This week’s episode is full of time-jumping, storytelling, and the kind of connections that remind us why creativity matters. Ry joins us from Halifax, and right away he and John bond over their East Coast roots and accents, trading stories of growing up on the coast and how place shapes identity. Ry reflects on the huge role his parents played in supporting his creative path, sharing how their encouragement gave him the confidence to explore and take risks in his art.

Over the years, Ry has shifted and experimented with many mediums—tattoos, murals, and large three-dimensional sculptures—before landing on something truly distinctive: highly original, colorful, and functional furniture that pushes the boundaries of what art can be. Along the way, we hear about the drive, curiosity, and playfulness that fuel his process.

Linnea shares her creative response to Ry’s piece Writer’s Block—a thrifted jean jacket dripping with golden ooze (“I can feel the stagnation ooze out of me”), while John reveals his own sketches inspired by Ry’s work, including early ideas for furniture that blend practicality with imagination. Ry also takes us behind the scenes of his latest houseware collection, Go Big and Go Home, a bold and joyful project that captures his evolving vision.

What shines through most is how awesome Ry is—not only as an artist but as a human. His creativity is matched by his entrepreneurial spirit, as he draws on his background in business to market and share his newest projects with the world. He’s a reminder that artistry and strategy can go hand in hand, and that following your creative impulses can lead to incredible places.

We’d love for you to connect with Ry, explore his vibrant work, and support his journey. You can check out his website and follow him on Instagram for a closer look at his latest pieces and future projects.

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