The Unknown Tribe

What happens when you leave a rising Hollywood career, give away your belongings, and follow an inner call into the unknown?​

In this episode of The Unknown Tribe, Alex Ferri sits down with Dan Horton, an actor-turned-spiritual facilitator and guide at Shasta Vortex Adventures, to explore how grief, nature, and trust led him from Los Angeles to the mystical landscapes of Mount Shasta and beyond.​

Dan shares:​
- How the “call” showed up in his life, and why most of us resist it at first​
- The moment loss and intuition pushed him to leave LA...

In this episode of The Unknown Tribe, Alex Ferry sits down with Dulce Ruby, Mexican creator, meditation guide, and founder of Despierta, to explore a path where the dreamworld and waking life merge as one continuum of awareness.​

A lifelong seeker and visionary, Dulce shares how her lineage of curanderas, her years teaching meditation across the globe, and her time living in a temple inspired the creation of Despierta, a conscious brand rooted in the art of herbal alchemy and intention. Her handcrafted blends, Astral Traveler, Morning Mystic, and Celestial Calm, bridge ancestral wisdom, ritual, and the mo...

In this new episode of The Unknown Tribe, Alex Ferri, Founder of Palmaïa, The House of AïA, talks with Nathan Crane, award-winning author, filmmaker, and founder of the Holistic Leadership Council, about the evolving landscape of wellness where science, spirituality, and conscious living meet. ​

They revisit the origins of the council and the need for open dialogue in times of confusion and polarization, exploring plant-based and omnivorous approaches without dogma, the ethics and empathy that shape our choices, and the deeper spiritual connection that binds humans, animals, and nature. ​

Nathan reflects on environmental awaren...

In this episode of The Unknown Tribe, Alex Ferri sits down with Tracy Pollan, actress and author of two celebrated cookbooks, to explore the art of cooking with awareness and living with intention.​

From her roots in a family where food was an act of love to her journey embracing a plant-forward, flexible lifestyle, Tracy shares a heartfelt reflection on nourishment, creativity, and balance. Together, they explore how plant-based cooking can be accessible and joyful, how mindful eating supports wellbeing, and how even simple recipes, made with care, can transform the way we connect with ourselves and ot...

In this episode of The Unknown Tribe, Alex Ferri sits down with Joe Martino, founder of Collective Evolution and The Pulse, to explore the rise of conscious media and its role in humanity’s awakening.​

Joe shares his journey from building one of the first independent conscious media platforms to navigating censorship, resilience, and transformation in a shifting digital landscape. Together, they dive into questions that challenge the way we see the world:​

How can media elevate awareness instead of fueling division?​
What does it mean to live as a sovereign, conscious being?​
And how ca...

In this episode of The Unknown Tribe, Alex Ferri sits down with Chef Charly García, Executive Chef of Palmaïa – The House of AïA, to explore the journey behind one of the most innovative plant-based food programs in the hospitality world.​

From his early days in Mexico City kitchens to co-founding one of the first vegan taco trucks in Tulum, Chef Charly shares the pivotal moments that shaped his path,  the discipline of the kitchen, the challenge of unlearning classical techniques, and the inspiration of bringing intention back into every dish.​

Together, Alex and Charly...

Parenting is often seen as unconditional love, but what happens when ego enters the picture?​

In this episode of The Unknown Tribe, Palmaïa’s founder Alex Ferri sits down with Dr. Shefali, clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and pioneer of the Conscious Parenting movement. Together, they unpack the layers of parenting myths, ego, and the deep inner work required to raise children, and ourselves, with authenticity and awareness.​

Dr. Shefali shares how her own awakening transformed her understanding of motherhood, why conscious parenting is not a technique but a philosophy of life, and how letting go of c...

Welcome to Episode #3 of The Unknown Tribe, a channel for outside-of-the-box conversations that happen at Palmaïa – The House of AïA.​

In this episode, Palmaïa’s founder, Alex Ferri, sits down with musician and producer Sebastian Mullaert and vocalist and spiritual guide Layla Rehana, to explore the story behind Palmaïa’s very first album: AïA Vol.1.​

Recorded between the forests of Sweden and the sacred jungle of the Riviera Maya, this album is the result of spontaneous collaboration, and the shared belief that music can be a channel for connection, not only to others...

Welcome to The Unknown Tribe, a series of grounded conversations filmed at Palmaïa – The House of AïA, where ideas flow freely and conscious living takes center stage. In this second episode, founder Alex Ferri is joined by registered dietitian and author Alex Caspero, co-creator of Plant-Based Juniors and Plant-Based Baby and Toddler.​

Together, they explore what it means to raise healthy, plant-forward children in a world dominated by ultra-processed foods, convenience culture, and conflicting nutritional advice. From navigating pregnancy without meat, to rethinking what truly nourishes a family, this conversation invites us to challenge outdated system...

Welcome to The Unknown Tribe, a channel by Palmaïa – The House of AïA.
In our very first episode, founder Alex sits down with the inimitable Charlie Rocket to explore how audacity, intention, and spiritual clarity can rewrite the rules of reality.

From filming underground artists in Atlanta to co-starring in Nike’s “Dream Crazy” campaign, Charlie reveals how surrendering to vision, rather than fear, can transform both self and society.
Filmed at Palmaïa, a Wellness Resort where transformation begins.
Listen. Reflect. Expand.

Learn more about Charlie’s adventure at Palmaïa throu...