In this powerful and deeply vulnerable episode of Dare to Be Us, we sit down with Keonte, singer, speaker, author, and community leader, to explore what it truly means to turn pain into purpose.

Growing up in North Preston, Keonte shares how music, community, and lived experience shaped his identity… but also opens up about one of the darkest moments of his life when, at just 12 years old, he began planning to take his life.

What followed was a life changing realization: nobody was coming to save him.

From that moment, Keonte began a journey of self-discovery, learning how to pour into himself, redefine self-love, and eventually transform his story into a mission to help others, especially children.

Through children’s books, speaking, and powerful community work, he now gives young people the words he once needed to hear.

This episode dives into:

• Healing your inner child
• Redefining failure and growth
• Letting go of old versions of yourself
• Building purpose through pain
• The truth about self-love and showing up for yourself

This conversation is raw, emotional, and deeply human.

If you’ve ever felt alone… this episode is for you.

Host: Ruth

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Co-Host: Yoseph

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Guest: Kionte Beals

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https://keontebeals.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnF_S9jDG9TK4hI-uXnLkiM8U9R0uzbArfnX6bXKe2pUROad7zM41cLBww7xc_aem_JwHVdn6ScEYY9qtmuSzDBQ

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Books:

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In this episode of Dare To Be Us, we welcome Shawn Leonard for an open and thoughtful conversation on spirituality, lived experience, and the mysteries many people carry privately.

Shawn shares parts of his personal journey, how spirit first began speaking in his life, and how those experiences evolved into a path of service, teaching, and responsibility. We discuss the Seven Grandfather Teachings, medicine, spirit animals, and the importance of humility and discernment.

The conversation also explores larger questions around consciousness, dreams, intuition, divinity, and how to remain grounded while navigating experiences that don’t always fit traditional frameworks.

This episode isn’t about belief systems, it’s about curiosity, reflection, and honoring personal experience with balance and respect.

Topics include spirituality, healing, consciousness, Indigenous teachings, intuition, shadow and light, aliens, and personal growth.

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything to heal… and still feel stuck?

In this episode of Dare to Be Us, Ruth sits down with Joe for a real, honest conversation about something many people experience, but rarely talk about:

Why healing alone doesn’t fully work.

We explore the gap between awareness and transformation, the role of the nervous system, and why so many people feel like they’re “doing the work” but not seeing real change.

This episode is for you if:

• You understand your patterns but still feel stuck
• You’ve been doing self-work on your own
• You’re ready for deeper, real-life change

Because healing isn’t just about what you know… It’s about what you experience, practice, and integrate.

In this episode, we talk about:

• The self-awareness trap
• Why healing happens in relationship
• Nervous system safety and real change
• The difference between knowing and integrating
• What’s actually missing in most healing journeys

Deeper support? If this episode resonated with you, you don’t have to do this alone.

Explore the SPR Program at Rowan-House.com a space designed for real-life integration, guided support, and meaningful change:

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