Ryan Ray

🚨 We cannot keep talking about mental health without also talking about money.

https://www.cbs17.com/video/raleigh-group-offers-student-athletes-mental-health-help/11799395

This weekend we hosted a Financial & Mental Wellness Awareness event and it furthered affirmed an important reality: student-athletes are carrying more than practice schedules, games, grades, and expectations.

They are carrying pressure.

Pressure to perform. Pressure to win. Pressure to make their families proud. Pressure to earn scholarships. Pressure to figure out their future before they’ve fully learned who they are.

And here’s the part we don’t talk about enough:

Financial stress is emotional stress.
Lack of financial education creates anxiety.
Unclear family money conversations create pressure.
The fear of “not making it” can quietly become a mental health burden.

This is why I continue to work at the intersection of financial education and mental wellness.

Because young people don’t just need motivation.
They need tools.
They need language.
They need trusted adults.
They need safe spaces to talk about money, pressure, purpose, and identity.

Student-athletes are not machines.
They are young people navigating real life in real time.

If we want healthier students, stronger families, and more prepared communities, we must teach more than the game.

We must teach life.

Money. Mindset. Mental Wellness.

That’s the conversation. Join us!

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🚨 We cannot keep talking about mental health without also talking about money.

https://www.cbs17.com/video/raleigh-group-offers-student-athletes-mental-health-help/11799395

This weekend we hosted a Financial & Mental Wellness Awareness event and it furthered affirmed an important reality: student-athletes are carrying more than practice schedules, games, grades, and expectations.

They are carrying pressure.

Pressure to perform. Pressure to win. Pressure to make their families proud. Pressure to earn scholarships. Pressure to figure out their future before they’ve fully learned who they are.

And here’s the part we don’t talk about enough:

Financial stress is emotional stress.
Lack of financial education creates anxiety.
Unclear family money conversations create pressure.
The fear of “not making it” can quietly become a mental health burden.

This is why I continue to work at the intersection of **financial education and mental wellness**.

Because young people don’t just need motivation.
They need tools.
They need language.
They need trusted adults.
They need safe spaces to talk about money, pressure, purpose, and identity.

Student-athletes are not machines.
They are young people navigating real life in real time.

If we want healthier students, stronger families, and more prepared communities, we must teach more than the game.

We must teach life.

Money. Mindset. Mental Wellness.

That’s the conversation.

Raleigh group offers student athletes mental health help Raleigh group offers student athletes mental health help

We’re excited to announce that Ryan Ray is our emcee for It’s a Love Thang! 🎤

With a passion for community, wellness, and helping people thrive, Ryan Ray is bringing the perfect mix of energy, intention, and feel-good vibes to the stage. It’s a Love Thang can be a great gift to celebrate your father with Father’s Day approaching!

🔗 Don’t wait - purchase your tickets today at ItsaLoveThang2026.Eventbrite.com

It's Time to LEVEL UP!!
Strong Minds. Smart Money. Strong Futures.

Saturday, May 16th | 8:30a - 1:30p

Level Up is a high-impact, athlete-centered experience designed specifically for high school athletes navigating the pressures of competition, college recruiting, and growing up in today's complex landscape. This isn't a lecture series. It's a day built around the questions you're actually asking and the challenges you're really facing.

Scan QR Code to register!

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT!!
Join us LIVE on Monday, May 11 at 7PM on the AEM Hi Solutions page as we talk all things It’s a Love Thang featuring Grammy-nominated R&B sensation Eric Roberson, hosted by guest emcees Kenia Caze Thompson and yours truly, Ryan Ray.

Join us LIVE on Monday, May 11 at 7PM on the AEM Hi page as we talk all things It’s a Love Thang featuring Grammy-nominated R&B sensation Eric Roberson, hosted by our guest emcees Kenia Caze Thompson and Ryan Ray.

We’ll be finding out all things Eric Roberson, sharing exciting details about both the brunch and evening shows, what guests can expect from the experience, and why this is more than just a concert—it’s a celebration of music, love, and connection. ❤️

Whether you have purchased tickets or planning to purchase, this live is your chance to get an inside look at everything we have in store. Set your reminders and meet us live at 7PM!

Grateful for another opportunity to sow seeds of inspiration into the hearts and minds of our youth at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School! Go Bulldogs!!

I left these amazing Freshman w/ three ideas to consider:

1. Stay ready. Opportunities abound.

2. Pursue excellence (character, integrity, discipline). Access granted.

3. Seek mentorship. It's a life hack.

Thanks Coach for putting me on the game.

**Photo/Video Cred: My guy, ! We appreciate you Sir!

Full story: https://abc11.com/post/southeast-raleigh-magnet-high-freshmen-celebrate-completion-university-connections-program/19059257/

It's a Love Thang w/ Eric Roberson!!
Join the conversation before the show!

Join us LIVE on Monday, May 11 at 7PM on the AEM Hi page as we talk all things It’s a Love Thang featuring Grammy-nominated R&B sensation Eric Roberson, hosted by our guest emcees Kenia Caze Thompson and Ryan Ray.

We’ll be finding out all things Eric Roberson, sharing exciting details about both the brunch and evening shows, what guests can expect from the experience, and why this is more than just a concert—it’s a celebration of music, love, and connection. ❤️

Whether you have purchased tickets or planning to purchase, this live is your chance to get an inside look at everything we have in store. Set your reminders and meet us live at 7PM!

You can be busy and still misaligned.
You can be productive and still feel stuck.

A full calendar doesn’t always mean a fulfilled life.

Many people I talk to are doing everything they were told to do — working hard, showing up for others, meeting responsibilities — yet quietly feeling disconnected from where their life is headed.

That feeling usually isn’t about effort.
It’s about alignment.

This upcoming event was created for people who are ready to stop managing life reactively and start designing it intentionally. Not someday. Not “when things slow down.” Now.

Because misalignment doesn’t fix itself.
And clarity rarely arrives by accident.

If you’ve been feeling like something needs to shift but you haven’t had the space to step back and reflect, this is that space.

Seats are limited, and this is a one-day experience.
If this message resonates, don’t overthink it.

Join us. Give yourself the gift of clarity.
👉 Reserve your seat now

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