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

Insta: @rowan.house

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/Rowan.Housementalhealth

Website:

www.rowan-house.com

Guest: Kionte Beals

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/Key.Beals

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/keontebeals?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Website:

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

Halifax Chamber of Commerce:

https://halifaxchamber.com/business-voice/telling-my-true-story/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnUUNhXaMOdNvXbrxaRi1ySHB3ubpVplKu3IE9RBh7O8QUn1cVRXJpzMnqih4_aem_irNgaT8uk0UotjESW6nbRA

Books:

https://keontebeals.com/contact-book-keonte-beals-to-speak