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Doyin Richards

Equity & Mental Health Advocate

Doyin (pronounced “doe-ween”) Richards is an author and dynamic keynote speaker who inspires people to be open about mental health/mental illness and embrace equity in the workplace and beyond. Mainstream media values his message as he has been interviewed by the TODAY Show, CNN, USA Today, Sunrise Australia, and more.

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  • Still Not OK: The Truth About Mental Health in a Broken World

    A powerful wake-up call about what it really means to be OK.

    Too many of us wear masks of strength while silently struggling. In this raw and unforgettable talk, suicide survivor Doyin shatters the myth of perfection and explores what it really means to not be OK. He challenges audiences to replace stigma with honesty and create cultures where vulnerability is a strength—not a liability.

  • Real Talk About Race and Mental Health

    It’s time to keep it real about how the intersection of race and mental health impacts people of color and the people who care about them.

    The worst of the COVID pandemic may be behind us, but the oldest and deadliest pandemic in the world is racism. It impacts the mental health of our friends, colleagues, and communities in ways that can only be described as soul-destroying. In Doyin’s keynote he will discuss how we all must change how we think, how we love, and how we fight in order to eradicate racism in the workplace and beyond.

  • The Hidden Cost of Silence: Mental Health in the Workplace

    Why ignoring mental health is the most expensive mistake a company can make.

    Ignoring mental health isn’t just bad for people—it’s bad for business. Doyin helps organizations confront the invisible toll of stress, burnout, and stigma while showing how empathy, openness, and support drive productivity and loyalty. The result? A healthier culture and a workforce that feels seen, heard, and human.

  • Beyond Awareness: Building a Campus Where Mental Health Thrives

    From awareness to action—how colleges can create communities of care.

    Mental health support on campus can’t stop at posters and awareness weeks. In this powerful session, Doyin draws on his psychology training and lived experience to help administrators, educators, and staff design environments where students and faculty alike can thrive. He shares actionable strategies to strengthen belonging, destigmatize help-seeking, and embed care into the culture of higher education.

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Equity & Mental Health Advocate

Doyin (pronounced “doe-ween”) Richards is a dynamic keynote speaker who inspires people to be open about mental health/mental illness and embrace equity in the workplace and beyond.

As a keynote speaker, consultant, workshop facilitator, and suicide survivor, Doyin provides tangible, actionable solutions that provide results for his clients all over the globe. Proctor & Gamble, Amgen, Workhuman, the International Maritime Organization and Michigan State University are a few of the institutions where he recently delivered a keynote address. Additionally, Doyin delivered a global keynote speech for the United Nations World Mental Health Day event, further solidifying him as a go-to voice in the mental health field.

Mainstream media values his message as he has been interviewed by the TODAY Show, CNN, USA Today, Sunrise Australia, and more.

His message isn’t just for adults. Doyin authored four picture books for children published by Feiwel & Friends (an imprint of mega-publisher Macmillan). His standout story, WATCH ME tells an inspirational personal story of what it’s like to immigrate to America from Africa while overcoming racism and other intense obstacles.

Through his books, recent TEDx Talk, workshops, media appearances, Doyin regularly demonstrates that he is a leader in the fields of mental health and equity. He currently lives in Los Angeles and spends his free time reading, working out, and cheering on his teenage daughters on the basketball court.

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  • What’s it like for a Black man to train white folks to be anti-racist?
    Doyin Richards started off as "the dad guy talking about fatherhood" with his blog, Daddy Doin' Work.
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  • This dad has made it his mission to teach anti-racism to kids, parents
    "I want my kids to grow up knowing when things were crazy, their dad did something about the racism situation."
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  • ‘Be kind, loving and don’t get bitter’: One black dad’s advice to his multi-racial daughters
    Doyin Richards is black; his daughters are multi-racial. He thinks a lot about the America they are growing up in, and what he can do to make a difference for…
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Our global UN mental health strategy team had the privilege of inviting Doyin Richards to speak at the United Nations Secretariat New York as part of an in person World Mental Health Day event. His message was nothing short of powerful. Under the theme "Access to Services — Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies," Doyin delivered a deeply moving talk that combined authenticity, empathy, and urgency. His words left a lasting impact and reminded us all why mental health awareness and access to support truly matters, especially in times of crisis. A truly inspiring advocate and voice for change.

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Doyin was a keynote speaker at a recent Salesforce.org virtual event. His session was incredibly dynamic – he made it engaging, interactive, and compelling. Doyin’s message provided our audience with tactical steps they could take to be actively anti-racist in their organizations. Following his keynote, we received several points of feedback on how refreshing and direct his presentation was. As an organizer, I was also pleasantly surprised by how engaged & curious Doyin was, to ensure that his keynote would meet the goals and vision for our event – he wanted to design a fantastic keynote, and he delivered.

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Doyin recently delivered a talk at our TEDx event. Of the hundreds of TEDx talks I’ve seen, his stands above the rest. I’m confident his work will continue to make a massive impact on how we build more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces and communities.He is an exceptional, dynamic speaker who brings deep insight and every bit of himself to his engagements—whether he’s consulting a roomful of executives, taking the TEDx stage, or interacting with a group of curious kids. He cuts through the nonsense and is authentic to his core, committed to teaching others what it really means to show up every day as an ally to BIPOC. If you’re looking for lasting change, if you’re ready to get uncomfortable and challenge your biases, if you’re ready to be a better human, let Doyin be your guide.

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Doyin was such a wonderful speaker at AAPPR. I would highly recommend him as a keynote speaker.

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We brought Doyin into Workhuman to conduct anti-racism training across the company. We had never done training like this before. Going in, we wanted training that was not only impactful and memorable but influenced future behaviors and actions. When you are as authentic as Doyin is, this type of training opens eyes and ears as to both the challenges and opportunities with racism in and outside the workplace. Doyin was so impactful that he also spoke on the mainstage at Workhuman Live, the company's award-winning annual conference where he once against opened eyes and ears. I highly recommend Doyin and am so thankful for not only his work but who he is as a person.

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Doyin joined us at our annual Partner Summit as a Keynote Speaker, and I cannot emphasize more how much he had an impact on our attendees. He was highly engaging and real, was able to share his own experiences and insight in a way that resonated with our audience, and shared key takeaways and resources that we can put to use right away. We immediately had several attendees reach out to say how much they appreciated the session! I highly recommend Doyin as a speaker for your special event or for your organization or team in general!

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