Keely Cat-Wells

Keely Cat-Wells (born 1996 or 1997) is a British entrepreneur, disability rights advocate, and writer. She is the founder of C Talent, a talent agency focused on representing disabled actors, for which she was honored as part of Forbes 30 Under 30 North America in 2021.

Cat-Wells is a contributor to Forbes.

Early life and education Cat-Wells grew up on a farm in West Sussex, England. As a child, she struggled in school; she was diagnosed with dyslexia at age 8. She enjoyed dance and acting, and first planned to become a professional dancer and actor. She was also later diagnosed with PTSD from her experiences with chronic illness.

In the early 2020s, Cat-Wells began working on Zetta Studios, a UK-based film studio that aims to be fully accessible.

In early 2022, Cat-Wells participated in the first Mental Health Youth Action Forum at the White House.

She later co-founded Making Space Media with Sophie Morgan.

Awards and recognition Cat-Wells is a member of the Shaw Trust Disability Power 100.

In 2020, Cat-Wells was named one of Aerie's #AerieReal Changemakers. and a member of Forbes 30 Under 30 North America. That same year, she was also one of five entrepreneurs honored as part of the One Young World Entrepreneur of the Year Award.