My Home is Special
Welcome to My Home is Special — the podcast that asks one simple question with endless, beautiful answers: What makes a place feel like home? What started as a journey across countries, exploring what made people’s homelands special, has grown into something deeper — a celebration of belonging, identity, and authenticity. Now, each month, MHiS brings you intimate conversations with people from all walks of life, reflecting on the places and spaces where they feel most themselves. And between those episodes? You’ll get a little slice of home from Chicago — raw, real, and often hilarious stories from the stage at Grown Folks Stories. Whether you’re searching for your own sense of home or just love hearing how others have found theirs, this podcast is your cozy corner of the internet. Pull up a chair. You’re welcome here. The official website for the project is www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com. I’ll share episodes & photo links there. You can also see my photos at www.KBevPhoto.com or just follow @KBevPhoto on IG.
Podcast Description
Welcome to My Home is Special — the podcast that asks one simple question with endless, beautiful answers: What makes a place feel like home? What started as a journey across countries, exploring what made people’s homelands special, has grown into something deeper — a celebration of belonging, identity, and authenticity. Now, each month, MHiS brings you intimate conversations with people from all walks of life, reflecting on the places and spaces where they feel most themselves. And between those episodes? You’ll get a little slice of home from Chicago — raw, real, and often hilarious stories from the stage at Grown Folks Stories. Whether you’re searching for your own sense of home or just love hearing how others have found theirs, this podcast is your cozy corner of the internet. Pull up a chair. You’re welcome here. The official website for the project is www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com. I’ll share episodes & photo links there. You can also see my photos at www.KBevPhoto.com or just follow @KBevPhoto on IG.
Episodes

Mar 31, 2025
UPDATE: A new plan and Story Time
Mar 31, 2025
Mar 31, 2025
10 min
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 stories to come.
If you have feedback on this new approach, please hit me up at keith@kbevphoto.com or DM me @KBevPhoto on IG.
Enjoy!

Mar 17, 2025
Ep 25: The Blue Grass - Dolio's Home
Mar 17, 2025
Mar 17, 2025
34 min
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 I continue looking for interesting guests for you to enjoy!
You can see more at:
https://www.dsleuth.com/
http://www.gangstagrass.com/
If you stay for the outtake at the end, this clip will make more sense: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZUEFnas43Y
Please visit www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com for the full project and follow @KBevPhoto on Instagram to see what I'm up to.

Mar 3, 2025
Ep 24: Caribbean Spirits - Marc's home
Mar 3, 2025
Mar 3, 2025
30 min
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 up when he sees new fans discovering what he’s created. If you love a good entrepreneurial journey with heart (and maybe a little rum talk), this one's for you!
You can find out more at https://www.tentoonerum.com/ and @TenToOneRum on instagram
Please visit www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com for the full project and follow @KBevPhoto on Instagram to see what I'm up to.

Feb 17, 2025
Ep 23: Guatemala - Rocxana's Home
Feb 17, 2025
Feb 17, 2025
36 min
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, this one's for you!
Please visit www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com for the full project and follow @KBevPhoto on Instagram to see what I'm up to.

Feb 3, 2025
Ep 22: The Sidelines - Coach Shaw's home
Feb 3, 2025
Feb 3, 2025
30 min
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 what truly drives his passion.
Since taping this episode over the holidays, Coach Shaw has left his position with the Broncos and is now on the coaching staff with the Detroit Lions!
Please visit www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com for the full project and follow @KBevPhoto on Instagram to see what I'm up to.

Jan 20, 2025
Ep 21: The Black Church - Otis' Home
Jan 20, 2025
Jan 20, 2025
34 min
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 all studied in school, Pastor Moss brings a perspective rooted in history, faith, and the ongoing fight for justice. Releasing this episode on Inauguration Day feels right—voices like his are more vital now than ever.
Please visit www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com for the full project and follow @KBevPhoto on Instagram to see what I'm up to.

Jan 6, 2025
Ep 20: In African Fashion - Rahel's Home
Jan 6, 2025
Jan 6, 2025
27 min
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 at https://myilava.com/ and @Myilava on instagram.
Please visit www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com for the full project (including photos of Rahel), and follow @KBevPhoto on Instagram to see what I'm up to.

Dec 30, 2024
UPDATE: It's Monday, where's my episode?
Dec 30, 2024
Dec 30, 2024
2 min
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 — I’d be hugely grateful.
Please visit www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com for the full project and follow @KBevPhoto on Instagram to see what I'm up to.

Dec 16, 2024
Ep 19: As Your Host - Binkey's Home
Dec 16, 2024
Dec 16, 2024
28 min
In this episode, I chat 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 is in a league of his own.
Follow Binkey on IG at @Binkey1
Please visit www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com for the full project (and some pix from a photo session I did with Binkey during Covid) and follow @KBevPhoto on Instagram to see what I'm up to.

Dec 2, 2024
Ep 18: Being Bossy - Aisha's Home
Dec 2, 2024
Dec 2, 2024
23 min
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.
You can find more at www.bossybeauty.com and @BossyBeauty on Instagram.
Please visit www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com for the full project and follow @KBevPhoto on Instagram to see what I'm up to.





