Tamra Ryan

Tamra Ryan is an author, sought-after speaker, and leadership expert who is redefining what it means to lead with purpose and compassion. After serving as CEO of Women’s Bean Project—a nationally recognized employment social enterprise, Tamra has dedicated herself to empowering others to become leaders worth following.

Tamra is the author of two award-winning books: Followship: 16 Lessons to Become a Leader Worth Following (2025), which offers a roadmap for leaders seeking to inspire trust, loyalty, and transformation and The Third Law, about how marginalized women break the cycle of poverty.

Through her writing, speaking, and coaching, Tamra equips leaders with tools to embrace their responsibilities, navigate challenges, and create meaningful impact. Whether addressing policy makers, business leaders, or aspiring changemakers, Tamra’s message is clear: leadership is about achieving success and inspiring others to follow and become leaders worth following themselves.