Influential Woman · Consulting
Echo Marie Bryant
Business & Life Strategy Consultant, Echo Marie Bryant Consulting
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Her Story
About Echo
Echo Marie Bryant: Turning Circumstances Into Catalysts
Echo Marie Bryant is a visionary leader, life strategy and business consultant, nonprofit founder, author, and inspirational voice whose work is rooted in resilience, service, and transformation. Her journey began in the finance industry, where she built a strong foundation in insurance and banking leadership, eventually rising to Assistant Vice President Branch Manager at Huntington National Bank. There, she refined her ability to lead with structure, empathy, accountability, and results — qualities that now define her work across every platform she leads.
Through Echo Marie Bryant Consulting, Echo helps individuals and organizations move with clarity, purpose, and strategy. Her approach blends executive insight with human-centered guidance, empowering others to grow beyond limitation and step into their next level with confidence. Her leadership is not just about business success; it is about helping people build lives and careers that reflect who they truly are and what they are called to do.
As the founder of Walk Upon A Journey, she created a platform devoted to holistic growth, self-discovery, and practical transformation. Through this work, she supports clients in navigating transition, overcoming limiting patterns, and designing futures aligned with their highest potential. Her mission is to help others move forward with intention, courage, and a renewed sense of direction.
Echo is also the founder of The RAB Association, Reaching Altitudes Beyond, a philanthropic initiative created to uplift young people through opportunity, education, and legacy-minded support. Her commitment to service reflects a deeper belief that every life deserves a pathway forward and every purpose deserves room to rise. Through this work, she continues to invest in the next generation with vision and compassion.
As an award-winning writer recognized by Creativepool as one of the Top 25 Most Inspirational and Influential Writers, Echo Marie Bryant uses her voice to inspire, encourage, and empower. Her authorship reflects the power of perseverance, healing, and reinvention through her books, Echoing The Power of Circumstance and In the Thick of It: Harnessing the Journey, both of which offer readers honest insight, practical hope, and a deeper understanding of transformation. Through her writing, she continues to touch lives and create meaningful impact with words that motivate growth and renewal
Echo Marie Bryant’s life and work are a testament to the power of rising, rebuilding, and leading with purpose. Whether through consulting, philanthropy, coaching, or writing, she remains committed to helping others turn pain into purpose and circumstances into catalysts.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Echo
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to the experiences that tested me and the resilience that carried me through them — hardship, loss, survival, and the choice to keep rising. I have learned that when your why is clear, your purpose becomes stronger, and every effort carries deeper meaning. My why has always been my children. I have worked to build a blueprint rooted in faith, consistency, and example, believing that even in our imperfections, what we model can shape generations. I hold close to the scripture that says, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it,” and I see that truth reflected in my life and in my children.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I ever received was to understand my purpose, stay true to it, and keep moving forward even when the road was difficult. I’ve learned that success is not only about talent or opportunity — it is also about resilience, discipline, and the willingness to keep showing up. That advice has stayed with me throughout my journey and continues to guide the way I work, lead, and serve.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is to know who you are, stay grounded in your values, and never allow fear or self-doubt to silence your voice. Build your skills, trust your gift, and understand that growth takes time. Be willing to learn, stay consistent, and move with integrity even when no one is watching. Your mindset, discipline, and resilience will carry you further than talent alone ever could.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in my field right now is the growing need for clarity, resilience, and strategic direction in a rapidly changing world. Many individuals and organizations are seeking guidance on how to adapt, grow, and remain grounded while navigating uncertainty, competition, and shifting expectations. At the same time, this creates an incredible opportunity to lead with purpose, empower others through transformation, and use strategy, innovation, and mentorship to build lasting impact.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that guide my work and personal life are faith, integrity, structure, and purpose. I am deeply faith-centered, and I believe that when faith is first, everything else falls into place. Strategy and organization are also very important to me, because they help me remain balanced, focused, and clear in my purpose. I have a deep passion for young people, women, and children, especially those who may not realize they have choices or the power to change their lives. My own childhood was filled with challenges, and by the grace of God, I was able to overcome and beat the odds. That experience gives me a responsibility to pour back into others, offer options, and help them see a better path forward.
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