THE QUIET REBELLION OF BEING YOURSELF.
In a world of performance, attention, and comparison, authenticity isn’t a trend—it’s an act of courage.
From the TEDx stage to schools, universities, and conferences nationwide, Ryan Benz inspires audiences to live and lead with greater authenticity and purpose.
Ryan Benz is a bestselling and award-winning author, TEDx speaker, and storyteller known for his deeply human approach to authenticity and personal growth.
A voice people feel. A message that lasts.
While becoming a speaker and writer, Ryan has spent nearly two decades as a brand strategist—helping organizations uncover what makes them truly unique. That same expertise now guides his work with people and purpose-driven organizations: helping them build their most authentic brand—from the inside out.
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he did something few people have the courage to do: he paused. He walked away from the corporate world, laced up his boots, and hiked over 2,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail. That journey transformed how he sees the world and his work. What began as a search for clarity became a calling to help others do the same.
Today, Ryan shares that message with audiences across generations—students, educators, leaders, and organizations—inviting them to slow down, get honest, and reconnect with who they are beneath the noise and comparison of modern life.
His bestselling memoir, Wander: A Memoir of Letting go and Walking 2,000 Miles to a Meaningful Life, and his TEDx Talk, The Quiet Rebellion of Being Yourself, have inspired thousands to redefine success, reclaim their peace, and live with greater authenticity—reminding us that in a world of performance and comparison, choosing to be yourself is the quiet rebellion that changes everything.
THE WORK:
Building Authentic Lives and Leaders.
Ryan’s message is simple, powerful, and universal.
Through keynotes, workshops, and conversations that blend storytelling with science and soul, Ryan helps audiences explore:
The Quiet Rebellion of Being Yourself (Signature Keynote)
In a world of performance and comparison, authenticity is an act of courage.
Purpose Beyond Success
Redefining success from achievement to alignment.
Resilience from the Inside Out (Workshop or Keynote)
Learning to slow down, find your pace, and keep going when life gets hard.
The Courage to Be Real (Breakout)
The practical side of authenticity—vulnerability, honesty, and showing up real when it’s uncomfortable.
Trusted by:
Conferences • Universities • Fortune 500 Companies • Nonprofits • School Districts • Youth Organizations
Moments that move people.
Watch highlights from Ryan’s TEDx Talk and Speaker Demo Reel below.
“In a world that profits off your confusion—your clarity is power.
In a world that rewards performance—your honesty is rare.
And in a world obsessed with becoming someone new—just being yourself is revolutionary.”
– Ryan Benz, TEDx: The Quiet Rebellion of Being Yourself