Check Out Ryan Wilson’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Ryan Wilson.

Hi Ryan, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Before I started my own production company, I was working with the Big Ten Network at the University of Illinois. It was a neat opportunity, and I got to work with a very talented team. As much as I enjoyed working with the BTN, I knew my friends in the disability community were starving to share their stories.

I started Team Trust Productions, one of the very few disability-led production companies in the U.S., to help organizations not only build meaningful, lasting relationships with their audience, but also with the disability community. It’s good for business (in every respect), and consumers are demanding to see someone who looks like them in the media. It’s no different for the disabled community.

I have a disability myself, and I wrote for the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee for a few years. I spoke with elite Paralympic athletes all around the world, and every single person appreciated the opportunity to share their stories. The disability community deserves to be heard, seen, and understood, and that drives Team Trust.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Starting Team Trust has not been easy. As with any new business, there is quite a bit of rejection. Not every organization recognizes the value and significance of the disability community, but some change their minds after hearing how I would have personally benefited from seeing someone who looks like me living my dream as a child. The disability community motivates my team and me every day to make a difference.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I’m the CEO of Team Trust Productions. We are a production company that helps organizations authentically build a relationship with the disability community. We’ve created videos and films for clients across the United States, from Hawaii to Virginia, and every relationship we build, and every friend we make is meaningful. I’m very proud of our relationship with the disability community, and our desire to celebrate and advocate for our friends.

Risk-taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
I think it is fair to say I am a bit of a risk taker, but I try to take care, and calculated risks. Before the pandemic, I had people who assisted me every day with things like getting in and out of my wheelchair; using the restroom; and other chores. I got rid of all my assistance, and I fell out of my wheelchair maybe a year or so later. I broke three bones and needed surgery immediately.

As soon as I recovered, I decided to leave the comfort of my family and childhood home in Illinois to move to Colorado Springs. I have plenty of friends here, but no family or assistants. Realistically, I think that is one of the biggest risks I have taken in the last few years. I am fully aware I could have a medical emergency on my own; however, I don’t want to put my personal and professional goals on hold.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.teamtrustproductions.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamtrustproductions/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Team-Trust-Productions-105076544915098
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeamTrustPro
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWmvLKT4-9CT-ffjJQ_jlyw