Originally, Ryan Paevey followed another passion, which organically led to him becoming more serious about metalwork and design, “But what began as an intent to share photography […] transformed into a more broadly represented scope,” per Fortunate Wanderer’s website. On the company’s site, shoppers can buy bracelets, pendants, beads, rings, and apparel, “[O]ffering everything a wanderer should have for their adventures.”
What began as a friendly gesture — gifting handmade bracelets to “General Hospital” fans — led to Paevey becoming a celebrity who also quietly works a regular job. As he recalled to Soaps In Depth in 2017, as Fortunate Wanderer was just getting off the ground, “I would just take them off my wrist, give them to people, and tell them where the bracelets had traveled with me.” The “Harvest Love” star enjoyed the physical act of crafting the pieces.
“Now, I work at it daily, and the things I make have become increasingly more complex,” he confirmed with the outlet while also pointing to the research he put into the craft of metalwork. By February 2018, Paevey had greatly expanded the Fortunate Wanderer collection. It was a success, and several items sold out quickly, per Soap Central. But, despite pieces flying off the shelves, the actor decided to take a break from the business later that year.
