Beats & Balance Podcast
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Podcast Overview
<p>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.</p><p>From intimate personal journeys to big-picture visions, Beats & Balance is your space for inspiration, connection, and the tools to thrive.</p>
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March 13, 2026
Leaving Religion & Finding Spirit: Ancestors, Plant Medicine & Queer Healing w/ Chantelle of Black.Bird.Rising | Beats & Balance Podcast
<p>In this episode of the <strong>Beats & Balance Podcast</strong>, Tinora sits down with <strong>Chantelle (aka Mar8gold)</strong>—a queer artist, healer, and founder of <strong>Black.Bird.Rising</strong>, 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 <strong>plant medicine, psychedelics, grief, identity, and the role of art and community in healing</strong>.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>About the Guest</strong></p><p><strong>Chantelle (Mar8gold)</strong> (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.</p><p>They are the founder of <strong>Black.Bird.Rising</strong>, a healing and artist sanctuary centering the flourishing of Black/POC and Queer/LGBTQIA2S+ communities. Chantelle also serves on the steering committee of the <strong>Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Project (BLMP)</strong> and works with the <strong>Philadelphia Abortion Liberation Fund</strong>.</p><p></p><p><strong>Connect with Black.Bird.Rising</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.blackbirdrisinghealing.com">www.blackbirdrisinghealing.com</a></p><p> 5838 Germantown Ave, Suite 100 </p><p> Instagram: @black.bird_rising</p>
March 5, 2026
Between Worlds: Hannah Marc on Art, AI, Identity, and Creative Healing | Beats & Balance Podcast
<p>In this episode of the <strong>Beats & Balance Podcast</strong>, host Tinora sits down with artist and illustrator <strong>Hannah Marc</strong>, 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”<strong>, </strong>her artistic practice reflects a deep connection to ancestry, memory, and the rhythms that shape identity across continents.</p><p>Now <strong>based in the south of France</strong>, 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>This episode is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with creativity as a living practice.</p><p><strong>About the Guest</strong></p><p><strong>Hannah Marc</strong> is an artist, illustrator, and designer behind <strong>Draw Me Close Illustrations</strong>.</p><p>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.</p><p>Her artistic practice spans traditional painting, digital illustration, teaching, and a return to oil painting, where color becomes a tactile and spiritual dialogue. <strong>Now based in the south of France</strong>, Hannah lives and works as a single mother while creating art that listens, holds, and remembers the drum—even when it plays softly.</p><p>Her work explores identity, memory, cultural duality, grief, and the healing power of creativity.</p><p><strong>Follow Hannah</strong></p><p>Instagram @drawmeclose_illustrations</p><p>Portfolio <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drawmeclose.my.canva.site/portfolio-dmc">https://drawmeclose.my.canva.site/portfolio-dmc</a></p><p>Shop Prints & Products <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drawmeclose-illustrations.printify.me">https://drawmeclose-illustrations.printify.me</a></p><p><strong>Follow & Support the Podcast</strong></p><p>Subscribe to <strong>Beats & Balance</strong> for conversations at the intersection of art, healing, spirituality, and culture. </p><p>Linktr.ee/beatsnbalance</p>
February 26, 2026
Empowering Voices: Jessica Sinclair on Networking, Self-Development, and Wellness
<p>In this episode of the <strong>Beats & Balance Podcast</strong>, Tinora sits down with <strong>Jessica Sinclair</strong> — 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 conversation explores how communication, resilience, and intentional self-care can unlock doors personally and professionally.</p><p><strong>About Our Guest</strong></p><p>Jessica 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.</p><p><strong>Connect with Jessica:</strong></p><ul><li> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.itsjessicasinclair.com">www.itsjessicasinclair.com</a> </li><li>Instagram: @ItsJessicaSinclair </li><li>Network Like You Mean It Course: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tinyurl.com/jessica-sinclair-course">https://tinyurl.com/jessica-sinclair-course</a></li></ul><p><strong>Upcoming Events:</strong></p><p><strong>Network Like You Mean It – Online Course</strong> 18 self-paced videos covering:</p><ul><li>Speak with Confidence</li><li>Connect with Purpose</li><li>Lead with Authenticity</li><li>Grow with Resilience</li></ul><p><strong>Flutterflies Women’s Expo</strong> Thursday, March 5 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Brentwood Public Library Meet local women entrepreneurs and organizations. Open to all – FREE.</p><p>Listen now and subscribe to Beats & Balance for more conversations that elevate your voice and your vision. </p><p>For more visit us at www.beatsandbalancellc.com</p>
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- What is Beats & Balance Podcast?
<p>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.</p><p>From intimate personal journeys to big-picture visions, Beats & Balance is your space for inspiration, connection, and the tools to thrive.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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