153: Reconnecting with Life - Ryan James on Degrowth, Worldview, and the Entrepreneur's Journey
About this episode
Ryan James discusses his journey and the intersection of entrepreneurship and the degrowth movement.
>>>> Click here for the full show notes and podcast resources Description: In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Ryan James, a world traveler, entrepreneur, and advocate for the degrowth movement. Ryan shares his incredible journey from a promising baseball career to living in a remote village in Cameroon, and how these experiences fundamentally shifted his worldview. He challenges us to look deeper at the stories we tell ourselves about business, culture, and our relationship with the Earth. Join us as we explore the tension between entrepreneurship and degrowth, the importance of inner transformation for creating outer change, and how we can deprogram ourselves from "business as usual" to create enterprises that are truly life-affirming. This conversation is a must-listen for any "regenpreneur" who feels the pull to create a more beautiful and harmonious world but struggles with how to do it within our current systems. Highlighted Promotion: Do you feel like you're trying to build a new world with old tools? You're not alone. The journey to create a regenerative enterprise requires more than just a good business plan—it requires a shift in worldview. If you're…
People in this episode
Guest: Ryan James
Topics covered
- degrowth
- entrepreneurship
- worldview
- inner transformation
- regenerative business
Keywords
- degrowth
- entrepreneurship
- worldview
- inner transformation
- regenerative enterprise
- impact entrepreneurs
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Regenerative Business Economies Ecosystem
Places: Cameroon
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