Today we’d like to introduce you to Rylin Rossano.
Rylin, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I started my journey really young, but not in the traditional sense. I graduated high school at 15 because of ongoing health challenges, which forced me to slow down and really learn my body, my mind, and how deeply everything is connected. That time shaped everything for me—it’s where my interest in wellness, psychology, and storytelling really began.
I’ve always been someone who feels things deeply, and writing became my way of processing that. What started as personal reflection turned into my first book, Once Upon a Time I Survived Myself, and from there I realized that my experiences weren’t just mine—they were things other people were feeling too, but maybe didn’t have the words for.
That’s what led me to create Everything Was Here But You, which explores love, loss, and that feeling of building a beautiful life while something still feels missing. Through that process, I didn’t just become an author—I started to understand the power of creating spaces where people feel seen.
That idea naturally evolved into my podcast, Take Care of Your Body by Ry, where I talk about mental health, body image, and wellness in a way that blends science with softness. I wanted it to feel like a conversation, not a lecture—something that people could come to and feel understood.
From there, creating Take Care Press felt like the next step. I wanted to build something bigger than just my own books—a space for stories that are honest, emotionally intelligent, and rooted in healing. It’s not just about publishing, it’s about creating work that actually resonates and supports people.
Where I am now feels like a combination of everything I’ve been through—health challenges, emotional experiences, growth, and creativity. I’m still building, still learning, but I’m doing it in a way that feels aligned with who I am. My goal has never just been to create content—it’s to create impact, and to remind people that taking care of themselves is something they’re allowed to prioritize.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
One of the biggest challenges for me has been learning how to build something while still navigating my own health and emotional capacity. Living with POTS and other ongoing health challenges means that my energy isn’t always predictable, and I’ve had to learn how to work with my body instead of against it. That’s been a huge shift, especially as someone who is ambitious and wants to do everything at once.
Another challenge has been unlearning the idea that I have to be perfect or fully “healed” before I share my voice. A lot of my work is rooted in real experiences—relationships, mental health, self-worth—and it can feel vulnerable to put that out into the world while you’re still growing through it. I’ve had to learn that my voice is still valid even in the middle of becoming.
There’s also been the challenge of building something from the ground up at a young age. When you’re creating your own brand, your own press, and your own platform, there’s no clear roadmap—you have to figure out everything from structure to strategy to self-belief. There have been moments of doubt, especially when growth doesn’t happen as quickly as you expect or when you’re trying to balance multiple parts of your life at once.
On a more personal level, I’ve had to work through patterns of overthinking, people-pleasing, and learning to trust myself—especially after experiences where things felt inconsistent or unclear. That’s influenced not only my personal life, but also how I show up in my work and my brand.
But ultimately, those challenges have shaped the foundation of everything I’ve created. They’ve taught me how to be more intentional, more grounded, and more compassionate—not just with others, but with myself. And that’s what Take Care Press and my overall brand are really built on: the idea that growth isn’t linear, and you’re allowed to build something meaningful even while you’re still becoming.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
My work sits at the intersection of wellness, storytelling, and emotional connection. At the core of everything I do is the idea that people want to feel seen, understood, and supported—and I try to create that through every platform I have.
As an author, I write books that explore themes like mental health, body image, love, and self-worth. My writing is very reflective and emotionally driven, but also grounded in psychology and real-life experiences. I aim to put words to feelings that people often don’t know how to express themselves.
Through my podcast, Take Care of Your Body by Ry, I expand on those same ideas in a more conversational way. I talk about wellness in a way that blends science with softness—breaking down topics like the nervous system, emotional patterns, and self-care, while still making it feel approachable and relatable. Reaching 5 million listeners across the globe, The goal is for listeners to feel like they’re not alone in what they’re experiencing.
With Take Care Press, I’m building something that goes beyond my own voice. It’s a publishing space focused on emotionally intelligent, meaningful work—stories that resonate, heal, and create impact. I’m involved in both the creative and strategic side, from shaping messaging and positioning to helping bring projects to life in a way that feels aligned and intentional.
Beyond that, I create content across social media that ties everything together—whether that’s wellness, skincare, lifestyle, or personal reflections. My brand is very cohesive in the sense that everything comes back to the same message: taking care of yourself is not optional, it’s foundational.
Overall, my work is about creating spaces—through writing, audio, and content—where people can slow down, reflect, and reconnect with themselves. It’s less about telling people what to do, and more about helping them understand themselves in a deeper, more compassionate way.
Can you talk to us a bit about the role of luck?
I think luck has played a role in my journey, but not in the way people usually think. There have definitely been moments that felt like “good timing”—meeting the right people, having certain opportunities present themselves, or even something as simple as reaching out to someone and it turning into a meaningful connection.
At the same time, I’ve also experienced what could be seen as “bad luck”—health challenges at a young age, emotional experiences that were difficult to navigate, and moments where things didn’t go the way I expected. But looking back, those moments shaped the direction of my work more than anything else.
If anything, I’ve learned that what people often call luck is really a combination of timing, intention, and being open. For example, something like Take Care Press or even connections in my personal and creative life didn’t come from a perfectly planned strategy—they came from showing up, following curiosity, and being willing to take a chance.
I also think being someone who is very aware and reflective has helped me recognize opportunities when they appear. What might look like luck from the outside is often a decision to lean into something instead of overthinking it.
So I don’t see my journey as lucky or unlucky—I see it as aligned. The unexpected moments, both good and difficult, have all contributed to building something that feels authentic to me. And I’ve learned to trust that not everything has to be controlled to work out in a meaningful way.
Pricing:
- My books are 9.99, once upon a time I survived. myself on Amazon
- My books are 9.99 everything was here but you, on Amazon
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Rylinrossano.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takecarebyry | https://www.instagram.com/rylinrosee | https://www.instagram.com/takecarepress
