Ryan Holiday

Ryan Holiday is a renowned author and media strategist, who enjoyed a highly successful marketing career working with clients such as Google, TASER and Complex. Having been the Founder of Brass Check, a renowned creative agency, Ryan has also published countless books that have sold over two million copies and been published in 30 languages globally. Combining ancient and timeless wisdom with cutting-edge marketing strategies, Ryan provides a framework to help his clients overcome obstacles. Hired as a keynote speaker, Ryan shares his perspectives on topics such as the ethics of marketing and journalism, the art of making and marketing products that last and the practical philosophy of stoicism. 

Back in 2005, Ryan began his decorated career working as a Features Editor for UC Riverside Highlander. He went on to become the PR Director of Rudius Media in 2007, before becoming the Director of Marketing for American Apparel in 2008. During his tenure at American Apparel, Ryan built his in-depth understanding of marketing and helped build on the fashion retailer's success. In 2012, Ryan founded his creative agency Brass Check, which went on to earn him great success working with clients such as Google and esteemed figures such as Arianna Huffington and Tony Robbins. In 2013, Ryan also became the Co-founder of Story Ark, a creative services agency that worked with the likes of Compass Coffee. In 2016, Ryan became the Founder of Daily Stoic, a guide to how stoicism can be practiced in daily life, and in 2021 he became the Co-Owner of The Painted Porch Book Shop, an independent book store in Texas.

Working a diverse career, Ryan has also shared his expertise in a variety of bestselling books. Ryan’s first book was published in 2012, titled Trust Me, I’m Lying, and this book earned Ryan a spot on The Wall Street Journal Bestsellers list. Since then, Ryan has published countless other titles, including his book Growth Hacker Marketing, which was named in Inc Magazine’s selection of the Top 10 Marketing Books of 2014. His book The Obstacle Is The Way was placed at No.1 on The Wall Street Journal Bestseller list, and was read by the players of the New England Patriots when they won the Super Bowl in 2014. His book Stillness Is The Key was the first of his books to reach No.1 on The New York Times Bestsellers list. His most recent publications are titled Right Thing, Right Now and The Daily Dad, demonstrating his over a decade-long influence as an author. 

Featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, The Guardian, Fast Company and The New York Times, Ryan Holiday is widely considered an industry thought leader and is now highly sought after as a keynote speaker. Teaching stoicism, Ryan emphasises that although we can’t always control what happens to us in life, we can control how we react. In his renowned keynote speeches, Ryan covers everything from the destructive effects of ego inside organisations to how messages spread and the new era of fake news. Commended by high-profile individuals, Ryan has worked closely with NBA Champions like the San Antonio Spurs, Olympic Gold medallists, military leaders, senators and esteemed companies like Microsoft and Twitter. If you are looking for a keynote speaker who will deliver thought-provoking speeches at each and every event they attend, hire Ryan Holiday today.