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January 23, 2026 51 mins

In this episode of Better, host Mark Brand interviews with Hope Blooms Manager of Social Business and Innovation, Kolade and artist, author, and community leader Keonte Beals for a powerful conversation about self‑love, healing, and the transformative impact of community. This episode explores how safe spaces, mentorship, and representation can turn barriers into bridges and dreams into real careers.

In This Episode, You’ll Hear About:

  • Hope Blooms & Uniacke Square
  • Self‑Love as Daily Practice
  • From Pain to Purpose
  • Connection, Collaboration & Community Ripples

About Hope Blooms
Hope Blooms is a community‑driven organization in Uniacke Square that nurtures young leaders through gardening, food, entrepreneurship, and mentorship. 

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This podcast is proudly supported by East Coast Credit Union.

At East Coast Credit Union, we’re proud to support community voices and meaningful conversations. The thoughts and opinions shared by guests on this podcast are their own and don’t necessarily reflect those of East Coast Credit Union.

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