About this site
Nerv, a mushroom inspired media company, dedicated to the environment and sharing the stories of Mother Earth's flora, fungal, and fauna. Nerv branches out from the mycelium network to create and publish fungi and ecologically inspired books, graphic novels, movies, docuseries, online videos, animation, and live events.
Listen to the Nerv podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and wherever you listen to podcasts.
Read Ryan Williams The Influencer Economy about the rise of social media influencers and their radical impact on society today.
Have you been feeling stressed out with family, over-exhausted from the never-ending pandemic, or seeking a way to treat your insomnia? If you are curious about the type of impact Breathwork can have on burnout, stress, and emotional exhaustion Breathwork teaches us to release stress in a natural way – through exhaling. Listen to a breathwork class today.
Watch Breathwork For Self-Love Live from West L.A.
Watch Ryan's author talk @Google on The Rise of the Influencer Economy
Watch Ryan's talk at InfluConf, Istanbul, Turkey on The Creator Economy and Healing From Social Media Fatigue
Watch Ryan author talk @Google on Telling Your Authentic Story
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About Ryan
Ryan Williams is an environmentalist, mycologist, breathworker, and fungal storyteller. He's the founder of Nerv. After working in social media for Disney, gaming at Machinima, and with tech startups to help spread their stories, he now uses his skills to further his mission: building a fungi, environmental, and ecologically inspired media company.
He is certified to teach breathwork, yoga nidra, yin yoga and meditation. His first book, The Influencer Economy: How to Launch Your Idea, Share it with the World, and Thrive in the Digital Age detailed the rise of social media influencers. You can connect with him at nerv.earth.
He has given talks and taught at Google, SXSW, Vanderbilt University, City University of London, USC and Loyola Marymount. Ryan’s podcast and writing have been featured in Inc. Magazine, Huffington Post, Success Magazine, Business Insider, Social Media Examiner, and USA Today.