In addition, Wayne is expanding into real estate investing. Drawing on his background in psychology and life coaching, he approaches real estate with a people-first mindset—helping individuals navigate complex situations with clarity, care, and practical solutions. He works alongside a trusted network of professionals, including realtors, investors, loan specialists, and contractors, to ensure each client receives the right expertise and support.
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About
Amazon #1 bestselling author Wayne Van Der Wal grew up inside the beltway of Washington, D.C., in Falls Church, Virginia, with additional time spent in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wyoming. At age 20, he relocated to the Reno/Lake Tahoe area of Nevada, where he remains rooted today while also spending significant time in Los Angeles. Wayne brings over three decades of professional experience in psychology, counseling, and leadership. His background includes serving as a School Psychologist (Ed.S.), School Counselor (M.A.), and President of his State Association, along with a B.A. in Social Psychology. While in Los Angeles, Wayne actively pursues his passion for storytelling through screenwriting, background acting, and film producing—driven by a desire to create meaningful, inspiring content that resonates with audiences. Wayne’s leadership and speaking experience spans over 30 years and includes guiding a wide range of ministries, including Bible studies, DivorceCare, and programs serving children, college students, incarcerated individuals, inner-city communities, married couples, men, singles, and youth. Across his work in education, mental health, writing, film, real estate, and leadership, Wayne’s focus remains the same: helping people find clarity, hope, and forward movement in life’s most important moments. |