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Ep 29: Story time – Black student in Boston
This week’s mini-episode is a story I told a while back about being a Black college student in Boston—a city that, at the time, had a reputation. And yeah… my first experiences definitely lived up to it. But then something unexpected happened, and taught me a lesson. This one’s about assumptions, surprises, and learning not…
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Ep 27: Story time – Stuck in a Volcano
In this mini episode, I’m taking you to my second home—on the mic at Grown Folks Stories—where I share what should’ve been a dreamy first trip to Hawaii. Spoiler: things did not go as planned. Enjoy an unforgettable (and very real) travel tale that starts in paradise but takes a wild detour.
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Ep 26: The Shark Tank – Aaron’s home
Aaron is a poet, founder, investor, and artist—someone who moves effortlessly between the worlds of creativity and entrepreneurship. From the poetry slam stage to the startup pitch room, he shows how storytelling and presence can be powerful tools in any arena. We talk about unexpected overlaps between art and business, and how the skills you…
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Update: A new plan & Story Time
After looking at the content I want to share in the weeks ahead, I decided to make a change to the publication schedule for the pod. I also have some content that I want to share about *my* home. In this episode, I’ll update you on the plan and share the first of (hopefully) many…
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Ep 25: The Blue Grass – Dolio’s Home
You’ve never heard a sound like this Gangstagrasss before and in this episode I talk with a longtime friend, Dolio, about its origins. After years of denying that he was an artist, one night in NYC caused a chain reaction that created a multi-decade career as a musician. I’m excited to share this one as…
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Ep 24: Caribbean Spirits – Marc’s home
In this episode, I catch up with longtime friend and founder of Ten to One rum, Marc Farrell. Marc isn’t just building a rum brand—he’s on a mission to elevate an entire category while sharing the rich story of a people and a culture. Five years in, his passion hasn’t wavered, and he still lights…
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Ep 23: Guatemala – Rocxana’s home
In this episode, I sit down with Rocxana to talk about her home, Guatemala. We dive into everything from our pre-trip expectations to recapping our on-the-ground experiences. Of course, we wrap up this episode with a story.. If you’ve ever been curious about Guatemala—or just enjoy learning about a new place for most people,…
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Ep 22: The Sidelines – Coach Shaw’s Home
Kick off Super Bowl week with record-breaking football coach David Shaw. In this episode, Coach Shaw shares what makes life on the sidelines so special to him—and it’s not just about the X’s and O’s. From leadership lessons to the emotional highs of the game, this conversation dives deep into the heart of coaching and…
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Ep 21: The Black Church Tradition – Otis’ Home
In this episode, I chat with my friend and pastor, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, about his unique sense of “home” within the Black church tradition. While I thought we’d talk about “the pulpit” as his home, our conversation revealed something much deeper. Growing up as a preacher’s kid surrounded by civil rights leaders we’ve…
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Ep 20: In African Fashion – Rahel’s Home
This episode features my friend Rahel, who I’ve known for over a decade and who’s the co-founder of Ilava, an African fashion company. Rahel is doing more than just designing clothes—she’s helping to reshape people’s connection to the African continent through fashion. I’m so excited she joined me for this conversation! You can find her…
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Update: It’s Monday, where’s the episode?
Hi everyone! Just a quick update—we’re taking a break this Monday, but new episodes will be back starting January 6th, with a fresh one every other Monday after that. In the meantime, I want to wish you all a very happy holiday season! If you’ve been enjoying the podcast, please share it with your friends…
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Ep 19: As Your Host – Binkey’s Home
In this episode, I chatted with my friend Binkey, a masterful event host who takes his craft seriously. Binkey isn’t just there to hold a mic—he’s there to create unforgettable vibes from start to finish, blending his many talents to make every moment count. Anyone can host, but few can do it well, and Binkey…
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Ep 18: Being Bossy – Aisha’s Home
In this episode, I catch up with my longtime friend Aisha, the founder and CEO of Bossy Cosmetics. After leaving her corporate career, Aisha created a company with a powerful mission: to empower women through beauty. We dive into the personal changes that inspired her journey and explore how Bossy Cosmetics is making a difference. …
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Update: New Episodes Soon!
After a short break, I’m thrilled to announce that the podcast will be starting back November 4th with a goal of releasing new episodes every 2 weeks! In this short teaser, I discuss the new concept and introduce our first 4 guests! Tell a friend. We’re going to have some fun. Peace! KBev
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Recap: Loop 3 (Africa & Europe)
Hard to believe we have gotten to our 33rd episode – the recap of the 3rd and final loop of the travels. In this episode, Keith & Taylor discuss the trip and the lessons learned when it comes to traveling like this. Taylor shares some big news and Keith explains where “My Home is Special”…
“My Home is Special” is a Photo/ Podcast project that explores different “homes” and what makes them special.
