(Trigger warning: suicide, rape)

Ryan Stream is a multi-talented motivational speaker, musician, and two-time war veteran. His story and music are remarkable and will leave the audience laughing, crying, and wanting more. He slept in a homeless shelter, different foster homes, and watched his family be ripped apart in the foster care system. 

He shares his story through his speaking engagements and music videos, aiming to bring inspiration and emotion to everyone. Ryan’s topics include the power of positive thinking, addiction and substance abuse, mental health, challenging change, communication, and most importantly always believing in yourself.

Let’s listen to Ryan and learn how to stand up in life! 

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 – 05:05] Opening Segment

• I welcome and introduce my guest, Ryan Stream
• One of the most powerful things that can connect people together
• Making good or bad choices

[05:06 – 20:13] “I Had Nobody”

• The role of childhood in one’s growth 
• Ryan shares his experience being homeless 
• He gives an interesting take about success you’d not want to miss! 
• The last time Ryan and his brother saw their dad 
• The police visits that changed his life 
• Believe in miracles 
• • Ryan explains 

[20:14 – 30:06] Changing the World One Person at a Time

• Living with a stranger’s family 
• Why we should not tell negative things about people 
• We remember moments, not dates 
• How piano became his therapy 
• Ryan talks about his drug addiction before 

[30:07 – 45:26] How to Win in Life 

• The story of the boy who gave a candy to his little sister
• The second best gift Ryan received 
• How to win in life like Ryan  
• The 2 secrets to close a business deal
• Don’t be tricked by the media with this advice from Ryan 
• What learning is all about 
• Learn what is Ryan’s favorite thing to say 

[45:27 – 01:00:29] Be Intentional In Taking Interest 

• Ryan compares life with acting 
• How to leverage the Law of Attraction in your life 
• This about this question for a minute 
• What parents need to realize about their kids 
• Sometimes, advice is unnecessary
• • What’s really needed
• The 100 dollars that made a big difference 

[01:00:30 – 01:02:41] Closing Segment

• Just be yourself
• Connect with Ryan
• • Links below 
• Final Words 

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“We make good choices and bad choices based off the people we surround ourselves with.” - Ryan Stream

“You have to believe in yourself and if you don’t believe in yourself, you better make believe.” - Ryan Stream

“You have to struggle. You have to have the moments where you fail so you understand what it takes to win. That is called learning.” - Ryan Stream

 

Resources Mentioned: 

• Entrepreneur
• Inc.com 
• Yahoo Finance 
• Book: The Alter Ego Effect

 

Email [email protected] to reach out to Ryan or connect with him on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. 

• Watch out for his upcoming book on standing up on your feet! 

 

Join me and my guests as we illustrate how to walk through the fires of life and come out the other side more resilient, passionate, and stronger than ever before. Connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Become part of the community and join our Group. Want to learn more about me? Visit https://trishafraley.com/trishafraley. 

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