Ryan Lavarnway
Ryan Lavarnway moved to Coloradan with an extraordinary story of resilience, perseverance, and chasing big dreams. A former Major League Baseball catcher, World Series Champion, and Olympian, Ryan knows what it takes to overcome obstacles and keep going—even when the odds are stacked against you.
After a 10-year career in the big leagues and competing on the Olympic stage, Ryan now shares his lessons of determination and self-belief through writing and speaking. He’s the author of three unique books:
A children’s book that celebrates belonging and identity.
A resilience-themed coloring book that makes learning life skills fun for kids.
The Why Not Journal, a guided tool to help anyone—kids or adults—set goals, build confidence, and dream bigger.
Passionate about inspiring families in his own community, Ryan brings humor, humility, and heart to every story he tells. Whether you’re raising kids, chasing your own goals, or just love a great underdog story, you’ll enjoy connecting with Ryan and his books.
About the Book:
The ABC's of Resilience: A Coloring Book | The Why Not Journal | Baseball and Belonging
The ABC’s of Resilience: Coloring Book” makes learning the ABCs fun and powerful. Each page introduces a resilience-themed phrase designed to spark encouragement, curiosity, and reflection a s kids color and grow.
“The Why Not Journal” helps you build resilience, confidence, and clarity in just minutes a day. With simple prompts for gratitude, reflection, and goal-setting, it turns everyday moments into opportunities to grow, reset, and move forward with purpose.