Beats & Balance Podcast

Beats & Balance Podcast

by Tinora Locke Terrefe
Season 1

From Military to Mindfulness: Malaysia Harrell on Soul Alignment, Wellness & Healing | Beats & Balance Podcast

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.

Healing Through Art & Ancestral Wisdom with Dr. Kim D. Harris (Dr. Kimme) | Beats & Balance Podcast

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

Creating Safe Spaces Through Poetry & Community w/ Millicent Ansah | Beats & Balance Podcast

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 🎧 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

Embracing Transformation with DeUnna Hendrix | Beats & Balance Podcast

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: @soothebyhendrix https://hendrixtoycoaching.com Explore more podcasts, retreats, and healing projects: https://linktr.ee/BeatsNBalance
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