Life & Work with Ryan Stream of CA/UT

Today we’d like to introduce you to Ryan Stream.

Ryan , we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I was born in Los Angeles and born into chaos. My life started in a drug house surrounded by violence, addiction, and my mother’s suicide. I bounced through foster homes, slept in homeless shelters, battled addiction, and went to jail twelve times even after being adopted by a school teacher and a police officer.
Later I served two combat tours in Afghanistan. Out of thirty two soldiers in my platoon, twenty three were wounded and one was killed. When I came home, the battles did not stop. I faced PTSD, injuries, hearing loss, failure, getting fired, flunking college four times, and a suicide attempt.
But I refused to stay down.
Today I am a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, award winning musician, and two time war veteran. I have been featured in Forbes, appeared on MTV, earned the Verizon Wireless Award, and performed more than five hundred times across the nation. I hold degrees in Psychology and Family Science and a Master’s in Leadership and Management, and I have helped raise more than one point eight million dollars in student scholarships.
The resume is not the real story. The comeback is what matters.
In two thousand twenty two, a coal mine accident crushed my hand and led to three surgeries and a finger amputation. In two thousand twenty four, I was crushed inside my semi truck and thought I was paralyzed. Most people would have quit.
I did not.
That same year I climbed mountains, trained only three days and finished a one hundred mile bike race, and completed a full marathon. I wrote more books, completed my master’s degree, and rebuilt everything that tried to break me. I did it not because my body was ready, but because my mind was unbreakable.
Today I use my story, my music, and my message to help people become stronger leaders. I do not just speak. I transform rooms. My mission is simple. I want to build an Army of leaders.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It has not been a smooth road at all. My life has been one battle after another. I grew up in addiction, abuse, and instability. I bounced through foster homes, lived in shelters, and went to jail multiple times before I ever had a chance to figure out who I was. Even after being adopted, I still struggled with addiction, shame, and the feeling that I did not belong anywhere.
Serving in Afghanistan brought a whole new level of pain. I watched close friends get wounded and killed. When I came home, I dealt with PTSD, injuries, hearing loss, and years of trying to rebuild my life. I was fired from jobs, failed out of college four times, and even attempted to take my own life. I felt broken, lost, and convinced that I had ruined my own future.
Then came the physical battles. A coal mine accident crushed my hand and took my finger. Later I was crushed inside my semi truck and thought I would never walk again. There were moments when I could not move, moments when I could not pay bills, moments when I felt like the world would be better without me.
But every struggle became fuel. Every setback became a lesson. Every failure became part of the comeback.
The road has not been smooth. It has been brutal. But the hardness of the road is exactly what shaped me into the speaker, leader, and man I am today. Every scar has a purpose. Every wound taught me something. And every challenge is why I can now help others rise from their own battles.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I am a speaker, musician, author, and creator who focuses on mental health, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. I travel across the country performing at schools, prisons, universities, corporations, veteran events, and youth programs. My work blends storytelling, music, movement, and real life experiences to teach people how to overcome hard things and become stronger leaders.
I specialize in creating experiences that people never forget. I perform blindfolded, play the piano while lying on my back, and mix country music with rap and live storytelling. Every keynote is built to inspire, motivate, and help people see their own potential in a new way. I use the hardest parts of my life to show others that their story is not over.
I am most proud of helping raise more than one point eight million dollars in student scholarships, performing more than five hundred times across America, and seeing people change their lives because of a message they heard. I am also proud of building my businesses from nothing and turning years of trauma, addiction, and failure into a mission that helps others.
What sets me apart is my story, my energy, and the way I combine music with message. I do not just speak. I create an experience. I bring emotion, power, and honesty. My goal is always the same. I want to help people rise from their battles and become the leaders they were meant to be.

We love surprises, fun facts and unexpected stories. Is there something you can share that might surprise us?
Most people are shocked when they meet me in person because they expect a tall, giant looking warrior from the stage and from Instagram. The truth is I am five foot three and a half. Five foot five with shoes on. The lights, the angles, and the energy make me look bigger than I really am. I guess I catfish people without even trying. I am fit, I love fitness, and I take care of my body, but I am not the giant people imagine.
Another surprising thing is that I am not naturally smart. I failed the military entrance exam two times before I finally passed with the lowest score possible, a thirty two. School was never easy for me. Learning was never easy. Life was never easy. Everything I have now came from consistency, not talent. People think you have to be smart to be educated, but that is not true. You can learn anything if you refuse to quit.
What surprises people the most is that nothing about my life was handed to me. I learned that I am in control, and I learned that my story is not over until I win.

Pricing:

• School / University events start at 5k
• Corporate events start at 10k
• Community nigh concer start at 10 K

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.ryanstreamlive.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanstream/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/streamryan/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5SnN-yKy8p0XTMuPMcuMMA

Image Credits
I own all credit : Ryan Stream