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 neurodivergence
• Why workplace accommodations and self-advocacy matter
• How emergent strategy guides their work and life
• Why softness and ease are acts of resistance and liberation
• The role of imagination and community in building a better future

This is a conversation about resilience, authenticity, and the liberatory power of living life on your own terms.

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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 masculinity
• How community and solidarity can transform lives
• The importance of mental health and self-reflection in healing
• Why unapologetic Blackness is at the center of his work
• How his platform, Black Status Social Network, creates mentorship, resource-sharing, and collective action.

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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.

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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.

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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 matter
• The impact of gentrification on community arts
• Centering joy, healing, and representation in education
• Balancing self-care while leading community work
• Millicent’s long-term vision for Mocha Mic with Millie

Connect with Millie: Instagram: @mochamicwithmillie | linktr.ee/millicent_ansah24

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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:

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• @soothebyhendrix
• https://hendrixtoycoaching.com

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