# @adrieleparker on YouTube - **Type:** Video - **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=QiWiU534d1s - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/8195090-adrieleparker-youtube - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/28db4fb56d.jpg - **Posted:** 2023-08-08T14:37:11.000+00:00 - **Account Owner:** adrieleparker (@adrieleparker) — https://gondola.cc/adrieleparker ## Caption In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary life and career of Dr. Samantha Rae, also known as Dr. Sam, a celebrated DEI Strategist & Systems Analyst. With over a decade of hands-on experience, Dr. Sam has become a transformative force in the world of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). 👩🏾 **About Dr. Sam Rae:** Dr. Sam is the dynamic force behind DSRD Consulting and the creator of the innovative app, DEI Offload™, designed to support the mental health of individuals working in the DEI sector. She has positively impacted over 10,000 employees, working with organizations like Goodwill, Save the Children, and NIH, and partnered with over 50 universities nationwide. In 2022, she collaborated with giants such as AWS, Meta, and Lyft to enhance their workplace culture. 🎓 **Education:** Holding a bachelor's in Biology, a master's in Public Health, and a Doctorate in leadership & organizational management, Dr. Sam's work seamlessly intertwines DEI and business systems optimization. 💼 **In This Episode:** - Dr. Sam shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with autism as an adult. - How mental health plays a vital role in DEI, including her insights into the support system she has created. - The unique challenges and triumphs of navigating DEI entrepreneurship with neurodiversity. 🔗 **Learn More:** Discover the innovative solutions of Dr. Sam through her cutting-edge app, DEI Offload™, and explore her transformative work with over 400 DEI practitioners worldwide. https://www.dsrdconsulting.com/ #DEIin5 #DrSamRae #MentalHealth #Autism #Neurodiversity #Entrepreneurship #DSRDConsulting #DEIOffload #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion --- *****RESOURCES***** FIND A THERAPIST: My favorite tool for finding a therapist is Psychology Today because it allows you to use filters for location, insurance, ethnicity, disorder, and more: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us Black/African American Mental Health Resources from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - Includes some free resources - https://nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/Black-African-American Immediate Support for LGBTQIA Youth (includes chat) - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/ Human Rights’ Campaign QTBIPOC Crisis Hotlines & Resources - https://www.hrc.org/resources/qtbipoc-mental-health-and-well-being National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network - https://nqttcn.com/en/mental-health-directory/ Therapy for Black Girls - https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/?_ga=2.57969898.1728173930.1685572147-1277668524.1685572147 Therapy for Black Men - https://therapyforblackmen.org/therapists/ Inclusive Therapists - https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/ LEARN MORE ABOUT BLACK MENTAL HEALTH: Black LGBTQ Youth, Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/research-briefs/all-black-lives-matter-mental-health-of-black-lgbtq-youth/ Black LGBTQ Individuals Experience Heightened Levels of Discrimination - https://www.americanprogress.org/article/black-lgbtq-individuals-experience-heightened-levels-discrimination/ US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health - Mental and Behavioral Health - African Americans - https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/omh/browse.aspx?lvl=4&lvlid=24 CBT May Not Be the Best Fit For Black Patients Seeking Therapy - https://www.verywellmind.com/cbt-may-not-be-the-best-fit-for-black-patients-seeking-therapy-5498974 AACAP Policy Statement on Increased Suicide Among Black Youth in the U.S. - https://www.aacap.org/aacap/Policy_Statements/2022/AACAP_Policy_Statement_Increased_Suicide_Among_Black_Youth_US.aspx •••••••• Enjoyed this content? Don't forget to share, like, & subscribe! And feel free to drop a comment below to join the conversation! And be sure to heck out my book for people leaders and managers, "The Inclusive Leadership Journal" - https://amzn.to/3Jifb4q •••••••• "DEI in 5: Bite-Sized Discussions on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" is a series of semi-off the cuff 5 minute or less videos (sometimes more) covering various topics related to DEI. Have a topic you want me to cover? Drop a comment. •••••••• As a Black woman working in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and as a person who has been helping bridge cultural divides since childhood, I have a really unique perspective to offer and a lot of knowledge to share. My hope is that this channel helps inspire others to achieve their goals, think outside of the box, and just... thrive, as you see fit! Learn more about me: (intro video) https://youtu.be/B6-0ZnBjxh0 https://www.adrieleparker.com https://instagram.com/adrieleparker https://tiktok.com/@adrieleparker https://linkedin.com/in/adrieleparker Interested in working with me? Drop me a note! https://adrieleparker.com/contact Be well! -Adriele (ay-dree-el), she/her P.S. - For my sanity, I generally do not look at or reply to the comments. ## Stats - **Views:** 276 - **Likes:** 8 - **Shares:** 0 - **Comments:** 4 ## Credits | Name | Username | Profile | Role | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | adrieleparker | @adrieleparker | https://gondola.cc/adrieleparker | Talent | | adrieleparker | @adrieleparker | https://gondola.cc/adrieleparker | Client | | Mainsight Media | @MainsightMedia | https://gondola.cc/MainsightMedia | Production Company | ## Tags autism, deioffload, inclusion, entrepreneurship, drsamrae, neurodiversity, mentalhealth, deiin5, dsrdconsulting, diversity, equity --- Copyright (c) Gondola