Dawn Pick Benson: Turning Divorce Into Destination — The Rise of Globe Story

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we sit down with Dawn Pick Benson, founder of Globe Story, to explore how a midlife pivot led to an entirely new path as a travel coach. After years working as a magazine editor, content strategist, and marketing consultant, Dawn found herself in the midst of divorce and questioning what she truly wanted for the next chapter of her life. A solo journey to Kosovo became the catalyst for transformation — and ultimately inspired her to help other women in life transitions design intentional, healing travel experiences of their own.Dawn shares how she built her BRAVE framework — a six-month small group coaching program that guides women through self-discovery, releasing old stories, facing fears, and planning deeply intentional trips that foster clarity and growth. From launching retreats in the Balkans to building a global community of women navigating divorce and reinvention, Dawn opens up about entrepreneurship in midlife, creating a business that aligns with lifestyle values, and the courage it takes to keep going — even when the path ahead isn’t fully mapped out.