Tub Club Founder Ryan Welch

About this episode

Ryan Welch shares his extraordinary journey from a tumultuous youth to founding Tub Club and his military experiences.

In this riveting episode, we sit down with Ryan, the founder of Tub Club, a men's bubble bath and self-care brand that's redefining relaxation for modern men. Ryan's journey is nothing short of extraordinary, taking us from his tumultuous teenage years in Southern California to the disciplined life of a Blackhawk crew chief in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. Ryan opens up about his struggles with education, his time living out of cars, and his unexpected path to joining the Army. He shares candid stories about his military experiences, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and the life lessons he learned along the way. But that's not all. Ryan also delves into his post-military life, including his involvement with Operation Underground Railroad (OUR) and the controversies that followed. He provides an insider's perspective on the challenges and ethical dilemmas faced by those working to combat human trafficking. This episode is a rollercoaster of emotions, filled with raw honesty, resilience, and a touch of humor. Whether you're interested in entrepreneurship, military life, or social causes, Ryan's story will leave you inspired and wanting more. 00:13…

People in this episode

Host: Silicon Slopes

Guest: Ryan Welch

Topics covered

• entrepreneurship
• military life
• self-care
• human trafficking
• personal struggles

Keywords

• Tub Club
• Ryan Welch
• self-care
• military
• human trafficking
• entrepreneurship
• personal struggles

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tub Club, Operation Underground Railroad

Places: Southern California, Iraq, Afghanistan, Hawaii

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