Shirley Ryan was born in Philadelphia and by 3 years of age, she had transplanted to the San Francisco Bay area where lives today. Life meandered as life does, taking her to Miami, San Diego, Chicago, Oklahoma and back again. A series of events have shaped her life and brought her to where she is today, leading her to take that proverbial bend in the road towards coaching, then towards writing as a natural progression of sharing an evolving series of personal interventions within her life.
Meditation has played an important role in her work as a coach and a writer. In fact, some say she is an expert in her area. From her own personal journey in meditation, she has written 3 books, 1 published and 2 waiting publication, they feature over 120 original watercolor and Prismacolor illustrations. Her latest book is her first fiction, a mystery. Her interests include painting, writing, and designing spiritual meditation gardens. She lives with her husband Robert and a terrier named Zoe.
Meditation has played an important role in her work as a coach and a writer. In fact, some say she is an expert in her area. From her own personal journey in meditation, she has written 3 books, 1 published and 2 waiting publication, they feature over 120 original watercolor and Prismacolor illustrations. Her latest book is her first fiction, a mystery. Her interests include painting, writing, and designing spiritual meditation gardens. She lives with her husband Robert and a terrier named Zoe.














