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Dr. Beth-Sarah Wright

Author, Speaker and Founder, Thrive With Dignity

Increase Capacity. Make Progress. Change Outcomes!

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Dr. Beth-Sarah Wright

Author, Speaker and Founder, Thrive With Dignity

Increase Capacity. Make Progress. Change Outcomes!

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“…The DIGNITY Lens [is] a very practical tool to assist schools and really any organization in becoming more authentic communities that strive for justice and peace and respect the dignity of every human being.”

–The Rev. Dr. David Madison
Executive, Director, National Association of Episcopal Schools.

About Dr. Beth-Sarah Wright

Author, Speaker and Co-Founder, Thrive With Dignity

Dr. Beth-Sarah Wright is a Jamaican-born author, speaker, scholar, and strategic thought partner whose work centers human dignity, organizational integrity, and authentic community formation.

She currently serves as Acting Executive Director of the Absalom Jones Episcopal Center for Racial Healing in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta and is Co-Founder and Executive Director of Thrive With Dignity, LLC.

Dr. Wright is the creator of the DIGNITY Lens©, a strategic framework that helps organizations align practices more authentically with mission and values while increasing institutional capacity and addressing adaptive challenges. Through her consulting, keynote speaking, and leadership formation work, she partners with schools and universities, corporations, nonprofits, dioceses, and faith communities seeking sustainable and dignity-centered transformation.

She has delivered keynote addresses and consulted with organizations including Veolia Group, the National Association of Episcopal Schools, the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest, and Anglican schools in Queensland, Australia.

Dr. Wright is the author of seven books exploring themes of dignity, adaptive leadership, mental health, healing, and spiritual formation. Her book DIGNITY: Seven Strategies for Creating Authentic Community was selected as the 2023 featured book of the year by the National Association of Episcopal Schools.

Prior to her current roles, Dr. Wright served for ten years as Director of Enrollment Management at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School. She currently serves as Adjunct Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at Emory University School of Medicine and previously taught at New York University and Spelman College.

Dr. Wright holds a Ph.D. in Performance Studies from New York University, an MPhil in Anthropology from University of Cambridge, and a BA in Sociology and Afro-American Studies from Princeton University.

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  • Devotions on the Psalms of Advent

    Show Me Your Ways, O Lord

    Bless your Advent journey with these inspiring daily devotions exploring the Sunday psalms of Advent. Join four women authors offering diverse perspectives on psalms of adoration, lament, repentance, and thanks.

    This collection connects us to the eternal truths of the psalter by reflecting on the assigned Sunday psalms for Advent from all three liturgical years. Each daily devotion includes prompts for going deeper with personal reflection or faithful practices.

    During a time of chaos and confusion, these daily devotions will help you stay anchored in the knowledge that “The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world and all who dwell therein” (Psalm 24:1).

    Purchase Now!

  • Keynote Speaker, 4th Annual Mental Health Connections Week

    "Working with Dr. Beth-Sarah Wright was a joy! Not only is she an incredible author and speaker, but a person who radiates profound faith and peace from within. Her passion for authentic living along with her willingness to share her personal journey connected with so many in our community. her story is honest, educational and inspirational, leaving us with a true message of hope. I’m honored to know Dr. Wright and look forward to working together again.”


    - Kate Monk, Will For Hope

  • Book Dr. Wright

    Keynote speaker, consultant, workshop facilitator and retreat leader. Book Dr. Wright for your unique needs today..

    Schedule Your Call With Dr. Wright

  • 10 Things I Wish I Knew About Depression Before it Almost Took My Life

    “Dr. Wright’s clarity and guidance on the topic of depression is stellar. This step by step guide provides companionship, inspiration, and hard data to illuminate the path from recognition to relief. Science and wisdom combine beautifully here in the bright and courageous voice of Dr. Wright. She models resilience and faith as she educates and points the way to real, practical help."

    — Kathy Malcolm Hall, MS Licensed Professional Counselor Certified Imago Therapist
    Get your audiobook here!

  • Performing original poem at Jamaica’s 60th Independence Anniversary Service

    "You're dynamic, hypnotic... transporting your audience across space and time to the rock. For a few minutes, all troubles evaporate, concerns forgotten, we laugh united and we achieve world peace as you remind everyone...dis a who we be. Selah."

    - B Dwight Gunter

    Becoming Who I Am

  • DIGNITY: Seven Strategies for Creating Authentic Community

    “Dignity is an inviting, positive, but also challenging assessment of the ways we can live up to what we say we do as institutions. It is grounded in story, not only the story of a particular chapter in the life of an institution, but how our individual and collective stories reflect our identities, in all of their diversity, complexity, and power. I am confident that this book will help many schools, churches, and other organizations both understand and more fully embrace what they are called to do in the living of these days.”

    — The Rev. Daniel R. Heischman, D.D., Executive Director, National Association of Episcopal Schools
    Purchase Now!

  • Book Dr. Wright

    Keynote speaker, consultant, workshop facilitator and retreat leader. Book Dr. Wright for your unique needs today..

    Schedule Your Call With Dr. Wright

  • Becoming Who I Am

    “This slim volume is full of infectious rhythms and memorable lines, but you will have to read it yourself to discover which ones are calling your name. Beth-Sarah Wright has done what all good writers do: she has found the universal story in her story and made an offering of it for the rest of us."


    — Barbara Brown Taylor, New York Times bestselling author

    Purchase Now!

  • Book Dr. Wright

    Keynote speaker, consultant, workshop facilitator and retreat leader. Book Dr. Wright for your unique needs today..

    Schedule Your Call With Dr. Wright

  • Me? Depressed?: A Story of Depression from Denial to Discovery

    "As a licensed mental health counselor...I applaud, Dr. Wright for sharing her experience and opening the doors to understand the positive results of seeking help. She has allowed others to recognize the symptoms within herself. I, thank her for honestly talking about depression and the effects on herself, family and professional life."


    — Amani Mungo, CAMS

    Purchase Now!

  • Devotions on the Psalms of Advent

    Show Me Your Ways, O Lord

    Bless your Advent journey with these inspiring daily devotions exploring the Sunday psalms of Advent. Join four women authors offering diverse perspectives on psalms of adoration, lament, repentance, and thanks.

    This collection connects us to the eternal truths of the psalter by reflecting on the assigned Sunday psalms for Advent from all three liturgical years. Each daily devotion includes prompts for going deeper with personal reflection or faithful practices.

    During a time of chaos and confusion, these daily devotions will help you stay anchored in the knowledge that “The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world and all who dwell therein” (Psalm 24:1).

    Purchase Now!

  • Keynote Speaker, 4th Annual Mental Health Connections Week

    "Working with Dr. Beth-Sarah Wright was a joy! Not only is she an incredible author and speaker, but a person who radiates profound faith and peace from within. Her passion for authentic living along with her willingness to share her personal journey connected with so many in our community. her story is honest, educational and inspirational, leaving us with a true message of hope. I’m honored to know Dr. Wright and look forward to working together again.”


    - Kate Monk, Will For Hope

  • Book Dr. Wright

    Keynote speaker, consultant, workshop facilitator and retreat leader. Book Dr. Wright for your unique needs today..

    Schedule Your Call With Dr. Wright

  • 10 Things I Wish I Knew About Depression Before it Almost Took My Life

    “Dr. Wright’s clarity and guidance on the topic of depression is stellar. This step by step guide provides companionship, inspiration, and hard data to illuminate the path from recognition to relief. Science and wisdom combine beautifully here in the bright and courageous voice of Dr. Wright. She models resilience and faith as she educates and points the way to real, practical help."

    — Kathy Malcolm Hall, MS Licensed Professional Counselor Certified Imago Therapist
    Get your audiobook here!

  • Performing original poem at Jamaica’s 60th Independence Anniversary Service

    "You're dynamic, hypnotic... transporting your audience across space and time to the rock. For a few minutes, all troubles evaporate, concerns forgotten, we laugh united and we achieve world peace as you remind everyone...dis a who we be. Selah."

    - B Dwight Gunter

    Becoming Who I Am

  • DIGNITY: Seven Strategies for Creating Authentic Community

    “Dignity is an inviting, positive, but also challenging assessment of the ways we can live up to what we say we do as institutions. It is grounded in story, not only the story of a particular chapter in the life of an institution, but how our individual and collective stories reflect our identities, in all of their diversity, complexity, and power. I am confident that this book will help many schools, churches, and other organizations both understand and more fully embrace what they are called to do in the living of these days.”

    — The Rev. Daniel R. Heischman, D.D., Executive Director, National Association of Episcopal Schools
    Purchase Now!

  • Book Dr. Wright

    Keynote speaker, consultant, workshop facilitator and retreat leader. Book Dr. Wright for your unique needs today..

    Schedule Your Call With Dr. Wright

  • Becoming Who I Am

    “This slim volume is full of infectious rhythms and memorable lines, but you will have to read it yourself to discover which ones are calling your name. Beth-Sarah Wright has done what all good writers do: she has found the universal story in her story and made an offering of it for the rest of us."


    — Barbara Brown Taylor, New York Times bestselling author

    Purchase Now!

  • Book Dr. Wright

    Keynote speaker, consultant, workshop facilitator and retreat leader. Book Dr. Wright for your unique needs today..

    Schedule Your Call With Dr. Wright

  • Me? Depressed?: A Story of Depression from Denial to Discovery

    "As a licensed mental health counselor...I applaud, Dr. Wright for sharing her experience and opening the doors to understand the positive results of seeking help. She has allowed others to recognize the symptoms within herself. I, thank her for honestly talking about depression and the effects on herself, family and professional life."


    — Amani Mungo, CAMS

    Purchase Now!

  • Devotions on the Psalms of Advent

    Show Me Your Ways, O Lord

    Bless your Advent journey with these inspiring daily devotions exploring the Sunday psalms of Advent. Join four women authors offering diverse perspectives on psalms of adoration, lament, repentance, and thanks.

    This collection connects us to the eternal truths of the psalter by reflecting on the assigned Sunday psalms for Advent from all three liturgical years. Each daily devotion includes prompts for going deeper with personal reflection or faithful practices.

    During a time of chaos and confusion, these daily devotions will help you stay anchored in the knowledge that “The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world and all who dwell therein” (Psalm 24:1).

    Purchase Now!

  • Keynote Speaker, 4th Annual Mental Health Connections Week

    "Working with Dr. Beth-Sarah Wright was a joy! Not only is she an incredible author and speaker, but a person who radiates profound faith and peace from within. Her passion for authentic living along with her willingness to share her personal journey connected with so many in our community. her story is honest, educational and inspirational, leaving us with a true message of hope. I’m honored to know Dr. Wright and look forward to working together again.”

    - Kate Monk, Will For Hope

  • Book Dr. Wright

    Keynote speaker, consultant, workshop facilitator and retreat leader. Book Dr. Wright for your unique needs today..

    Schedule Your Call With Dr. Wright

  • 10 Things I Wish I Knew About Depression Before it Almost Took My Life

    “Dr. Wright’s clarity and guidance on the topic of depression is stellar. This step by step guide provides companionship, inspiration, and hard data to illuminate the path from recognition to relief. Science and wisdom combine beautifully here in the bright and courageous voice of Dr. Wright. She models resilience and faith as she educates and points the way to real, practical help."


    — Kathy Malcolm Hall, MS Licensed Professional Counselor Certified Imago Therapist

    Get your audiobook here!

  • Performing original poem at Jamaica’s 60th Independence Anniversary Service

    "You're dynamic, hypnotic... transporting your audience across space and time to the rock. For a few minutes, all troubles evaporate, concerns forgotten, we laugh united and we achieve world peace as you remind everyone...dis a who we be. Selah."

    - B Dwight Gunter

    Becoming Who I Am

  • DIGNITY: Seven Strategies for Creating Authentic Community

    “Dignity is an inviting, positive, but also challenging assessment of the ways we can live up to what we say we do as institutions. It is grounded in story, not only the story of a particular chapter in the life of an institution, but how our individual and collective stories reflect our identities, in all of their diversity, complexity, and power. I am confident that this book will help many schools, churches, and other organizations both understand and more fully embrace what they are called to do in the living of these days.”


    — The Rev. Daniel R. Heischman, D.D., Executive Director, National Association of Episcopal Schools

    Purchase Now!

  • Book Dr. Wright

    Keynote speaker, consultant, workshop facilitator and retreat leader. Book Dr. Wright for your unique needs today..

    Schedule Your Call With Dr. Wright

  • Becoming Who I Am

    “This slim volume is full of infectious rhythms and memorable lines, but you will have to read it yourself to discover which ones are calling your name. Beth-Sarah Wright has done what all good writers do: she has found the universal story in her story and made an offering of it for the rest of us."

    — Barbara Brown Taylor, New York Times bestselling author

    Purchase Now!

  • Book Dr. Wright

    Keynote speaker, consultant, workshop facilitator and retreat leader. Book Dr. Wright for your unique needs today..

    Schedule Your Call With Dr. Wright

  • Me? Depressed?: A Story of Depression from Denial to Discovery

    "As a licensed mental health counselor...I applaud, Dr. Wright for sharing her experience and opening the doors to understand the positive results of seeking help. She has allowed others to recognize the symptoms within herself. I, thank her for honestly talking about depression and the effects on herself, family and professional life."

    — Amani Mungo, CAMS

    Purchase Now!