When the Business No Longer Matches the Mission—What Comes Next? What Do You Do When the Mission Changes?

May 3, 2025

Ryland Engelhart, an entrepreneur known for helping build Cafe Gratitude and co-founding Kiss the Ground, discusses his transformative journey in aligning business with personal values. He shares insights on when to walk away from what no longer serves you and how to rebuild with vision. Ryland delves into emotional challenges in entrepreneurship and discusses his shift towards regenerative agriculture, emphasizing the complexities of balancing past identities with new missions. His story is about courage, integrity, and creating a legacy grounded in true values.

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ANECDOTE

Cafe Gratitude's Spiritual Origins

Cafe Gratitude began as a transformational community experiment using food to cultivate gratitude.
It was more a "gratitude cafe" aimed at spiritual and communal healing than a typical restaurant business.

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Emotional Journey of Closure

Closing some Cafe Gratitude locations was painful, leading to feelings of disenchantment.
Despite the struggle, Ryland remained optimistic and committed to new paradigms of possibility.

INSIGHT

Regeneration Beyond Veganism

The vegan label conflicted with the realities of regenerative farming involving animal byproducts.
True regeneration requires embracing life cycles that include animals, challenging strict vegan ideals.

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When your business feels like it’s crumbling, what do you do?

Some men cling harder. Some walk away. But the rare few — they evolve.

Today’s guest, Ryland Engelhart, is one of those rare few.

He helped build Café Gratitude into a beloved brand, co-founded the global movement Kiss the Ground, produced award-winning films about regeneration, and is now helping create Sovereignty Ranch—a living, breathing example of legacy in action.

But none of that happened without walking away from what no longer served him. And that's exactly what today’s conversation is about.

If you’re standing at a crossroads in business, family, or purpose, this conversation will show you how to lead through it.

In this episode, you’ll discover: 🔑 How to exit with clarity—and leave behind what no longer serves you 🧱 How to rebuild with vision, not ego 🔄 How to lead through change—at home, in business, and beyond 🧭 How to turn disruption into direction—aligning your work with your deepest mission 🌳 How to create a legacy rooted in values, not just revenue

Ryland’s story isn’t just about closing restaurants or moving to a farm. It’s about letting go with courage, leading with integrity, and building something that truly lasts.

If you’re building something meaningful— If you're leading through uncertainty— If you're ready to define your legacy—

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The mission might change. The calling remains.

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