My Home is Special

This month’s storytime is about a powerful pilgrimage trip to Charleston, South Carolina with our church, where we explored the deep African American history rooted in that city. The experience felt like the second half of a story — meaningful, emotional, and eye-opening — which made us realize we needed to take another trip to uncover the first part. I’m sharing why this journey mattered so much and how it shifted our understanding of history and heritage.
 
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Eric Williams is the creative force behind The Silver Room and a driving presence behind some of Chicago’s most beloved cultural events. In this episode, we talk about how he got his start, what keeps him going, and why community is always at the heart of everything he builds. Whether it's a storefront, a block party, or a winery, Eric’s work brings people together in meaningful ways. His impact on the city is huge—and personal for me too.
 
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Back in the day, when the gym was life and bad decisions felt like good ideas, I learned a lesson the hard way.  It's one I I should have passed down before my son caught the gym bug. In this story time episode, I shares a crazy (and slightly painful) memory from over 30 years ago that still packs a punch. It’s a tale of youthful confidence, heavy weights, and a reminder that experience is a teacher worth listening to.
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You don’t expect to see horses trotting through the streets of Chicago—but Murdock (the man with no first name), the founder of the Broken Arrow Horseback Riding Club, is changing that. With a whole lot of passion, Murdock shares how he got into riding, built a tight-knit Black cowboy community, and turned heads all over the city. We’ve known each other nearly 20 years, and it’s a joy to finally showcase his story and the beautiful energy he brings to my home city!
You can see all of my Broken Arrow photos at http://BrokenArrow.KBevPhoto.com
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Ever been out-negotiated by your own kid? In this Father's Day-inspired solo episode, Keith shares a hilarious and heartwarming story from over a decade ago, when his oldest son used corporate-style tactics to plead for a new video game. What started as a funny parenting moment turned out to be a glimpse of a budding skillset that’s now shaping his son's career. If you're a parent, you'll definitely relate—and laugh!
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If you want to see the video, check it out here: https://tinyurl.com/GrandTheftDecision

This week, I’m talking with Rahamaan Statik—an artist whose work I’ve admired long before we ever met. Though we've only crossed paths in person a couple times, he welcomed me into his world to talk about a home that's anything but traditional: the Wall. From classical fine art training to projects that cover massive graffiti walls, Statik's story bridges street and studio in a way that’s uniquely powerful. What does it mean to call a wall home? You’ll want to hear this one.
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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 to jump to conclusions.
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This week’s guest is the incomparable Lily Be—storyteller, teacher, host, and all-around powerhouse. I’ve known Lily for years, and every time I see her on the mic, I’m blown away by how she commands a room. The best part? You never know what kind of story she’s going to tell. In this episode, we dig into what keeps her coming back to the stage and why storytelling means so much to her.
Lily can be found at https://www.stoopstylestories.com/ and through search of “Lily Be” on YouTube.  We also mention the Risk podcast in this episode
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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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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 build in one space can prepare you for totally different challenges. Aaron’s one of those friends who inspires by simply being himself, always bringing energy and intention to every room he enters.
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