Beats & Balance Podcast

The Beats & Balance Podcast is where creativity meets resilience. We bring together artists, healers, organizers, and everyday people to share the real stories behind their work — and the practices that keep them grounded. Rooted in the spirit of creative survival, these conversations explore art, music, wellness, spirituality, entrepreneurship, and the fight for collective liberation. From intimate personal journeys to big-picture visions, Beats & Balance is your space for inspiration, connection, and the tools to thrive.

Beats & Balance Podcast is a society podcast hosted by Tinora Locke Terrefe, with 24 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Tinora Locke Terrefe hosts Beats & Balance Podcast, a society show with 24 episodes published.

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  Episode #24

  Leaving Religion & Finding Spirit: Ancestors, Plant Medicine & Queer Healing w/ Chantelle of Black.Bird.Rising | Beats & Balance Podcast

  Mar 13, 20261h 11mS1

  <p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Together, they reflect on what it means to live authentically, challenge capitalist definitions of su...

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  Episode #23

  Between Worlds: Hannah Marc on Art, AI, Identity, and Creative Healing | Beats & Balance Podcast

  Mar 5, 20261h 22mS1

  <p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>Now based in the south of France, Hannah shares how her life experiences — including migratio...

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  Episode #22

  Empowering Voices: Jessica Sinclair on Networking, Self-Development, and Wellness

  Feb 26, 202647 minS1

  <p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>This...

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  Episode #21

  The Hoochie Priestess: Ancestry, Creativity, and Rooted Healing with Emmé de la Sol | Beats & Balance

  Feb 12, 202642 minS1

  <p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>In this conversation, we explore:</p>The story and significance behind her nameHow ancestry shapes her healing practiceT...

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  Episode #20

  Breaking Cycles: Vulnerability, Healing, and Generational Trauma with Lyssa Bastet | Beats & Balance

  Feb 5, 202643 minS1

  <p>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.</p><p>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 ou...

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