In September 2017, Ryan Trahan, a college freshman at Texas A&M University, found himself at a crossroads. He was not only a student athlete but also a young entrepreneur juggling his track and cross-country pursuits with his water bottle brand, Neptune. He also had a YouTube channel about running.  Then came a pivotal moment when the NCAA, delivered a life-changing ultimatum. They told him he had to make a choice: continue as a college athlete or pursue his Neptune venture and YouTube channel. It was a defining moment in Ryan’s life. With just 30,000 YouTube subscribers, Ryan took a daring leap of faith. He made the choice to drop out of college, pack his bags, and move to Florida. He was set on building his brand and growing his YouTube channel. It was a risky move, but Ryan was determined to work for himself and create something from what he had. He shared this decision with his subscribers, setting the stage for the start of his inspiring journey. The choice paid off in ways he couldn’t have imagined. Ryan’s YouTube channel flourished, amassing over 11 million subscribers. He became a shining star in the content creation world, known for his innovative videos, including the “penny to a house” series, which landed him at the #1 spot on YouTube’s trending page. Ryan’s influence extended beyond YouTube, with 1.4 million TikTok followers and 566,000 followers on Instagram. His posts offered glimpses of his adventurous life, from visiting Iceland’s loneliest house to watching sunsets with giraffes. Ryan’s path as a creator had its share of highs and lows, from building a home for his single father to wrestling with the burnout that comes with relentless content creation. Through it all, his entrepreneurial mindset remained persistent. “Creating something from nothing has always been ingrained in me,” he emphasized. In the end, Ryan Trahan’s college journey took a unique turn, allowing him to pursue his passions. He epitomizes the young, wild, and entrepreneurial spirit, daring to dream big and achieving it.