Community Outreach & Media

Nutrition. Culture. Hair. Community.

Evidence informed storytelling that meets people where they are.

Samaria Garrett, MS, RDN is a registered dietitian, hair practitioner, and metabolic health expert who brings a culturally grounded, human centered approach to every media and brand partnership. From live television segments to editorial features, community events, and corporate wellness activations, Samaria translates complex nutrition science into clear, relatable messages that empower audiences to take action.

Whether you need an engaging on-air expert, a culturally competent storyteller, or a consultant who can help bridge nutrition, metabolic health, and community wellness — Samaria brings warmth, credibility, and creativity to every project.

Samaria partners with brands, organizations, and media outlets to deliver engaging, evidence-based content on a variety of topics, including:

Hair and Health Connection: Exploring the relationship between metabolic health, blood sugar, and hair loss.
Cultural Foodways: Honoring traditional African American foods as part of a balanced, modern lifestyle.
Diabetes and Insulin Resistance: Providing practical strategies for prevention and management.
Women's Health: Addressing conditions like PCOS, menopause, and alopecia with nutrition-focused interventions.
Weight-Neutral Health Approaches: Fostering a positive, body-inclusive environment that celebrates cultural diversity and promotes sustainable health habits.

Television & Broadcast Media

Samaria regularly appears on broadcast outlets to discuss diabetes, metabolic health, cultural foodways, hair + nutrition science, and everyday wellness tips audiences can immediately apply. Her segments blend evidence-based guidance with approachable language that resonates with viewers of all backgrounds.

Recent Features Include:

Live at 9 — Sponsored nutrition segments covering diabetes awareness, blood sugar friendly snacks, yogurt recipes
Additional wellness and lifestyle TV appearances highlighting culturally rooted nutrition advice

Media outlets can request downloadable clips via the form below.

Editorial & Expert Commentary

Samaria has been featured as a contributing expert in several editorial outlets, offering perspective on:

Weight inclusive nutrition care
Diversity and cultural competence in dietetics
Root cause approaches to hair and metabolic health
Diabetes and chronic disease prevention
Cultural food traditions and accessible nutrition

Highlights include:

Editorial conversation on Diversity and Weight-Inclusive Nutrition Care with Dr. Whitney Trotter
Multiple written and digital features related to diabetes, metabolic health, and culturally relevant nutrition

Full editorial list available upon request.

Brand Activations & Community Events

Samaria brings her energy and expertise into real world spaces—whether she’s teaching, cooking, leading demos, or supporting community centered health initiatives.

Notable Activations:

LUSH — In-store activation centered on hair care, wellness rituals, and nutrition for healthy hair + scalp
Corporate wellness workshops addressing metabolic health, stress, food culture, and employee well being
Local events and farmers market engagements dedicated to food justice, cultural foodways, and chronic disease prevention

Corporate Wellness & Workplace Programs

Samaria partners with organizations to deliver practical, culturally grounded wellness sessions that support healthier, more energized teams. Her workshops center metabolic health, stress management and accessible nutrition strategies that employees can use right away.

Past partners include: City of Memphis, Cigna, MSCS, Kroger and community organizations.

Offerings:

Lunch and learns
Wellness workshops (virtual or in-person)
Cooking demos & interactive sessions
Keynotes for retreats or staff development

Brand Consulting & Creative Partnerships

Samaria collaborates with food, nutrition, wellness, beauty, and lifestyle brands to create authentic, culturally relevant content and strategic guidance rooted in her expertise as a dietitian and licensed hair practitioner.

She supports brands in:

Culturally grounded nutrition messaging
Hair + metabolic health storylines
Farm-to-fork and sustainability initiatives
Recipe development, demos, and on camera education
Health equity centered curriculum development
Brand activations, product launches, and community outreach
Reviewing products for accuracy, safety, and cultural relevance

Request My Media Kit + Booking Info

Want to collaborate or request a media kit? Submit your inquiry below and our team will follow up with next steps.