Born in 1975, Bryan Blakeny grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, enjoying fishing, body surfing, and skateboarding. Despite a passion for the natural sciences, he devoted his life's work to the fields of mental health and spiritual education. In May of 2017, he published his first book, Top Secret: Declassifying the Meaning of Life, which was inspired by a 100-day trip to five countries at the age of ten. His love of learning, unique experiences, and creative spirit are evident in the profound stories, rich metaphors, and vivid imagery he so eloquently conveys in his writing.

The son of a white, blue-eyed Canadian mother and black with Cherokee gened father from North Carolina, he was raised with four older half-brothers, three redheads and a blond. As a child and teen, the troubled and motley crewed family surrounding him provided the striking contrasts which made 'doing the right thing' and living with purpose seem obvious. These odd cultural features, combined with the teachings of a little-known religion, The Baha'i Faith, made Bryan stand out, not only physically, but spiritually. From a young age, the strength of his character and qualities of spirit were evident. As a teen, he had trouble saying "no" to any opportunity to be of service. Now in adulthood, he understands the importance of moderation, self-care, and the wisdom of helping, rather than enabling.

Human beings need a reason for being. "Who am I?" and "Why am I here?" are vital questions which every human being, in some way, seeks to answer in a lifetime. Perfectly suited for our time, Bryan Blakeny has been immersed for the last twenty years in the sea of existential thought, purpose, and the practical healing of minds as well as the soul of mankind. His work has also been featured on TLC's 'My 600 lb Life', Paula's story. He currently has a spiritually based counseling practice in Houston, Texas.