Davis Smith, former CEO of Cotopaxi and recent mission president in Brazil, joins The Cultural Hall to share the profound highs and jarring lows of transitioning back to everyday life after an intensive period of service.
Leading a Mission & Family Balance Davis reflects on the demanding yet deeply rewarding experience of presiding over a dense, urban Brazilian mission alongside his wife. He discusses the unique challenge of balancing the spiritual mentorship of hundreds of young missionaries with raising their two young sons in a fast-paced environment.
The Shock of Coming Home Returning back to the United States, brought an unexpected mental toll. Davis opens up about the jarring emotional shift from a highly structured, purpose-driven environment to the quiet reality of regular life, describing the temporary feelings of guilt and emptiness many experience upon returning.
A Guide for the Next Decade To help returning missionaries navigate this exact struggle, Davis introduces his newly written book. Serving as a practical mentor, the book offers “life lessons” on networking, maintaining spiritual discipline, and achieving financial freedom through early index fund investing.
Embracing Discomfort True to his thrill-seeking nature, Davis shares wild adventure stories—from spearfishing in the Bahamas to floating the Amazon for piranha—emphasizing that intentionally seeking out hard things is the ultimate catalyst for personal growth.
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