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"Sharing Common Ground"Catherine Wilhoit"The Mayor," Billy Keyserling welcomes Catherine Wilhoit. Catherine is an Attorney, Mediator and Conflict Resolution Educator. She has worked with thousands of children bringing conflict resolution skills prioritizing fun, proactive, community-driven methods that allow children to learn to support one another through thoughtful choices and effective communication.
2025-12-0231 min"Sharing Common Ground"Erik KondoJoin Billy as he welcomes Erik Kondo, a wheelchair user of over 40 years due to a spinal cord injury. Erik is the owner of Adaptive Community Consulting and his work with mobility inventions has changed the rules about access.
2025-12-0238 min"Sharing Common Ground"Chloe DuffyJoin "The Mayor" Billy Keyserling as he welcomes Chloe Duffy to "Sharing Common Ground." Chloe was diagnosed with Leber's Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder which strikes women around the age of 30 with severe and sudden blindness. Fast forwarding past many life-changing events you will hear her discuss with Billy, Chloe now works as a Technology Counselor for the South Carolina Commission for the Blind .
2025-12-0230 min"Sharing Common Ground"John Lawson - an actor with a physical disability, and the importance of casting authentically.Join Billy Keyserling as he welcomes Actor, Producer and Director John Lawson to "Sharing Common Ground." From John's bio:What do pumping gas and painting water towers have in common? Neither are glamorous exertions, and neither rise to the occasion of being called an aspiration. Both are a means to an end- a task to be accomplished so that something else, maybe something great, can happen. In the world of John Lawson, both of these things have taken on new meaning. John is an award-winning actor, singer, pilot, and a scuba diving instructor. And he has b...
2025-11-0532 min"Sharing Common Ground"Alan Brown - Living with FSHDJoin Billy K as he welcomes Alan Brown.Now retired, Alan enjoyed a long and storied career at NFL Films producing all manner of content for and about the National Football League. At 25 he was diagnosed with FSHD, a type of neuromuscular disease that also afflicted his great-grandmother, grandmother, mother and brother. As a result he is full time in a wheelchair, and of his history at NFL Films he proclaims "I walked in and rolled out." Alan tells it like it is and if you want to see the world through the eyes of someone who...
2025-10-2932 min"Sharing Common Ground"Holly Page - No LabelsJoin Billy K and his guest Holly Page. In addition to her leadership roles in No Labels, Meet the Future and the Win the Future Foundation, Holly has had impact as a strategic advisor operating at the nexus of ideas, people, and capital. Her portfolio includes serving the Executive Vice President of the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC), as long time strategic advisor to U.S. Ambassador Constance Milstein, the creation and launch of Georgetown’s Dog Tag Bakery, creating and implementing the campaign of Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi’s landmark speech and rally at the Lincoln Memorial, the f...
2025-10-2928 min"Sharing Common Ground"Billy Keyserling discusses avoiding internet scams, from his personal experience.Billy Keyserling is a web-saavy senior who was taken by internet scam, so pervasive these days. Join Billy with Host Ron Small as they discuss what personally happened to Billy in detail, and how to avoid being taken advantage of by these web predators. They're out there and fair-warned, is fair-armed.
2025-09-2218 min"Sharing Common Ground"Rev. Shaviance DorJoin BIlly Keyserling as he welcomes Rev. Shaviance Dor, the visionary founder and Spiritual Director of Lotus Templar Inc., a 501(c)(3) Theravada Buddhist Church rooted in Afro-Indigenous wisdom and committed to spiritual liberation, community healing, and interfaith service. A devoted practitioner, teacher, and Army Chaplain Candidate, Rev. Dor brings together a unique blend of military leadership, Buddhist theology, and ancestral reverence to guide individuals and communities toward embodied wholeness.
2025-09-2230 min"Sharing Common Ground"Forrest Seaman-Rudd and his Mom AlexandraJoin Billy Keyserling and his guests Alexandra Seaman and her son Forrest Seaman-Rudd. 8-year old Forrest was born in 2017 with multiple missing limbs.The magic and mystery of Forrest has been revealed to Alexandra since his birth as what was once a fear of rejection is now awe at the ways he "cracks open the heart and brings people together."Forrest and Alexandra live Charleston, South Carolina where Forrest excels in school, swims, rides horses, skateboards, makes music, plays flag football, baseball and brings light to the world around him. And Forrest wants to be...
2025-09-2228 min"Sharing Common Ground"David HouseJoin Billy as he welcomes David House to Sharing Common Ground.David is a retired Group President from American Express. He retired to Beaufort, South Carolina and served two terms as Chairman of the Board and one term as Finance Chair of Beaufort Memorial Hospital and currently is deeply involved in a local initiative to build/refurbish homes for those in need. Currently more than 50 families have benefitted and are no plans to stop this most worthwhile cause.
2025-07-0224 min"Sharing Common Ground"Anthony D'AltruiJoin Billy Keyserling as he welcomes Anthony D'Altrui to the studio for an intimate discussion about Anthony's road to blindness. With Billy's own impending sight issues, this is a truly candid conversation which asks all the tough questions. Anthony is a captivating communicator and he is the perfect example of how a disability can happen to anyone at anytime.
2025-07-0242 min"Sharing Common Ground"Ella SmallElla Small is a rising college senior who just returned from a semester abroad in Paris. Join Billy and his old friend as they discuss Ella's cross-cultural experience and take this virtual tour of Paris; the good, the bad and the ugly.
2025-07-0227 min"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. The story was documented on "60 Minutes."This interview will have you riveted. And before or after the interview, check out the above-mentioned "60 Minutes" episode:https://youtu.be/JNaw_ZPsg7E?si=OKU4q2JpCIO2IkN9
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
Chambers ChatterChambers Chatter Ep. 6 – From Paper Routes to Politics: Billy Keyserling's Beaufort StoryThank You to Our Sponsor – Watkins Mechanical!A huge thank you to Watkins Mechanical for sponsoring this episode! If you're in need of top-quality HVAC services in the Beaufort area, look no further. Whether it’s repairs, maintenance, or a brand-new system, their expert team has you covered.📞 Call them at (843) 476-6970🌐 Visit their website: watkinsmechanical.net━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Chambers Chatter Ep. 6 – From Paper Routes to Politics: Billy Keyserling's Beaufort StoryIn this heartfelt episode of Chambers Chatter, we sit down with former Beaufort Mayor Billy Keyserling as he takes us on a journey through his unforgettable childhood, early jobs, and civic leadership in Beaufort, South Carolina...
2025-04-2243 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.
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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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2021-01-221h 06
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 https://en...
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