Payton Lynch
Payton Lynch is a Product leader at Disney, where she builds digital experiences rooted in storytelling and guest advocacy.
By day, she helps power one of the most iconic storytelling brands in the world.
By night, she became an author.
Her first book, Rise From the Ashes, tells the story of her father-in-law, Robert Henry Lynch Jr., the property manager of Two World Trade Center on 9/11 who safely evacuated, then went back inside to help others and never returned.
Her second book, The Journey to You, continues her exploration of resilience and purpose.
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“I woke up at 3am and knew I had to write this book.”
—Payton Lynch
What Changed?
Payton didn’t plan to write a book.
She woke up at 3am and couldn’t shake the idea.
What followed was a full year of:
• Writing while working full-time at Disney
• Weekly accountability
• Structured deadlines
• Community support
“Writing a book is achievable. But it’s not always easy, especially if you’re working a full-time job.”
The structure made it possible.
The community made it sustainable.
