TraumaInformedYoga #QuestYoga #MentalHealthAwareness #RestAndRestore

In this episode of the Beats & Balance Podcast, host Tinora Locke-Terrefe is joined by Angela Montijo (she/they) a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, writer, and educator rooted in youth justice, community care, and liberation.Angela shares their story as a first-gen Latine from Inglewood, navigating neurodivergence and receiving an autism diagnosis to access workplace accommodations, and how that journey shaped their vision of living a soft, ease-filled life.With over a decade of experience in juvenile justice, mental health, and education, Angela reflects on what it means to practice from an anti-oppressive, liberatory framework—centering those most impacted,✨ In this episode you’ll hear:Angela’s journey with autism and neurodivergenceWhy workplace accommodations and self-advocacy matterHow emergent strategy guides their work and lifeWhy softness and ease are acts of resistance and liberationThe role of imagination and community in building a better futureThis is a conversation about resilience, authenticity, and the liberatory power of living life on your own terms.🎧 Watch now on YouTube, or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and RSS.com.#AngelaMontijo #BeatsAndBalancePodcast #AutismAcceptance #Neurodivergence #SoftLife #CommunityCare #LiberationWork

In this week’s episode of the Beats & Balance Podcast, host Tinora Locke-Terrefe is joined by Staxxx Facts, founder of the Black Status Social Network, and a powerful voice at the intersection of Black culture, healing, and empowerment. As a motivational speaker and community organizer, Staxxx sparks raw, necessary conversations that challenge stereotypes while building spaces for authenticity and growth.In this conversation, Staxxx opens up about his journey and the lessons he’s learned along the way, including:What it means to distinguish between negative and positive masculinityHow community and solidarity can transform livesThe importance of mental health and self-reflection in healingWhy unapologetic Blackness is at the center of his workHow his platform, Black Status Social Network, creates mentorship, resource-sharing, and collective action.Follow Staxxx and learn more at: linktr.ee/BlackStatusSocialNetworkFollow Beats & Balance and learn more at: linktr.ee/beatsnbalance🎧 Listen now on RSS.com, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, or watch the full episode on YouTube.#StaxxxFacts #BeatsAndBalancePodcast #BlackMasculinity #HealingJourney #CommunityCare #UnapologeticBlackness

In this week’s episode of the Beats & Balance Podcast, host Tinora Locke-Terrefe is joined by Malaysia Harrell—a board-certified psychotherapist, keynote speaker, best-selling author, and the founder of Blissful Life Consulting. A proud veteran and tireless advocate for mental wellness, Malaysia shares her powerful journey from military service to spiritual awakening.She opens up about how her experiences shaped her resilience and leadership, and how a near-death experience became the turning point that led her to embrace spirituality and soul alignment. Today, Malaysia helps high-achieving women shift from performance-based living to purpose-driven leadership, guiding them toward authenticity, surrender, and a deeper sense of community.In this conversation, Malaysia reflects on the impact of generational trauma, the connection between mental health and the body, and the importance of embracing spiritual gifts as tools for transformation. Her story offers wisdom, encouragement, and a roadmap for women seeking healing and fulfillment beyond external success.Malaysia’s upcoming book, Good Has My 6, will be released this fall, and she is also hosting a Women’s Retreat in Virginia this November designed for women seeking renewal and alignment. To learn more about her work, visit malaysiaharrell.com.Listen on RSS.com, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts, or watch the full conversation on YouTube. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes on wellness, spirituality, mental health, women’s leadership, and healing journeys.

Join us for a heartfelt conversation on the Beats & Balance Podcast with Dr. Kim D. Harris (Dr. Kimme) — a multidisciplinary artist, educator, and cultural storyteller. As an Afro-Indigenous woman, Dr. Kimme explores identity, resilience, and liberation through art, offering spaces of healing and connection for women of color navigating the pressures of the so-called American Dream. Guest Bio: Dr. Kim D. Harris, affectionately known as Dr. Kimme, is a multidisciplinary artist, educator, cultural storyteller, and certified yoga instructor. A 25-year breast cancer survivor, she is dedicated to planting seeds of radical self-love through her work. Connect with Dr. Kimme: thecreativeyou.us IG: @thecreative_you 📅 Upcoming Event: “A Stitch in Time: An Afrofuturistic Tribute to Breast Cancer Warriors” — Island Space Caribbean Museum, Broward County, Florida | September 28, 2025. Watch the full episode on YouTube and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and everywhere podcasts are available. 🔗 linktr.ee/BeatsNBalance

In this episode of the Beats & Balance Podcast, Millicent "Millie" Ansah — poet, educator, and founder of Mocha Mic with Millie — shares how she’s building safe spaces for poetry, healing, and community in the face of gentrification.We talk about the importance of representation in the arts, fostering joy and healing in education, balancing community work with self-care, and the role of joy in sustaining creative practices.✨ Key Takeaways:Why safe spaces for poets and diverse voices matterThe impact of gentrification on community artsCentering joy, healing, and representation in educationBalancing self-care while leading community workMillicent’s long-term vision for Mocha Mic with MillieConnect with Millie: Instagram: @mochamicwithmillie | linktr.ee/millicent_ansah24🎧 Listen now and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and everywhere podcasts are available. Watch full episodes on YouTube.🔗 More from Beats & Balance: linktr.ee/BeatsNBalance

In this episode of the Beats & Balance podcast, Tinora Locke-Terrefe sits down with DeUnna Hendrix — former Division I head coach turned life coach and vibe curator — to explore the power of self-care, breaking free from societal expectations, and embracing authenticity.DeUnna also shares her vision for “The Bridge,” a new program launching August 14th to support Black millennial women through life transitions.Join the Conversation: Follow DeUnna: @soothebyhendrixhttps://hendrixtoycoaching.com Explore more podcasts, retreats, and healing projects: https://linktr.ee/BeatsNBalance