Podcast Episode 30
#30: You Are Welcome: Hospitality, Strangers, and Family Myths
This episode explores the impact of everyday language and family sayings on our perception of life, money, and investments. Joy delves into her recent experiences in Kenya and Ghana and outlines some key cultural differences in the way we exchange pleasantries.
Then, Joy's conversation with her father highlights the importance of understanding deep-rooted beliefs when considering investments and partnerships. Joy also reflects on the power of hospitality and the need to welcome strangers, knowing that they can change us.
The episode encourages everyone to reflect on their own cultural and familial sayings and how they influence their approach to money and social change.
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