#005: From Business to Rewilding— Duncan Grossart on Purpose, Nature Conservation and Impact
What happens when a successful photography agency owner decides to follow his calling back towards nature after his exit?
In this episode of The Next Mountain Podcast, Duncan Grossart shares his journey from a thriving career as a photography agency owner to a purpose-driven life centered on rewilding, restoration, and community engagement. He talks about how curiosity can become a compass, why transition is rarely linear, and how reconnecting with nature can change the way we think about success and impact.
We explore what it means to find purpose after an exit, how experiences in nature can shift identity, and why long-term environmental stewardship depends on community, collaboration, and a different way of seeing. Duncan invites listeners to follow their hearts, trust the process, and engage with the living world as a path to meaning.
✨ Key Themes in This Conversation
Curiosity and creativity as drivers of personal growth
The emotional complexity of transitioning out of business
Finding a sense of purpose through exploration
The role of community during major life transitions
Rewilding and restoration as tools for environmental health
Nature as a source of perspective and connection
Measuring success through long-term impact
Learning from local communities and honoring place
The rise of nature-based investing
Collective action as a path to a more harmonious world
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