Dr Ashley Elliot, or Dr Vivid, she/her, is changing the world by supporting people in their mental health journey in clinical settings as well as through her social media, community events, and other offerings. She brings her unapologetically Black, queer, female & DC-native identities to support better and safer experiences in healthcare, life and community.
Dr. Vivid also serves as Chief Inclusivity Officer, for Spark Social House, the only queer non-alcoholic bar, cafe, and social house in the country.
In this conversation, we talk about her journey into mental health, perspectives of life in DC over the years, and themes of authenticity and community.
Dr Vivid is hosting an event to talk about Sex, Love and Relationships on Saturday May 24, during World Pride and Black Pride. Followed by A Sapphic Social at Spark.
You can connect with Dr Vivid in the following ways:
Learn more about Spark Social: https://www.instagram.com/sparksocialdc/
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