# From Burned to Bold: Ryno's Story of Resilience and Design

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Podcast: [Pursuit Of Purpose](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pursuit-of-purpose-6736165)
Published: 2026-04-17T17:07:32+00:00
Episode link: https://popmartinsr.podbean.com/e/from-burned-to-bold-rhinos-story-of-resilience-and-design/
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Duration seconds: 4527

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Ryan "Ryno" Johnson shares his journey from growing up in Beaumont to surviving a catastrophic electrical arc flash that led to long recovery and 23 surgeries. He explains how his engineering background evolved into founding a design firm, HonorVerse, and how music, family, and faith shaped his resilience and purpose. This episode explores themes of gratitude, recovery, mentorship, and the power of visualizing ideas through blueprints, with practical advice for listeners to find joy in the process and pursue their purpose one day at a time.

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