The Next Mountain Podcast

Real Stories of Bold Transitions

Welcome to the Next Mountain Podcast 2025 Series

Next Mountain exist to help exited founders and leaders turn transitions into purpose and impact. As part of that mission, we tell stories of courageous people who made the jump from achievement to offering meaningful solutions towards social and environment change.

Hosted by Next Mountain founders Nathalia Del Moral Fleury and Marie France Montpetit, The Next Mountain Podcast features honest conversations with entrepreneurs, CEOs, and changemakers who have reached conventional success and chosen to climb a new kind of mountain, one rooted in purpose, contribution, and legacy. Think:

Zita Cobb, who left the corporate world to return to Fogo Island and build a regenerative local economy rooted in place, craft, and culture
Douglas Tompkins and Kristine McDivitt, who moved from founding The North Face to dedicating their lives to large-scale nature conservation in South America
Emmanuel Faber, who pivoted from leading Danone to reshaping global sustainability standards through the ISSB

We’re here to explore the inner turning points behind those decisions, and to share honest, human stories that can inspire others to act with meaning.

If you know someone who embodies this spirit, or if you feel called to share your own story, we’d love to hear from you.

See below for more details on our 2025 Fall series.

With gratitude,

Marie France & Nathalia

👣 Thank you for considering being our guests.

What to Expect:

All interviews are recorded remotely in both video and audio format.

The Process:

Inquiry Questionnaire: Fill in the form below to help us know more about you and if your profile and story are aligned with the themes we are currently exploring.
Intro Call (30 min): We’ll start with a short, informal chat to get to know each other and align on themes for the episode.
Prep Materials: After the intro, we’ll send you a list of guiding questions. These are not a script, just a foundation for a real conversation.
Recording (45–60 min): We’ll send you a dedicated Riverside.fm link where you’ll be able to join us for the interview.
Publishing: Episodes will go live on Substack, YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Shareables: We’ll send you everything you need to help promote the episode when it drops.

📩 What We Need From You

A short official bio (3–5 sentences)
1–3 high-resolution headshots for cover art and promotional materials
A commitment to share the episode on at least one of your main social platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.) within 7 days of publication

Podcast Application Form

What’s your full name?

First Name

Last Name

What is the best email to reach you for scheduling and communication?

How do you identify? (Optional, helps us with representation & balance)

Female

Male

Other

Where are you based, and what’s your time zone? (Helps with scheduling)

Website or LinkedIn Profile or where can we learn more about you?

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Short Bio: tell us a little about your background (max 200 words).

Your "First Mountain": What was your first major venture, business, or project? What did success look like during that phase?

Exit Experience (if any): Did you exit from your first mountain? If yes, when and how?

The Transition Moment: When did you realize it was time for something new? Describe the turning point.

Your "Next Mountain": What are you pursuing now, and how is it different from your first journey?

What kind of impact do you want to have on the world moving forward?

Why is sharing your journey important to you right now?