Do you relate to Lydia as a seeker, always reaching for the highest expression of herself? Follow the show so you don't miss an inspiring conversation with women continuing to create their next act, committed to growth. Your follow will also help other women discover the show. Follow the show on Apple podcasts.In this week’s episode of Her Next Act, host Joan Paul welcomes Lydia Dean, humanitarian, author, and co-founder of GoPhilanthropic Foundation and Ethos Journeys. Lydia shares her extraordinary path from building a picture-perfect life in Florida to letting it all go in search of meaning, purpose, and authenticity.What begins as a conversation about courage quickly expands into a deeply human story about listening to the voice within, embracing discomfort, and rediscovering the light that exists inside each of us. Lydia opens up about the moment she realized that “having it all” wasn’t enough; the house, the business, the family and then the painful unraveling that followed when she dared to ask "Now what?"From moving her family to Provence, to creating a global philanthropic travel company that connected everyday travelers with grassroots changemakers, Lydia shares how travel became both a classroom and a catalyst for awakening. She also discusses her latest project, Ethos Journeys, and how the Camino pilgrimage reignited her creative spirit and led her to begin writing her third book.Through honest conversation, Joan and Lydia explore what it means to balance being and doing, how privilege and purpose intersect, and why small, simple acts of love and curiosity can ripple out to change the world.Whether you’re navigating midlife transitions, re-examining success, or simply longing for something more, this episode will inspire you to pause, listen, and trust the quiet call of your own inner knowing.Episode HighlightsThe moment Lydia realized she was living the dream, but not her dreamNavigating marriage, motherhood, and the calling of her purposeThe “cracking open” that led her to question everythingMoving to Provence and learning the art of simplicityHow GoPhilanthropic redefined global connection and contributionThe burnout, the body’s wisdom, and learning to just beWhy small, heartfelt actions create lasting impactThe Camino and awakening to the light withinThis episode is a beautiful reminder that the path to fulfillment isn’t about doing more it’s about the journey to who you are.Books Mentioned: Jumping the Picket Fence Light Through the CracksLearn more and follow along with me - Joan PaulWebsite: https://hernextact.com/ instagram: @hernextact facebook: @joanpaul The Griswold Inn Thank you for listening and remember, you're never too old, and it's not too late! That one day is now!xojoan

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