🎙️ In this episode of The Ryan Morrison Show, I sit down with Dr. Eric Fretz — a decorated Navy veteran turned transformative educator at the University of Michigan, with dual Ph.D.s in Psychology and Education.We dive into Dr. Fretz’s powerful transition from military life to academia, what leadership really looks like behind the scenes, and how teaching 8,000+ students has changed his worldview. From veteran identity to entrepreneurial mindset shifts, he shares raw, honest insights on service, growth, and what it means to leave a legacy that matters.It’s a thoughtful, energizing conversation about discipline, disruption, and how purpose evolves long after your first mission ends.⚡ If you’re a veteran, educator, student founder, or leader at any level trying to do epic sh!t — this one’s for you.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered CEO/founder convos every week.—🧠 Learn more about Dr. Eric Fretz:https://lsa.umich.edu/psych/people/faculty/efretz.html🎧 Subscribe to The Ryan Morrison Show.#Leadership #VeteranVoices #DrEricFretz #EntrepreneurialMindset #MilitaryToCivilian #PurposeDrivenLife #RyanMorrisonShow

🎙️ In this episode of The Ryan Morrison Show, I sit down with Hien Lam—a brand strategist, designer, and co-founder of Huck Finch who blends Buddhist philosophy with bold, intentional branding.We dive into how Hien’s background in Buddhist studies, history, and healthcare helped shape his unique approach to brand building. He shares why most brands feel hollow, how ego gets in the way of clarity, and what it really means to create from stillness, not stress.We explore the deeper side of branding—the inner work founders often skip—and how that impacts the outer identity their audience experiences.It’s a thoughtful, surprising conversation about presence, design, storytelling, and the spiritual side of creative work.⚡ If you’re a founder, creative, or builder who wants your brand to feel as good as it looks — this one’s for you.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered CEO/founder convos every week.—🌀 Learn more about Hien: / hienlam 🎧 Subscribe to The Ryan Morrison Show for more founder stories.#BrandStrategy #MindfulBusiness #HienLam #BuddhistBranding #FounderJourney #DesignThinking #RyanMorrisonShowTranscript

🎙️ In this episode of The Ryan Morrison Show, I sit down with Emefa Boamah—a trauma-informed coach and embodiment guide helping leaders reconnect with their bodies, break cycles of burnout, and lead from a place of deep inner truth.We dive into how Emefa blends ancestral wisdom, nervous system healing, and spiritual practice to support women and non-binary founders in business and life. We explore what “embodiment” actually means, how it shows up in leadership, and why the future of success might have less to do with hustle—and more to do with stillness.It’s a vulnerable, eye-opening conversation about identity, spirituality, and what power feels like when it’s fully integrated.⚡ If you’re a founder, creative, or curious human navigating ambition and self-awareness — this one’s for you.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered CEO/founder convos every week.—🌿 Learn more about Emefa:https://emefaboamah.com🎧 Subscribe to The Ryan Morrison Show for more founder stories.#Leadership #Embodiment #EmefaBoamah #BurnoutRecovery #SpiritualityInBusiness #PersonalGrowth #RyanMorrisonShow

🎙️ In this episode of The Ryan Morrison Show, I sit down with Ryan Pelletier, founder of Morphite Boards — a startup that’s pushing the boundaries of mobility with high-performance, customizable, and collapsible longboards.We dive into how Ryan took Morphite from an idea in high school to a college side project to a full-blown company. We discuss the challenges of building hardware from scratch, and what it really takes to bring a bold vision to life. It’s a raw, real conversation about entrepreneurship, engineering, and the relentless pursuit of innovation.⚡ If you're into startups, innovation, or just love hearing how great ideas get built — this one's for you.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered CEO/founder convos every week.—🛹 Check out Morphite Boards:https://morphiteboards.com🎧 Subscribe to The Ryan Morrison Show for more founder stories#Startups #MorphiteBoards #CollapsibleSkateboards #Entrepreneurship #FounderJourney #HardwareStartups #RyanMorrisonShow