Listen Up with Host Al Neely
Hi, I'm Al Neely. I've spent most of my life asking, " Why do people behave a certain way? Why don't people understand that most everyone wants basically the same thing? Most everyone wants their fundamental need for peace of mind, nourishment, shelter and safety."
What I have learned is that because of an unwillingness to open one's mind to see that some of the people you come in contact with may have those same desires as you do. We prejudge, isolate ourselves, and can be hesitant to interact, and sometimes we can be belligerent towards one another. This is caused by learned behavior that may have repeated itself for generations in our families.
What I hope to do with this podcast is to introduce as many people with as many various cultures, backgrounds, and practices as possible. The thought is that I can help to bring different perspectives by discussing various views from my guests that are willing to talk about their personal experiences.
Hopefully we all will learn something new. We may even learn that most of us share the same desire for our fundamental needs. We may just simply try to obtain it differently.
Sit back, learn, and enjoy!
Episodes
From Classroom To Canvas: Jessica Chevon On Art, Censorship, And A Modern Renaissance
How Writing Turned Loss Into A Life Rebuilt By The Ocean
How One Nonprofit Uses Dance, Language, And Story To Heal And Educate
How Fashion, Music, And Community Power Hampton Roads
Where Music Becomes A Universal Language For Confidence, Culture, And Connection
From Hampton Roads to Hollywood: A Comic’s 17-Year Grind, Hecklers, and Heart
Virginia Beach Voices: Small Business, Big Community
Democracy in Action: The 10-1 System and Fair Representation in Virginia Beach
Laughing Through Life's Chaos
The Greater Men Foundation: Youth Mentorship Beyond the Barber Chair
Youth in Crisis: How New Vision is Rebuilding Lives
From Family Values to Fighting Crime: Suzanne Richmond's Journey
Election Conversations with Tim Anderson
Why Nobody Wants to Wait in Line Anymore
Why Our Children's Education Demands More Than Just Schools
From Hardship to Hope: A Nonprofit's Remarkable Journey
Human Trafficking: The Hidden Crisis in Virginia
The Classroom to Capitol Journey: Cheryl Smith's Run for Virginia Delegate
From Military to Microphone: Kells Morton Comedic Journey
What Happens When Leaders Fall in Love with Money Instead of People?
Beyond Politics: Finding Common Ground in Local Government
Bridging America's Two Justice Systems: The Fight Against Inequality in Law
Immigration Myths and Realities
From Classroom to Legislature: Justin Burns' Vision for Virginia's Future