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Building an Army of Leaders: Creating Winning Environments at Work, School, and in Life
TEDx speaker, best-selling author, award-winning musician, war veteran, and entrepreneur who transforms lives through resilience, leadership, and self-belief.
From foster care and addiction to war and success, Ryan overcame it all.
Despite failing college four times, he earned degrees, built four companies, and inspires through music, speaking, and leadership.
His mission: Build an Army of Leaders—proving that with the right mindset, anything is possible.
"Rock bottom is the perfect place to rebuild. Rise and be the hero of your life!"
10 Reviews
Ryan is very personable and approachable. He gave a great assembly for our junior high. The kids were talking about him long after he left. He was very relatable to our students and was able to capture the attention of the most difficult of audiences. He is very talented, a great performer, and left our students motivated. Thank you, Ryan.
Motivational Speaker
Ryan was wonderful with our students they were engaged the entire time. Ryan was able to keep the attention of elementary students to high school seniors. He brought so much energy and a message of hope and resilience. He conveyed to students that there is nothing they can't accomplish with the proper mindset. Their circumstances should not stop them from achieving their goals.
Ryan had his wonderful family with him and how important family is to him.
Great speaker to end our year with!!! Amazing!!
Motivational Speaker
Ryan was a great presenter. The students were so engaged and inspired by his message. His honesty and openness in sharing his story is what makes it meaningful. Gotta keep it real!
Motivational Speaker
Ryan came in with so much happiness, it was contagious! And his speaking was perfect, he knew exactly what to say, how to react, how to engage, and fit everything in the time frame we gave him. Nothing negative to say!
Motivational Speaker
I thought Ryan did a great job! Very touching story and was great with the kids. Rhs will be a better school because ryan shared his message with us.
Thanks Ryan
Motivational Speaker
Ryan Stream was amazing as he told his emotion packed story. You can feel his passion for helping not only himself be a better person, but other people as he inspires them to change their situation for the better. After listening to Ryan you can't help feeling good about life. He is multi talented, entertaining and inspiring. We highly recommend Ryan Stream.
Motivational Speaker
Response from Ryan Stream:
Thank you !!
The students are engaged and love to go up after the assembly and visit with Ryan. He definitely is a favorite in our school district.
Motivational Speaker
Great job Ryan. Our students love you.
Motivational Speaker
Ryan is a class act. He did an exceptional job speaking to our church group despite a recent injury that had occurred. That just goes to show the type of individual he is! Ryan is motivational, enlightening, and easy to connect with. He is well worth any investment. His story is captivating, and will give you a meaningful perspective in fitting ways. Book him now!
Motivational Speaker
Ryan did a very professional and personable job at presenting his motivational program. He shared with our high school students and kept them engaged throughout his presentation. I would highly recommend Ryan as a presenter!
Motivational Speaker
Booking Info
Price Range: $3000 -20,000
Gig Length: 60 - 80 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
🚨 What to Expect When You Book Ryan Stream
Booking Ryan Stream isn’t just hiring a speaker—it’s lighting a fire in your audience. From school gyms to corporate boardrooms, Ryan delivers an experience that sticks, shifts, and straight-up changes people.
⚡️ A STAGE-SHAKING EXPERIENCE
Ryan’s not here to talk at your crowd—he’s here to ignite them. With explosive energy, raw emotion, and real-life leadership lessons, he speaks straight to the heart. Every keynote hits like a movie: laughter, tears, chills, and a call to rise.
🎹🎤 LIVE MUSIC THAT HITS DIFFERENT
This ain’t your average keynote. Ryan brings the mic, the message, and the music. From original rap and country to blindfolded piano flips, he blends art and impact like nobody else. The music makes ‘em lean in—the message makes ‘em level up.
🛠 REAL TOOLS: The 5 C’s of Legendary Leadership
Ryan equips audiences with his proven leadership framework—crafted in combat, tested in business, and lived through adversity:
CHOICE – Because no change happens until you own it.
CLARITY – Without it, you drift. With it, you dominate.
CONSISTENCY – Trust is built when you show up strong—daily.
CONNECTION – Greatness is a team sport.
COURAGE – Speak up. Stand up. Show up.
💥 MENTAL HEALTH + RESILIENCE THAT HITS HOME
Ryan goes where most won’t. From drug addiction to suicide loss, jail time to trauma, he brings light to the dark stuff—and shows your audience how to turn it into fuel. His story is proof: your struggle doesn’t disqualify you—it qualifies you to lead.
🧠 ADAPTABLE TO EVERY ROOM
Students, staff, CEOs, soldiers—Ryan connects with them all. Whether it’s a high school gym, university stage, leadership summit, or faith event, he tailors every moment to hit home and hit hard.
🚀 EXCELLENCE. EVERY. TIME.
Early to soundcheck. All in on every moment. Professional behind the scenes. Powerful on stage. Ryan brings not just inspiration—but execution, impact, and legacy.
🗣️ Bottom line?
He’ll light your room on fire—in the best way possible—and leave your people ready to rise.
About
Ryan Stream – Building an Army of Leaders: Creating Winning Environments at Work, School, and in Life
Ryan Stream is a powerhouse of inspiration—a TEDx speaker, best-selling author, award-winning musician, decorated war veteran, and multi-business entrepreneur. But beyond the accolades, Ryan is a man who turned pain into purpose and tragedy into triumph.
Born into chaos, raised in foster care, and adopted by a school teacher who believed in him, Ryan’s journey began in homeless shelters and jail cells, not boardrooms and stages. After losing his mother to suicide, battling addiction, and being crushed in a near-fatal semi-truck accident, Ryan didn't give up—he rose up.
He failed college four times. Struggled with learning disabilities. Was once $30,000 deep in court fines. But today? He owns four businesses—including a trucking company and an ice cream franchise—and holds degrees in Psychology and Family Science.
From surviving deadly IED attacks in Afghanistan to flipping upside down under a piano while playing blindfolded with a crushed hand—Ryan doesn’t just speak, he performs. His unique blend of storytelling, rap, country music, visuals, and raw emotion makes him unforgettable on any stage.
With over 500 stages across 32 states, Ryan’s message of leadership, mental health, and resilience has inspired thousands—from at-risk youth and veterans to school staff and CEOs. His signature framework, the **5 C’s of Legendary Leadership—Choice, Clarity, Consistency, Connection, and Courage—**equips every audience with real tools for real life.
Whether he's rocking a school assembly, energizing a corporate retreat, or leading a TRIO workshop, Ryan’s mission remains the same:
To build an army of leaders who create winning environments wherever they go.
“You can be crushed. You can be broken. But I’ve learned: rock bottom isn’t the end. It’s the perfect place to rebuild. So rise up
Additional Booking Notes
I would need a Microphone , Projector, Piano and Sound !
If event planners are unable to provide a Piano thats ok...we will still hit it out of the park!