{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68dbd99ad5c8a1f9b3e8f1f5/69374b7afe31b2ca09f0055a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"E8: From NHS Psychiatrist to Circular Economy Founder with Dr. Rosie Oretti","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68dbd99ad5c8a1f9b3e8f1f5/1765231885559-b8dde77f-2c00-414b-a49d-cdf7ae63ce22.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>In this episode of <em>The Sacred Startover</em>, I sit down with Dr. Rosie Oretti - former NHS consultant psychiatrist turned founder of Grounds for Good, a circular-economy brand transforming waste coffee grounds into award-winning food and drink products.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Rosie shares her unexpected reinvention story: retiring after 30 years in the NHS, finding herself bored during lockdown, and discovering a global waste problem hiding in plain sight. What began as curiosity grew into a mission-led business focused on environmental, social, and community impact - all rooted in creativity, science, and purpose.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, we explore:</p><p>• The identity shift of leaving a long career</p><p>• Starting a business in your late 50s - and why it’s never too late</p><p>• The emotional ups and downs of being a solo founder</p><p>• How creativity and persistence fuel entrepreneurship</p><p>• Why networks, community, and asking for help matter more than you think</p><p>• The power of reconnecting to your original “why”</p><p>• How Grounds for Good transforms waste coffee into spirits, chocolate, oils, and more</p><p>• The social impact driving the brand’s mission</p><p><br></p><p>Rosie’s story is a masterclass in reinvention, resilience, and building a business that genuinely makes a difference.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Grounds for Good:</strong></p><p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href=\"https://groundsforgood.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.groundsforgood.co.uk</a></p><p><strong>Instagram</strong>: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/groundsforgood/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@groundsforgood</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/groundsforgoodwales\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/groundsforgoodwales</a> </p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Shauna Blair"}