In this episode of Mindful & Mighty, we sit down with our MBA classmate Ryan — a firefighter, paramedic, clinical educator, and easily one of the most energetic people we know. ⚡

Born and raised in Coquitlam, Ryan shares how his journey evolved from a sports-obsessed kid and wakeboarding competitor to someone working on the front lines of emergency services. Along the way, he pivoted from studying biology to business before ultimately finding his calling in firefighting and paramedicine.

One thing quickly becomes clear: Ryan runs on a different level of energy… and barely sleeps. 😅

In this episode, we talk about:

• 🚒 What it’s really like working in fire and emergency services
• 🚑 How the 911 dispatch system prioritizes life-saving calls
• 🧠 Ryan’s transformation from athlete to insatiable lifelong learner
• 🎓 Why curiosity made him the guy who always asked questions in our MBA classes
• ⏰ How he somehow manages multiple jobs while sleeping only a few hours a night

This conversation is thoughtful, funny, and full of perspective on career pivots, service, and staying endlessly curious.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like behind the scenes of emergency response — or how someone can live life at 200% energy — this episode is for you.

🎧 Tune in and meet Ryan!

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