I’m Ryan in the City

a Chicago-based LGBTQ+ creator, brand builder, and community-driven storyteller focused on movement, creativity, and building meaningful connections in a digital-first world.

Slow

I love

&

Thoughfull

moments in cities across the world.

ABOUT ME

My background as a former Division 1 athlete shaped how I approach both life and work: with discipline, curiosity, and a deep respect for process. Today, that mindset shows up in how I create, blending fitness, food, travel, design, and everyday rituals into content and experiences that feel human, grounded, and real.

I spend my time training for marathons and HYROX, hosting intimate dinners, exploring cities and wellness spaces, and partnering with brands to tell stories that live beyond a single post or campaign.

At the core of everything I do is community. I care about building spaces, both physical and digital, where people feel seen, inspired, and invited into something bigger than themselves.

My goal is simple: to help people move through their cities and their lives with more presence, softness, and intention, and to leave a fingerprint on the world through storytelling, connection, and experiences that help people feel more alive in their bodies, their environments, and their everyday lives.

CONTACT

rmeyers31@gmail.com
@instagram

SERVICES

  • Grounded, editorial-style photo and video content crafted for social media, digital platforms, editorial features, and paid placements, capturing products and experiences with a premium, lived-in aesthetic.

  • Design and execution of real-world moments, from group runs and wellness walks to creative salons and intimate gatherings, that build connection, drive participation, and create cultural resonance in communities like Chicago and beyond.

  • Authentic brand integration through LGBTQ+ representation, cultural storytelling, and diverse creative frameworks, helping brands show up with intention, relevance, and trust across digital and real-world platforms.

  • Strategic social media content planning and delivery tailored to platform behaviors and audience engagement, from short-form video series to layered brand narratives that drive awareness, affinity, and action.

  • Collaborations rooted in real life, whether through movement, travel, food, wellness, or city exploration,that bring a brand’s story into authentic moments people actually live and remember.

  • Engaging presentations on creativity, community building, inclusive representation, and modern brand storytelling.

Nike

Adidas

Alo Yoga

Nike Adidas Alo Yoga

Fitness brands I’ve worked with

Dockers

Madewell

Abercrombie & Fitch

Lexus

Soho House

Dockers Madewell Abercrombie & Fitch Lexus Soho House

Fashion & Luxury brands I’ve worked with

 

Food, Beverage & Hospitality brands I’ve worked with

Panera

Garrett Popcorn

Barilla

San Pellegrino

Jeni’s Ice Cream

White Claw

Woodford Reserve

Glendalough Gin

Wines of Sicily

Dunkin' Donuts

Resy

Lavazza

Panera Garrett Popcorn Barilla San Pellegrino Jeni’s Ice Cream White Claw Woodford Reserve Glendalough Gin Wines of Sicily Dunkin' Donuts Resy Lavazza

 

Retail & Consumer Brands I’ve worked with

Target

JBL Speakers

TUMS

MassMutual

Target JBL Speakers TUMS MassMutual