Today on After Dark I am joined by Des, also known as @muthaprepper on Instagram. Our conversation covers topics related to self-reliance, urban prepping, micro homesteading, self-defense, and more. Des shares her unique perspective on prepping and offers valuable insights into defining what it means to be a "prepper". From financial preparation to food prepping, firearms, and self-defense, Des provides information that caters to a diverse audience. So I encourage all my listeners to check out Des's Instagram page for more valuable content.Episode Sponsor:BioProtein Technology: https://bioproteintech.com/For $30 off your order use code "IRONSIGHTS" at checkout.BioPro+ can potentially help to improve balance hormones, increase sex drive, improves insulin sensitivity, and produce increases of mitochondria and nucleic acids to create a total system modulator. BioPro+ regulates, rebuilds, and regenerates at the cellular level to help you look, feel, and perform your best.Episode Sponsor:SLNT: https://slnt.com/pages/ironsightsUse the code "IRONSIGHTS" at checkout for an exclusive discountSLNT offers a range of sleek RFID blocking wallets, EDC Faraday bags, travel gear, laptop sleeves, and key-fob cases with the added protection of their patented Silent Pocket® Faraday cage technology, which turns your devices invisible, and safe, from the outside world by instantly blocking Cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, RFID/NFC, EMP, and EMF. This elite signal blocking technology is the easiest way to instantly enhance your peace of mind around how your mobile devices are screwing your digital life up.Timestamps00:00 Intro06:56 Des's Background11:17 Introduction To Preparedness (Bug Out Bags)17:00 Pillars And Fundamentals Getting Preparedness In Order23:49 Prioritizing Preparedness And Fitness25:20 DANGER ALERT!!27:28 Des's Success and Influence In The Industry32:20 Percentage Of Females vs Males That Watch Des's Content34:37 The Way People Think About Preparedness42:05 The Mistake Of Relaying Your Security And Health On Brands52:10 Des's New Introduction To The Firearms Space56:08 What Were The Faults Of Des's Previous Coach?01:01:42 What Is It Like For Women To Approach Firearms?01:06:37 Des's Jiu Jitsu Journey01:18:00 People's Common Failures From Des's Perspective01:28:45 Does Des Provide A Framework To The People She Trains With?01:34:23 What The Future Looks Like?01:43:03 Special Final QuestionRed Dot Fitness Training Programs:https://www.rdftrainonline.comOnline Membership (Full Access To All Programs & Virtual Coaching):https://www.reddotfitness.net/online-membershipVirtual Coaching:https://www.reddotfitness.net/virtual-coachingSelf-Guided Programs:https://www.reddotfitness.net/Self-Guided-Programs1Connect With Us:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsightspodcast/