Episode 6 with Ryan Letada

Tradition Breakers

“Who do I really want to become?” This is a question that can cause us to either take on the challenge of going into the unknown to find the answer or to retreat to the world we already know.

In today’s episode, I sit down with Ryan Letada—a dad, serial entrepreneur, immigrant, and human migration futurist. Ryan’s story begins in the Middle East, where his family immigrated from the Philippines, driven by the pursuit of a better life. Raised in New York City, Ryan’s journey has taken him through various roles and ventures, each one preparing him for his current work as the founder of Next Day Better, an award-winning innovation agency. Through this work, Ryan is at the forefront of redefining what it means to lead in a borderless world of work, commerce, and communities.

But beyond his professional achievements, this conversation is about much more. Ryan opens up about how, as a parent and entrepreneur, he realized the need to break free from living up to the expectations of his family, society, as well as from the never-ending pursuit of accolades . He began asking himself a powerful question: "Who do I really want to become?" This question led him to embrace his curiosities, which he believes is the key to self-discovery.

In our discussion, Ryan shares how following his curiosities brought him clarity on not just who he is, but who he wants to be. It’s a powerful message about trusting the unknown and allowing curiosity to guide you, and I think you’ll find inspiration in his story, especially if you’re in the process of figuring out your own path. So, without further ado, here’s my conversation with Ryan Letada.

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