Interview 6: Building Community: Live Reality Games

07.09.25 | Interview | 50 min

In this inspiring conversation, we sit down with Jesus, host of the San Diego Challenge - a fan-made live reality game inspired by shows like Survivor, The Amazing Race, and MTV’s The Challenge. We explore the importance of social connection and how immersive, cooperative competitions like The San Diego Challenge can build community and promote mental wellbeing. Jesus opens up about his personal experiences with depression, addiction, and ADHD, and shares how creativity, vulnerability, and intentional community building helped him create a fulfilling and meaningful life for himself and others. 

Learn more about the San Diego Challenge on Instagram: @thesdchallenge 

Music Credit: Nathan Byrne with Reel Byrne Media.