In this episode of Get Real or Die Trying, host Amadon DellErba sits down with Jonathan Buford — wilderness photographer, master brewer, entrepreneur, and co‑founder of Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company — for a raw conversation about land, business, conservation, and what it really means to live in relationship with place.​Jonathan shares his journey from starting a small service business and homebrewing in his garage to building Arizona Wilderness into a nationally recognized, conservation‑minded brewery rooted in the desert landscapes of his home. Together, Amadon and Jonathan explore how the way we grow, make, and consume things mirrors our relationship to land and community — and why any meaningful “wilderness ethic” has to show up in our everyday choices, not just our weekend hikes.​This conversation dives into sacred commerce, storytelling through beer, the soul of the Sonoran Desert, localism, and the hard lessons of building a mission‑driven company in a profit‑driven culture. Jonathan speaks candidly about failure, risk, and humility, and about how photographing all of Arizona’s wilderness areas reshaped his understanding of public lands, responsibility, and what it means to belong to a place.Weaving together ecology, entrepreneurship, creativity, and cultural renewal, this episode reveals why protecting wild places is inseparable from how we do business and how we treat each other. It points to a future where beer, art, and stewardship are not separate lanes, but one path toward a more alive and attentive way of living.If you’re ready to rethink what “success” looks like, question extractive business models, and explore what real stewardship looks like on the ground in the American Southwest — this conversation will leave you challenged, inspired, and invited to take responsibility for your own corner of the world.#jonathanbuford #arizonawilderness #sacredcommerce #getrealordietrying

In this groundbreaking episode of Get Real or Die Trying, host Amadon DellErba sits down with Ryland Engelhart — regenerative agriculture advocate, entrepreneur, filmmaker, and co-founder of Kiss the Ground — for a deeply honest conversation about soil, food systems, consciousness, and cultural transformation.Ryland shares his journey from building iconic plant-based hospitality brands like Cafe Gratitude and Gracias Madre to dedicating his life to regenerative agriculture, soil restoration, and planetary healing. Together, Amadon and Ryland explore how broken food systems reflect broken relationships — to land, to community, and to ourselves — and why regeneration must begin from the ground up, both literally and spiritually.This conversation dives into sacred commerce, soil as a living intelligence, decentralization, personal responsibility, and the illusion of top-down solutions. Ryland speaks candidly about the limits of ideology, the importance of humility in learning from nature, and how true change comes not from protest alone, but from participation and stewardship.Weaving together ecology, entrepreneurship, spirituality, fatherhood, and cultural renewal, this episode reveals why healing the soil may be inseparable from healing humanity — and why the future belongs to those willing to get their hands dirty.If you’re ready to rethink climate narratives, question extractive systems, and explore what real regeneration looks like in practice — this conversation will leave you grounded, inspired, and called to action. #rylandengelhart #sovereigntyranch #kisstheground

In this profound and paradigm-shifting episode of Get Real or Die Trying, host Amadon DellErba sits down at Sovereignty Ranch in Bandera, Texas with chef, regenerative farmer, author, & entrepreneur Mollie Engelhart ⁨ for a raw and uncompromising conversation about food, sovereignty, and what it really means to live in right relationship with nature.Mollie shares her journey from pioneering one of the most successful plant-based restaurant groups in the country to embracing regenerative farming, land stewardship, and food sovereignty — challenging dogma, identity, and tribal thinking along the way. Together, they dive into the psychology of belief, the weaponization of morality, the dangers of outsourcing authority, and why true sustainability starts with personal accountability, not ideology.This episode weaves together consciousness, ecology, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and spiritual awakening — revealing how food, fear, and freedom are far more connected than we’ve been led to believe.If you’re ready to question everything you’ve been taught about health, ethics, control systems, and what it means to be a sovereign human in a collapsing world — this conversation will stretch you in all the right ways.

In this episode, Amadon DellErba connects with musician and activist Nattali Rize for a raw conversation about what it means to live authentically. They discuss her revolutionary music, the importance of elevating the Divine Feminine, her activism for indigenous rights, and the journey of creating her powerful new album, "Liberate." Discover the artist who believes music is medicine and our generation holds the key to breaking old cycles.

In this profound and mind-expanding episode of Get Real or Die Trying, host Amadon DellErba sits down in Austin, Texas with philosopher, ex-underground fighter, and consciousness explorer Jesse Elder for one of the deepest conversations you’ll hear all year.

Recorded just weeks after both men lost their fathers (within days of each other), Jesse and Amadon dive fearlessly into the nature of death, grief, and what actually happens when we leave the body. They explore the radical idea that past, present, and future are happening simultaneously, that your soul is playing a cosmic multiplayer game across infinite timelines, and that “death” might just be the best thing that ever happened to you besides being born.

From parallel realities and simultaneous lifetimes to the illusion of authority, the coming collapse of the nation-state, the hidden purpose of fear-based control systems, and why true sovereignty has nothing to do with fighting cops and everything to do with knowing who you really are, this conversation is pure fire.

If you’re ready to question everything you thought you knew about time, death, money, authority, and what it means to be a free human being in 2025 and beyond — this episode will blow your mind wide open.

Warning: This one goes deep. Bring a journal.

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Join Amadon DellErba in a raw, powerful, and deeply transformative conversation with Sam Gibbs Morris — a leadership consultant, speaker, author, and men’s retreat facilitator whose life story is a testament to healing, purpose, and conscious masculinity.Together, they explore authentic leadership, emotional mastery, addiction recovery, and the evolution of modern manhood. Sam opens up about his journey from deep personal crisis and addiction to living in truth, service, and self-mastery. Through vulnerability and wisdom, he shares lessons on embracing pain as a teacher, building resilience, and leading with heart-centered integrity.

Join Amadon DellErba in a deep and illuminating conversation with Adrian Grenier as they explore building conscious community, sustainable living, fatherhood, practical skills, and the mysteries of life and death. Best known for portraying Vince Chase on HBO's show, Entourage, Adrian Grenier is an actor, environmental activist, and founder of Kintsugi Ranch near Austin Texas. From co-housing and organic farming, to reflections on ego, mortality, and legacy - this episode is a masterclass in living intentionally and fully.

Join Amadon DellErba in a powerful and deeply moving conversation with the incredible Preston Smiles—author, transformational leader, and men's coach. Fresh off the release of his new book, "Spiritual Millionaire," Preston shares the profound journey that shaped his mission to help people amplify abundance in every area of their lives.In this episode, Preston opens up about:

• His transformative experience from feeling like a "throwaway kid" in the gang-ridden streets of LA to embracing a mindset of immense self-worth.
• The powerful story behind his latest book, "Spiritual Millionaire: Master The 7 Inner Laws For Abundance And Money," and how to operate from a full cup, regardless of your bank account.
• The critical difference between a life of design and a life of default, and how to optimize for a lifestyle that truly matters.
• His raw and honest reflections on fatherhood, breaking generational trauma, and raising conscious children in a chaotic world.- Why true wealth is found in community, service, and living in alignment with your authentic essence.This isn't just a conversation about money; it's a deep dive into consciousness, resilience, and the power of choosing love over fear. If you're ready to break free from limiting beliefs and design a life of true abundance, you don't want to miss this episode.

Find more from Preston Smiles:

Website: https://prestonsmiles.com

Instagram: @prestonsmiles - New Book, "Spiritual Millionaire": [Order on Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Millionaire-Unlock-inner-Abundance-ebook/dp/B0FCSQZPSH/)