My Home is Special

Ep 43: Story Time - Graffiti treks abroad

In this Story Time episode, Keith shares how his passion for hip-hop and graffiti has taken him far off the tourist path—from São Paulo to Johannesburg to Cape Town. While chasing street art in places most visitors avoid, he’s found not only incredible murals but also made connections with the people he’s met while exploring. It’s a story about curiosity, culture, and the beauty that lives beyond the guidebook. Recorded live at Grown Folks Stories, a monthly storytelling event hosted by The Silver Room in Chicago—founded by our August guest, Eric Williams. Please visit www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com [http://www.myhomeisspecial.com/] for the full project and follow @KBevPhoto on Instagram to see what I'm up to.

Ep 42: The Barber Shop - Rico's Home

In this episode, I catch up with Rico, aka BBoy Reksick, who I’ve known from the scene for many years.  He’s the owner of Calaveras Barber Shop and SMP in Chicago. After a random airport run-in recently, we sat down for a powerful conversation about how barbering is more than a craft for him—it's a calling. Rico talks about being a source of confidence and community for his clients, using his shop as a space to lift people up, one fresh cut at a time. His story is all about purpose, pride, and showing up for others. Please visit www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com [http://www.myhomeisspecial.com/] for the full project and follow @KBevPhoto on Instagram to see what I'm up to.

Ep 41: Story Time - Mexico City lessons

In this Story Time episode, Keith recalls a spontaneous weekend trip from Texas to Mexico City for some solo photography—and how ignoring his wife’s advice to “be careful” caught up with him almost immediately. What started as a carefree adventure quickly turned into a lesson on staying alert and street-smart while traveling. A little mischief, a lot of reflection, and one unforgettable experience. Recorded live at Grown Folks Stories, a monthly storytelling event hosted by The Silver Room in Chicago—founded by our August guest, Eric Williams. Please visit www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com [http://www.myhomeisspecial.com/] for the full project and follow @KBevPhoto on Instagram to see what I'm up to.

Ep 40: The Mayor's Office - Phil's Home

Mayor Phil Jones returned to his hometown of Newport News as the city’s youngest mayor—and just days into the role, he faced a heartbreaking tragedy that drew national attention. Thrust into the spotlight, he relied on his values, humility, and lived experience to guide his leadership. In this episode, we talk about his path to becoming Mayor and how it’s going so far.  We explore what shaped his approach to service, and his bold vision for the future of Newport News. His story is a powerful mix of resilience, purpose, and hometown pride. Please visit www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com [http://www.myhomeisspecial.com/] for the full project and follow @KBevPhoto on Instagram to see what I'm up to.

Ep 39: Story Time - The Lion Park

In this Story Time episode, Keith shares about his first trip to Africa—a family adventure meant to experience life beyond the U.S. While visiting a lion park and getting ready to pet baby lions, things took an unexpected turn that showed just how different the world can be once you step outside your comfort zone. It’s a story that’s funny, eye-opening, and unforgettable. Recorded live at Grown Folks Stories, a monthly storytelling event hosted by The Silver Room in Chicago—founded by our August guest, Eric Williams.  This was actually from the GFS event in Boston Eric mentioned in his episode a few months ago! Please visit www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com [http://www.myhomeisspecial.com/] for the full project and follow @KBevPhoto on Instagram to see what I'm up to.