From Birmingham to Brooklyn: How Adel Roy Found Her Purpose—and Helps You Find Yours

Adel Roy is a multifaceted leader, accomplished author, and doctoral candidate in Business Administration at Walden University. A dedicated wife, mother, media expert, producer, and business owner, Adel originally hailed from Birmingham, England, before making the bold move to New York nearly four decades ago. While the transition wasn’t easy for the UK native, she felt a profound calling and embraced the magnitude of her life’s responsibility. After nearly a decade of navigating the city, she developed a keen sense of her true purpose, marking the official beginning of her journey as an author.

Her literary debut, inspired by conversations with her husband and finalized with the guidance of a trusted mentor, culminated in her first book. Originally titled Pursuit of Purpose, the book has undergone several revisions and was recently retitled Establish: A Mission of Self-Discovery—a nod to the biblical scripture 1 Peter 5:10. This deeply personal biopic chronicles her challenges, self-discovery, and spiritual connection with God. Building on that foundation, Adel penned her second self-published book, Making the Connector: Understanding the Power of Connections in Finding Your Purpose, which brilliantly deconstructs the cliché of being in the right place at the right time.

From Page to Prime Time: Adel Roy’s Hollywood Leap and the Power of Strategic Alignment

From book to TV, Adel successfully expanded her Pursuit of Purpose concept from paper to film by writing and producing her first documentary, Pursuing Purpose, which aired on a local public television station in Lansing, Michigan. Driven to elevate her craft, she sought out specialized training courses to master the art of creating high-quality, broadcast-ready programming. Realizing that the best way to truly learn the ins and outs of television and production was to be where the action happens, Adel made the bold decision to relocate to Los Angeles, California.

While the cross-country move wasn’t effortless, it opened doors to incredible business opportunities, elite networking groups, and powerful professional connections. The ultimate “a-ha moment” came when Adel met Hollywood Correspondent and Branding Expert Antoinette Love Ransom—a perfect example of the “Making the Connector” moments Adel champions in her second book. Recognizing that people enter your life for specific reasons, this brief encounter blossomed into a strategic mentorship. Antoinette and her team ultimately helped Mrs. Roy develop her production business, successfully launching and establishing Adel Media Productions.

Shaking Up Entertainment: Adel Media Productions’ Mission to Empower Rising Talent

Adel Media Productions is dedicated to inspiring and equipping the next generation of creative minds by creating essential resources and services for rising talent. At the heart of the company’s mission is a commitment to supporting small-scale productions and projects that celebrate, elevate, and embrace diversity through entertainment.

By fostering an inclusive creative ecosystem, the company strives to build a vibrant community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a tangible difference and helping others uncover their true purpose. Expanding her reach even further, Adel is currently growing her signature business panels, which are set to air globally on Roku TV.

High Risk, High Reward: Why Adel Roy Launched By Affinity Inc. to Champion Underprivileged Youth

Some life-altering occurrences in Adel’s past fundamentally shaped the narrative of who she is today. Her purpose was crystal clear—moving seamlessly from being a multifaceted leader to literally saving a child’s life. Driven by this calling, she took a bold leap last year to establish her own 501(c)(3) nonprofit, By Affinity Inc., designed to create life-changing opportunities for underprivileged kids who possess incredible creative skills but lack the resources to truly flourish.

By Affinity Inc. serves as a powerful launchpad, helping participants gain the exact skills they need to secure employment or become successfully self-employed. True to Adel’s philosophy, the nonprofit acts as a unique matchmaking platform to connect these young creatives with mentors who can unlock their full potential. It’s a striking reminder to consider your own place in the matrix of life: Are you fulfilling the calling that brings about real change? As Adel beautifully puts it, making a global impact often requires taking chances—because when you embrace a “high risk, high reward” mindset to serve others, you truly become the change you wish to see in the world.

As an author, motivational speaker, podcast and radio host, I am always searching for purpose and thrive on helping others ignite their inner potential. Read more about Dr. Doryn Adel-Roy