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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

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59:46

Ep 14R: Egypt Recap

My Home is Special ·

2024/07/21

Yikes! What happens when you go to place that you’ve wanted to visit “forever”? You end up with a lot to share. This whopper of an episode includes a conversation with Sayed and a lot of reflection with Taylor. In retrospect, we could have done a whole podcast on the time spent in Egypt. It is an amazing place and this episode starts to explain why.Go to www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com to sign up for the newsletter (& see photos). Also, be sure to share the word about the podcast if you like

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Ep 13R: Greece Recap

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2024/07/13

Yeah, it sounds like Keith got hustled on Day 1, but may have found a new home. History? Yes, things happened in Greece, but is the evidence still there? Despite the cattle call and a peculiar hotel, Keith saw the place where the influencers go. Then he got to experience Sindi’s home island and _really_ experience all the wonderful things about Greece. Taylor and Keith cover a lot in this episode. Enjoy!Go to www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com to sign up for the newsletter (& see photos). Also, be

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Ep 12R: Portugal Recap

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2024/07/05

How much should you pay to watch a game in your hotel? Can you ever build a monument too big for yourself? In this episode, Keith reconnects with Joao and talks about the visit to Portugal. Taylor joins to discuss the trip and Keith’s surprising connection to the country. Enjoy!.Go to www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com to sign up for the newsletter (& see photos). Also, be sure to share the word about the podcast if you like what you’re hearing.

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49:58

Ep 11R: Ghana Recap

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2024/06/28

Yikes! There was a lot to share after the first stop on our 3rd trip. In this episode, Keith reconnects with Kwame to talk about all the special places he visited in Ghana. Keith and Taylor talk about a “homecoming” vibe, history, and more. As an added bonus, we have a friend of the show come on and share the story of Ethical Apparel Africa (https://www.ethicalapparelafrica.com/), which was one of the best stops we made in Ghana. It’s a long episode, but worth it! Go to www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com

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28:57

Recapping Loop 2: Asia

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2024/06/14

One of the most important benefits of traveling is the opportunity to see history and learn about "the world"from a totally different POV than what you're taught in school. After 6 weeks traveling through 5 countries, Keith & Taylor catch up to reflect on some eye-opening moments in the region. The US role in the region's development, feelings about the king, and "me vs. we" are all things that's that they discuss in this episode. Oh yeah, and let's finally reveal how Taylor got her

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Ep 10R: Thailand Recap

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2024/06/11

We saw someone get beat up. We booked a boardroom. We had amazing nights. We met some great people. Yes. It was all part of our trip to Thailand. May Thai, food tasting, jazz, and more were fun parts of our time enjoying Oakley’s home. In this episode, Binkey joins Keith and Taylor for a discussion of one of the most amazing nights of this whole trip. Plus, Taylor and I discuss all kinds of fun things about this stop on the journey. Be sure to check the episode notes at

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Ep 15: England - Jon's Home

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2024/06/07

Why don’t you stare at people in his hometown? How can I try to risk my life as we go around the city? Our last stop is a familiar England, but we’re hoping to get out to see more of the country on this trip. Inspired by a longtime friend, I think we’ll hit that goal this time. Go to www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com to sign up for the newsletter (& see photos). Also, be sure to share the word about the podcast if you like what you’re hearing.

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33:18

Ep 9R: Laos Recap

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2024/06/02

Risking it all for photo? A brawl on the train? Sure... But more importantly papaya salad, great people and bumping into an old, new friend upon arrival. This recap episode has a little bit of everything. Lao PDR was a great stop!Go to www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com to sign up for the newsletter (& see photos). Also, be sure to share the word about the podcast if you like what you’re hearing.

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24:45

Ep 14: Egypt - Sayed's Home

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2024/05/28

Egypt has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. I was even more excited that Sayed agreed to talk about growing up there. The work he did after college was unlike any gap year I’ve heard before. It was all driven by his passion for making Egypt a better place. He shares the story any more in this episode. Go to www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com to sign up for the newsletter (& see photos). Also, be sure to share the word about the podcast if you like what you’re hearing.

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30:09

Ep 8R: Vietnam Recap

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2024/05/24

My goodness, we did a lot in Vietnam and had the best surprise on our last night in the country. The food nearly risked the rest of the trip, since we had a hard time leaving so much deliciousness behind! Taylor and I talk through a two week trip with 5 different stops in one of the coolest places to visit. Go to www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com to sign up for the newsletter (& see photos). Also, be sure to share the word about the podcast if you like what you’re hearing.

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Ep 13: Greece - Sindi's Home

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2024/05/19

As a photographer in the hip-hop community, I’m always in awe of how supportive it can be. That is the community that came through with and introduction to BGirl Sindi. I was already excited for my first visit to Greece, but this turned it up a notch. Greece is stop #3 on Loop #3 and I’m pretty sure I’m going to eat ALLLL the food. Go to www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com to sign up for the newsletter (& see photos). Also, be sure to share the word about the podcast if you like what you’re

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Ep 7R - Cambodia Recap

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2024/05/15

The temples, the traffic flow, the food… Cambodia was a great start in Southeast Asia, although we had a somber set of visits planned at the start. An unexpected surprise certainly lifted our spirits one our second stop. Taylor and I discuss that and more in this episode. A lot more, which is why it ran longer than most. Go to www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com to sign up for the newsletter (& see photos). Also, be sure to share the word about the podcast if you like what you’re hearing.

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Ep 12: Portugal - Joao's Home

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2024/05/10

One thing a photographer always seeks it great light. For that reason, I left my conversation with Joao really excited to get out in Portugal. The dessert may be a problem though. In this episode. Joao shares some really great insights, including how to get thrown out of a museum! Go to www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com to sign up for the newsletter (& see photos). Also, be sure to share the word about the podcast if you like what you’re hearing.

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28:23

Ep 6R: Korea Recap

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2024/05/05

In the big city (Seoul) we saw the bright lights, smelled the great food, and felt underdressed everywhere we went. The properness of Seoul receded as the DMZ got real and the laid-back vibes of Jeju Island came into focus. Then… we got to Loveland and saw a different side of Korea! It’s all in my discussion with Taylor.See the Loveland Post Here (https://myhomeisspecial.com/jeju-loveland/). This link is SFW, the gallery itself is NSFW. Go to www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com to sign up for the

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Ep 11: Ghana - Kwame & Edem's Home

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2024/04/30

A first kiss? Misheard lyrics? Beer? Yep. This episode has it all. Even better, we have TWO guests this time: Kwame and Edem. Visiting Ghana for the first time, it was great to hear about what makes it so special for this amazing couple that we consider family. Ghana is our first stop on “Loop 3”, and with the visa saga behind us, we’re already there as this episode is released. Go to www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com to sign up for the newsletter (& see photos). Also, be sure to share the

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Update: The package came today!

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2024/04/22

During the gap between episodes, a lot has been happening behind the scenes! We'll be back with new episodes in a little more than a week, but I had some big new I wanted to share! LOL. We've been planning this last trip for a while, but weren't sure any of it would happen...

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Ep 10: Thailand - Oakley's Home

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2024/04/02

We got royalty on this episode! Well, kinda. Oakley shares a bit about what it’s like growing up in Bangkok and watching it change over the years. Going out with the “aunties”, finding new familiar-feeling restaurants, and enjoying the new parts of the city with old friends all keep Bangkok special. More importantly, there’s a lot to see outside of the city that’s special too!Thailand is the final stop on the Asia loop. Then we’ll start reflecting again with Taylor Big thanks to Christine

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23:47

Recapping the first loop (South America)

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2024/03/30

After recording five recap episodes, Keith and Taylor pull up to reflect on the “First Loop” (South America) of the original trip loops that were planned. We also get into what it takes to plan a trip like this, the vision for the project, and some “emerging lessons” after being away for so long.Taylor also makes an GREAT commitment at the end. 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

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Ep 9: Laos - Tomi's Home

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2024/03/24

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.

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Ep 5R: Uruguay Recap

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2024/03/21

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.

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