Send us a textLucy Smith’s journey from Navy brat to global citizen offers a masterclass in building community wherever life takes you. Moving annually between military bases, she developed a philosophy at nine years old: “Walk in like you’re already everybody’s friend.” That mindset carried her through living in Japan at 23, volunteering in Africa, and eventually finding her forever home in the Flathead Valley. Along the way, she discovered that “the world is my neighborhood,” and that experiences across cultures—whether waking to temple gongs in Japan or witnessing resilience in East Africa—hold transformative lessons in humility, privilege, and connection.Rooted in the volunteer spirit modeled by her parents, Lucy channels a lifelong commitment to service into her role as Rotary District Governor and board member for multiple foundations. Even her recreational passions fuel her purpose—century rides for polio eradication, cross-state cycling events for cancer research—because, as she says, “You can’t take it with you, and it’s a whole lot more fun to share it.” Her vision is simple but powerful: create opportunities for neighbors to come together, from parades to free concerts, where strangers become friends and community grows stronger one hello at a time.Heart of the Flathead is brought to you by: Glacier Investment Management Whitefish Financial Services Heart of the Flathead, is produced by David Wigginton, in partnership with LeftBrainRightBrain Marketing. Listeners can find the podcast online at HeartoftheFlathead.com and LeftBrainRightBrain Marketing at lbrbm.com. The content for Heart of the Flathead podcasts and any show notes and transcripts are copyrighted by David Wigginton. All rights are reserved. Reproduction and rebroadcasting, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited without written permission. Contact David Wigginton by clicking the Send Us a Text link at the top of the episode description. Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or production team. Appearance on the show does not constitute an endorsement of any goods, services, or opinions discussed. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional, legal, medical, or financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on the content of this show.

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