Hey rebels, we have a very special treat for you today.

Keeley Cat Wells, reading a personal piece that was published in our latest book, Dear Rebel, 125 plus women share their secrets to taking

on the world.

Kewe is an entrepreneur and disability rights activist dedicated to driving social, systemic, and economic change.

She is the brains and heart behind-sea talent, making space and making space media.

Each of these have become global platforms for producing film, TV, and

learning spaces that center the disabled voice. Keeley speaks all over the world

about the importance of inclusivity and has won many awards.

Keeley's piece explores what it feels like to grow up disabled and to feel discrimination because of it.

Keeley started a talent agency for people with disabilities

because she believes that the movies, television, and social media we watch need more authentic voices.

We hope this piece opens up new ideas about how we can each be rebels who advocate for equality.

Now, without further ado, here's Keeley's powerful letter. Dear Rebel, the words you read, the TV you watch, the social media you scroll through,

it all influences the way you view and treat your friends, family and acquaintances.

The people who create the content that we consume have an amazing opportunity to positively impact the world that we live in.

Unfortunately, not all of the creators treat that opportunity with the care and integrity that they should.

I am a disabled entrepreneur and when I took a trip to

Hollywood to find a job in the entertainment industry I experienced discrimination.

I was a passionate actor who happened to live with a chronic illness and an

ilyostomy bag. A pouch that I wear on my stomach. I landed my dream job but was soon

told that I could no longer have it because of ableest attitudes.

Those in power told me that people like me didn't belong in their space.

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