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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 22 MIN

Why True Joy and Success Aren't What You Think—Lessons from Africa with Larry Kesslin

from THE MAKING OF ME · host Aro Benaiah Kehinde

What if everything you believe about joy and success is upside down?In this episode of The Making of Me podcast, Larry Kesslin shares the life-changing experience that reshaped his understanding of happiness, connection, and what it truly means to live well. After spending time in rural Africa, Larry discovered that communities with fewer material possessions often overflow with something many high achievers are missing—generosity, belonging, and deep, authentic joy.If you have ever felt pressure to keep achieving yet still feel empty, this conversation will challenge your definition of success and invite you to see abundance in a completely new way.Join Aro Benaiah and Larry Kesslin as they explore how to slow down, reconnect, and uncover joy from the inside out.🔗 Learn more about Larry Kesslin’s work, resources, and The Joy Molecule at:https://5-dots.comDon’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more honest stories about growth, identity, and purpose.#Joy #Success #Africa #Transformation #PersonalGrowth #TheMakingOfMe

What if everything you believe about joy and success is upside down?In this episode of The Making of Me podcast, Larry Kesslin shares the life-changing experience that reshaped his understanding of happiness, connection, and what it truly means to live well. After spending time in rural Africa, Larry discovered that communities with fewer material possessions often overflow with something many high achievers are missing—generosity, belonging, and deep, authentic joy.If you have ever felt pressure to keep achieving yet still feel empty, this conversation will challenge your definition of success and invite you to see abundance in a completely new way.Join Aro Benaiah and Larry Kesslin as they explore how to slow down, reconnect, and uncover joy from the inside out.🔗 Learn more about Larry Kesslin’s work, resources, and The Joy Molecule at:https://5-dots.comDon’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more honest stories about growth, identity, and purpose.#Joy #Success #Africa #Transformation #PersonalGrowth #TheMakingOfMe

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