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When we start

walking our own path,

everything changes.

In life. In work. From the inside out.

Let’s walk it together.

Hi, I’m Ryan

Speaker. Author. Mindset Coach.

Helping the next generation—and the adults who guide them—grow with clarity, courage, and connection.


At some point, we all get asked:

“What do you want to do?”

But I believe the better question is:

“Who do you want to be?”

A few years back, I shared my story on stage for the first time.

I thought it would be a one-time thing. It wasn’t.

That moment sparked something bigger:

A calling to help people—especially the next generation—remember who they are.

To rediscover clarity, rebuild confidence, and reconnect with what really matters.

Since then, I’ve worked with thousands of students, educators, and parents, using my 2,000-mile Appalachian Trail journey as a metaphor for the path we’re all walking.

Because in a world obsessed with pressure and performance, what we really need is permission.

Permission to slow down.

To reflect.

To get honest about who we are—so we can show up with courage, compassion, and authenticity.

That’s what my work is all about.

Because the truth is, it’s not about following someone else’s trail.

It’s about finding the courage to hike your own hike.


Inspiring the next generation and equipping the adults who guide them is the most meaningful work I can do.


See me in action →

How we can work together

  • For Schools & Youth Organizations

    Assembly programs and workshops that meet students and educators where they are—with courage, kindness, and clarity.

  • Coaching

    1:1 support for teens and adults navigating transition, self-doubt, or burnout.

  • Workshops for Adults Who Support Youth

    For educators, counselors, and parents ready to lead with presence and authenticity.

This isn’t a hiking book—it’s a human one.

Wander tells the story of what happens when you leave behind the life you’re “supposed” to live—and walk into the unknown.

Raw, funny, and deeply honest, it’s for anyone ready to walk their own path.

What client’s are saying…

Looking for a keynote speaker for your next event?

I speak at conferences, wellness events, and mission-driven gatherings—offering grounded messages about authenticity, resilience, and walking your own path.

Trusted by:

School Districts • Youth Organizations • Universities • Nonprofits • Fortune 500 Companies


Let’s connect!

If you’re ready to bring this message to your school, your community, or your own life—I’d love to talk.

Because when we reconnect with who we are, everything changes.