This week, I traveled to Amsterdam to meet with visionary business strategist Nikki Trott. Her successful journey from the fashion industry to regenerative investment highlights the power of aligning personal values with professional endeavors.

This episode covers a broad range of topics, including:

• The significance of self-reflection and internal growth

• Nikki's journey from the fashion industry to conscious business

• The founding and mission of Barefoot Ventures

• Challenges and insights in aligning personal and professional life

• The critical role of regenerative agriculture in human and planetary health

• Practical advice for integrating regenerative principles into business

Tune in for an inspiring conversation that explores the intersection of personal growth, business strategy, and regenerative practices. Learn how aligning your inner values with your professional life can lead to profound and lasting change. 

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Useful Links:

• Conscious Accelerator: https://www.consciousaccelerator.com/

• Barefoot Ventures: https://www.barefoot.ventures/

• Nikki Trott's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkitrott/

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This podcast was produced in partnership with Soil Capital, a company that supports #regenerativeagriculture by financially rewarding farmers who improve soil health.

https://www.soilcapital.com/

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Timeline:

00:00:00 - Introduction to the podcast and guest Nikki Trott.

00:01:09 - Importance of internal transformation for fundamental change.

00:02:25 - Nikki's mission to help humanity heal and her personal identity. 

00:03:30 - Nikki's journey from fashion industry to purpose-driven business. 

00:08:00 - Explanation of transformation coaching and its unique approach.

00:10:25 - Aligning personal beliefs with business practices.

00:12:54 - Transition to working with purpose-driven businesses and overcoming fears. 

00:15:16 - Changing perception and meaning of "conscious."

00:16:28 - The need for regeneration over sustainability in business.

00:19:18 - Personal experiments with local eating and food's impact on health.  

00:22:43 - Integrating holistic well-being into business without giving nutritional advice.  

00:24:23 - Learning from farmers and aligning business with natural rhythms.

00:26:10 - Concept of a regenerative business: company, product, leader, and capital.

00:29:11 - Issues with conventional investment and need for regenerative capital.

00:32:12 - Founding of Barefoot Ventures and its focus on regenerative agriculture. 

00:38:15 - Overcoming fear of judgment and staying true to oneself.  

00:42:03 - Coaching farmers and integrating diverse perspectives in business.  

00:44:23 - Positive impact of regenerative practices on farmers' mental health.  

00:47:24 - Encouragement to ask "What's the worst that could happen?" when making changes.

00:54:50 - Story behind Nikki's book "Sacred Business" and its holistic focus.

00:59:16 - Reflections on hope, love, community, and being true to oneself.

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