You are invited to wander.

Let’s explore the transformative power of mindfulness, nature, and the courage to chart a personal course, together.

I’m so glad you're here with me. Allow me to kick things off by introducing myself. I'm an award-winning and bestselling Author, Speaker and Mindfulness & Nature Advocate, but it wasn't always this way.

At 32, I took a chance on myself and dove headfirst into the unknown, leaving behind a conventional life to embark on a 2,000-mile journey from Georgia to Maine. As it turns out, that adventure wasn’t just about finding myself; it was about living a story worth sharing, one that resonates with anyone seeking transformation and meaning in their own lives.

Today, I continue that journey—not just on trails, but into classrooms, auditoriums, and wherever people gather to explore self-discovery, resilience, and the courage to face life’s challenges.

My message? It's simple yet profound: mindfulness, nature, and a whole lot of courage can transform your life.

I’ve learned a thing or two along the way—about intention, curiosity, adventure, how much we grow when we confront our fears, and the incredible power of serving others. While I speak to audiences of all ages, I’m particularly passionate about engaging with youth, especially on the tough issues like mental health, because I believe every young person deserves to know they’re not alone, that there’s hope, and that they have the power to choose their own path.

So, stay awhile. Let’s embark on this journey together. Who knows what adventures await?

Hi, I’m Ryan.

Choose Your Path.

If you feel compelled and ready to wander with me, here are a few ways…

  • School Assembly Program

    Mindful Lessons from an Appalachian Trail Thru-hiker. Together, we'll virtually walk over two thousand miles from Georgia to Maine, exploring the themes of adventure, self-discovery, and what it means to follow your heart. A testament to the transformative power of mindfulness, nature, and the courage to chart a personal course, I draw on valuable life lessons for students around courage, resilience, empathy and compassion.

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  • Workshops & Motivational Sessions

    An invitation to disconnect to [re]connect. For students, teachers & staff, and corporate employees. The experiences I create are a combination of research-backed mental health strategies, Japanese shinrin-yoku (森林浴) or more commonly known as ‘forest bathing’ concepts, and mindfulness practices for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness, and happiness.

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  • Wander: A Memoir

    Get ready for a transformative journey that explores the nature of adventure, self-discovery, and what it means to follow your heart in this award-winning and bestselling memoir.

    Let’s Wander

  • “Ryan is an engaging, heartfelt presenter. His enthusiasm was contagious. He has practical, lifelong lessons for students which are presented in a clear, concise manner. His pictures and videos were remarkable, as his unique perspective on life!”

    — Frankford Township School District, NJ (School Assembly Program)

  • “THE SESSION WITH RYAN WAS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC - INSPIRATIONAL, VERY MOVING AND VERY MUCH IN LINE WITH OUR COURAGE VALUE!”

    — KPMG, A Fortune 500 Company (Corporate Employee Workshop)

  • “RYAN IS CHANGING LIVES. IN OUR HURRIED, TECHNOLOGY LADEN WORLD, HE GAVE US A REASON TO PAUSE AND THINK, PRESENTING IN A FUN, ENGAGING, AND INFORMATIVE WAY.”

    — Wildwood City School District, NJ (School Assembly Program)

  • “THIS EXPERIENCE COULD NOT HAVE COME AT A BETTER TIME - EVERYONE NEEDS TO HEAR RYAN’S MESSAGE OF BEING MINDFUL, ESPECIALLY FOR SELF-CARE! GIVEN THE CURRENT CLIMATE, EVERYONE COULD BENEFIT FROM THIS WORKSHOP!”

    — Family Promise Employee, a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization (Corporate Employee Workshop)

client roster.

I’ve had the pleasure of speaking for school districts across the entire United States, some of the nation’s top Non-profit Organizations, respected Universities, Fortune 500 companies, and other community-level events.