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"Sharing Common Ground"Amy ArmstrongIn this episode Billy welcomes Amy Armstrong, the Executive Director of the South Carolina Environmental Law Project, which she joined in 2002. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Michigan, and a Juris Doctor and Masters in Earth and Environmental Resource Management from the University of South Carolina. At age 25, Amy was involved in a car accident which parlayzed her legs and changed her life overnight. Her brutal honesty about her experiences will get your attention, and emphasize disability can happen to anyone, at any time.2025-05-2334 min"Sharing Common Ground"Richard GeierJoin "The Mayor," Billy Keyserling as he interviews Richard Geier, the Chairman of the Board of Education of the Beaufort County School District. Richard also lends insight into his role in the attempt by some members of the Beaufort community to ban a vast list of books. and how he brought about a consensus. This interview will have you riveted.2025-05-2329 min"Sharing Common Ground"Mike McFeeJoin "The Mayor" as he welcomes Mike McFee. Mike is past Chairman of the Greater Beaufort Chamber of Commerce and past President of the Beaufort Realtors Association.On the Beaufort government side, Mike was first elected to City Council in 2008 and re-elected in 2012 and 2016. He was Mayor Pro Tem from 2014 to 2020 and won a special election in 2021 to return to City Council and was elected Mayro Pro Tem shortly thereafter, then re-elected to a full term inn November of 2022. He and Billy K have also been great friends for years.2025-05-2329 min"Sharing Common Ground"Dan DurbinJoin "The Mayor" as he welcomes Dan Durbin to "Sharing Common Ground." A nearly 40-year veteran of education, Dan is a national award-winning educator, administrator and consultant who has joined the Mark Bookman Foundation as its Executive Director. Listen to his vision for the Foundation and prepare to be impressed. 2025-05-1031 min"Sharing Common Ground"Alex JacksonJoin Billy as he welcomes Alex Jackson. Jackson was disabled as a toddler returning from a visit to his grandparents in Augusta, Ga., to show off his walking abilities. The car his mother drove was struck head-on when another vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic. His mother, a pediatrician at the Medical University, was severely injured but recovered. Jackson suffered a debilitating spinal trauma and lives full time in a wheelchair. He has never walked.To say Alex let's nothing stand in his way would be an understatement. Billy was cleary taken by this extraordinary young man, and you will...2025-05-1023 min"Sharing Common Ground"Felix ArceneauxJoin "The Mayor" Billy Keyserling as he welcomes renowned Director of Photography/Cinematographer Felix Arceneaux to the Podcast. Felix was the Director Of Photography for "Mark - A Call to Action," the documentary about the life and achievements of Dr. Mark Bookman, a fully disabled man from Bryn Mawr, PA who, despite needing 24/7 care, became a globally respected disabilities advocate and scholar residing full time in Tokyo and teaching at the University of Tokyo. Though they've not met in person, Billy served as Executive Producer for two documentaries shot by Felix; "Mark - A Call to Act...2025-05-1024 min"Sharing Common Ground"Jonathan BrownJoin Billy and his guest Jonathan Brown who hails from the Sea Islands of South Carolina. A retired Navy Man, Jonathan has spent a lifetime in the health care field and currently performs a critical function by transporting Medicaid patients to healthcare specialists, giving them access they might otherwise not have. Jonathan is equal parts caregiver and therapist and he's a window to a world that may make you uncomfortable. But he performs his job with a smile, knowing his customers truly appreciate his care.2025-03-1921 min"Sharing Common Ground"John TecklenburgBilly speaks with old friend and fellow Mayor John Tecklenburg. John is a native of Orangeburg, South Carolina. He graduated from Georgetown University in Washington, DC with a Bachelor's of Science in Chemistry and later studied Jazz at Berklee College of Music in Boston. John is a commercial realtor by trade, but among his many achievements, served two terms as Mayor of Charleston, South Carolina. John also details his personal family history with disability, specifically about his brother Michael who was born profoundly deaf, and yet overcame his disability to become a top legal and policy advisor on Capitol Hill.2025-03-1933 min"Sharing Common Ground"Meet "Mayor" Billy Keyserling2025-03-1352 min
Lowcountry GullahKeeper of the Culture | Billy KeyserlingSometimes when our ancestors set the stage for our dispositions and character, it becomes the foundation of who we are and what direction our life's work takes. From as far back as 1870, Billy Keyserling's lineage has been serving the Beaufort, SC Gullah community, and today, there's no difference to his dedication and serve that he continues to deliver. From restoring local churches to National Park Service monuments, Keyserling has and continues to do it all.2023-11-131h 09
The Mike Wagner ShowAuthor/former mayor of Beaufort SC Billy Keyserling talks about his book "Sharing Common Ground" !Author and former mayor of Beaufort, South Carolina Billy Keyserling talks about his new book “Sharing Common Ground” while sharing stories about his experiences in a politically divided world and how everyone can help fight racism and making a positive difference in this world! Check out the book on Amazon and www.sharingcommonground.com !
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imperfect: The Heart-Centered Leadership PodcastSpecial November Episode - Fostering Reconstruction History with Heart & LeadershipThis episode is sponsored by Davwill Consulting Inc. Have you taken a behaviour assessment? Yes, the un-personality one! Click hereWilliam Keyserling is driven by his passion for establishing common ground as an effective leadership tool, Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling coordinated the local effort, bringing to the fore many nationally acclaimed scholars, elected officials, preservationists, and related organizations, to achieve the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park and Network in Beaufort, SC.He launched the effort that achieved NEH support the first of four NEH-USCB Teachers Institutes, the effort for the planning grant that led to...2020-11-0738 min
Discovery Map® Travel PodcastEp. 21: Beaufort, South CarolinaOn this episode of the Discovery Map Travel Podcast we learn about the second oldest settlement in South Carolina, we talk about authentic vs. contrived tourist destinations and we learn what makes Grand Live Oaks so special…as we talk to Billy Keyserling, the mayor of Beaufort, SC. Links to things mentioned in the episode: Billy Keyserling’s site - http://mayorbilly.com http://www.cityofbeaufort.org http://www.beaufortsc.org http://spanishmosstrail.com https://www.bftwaterfestival.com http://www.downtownbeaufort.com/beaufort-shrimp-festival http...2017-10-3047 min
CityTrexBeaufort SC Mayor Billy Keyserling speaks on his book, civil discourse, and the local economyBuckwalterRadio.com
General Outline of Topics:
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00:00 to 2:00 The mission of Buckwalter Radio.
1:20 Taking the lead on local economic development issues.
2:00 The US Senate in 1970.
4:00 Silos of information cause disconnects in needed conversations. Podcasting, "We are the Media".
10:00 Gross generational underemployment and lack of Lowcountry hope of economic mobility.
11:00 Lowcountry business owners have benefitted from a captive work force.
12:45 Economic gardening - plant, cultivate, and respect wildflow...2011-12-1133 min
CityTrexBooks Sandwiched In January 10, 2011
January 10, 2011
Mayor Billy Keyserling's review of "Doctor K: A Personal Memoir".
Doors open at 11:30 am.
The event is free and open to everyone.
Bring your lunch or purchase it at the Outtakes Cafe table in the Performing Arts Center.
2011-01-0907 min