Ryan Yere

My passion for fitness comes from both purpose and expression. Fashion has always been a creative outlet through my clothing business, and fitness is an extension of that—how you carry yourself matters. Losing my father to heart failure in 2024 and watching my mother face health challenges taught me that my health is a responsibility. Training builds the discipline, confidence, and strength I need to support my family and inspire others to show up as their highest selves.

Weight training is my favorite because it brings people together. It’s where discipline, confidence, and community are built. I love creating an environment where friends and clients feel supported, challenged, and empowered to push beyond their limits. Being trusted with someone’s health is deeply meaningful, and helping others grow stronger—physically and mentally—drives me to lead by example and inspire others to become the best version of themselves.

I would use the $20,000 to eliminate my student debt and reinvest fully into my mission as a coach and mentor. As a first-generation, low-income student, I put myself through my engineering degree without financial support. Becoming debt free would free up resources and time to expand my coaching, reach more people, and create opportunities that help others build discipline, confidence, and lifelong health. This isn’t just an investment in me—it’s an investment in everyone I serve.