“You are the most inspirational person I’ve ever met! There is no way I can’t become a success now… You accomplished more in making me realize the importance of dreaming and going after something, in a couple of hours than many teachers who have tried for many months!”
Shawn Melo
OSLC Leadership Conference
“UH-MA-ZING!!! I laughed so hard that I think I sprouted a six-pack!”
Molly Somerville
Idaho Business Professionals of America
“I cannot begin to tell you how much the students, the parents and the staff volunteers all LOVED Ryan and his message. It has been the most astounding feedback we have ever had about a speaker!”
Sara Gutowski
Director of Programming, Michigan Youth Leadership
“You are HILARIOUS, I could not stop laughing the whole time… You definitely inspired me to follow my dreams and that no dream is unrealistic. I will remember your speech forever.”
Nicollette
Dakota High School
“I have never had anyone make that much of an impression of me in only an hour!”
T.G.
Loyalist College
“You truly opened my eyes and have made my future clearer than it has ever been. For the first time I actually have an idea of what I want to do in my life!”
Emily Miles
OSLC Leadership Conference
“Ryan gives inspiration on how you can chase your dreams and make them real.”
M.W.
Wisonsin FFA
“I don’t know how to explain how much I was inspired when you came!”
Rae Koss
Kewaskum High School
“...In a nutshell Ryan blew those kids away”
Misty Elliott
Michigan Association of Student Councils and Honor Societies
“Your story inspired me. I feel like I can achieve the goals I want to achieve, even if people have been telling me that I can’t. Thank you for making me laugh but more importantly, for making me realize that success is my decision. Thanks for teaching me to Make My Own Lunch!”
Katherine Plumhoff
MYLead Leadership Conference
“Everyone’s talking about you STILL! Every class is mentioning you today!”
Stephanie
Anchor Bay High School
“Ryan was AWESOME!!! It’s like he was a kid himself, like us. Every time I think about life, I will always think about Make Your Own Lunch!”
N. Brown
High School Student
“You made me feel like I can accomplish anything!”
Malerie
High School Student
“You are my favorite speaker! I loved it! You opened my eyes to see that I have to make a choice for myself… Thanks so much for the eye-opener!”
Mandi Forbes
High School Student
“Just letting you know it was AWESOME! I think you really connected with a lot of us, including me! You are a perfect guy to talk to high schoolers!!”
Brooke Last
High School Student
“I was plain and simply blown away! You combined humor, intelligence and an amazing message to really reach me.”
Sam Little
High School Student