Discover Fresh Perspectives
A series of short conversations, sometimes with myself, usually with others, that provide an opportunity to see every day events through different perspectives. The intent is to open up new possibilities for personal and organizational growth!
Discover Fresh Perspectives
Ants in My Pants: Joyce Perrin's Unexpected Adventures Across Seven Continents
In today's episode, I'm thrilled to bring you an inspiring conversation with Joyce Perrin, a passionate traveler who embarked on her global adventures at the age of 57. Having visited 187 countries over 23 years, Joyce shares her exhilarating experiences and the influences that fueled her wanderlust, including her time as a Girl Guide and encounters with Lady Baden-Powell.
Join us as Joyce recounts the remarkable stories of her travels, from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro at 64 to facing a tiger shark while scuba diving in the Red Sea. Her anecdotes highlight the importance of curiosity, connection, and stepping out of one's comfort zone. As she reflects on her journeys and offers valuable insights into safe and intentional travel, Joyce's tales are sure to captivate and inspire listeners, proving that adventure has no age limit. Don't miss this episode filled with new perspectives and incredible adventures!
Joyce's Bio:
Joyce Perrin’s early fascination with the 1950’s Lands and Peoples book series sparked a lifelong curiosity about different countries and cultures. When she represented Canada at an international Girl Guide camp at age 17 and met her role model, Lady Baden-Powell, Baden-Powel’s quote, “Happiness comes not from what we have but from what we give and what we share” became her guiding light.
Her nursing career led her into hospital administration, but a life change prompted her to pack up all her belongings at age 57 and to embark on a solo global journey, across 187 countries and territories. After many years of amazing adventures, she settled in Panama, where she co-founded the Panama Hospice and Respite Foundation.
Returning to Canada at age 80, and despite several health challenges, including blindness in one eye and breast cancer, Joyce published her book Ants in My Pants: One Woman’s Unexpected Adventures Across Seven Continents. Now 88, she resides in Pickering, just east of Toronto, and finds purpose in supporting fellow survivors, volunteering with health teams and encouraging people, through her book and speaking engagements, to pursue their passions, no matter their age.
More About Joyce:
Website: https://www.joyceperrin.com/
Social Media: FB - https://www.facebook.com/JoyceEPerrin/; LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyce-e-perrin-6994b7277/
Purchase the Book: Available on Amazon.ca https://a.co/d/9jJ9rEG and Amazon.com https://a.co/d/1Sdgmzn
Global News Toronto - https://globalnews.ca/video/9602562/1-womans-unexpected-adventures-across-7-continents
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