In this powerful episode of The 318 Experience, we sit down with Larry Bell Jr., a New Orleans native, entrepreneur, public speaker, and poet. Larry shares his compelling journey growing up in Uptown New Orleans, balancing life as the only brother among three sisters, and finding his calling through faith, family, and community service. From surviving the devastation of Hurricane Katrina to rebuilding his life and business in Monroe, Larry speaks on the challenges and triumphs that shaped him. He also gives insight into his transition from rapping to poetry, meeting his wife, and eventually founding Bell Insurance Group & Associates. This is an episode filled with heart, hope, and inspiration as Larry discusses his passion for service, his deep love for Monroe, and his desire to inspire change. Don't miss this conversation about life, resilience, and community impact.
00:00:00 Larry Bell
00:03:38 How I Met My Wife
00:10:43 Louisiana man describes the Hurricane Katrina devastation
00:17:31 Started on a Personal Journey
00:21:40 Real Estate Sales Producers on the Struggle
00:25:10 Honoring the Poems of Monroe
00:30:31 Larry Bell on Being Recommended for a New Project
00:33:58 "A Taste of the Community"
00:37:04 Houston on His First Meeting With Friday
00:43:55 Louisiana tech workers speak out about job opportunities
00:52:05 Paul Bell Started Buying Life Insurance Now, LLC
00:55:51 What would you say to a young person growing up in Monroe,
01:00:09 "Keep Hope Alive!"
