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.
Episodes

Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Ep 9: Laos - Tomi's Home
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Sometimes you have to tap the network to find the right people. In this case, the hip hop network helped connect us with Tomi (aka BBoy Tomizuka) who was born in France but lives in Laos. In addition to discussing what makes Laos special for him, we also discuss a little bit of the history of breaking in Laos, with one of the OG’s from the scene there.
Be sure to check the episode notes at www.myhomeisspecial.com to see some of the photos and people we discuss in this episode.

Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Ep 5R: Uruguay Recap
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
The sounds of Uruguay's Carnaval accompany this conversation between Keith & Taylor about the trip to Uruguay. Santiago and Coki shared what was special about Uruguay, and they described the country perfectly.
Go to www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com to (1) see a few photos of what we talk about in this episode and (2) sign up for the newsletter and be sure to share the word on this podcast if you like what you’re hearing.

Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Ep 4R: Argentina Recap
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
In this Episode, I share my reflections on Argentina and the experience of doing the things Emilia talked about in our episode. Emilia joins to share a few more thoughts. Afterwards, Taylor comes in to chat a bit more about the country and push on some areas of curiosity. This one runs a bit longer, but it’s worth it.
Go to www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com to (1) see a few photos of what we talk about in this episode and (2) sign up for the newsletter and be sure to share the word on this podcast if you like what you’re hearing.

Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Ep 8: Vietnam - Muun's Home
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Food? Celebrations? Places to recharge? Muun and I discuss what it’s like being away from home a few weeks before she finally gets to return for Lunar New Year, or Tết . She’s an artist, dancer, model and so much more. Oh yeah… for this episode...
BE SURE to visit the website, www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com to see photos of Muun battling and modeling. On the latter, I’d add that you rarely find models that can bring so many different looks to the table.

Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Ep 3R: Chile Recap
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
After a great trip to Chile, it was time to reflect on the three stops we made during nearly two weeks there. Taylor and I talk about the experience and why Chile was such a great stop. Although Caro didn’t rejoin us for this episode, she was a huge help to us while we were in Chile - especially in Santiago.
This was a fun conversation about a special place on the journey.
Go to www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com to (1) see a few photos of what we talk about in this episode and (2) sign up for the newsletter and be sure to share the word on this podcast if you like what you’re hearing.

Monday Mar 04, 2024
Ep 7: Cambodia - Meta's Home
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Like so many places, Cambodia has tragedy and triumph in its history. Meta grew up in Chicago, but as the child of refugees fleeing war, his Cambodian heritage is a big part of his identity. It was great to sit down and talk with Meta about Cambodia and the special places he visited and special experiences he’s had during his trips “home”.
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Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Ep 2R: Bolivia Recap
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
In this episode, Keith and Taylor discuss the “hidden gem” of South America - Bolivia. From the city of La Paz to the remote Salt Flat in Uyuni, Bolivia was a great stop on the journey. As always, there are experiences to share and stories to tell!
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Monday Feb 26, 2024
Ep 6: Korea - Kerbie's Home
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Korea is our first stop in Asia and Kerbie’s experience growing up there helped shape her path as an artist living in the US. After knowing Kerbie for so many years, it was great to hear her story and learn about the special aspects of her journey.
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Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Ep 1R: Peru Recap
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
In this first “recap” episode, Keith hops back on the phone with Santiago to share a huge “Thank you”. You also get to meet our new co-host - Taylor C. Taylor and Keith discuss reflections and experiences in Peru. Because of her talent as a storyteller, Taylor also sets some ground rules for these recaps - each one has to include a good story.
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Monday Feb 05, 2024
Ep 5: Uruguay - Santiago’s Home
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Uruguay is our last stop in South America. It wasn't a spot I knew much about, but I did know two people from there. It was a roundabout way of meeting them, but one of them was up for the interview and that's how this episode came to be.
After this episode we'll take a 2 week break before I drop a few recaps episodes. After that, we'll be on to our next loop: Asia.
Don't forget to view the photos and other updates at www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com and check out @KBevPhoto.