Ryan is a Father, Veteran, Former Firefighter, Adventurer, Entrepreneur and lifelong learner. Ryan believes in an experienced based approach to life and education. The experiences we create for ourselves and those we love truly shape the fabric of who we are. With a lifetime of service, Ryan’s mission with Apogee NOVA is to create sovereign, free thinking young leaders who can not only go out and make a difference, but who truly know themselves and their purpose.
About Ryan Allday
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am a Father of 3, with one who just enlisted in the Navy, I’m so proud! And a 4 year old son who was my biggest inspiration to start Apogee Nova.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
Currently I am the founder of Apogee Nova. We are an education center for the entire family, focused on freedom, sovereignty, and purpose. Prior to Apogee..Veteran, Former Firefighter, Adventurer, Entrepreneur and lifelong learner.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
The most important work you will ever do is on your mindset and how you think. Your thoughts, the way you speak to yourself, and the beliefs you hold shape and frame the world you experience daily.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I see Apogee moving to a huge farm here in Northern Virginia where we can have a true hub of education.
Ryan Allday & Our Community
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
I’m simple in this regard, and do not eat out very often. I get the bulk of my food from local farms and cook at home mostly. But Five Guys is always my go to when I want to eat out.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
6 months.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Definitely all of our young learners we have enrolled this year! Children are some of the best teachers we will ever have in our lives!
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
We have only been here for a short time, but the families we have met so far have been amazing, welcoming, and very supportive.
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Eric Thomas. I would choose Eric Thomas because he is a man whose words have helped me immensely over the years, especially during some of the most difficult challenges of my life. We would meet at a local park so we could eat outside, and then walk and talk.
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
The classic Karate Kid movies are some of the best. There are literally dozens of invaluable life lesson in each of those movies!
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
My dream is purchase a huge plot of land and create a self sufficient homestead where lots of families come together to do education, fitness, adventures and community.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Being a Father.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My children.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
State of mind.
