The determination to never give up is the key to success! Life is full of adversity and hardships. The unique ability to think fast, pivot and have a back up plan to the original plan is the key to success. No Matter What You Are Facing, Don’t Quit!

Dr. Adrian D. Ray, is a native of Tyler, TX, first born child of Mr. Roy Melton Ray and Mrs. Vera Jewel Adams-Ray, graduated from Tyler High formerly John Tyler High School, Class of 1996.

After graduating, Adrian received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from University of Texas at Arlington, a Master of Business Administration degree from University of Phoenix and a Doctor or Education degree from Grand Canyon University.
Adrian moved to Dallas, TX in 1997. While attending college, Adrian began a 18yr career with AT&T, (Formerly Southwestern Bell/ SBC) in 1999. With his innate leadership abilities, Adrian quickly promoted through the ranks of AT&T and is now a leader in the AT&T Business Innovation/ Digital Experience Organization. Supporting over 2.7 million U.S. Business Customers Nationwide. Adrian helped launch U-verse TV and Digital Life Home Security and managed at over 15 locations across the Dallas/ Fort Worth area.

Adrian has also led many initiatives for non-profit donations for AT&T in Dallas, TX for many years, including Susan G. Komen Cancer, Big Brothers/ Big Sisters, North Texas Food Bank and the American Heart Association. Adrian is also the President and CEO of D’Marc Management Inc., a successful marketing and branding company in Dallas, TX.

In 2003, Adrian was ordained in ministry by Bishop David R. Houston at Smith Temple Church Of God in Christ in Tyler, TX. He has ministered and hosted life coaching events across the country.

In 2012, Adrian lost his father and launched the Roy Melton Ray Scholarship Foundation. As of January 2020, the RMR scholarships has helped over 25 students to attend college. The RMR Foundation also donation yearly to the Salvation Army and other non-profit organizations in the East Texas area led by his sister, Co-Founder, LaTonya M. Ray.

Adrian is also an accomplished author, he signed with New York based publishing company Bernstein Liebe and published two books, ‘The Call’ (2014) and ‘Standing’ (2018). Adrian hosts ‘On-Live with Dr. Adrian D. Ray’ every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. A Podcast TV Show located in Dallas, TX. There are three things in life that defines Adrian’s life, aside from his accomplishments: Faith, Family and Friends.

Adrian’s goal is to positively impact the lives of others along his journey

Building your social media audience is determined by you being your authentic self. We focus so much on creating great content but people want to feel the connection. Just be the content. Allow others to feel like they can relate to your life or be inspired by something you said to help them either personally or professionally. Social Media is similar to writing a book, you are telling your story and/or posting photos depicting events and memories along the journey of your life. People are only interested in your life if they can relate to you or if what you post can help them improve their life in some way. Your audience will be drawn to you being your authentic self. Simply be the content and live your best life

Having a business partner requires a 4 C level of communication. Always be clear, concise and consistent when communicating your goals and expectations. COVID has changed how we all do business in some capacity. We are more remote now and not as connected physically. Effective communication either through video or audio conferencing is vitally important for our survival in this Post-COVID World. When we began the Podcast TV Show, ‘On-Live with Dr. Adrian D. Ray,’ the owners of PowerPlay Network made the suggestion for the show. We schedule meetings and discussed a plan of execution to launch the show. After weeks of discussion, there was trust built between the two parties and thus the show was successfully launched. The offer came at a great time during COVID, which allowed me to connect with my audience virtually on social media and other platforms while adhering to CDC guidelines during the pandemic.