Welcome to Life With Ryan! I’m so glad you stopped by!

Consider this your cozy corner with a bestie—the kind who never judges, always has solid advice, and maybe a chilled bottle of wine waiting. This is where you come to get the scoop on what’s essential for your postpartum journey  and where you’ll find a go-to roast chicken recipe when the in-laws drop by unannounced. Here, you’ll find encouragement, tips, and recipes that actually work, all designed to make life a little easier and a lot tastier. You’ll learn how to be the hostess with the mostest, whip up restaurant-worthy meals, and master the art of a perfectly stirred cocktail (or two…you’ve earned it!)

Welcome to Life with Ryan, where real life meets real food.

About Ryan

Ryan Shepard is a professionally trained chef, wife, mom, and content creator based in Atlanta. Graduating at the top of her class from The New School of Cooking in 2016, she apprenticed with the legendary Anne Willan and refined her skills in renowned kitchens like Animal in Hollywood and Bouchon Beverly Hills. Before diving full-time into content creation, Ryan’s culinary expertise and passion for storytelling led her to work as a food reporter, with articles featured in Food & Wine, Eater, The Kitchn, and more. Through her blog, Life With Ryan, she brings her love for food, family, and community to life with approachable, flavor-packed recipes while fostering a welcoming space for Black and brown women to feel seen, inspired, and empowered.