Keely Cat-Wells
Keynote Speaker: Disability Rights & Inclusion Advocate; Founder & CEO of C Talent
-
Travels From:
-
Speaking Fee:
-
Categories:
Keely Cat-Wells Biography
At 17, Keely Cat-Wells faced a major health crisis that resulted in her acquiring a disability. She later experienced disability discrimination, which cost her a job. Recognizing her struggles were not unique, she founded C Talent, a talent agency representing disabled artists. The agency grew to a roster reaching more than 50 million, including Academy Award- and Emmy-nominated talent. It placed creatives in projects such as "The Hunger Games," "Avatar," and "The Last of Us," and was acquired in 2022, marking the largest known acquisition of a company specializing in disabled talent.
Cat-Wells is now the founder and CEO of Making Space, a talent and learning platform closing the disability employment gap. Making Space connects disabled professionals to good jobs, higher incomes, and long-term economic opportunities through a suite of tools built for their community. Members have free access to a curated job board featuring disability-forward employers, a free library of accessible self-paced courses, and a peer community where disabled professionals can connect and share opportunities. The platform also includes a Skill Translation tool that helps members translate their lived experience of disability into recognized, transferable professional skills, alongside an AI-powered public benefits navigation tool.
Making Space supports a growing network of more than 50,000 disabled professionals and works with organizations including Microsoft, Salesforce, Red Bull, Coca-Cola, and Netflix to build more accessible workplaces. Through its Ascend Fellowship, the organization has generated more than $220 million in projected lifetime economic impact and achieved a 75% job placement rate, while training more than 200,000 employees through enterprise partnerships.
In partnership with Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine, Cat-Wells co-produced the critically acclaimed documentary "Fight To Fly," which premiered on Channel 4 and triggered policy reform on accessibility in air travel. Cat-Wells is a 2026 World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, a 2025–2026 Obama Leader, a Presidential Leadership Scholar, and a Gloria Steinem Inaugural Fellow.
Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Keely Cat-Wells and other top speakers and celebrities.
Keely Cat-Wells Speaking Topics
After becoming Disabled at 17 and navigating the complexities of living with a dynamic, often hidden disability, Keely grappled with the question, "Am I Disabled enough for support?" A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and global advocate, Keely empowers audiences to confront internalized ableism and provides practical tools to dismantle systemic barriers, helping organizations foster truly inclusive cultures.
Keely co-produced Flight to Fly alongside Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine, which exposed the unsafe and dehumanizing realities Disabled travelers face. Keely also contributed to pushing through the historic Department of Transportation rule to ensure airlines provide safe, dignified assistance and improved protections for passengers with disabilities.
Keely has firsthand experience driving authentic representation through her first company, C Talent that represented Disabled talent with a following of over 50 million and securing partnerships with major networks like Netflix and NBC, where they made history placing the first-ever Disabled hosts on the broadcast of the Paralympics for NBC Sports.
Keely leverages her expertise with her latest company, Making Space, to demonstrate how hiring Disabled talent is a business advantage. She also focuses on dismantling outdated practices like Section 14(c) subminimum wage. She is passionate about helping her audiences advance innovative, inclusive hiring models.
Drawing from her work with AI and accessibility, Keely emphasizes how the lived experiences of Disabled people can inspire transformative innovation. She challenges organizations to view disability not as a limitation but as a driver for creative problem-solving and growth.
Keely Cat-Wells Videos
How do I book Keely Cat-Wells to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Keely Cat-Wells for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Keely Cat-Wells, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Keely Cat-Wells or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Keely Cat-Wells for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Keely Cat-Wells, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Keely Cat-Wells are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Keely Cat-Wells, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Keely Cat-Wells speak about?
Keely Cat-Wells is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Disability, Human Resources, Motivational, Inspirational, Economy, Entrepreneurship, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Athlete, Genetics, DEI, Diversity & Inclusion, Culture, Business Consulting and Health & Wellness.
Where does Keely Cat-Wells travel from?
Keely Cat-Wells generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Keely Cat-Wells?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Keely Cat-Wells for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Keely Cat-Wells for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Keely Cat-Wells or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Keely Cat-Wells is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Disability, Human Resources and Motivational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Keely Cat-Wells for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Keely Cat-Wells generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tiffany Yu, Ly Xīnzhèn M. Zhǎngsūn Brown and Kylar Broadus. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Keely Cat-Wells for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Keely Cat-Wells Speaking Topics
-
Hidden Disabilities in the Workplace
After becoming Disabled at 17 and navigating the complexities of living with a dynamic, often hidden disability, Keely grappled with the question, "Am I Disabled enough for support?" A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and global advocate, Keely empowers audiences to confront internalized ableism and provides practical tools to dismantle systemic barriers, helping organizations foster truly inclusive cultures.
-
Accessible Travel
Keely co-produced Flight to Fly alongside Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine, which exposed the unsafe and dehumanizing realities Disabled travelers face. Keely also contributed to pushing through the historic Department of Transportation rule to ensure airlines provide safe, dignified assistance and improved protections for passengers with disabilities.
-
Representation in Media and Film
Keely has firsthand experience driving authentic representation through her first company, C Talent that represented Disabled talent with a following of over 50 million and securing partnerships with major networks like Netflix and NBC, where they made history placing the first-ever Disabled hosts on the broadcast of the Paralympics for NBC Sports.
-
The Employment of Disabled People
Keely leverages her expertise with her latest company, Making Space, to demonstrate how hiring Disabled talent is a business advantage. She also focuses on dismantling outdated practices like Section 14(c) subminimum wage. She is passionate about helping her audiences advance innovative, inclusive hiring models.
-
Disability as a Catalyst for Innovation
Drawing from her work with AI and accessibility, Keely emphasizes how the lived experiences of Disabled people can inspire transformative innovation. She challenges organizations to view disability not as a limitation but as a driver for creative problem-solving and growth.
VIDEO
Keely Cat-Wells Videos
REVIEWS
Keely Cat-Wells Reviews
-
Keely was so kind and personable in our prep call, and her presentation on Hidden Disabilities was perfect for our Disability ERG's keynote event! We'd definitely book her again.
Splunk Inc. - Oct 31 2023 -
Deere Credit Services, Inc - Oct 18 2022
NEWS
Keely Cat-Wells News
-
Ableism still excludes too many from the workplace. Here’s how I’m changing that
-
Disabled Workers Deserve More Than Subminimum Wage
-
Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine Partners With Making Space Media On Unscripted Content Placing Disabled Talent Front & Center
-
Keely Cat-Wells Is on a Mission to Make Hollywood More Inclusive
-
A VC told Keely Cat-Wells to get a male, non-disabled co-founder — she balked, nabbed a $2M pre-seed round
FAQS
-
How do I book Keely Cat-Wells to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Keely Cat-Wells for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Keely Cat-Wells, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Keely Cat-Wells or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Keely Cat-Wells for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Keely Cat-Wells, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Keely Cat-Wells are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Keely Cat-Wells, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Keely Cat-Wells speak about?
Keely Cat-Wells is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Disability, Human Resources, Motivational, Inspirational, Economy, Entrepreneurship, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, Athlete, Genetics, DEI, Diversity & Inclusion, Culture, Business Consulting and Health & Wellness. -
Where does Keely Cat-Wells travel from?
Keely Cat-Wells generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Keely Cat-Wells?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Keely Cat-Wells for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Keely Cat-Wells for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Keely Cat-Wells or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
LISTS
BOOK KEELY CAT-WELLS
We are happy to assist you with your interest in booking a speaker or celebrity for your event, your organization, and the type of talent you would like to secure, and an agent will be in touch shortly.
Fill out the form below to or call us at 1.855.383.8805 if need immediate assistance.
We respond to most inquiries within 4 hours. Under special circumstances, it may take up to 24 hours.
We are happy to help! Call us to speak with a booking agent about your event or specific speaker request.
Gauge Interest and check availability for appearances, speaking engagements, or corporate events.
Provide you with speaking fee to book Keely Cat-Wells or other celebrity appearance fees
Give you personal recommendations for the best keynote speakers or celebrities
Assist you with any questions you have throughout the talent booking process
This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.
All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.
