From Success to Purpose: Mai Doan on Identity, Healing & Conservation | Mosaic Minds Podcast Ep. 25

What happens when a life built around success suddenly asks you to stop and rethink what truly matters?Mai Doan grew up in a loving, privileged family in Ho Chi Minh City, became a high-achieving “good girl,” and built a promising career in finance and private equity. But moving between Vietnam, the US, and France challenged her sense of identity and taught her that she could always start again.Later, a serious illness became another turning point. During a period of healing in the forests of Dalat, Mai rediscovered her connection with nature and made a powerful promise: to use her voice and talents to speak for nature and for those who cannot speak for themselves.Today, as a conservation leader in Vietnam, Mai works to protect endangered species, restore ecosystems, and inspire more women to step into conservation leadership. From the homecoming of the Vietnam pheasant to stories of pangolins and red-shanked doucs, her work is deeply rooted in one belief: conservation is not just about protecting nature but it is about protecting our shared future.In this episode, we explore identity, healing, adaptive leadership, women in conservation, and what it means to find the pieces of ourselves across different places and experiences.Her story reminds us that sometimes, the path that looks like a detour can lead us closer to our true purpose. 🌿If you've ever questioned your identity, career, or purpose, this conversation will leave you inspired to trust the unexpected.🔔 Subscribe to Mosaic Minds for more conversations on leadership, identity, resilience, and cultural intelligence.____Know a woman leader in Vietnam who would like to join this podcast?Contact My at: 📧 Email: [email protected] LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/myholland/ ____𝗠𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗰 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱: 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆Leadership isn't a one-size-fits-all canvas. It's a mosaic! Join My Holland, your French Aussie Vietnamese host, as she uncovers the layered lives of leaders who think differently, lead deeply, and live fully.🌐 Website: https://www.equestasia.com.au 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/equestasia/▶️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@equestasia🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/42rgfiUBtVe7Gdun0oWcHA🎧 Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mosaic-minds-women-in-leadership/id1778954432Join our VK Nữ community of overseas Vietnamese 🇻🇳 women: https://vietkieunu.org/ ___Mosaic Minds Podcast - Initiative for Women by EQuest Asia ✨ Music: Anthony Holland | Researcher: My-Lan Holland | Editor: Cam Tuong