I’m Rachel Burton (also known as suchalovelyred), a Deaf, neurodivergent speaker, storyteller, and content creator who brings raw, authentic insight to the stage. As an AuDHD creator, I blend personal lived experience with broader cultural commentary to explore unmasking, self-trust, and what it means to heal in public spaces.
Who I Speak To
• Colleges, universities, and educational leadership spaces
• Disability, Deaf, and neurodivergent advocacy communities
• Creative agencies, media professionals, and social content teams
• Mental health practitioners and helping professions
Signature Presentation Topics
• Neurodivergence & Identity (AuDHD): Unmasking, navigating late diagnoses, and reclaiming self-trust.
• Social Media & Creative Practice: Crafting authentic content as a Deaf creator, balancing online vulnerability, and resisting algorithm pressure.
• Healing & Humanity: Tending your inner garden, healing while hurting, and holding space for both grief and joy.
• Workplace & Education: Leading neurodivergently, fostering truly inclusive communication, and collaborating respectfully with disabled creators.
Where I’ve Appeared
Universities & Higher Education
• Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
• Fresno State University, Fresno, CA
• Gallaudet University (Center for Democracy in Deaf America), Washington, DC
• National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Rochester, NY
• William Woods University, Fulton, MO
Conferences & Summits
• “Growing Up Deaf” 2026 Summit
• Deaf Women United 2023 Conference
K-12 Schools
• Model Secondary School for the Deaf, Washington, DC
• Ohio School for the Deaf, Columbus, OH
• Rochester School for the Deaf, Rochester, NY
Community & Healthcare Organizations
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing Service Center, Fresno, CA
• Thrive Together Today, Des Moines, IA
• Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver, BC, CAN
A little about me
Hi, I’m Rach 🙂
Welcome to Such a Lovely Red! I’m Rachel Burton, or Rach — Deaf, autistic, ADHD, a mother, a woman, and fiercely gentle. I see the world a little differently, and I love sharing that perspective with others.
I write, speak, sign, perform, and create content — keynotes, workshops, ASL dubbing for film, TV, and media projects, whatever the work calls for. Call it what you want — content creator, cultural framer — but the through-line is the same: I explore what it means to actually belong in Deaf culture, neurodivergence, and the language we build to survive spaces. No topic is too taboo or too tender to explore.
This platform grew out of a public diary of tending my inner garden, and became a way to share that with the world. This is where I share that, unfinished and true.
My path has been one of self-discovery, shaped by a transformative moment in December 2021 that set me on a course to embrace new identities, navigate mental health challenges, and find a fresh sense of purpose.
With a BA in Sociology from Gallaudet University and a Master’s in Media, Culture, and Communication from NYU, I’ve spent my career crafting messages that resonate and connect.
Gentle hearts are welcome.
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