
Keely Cat-Wells
Keely founded her first company during a hospital stay, this grew into C Talent, an award-winning talent management firm representing Disabled talent. Their roster has a combined following of 50+ million and includes Academy Award and Emmy nominees. Whalar's acquisition of C Talent in 2022 marked a significant investment in Disabled talent within the creative industries. As a disability rights expert, Keely engages in discussions with influential figures like President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle. She advises Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation and has spoken at the United Nations, Amazon, Unilever, Netflix, and NBC. Accolades include the Diana Award, One Young World Entrepreneur of the Year, Forbes 30 Under 30, AdWeek Young Influential.
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