Kara Richardson Whitely

CEO of The Gorgeous Agency

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Summit, NJ, USA
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Kara Richardson Whitely Biography

Kara Richardson Whitely is the CEO of The Gorgeous Agency, as well as a plus-size adventurer and advisor. Her book, "Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds", is being made into a movie produced by and starring "This Is Us" actress, Chrissy Metz.

Richardson Whitely has partnered with brands such as Peloton, L.L. Bean, Keen and Discover Puerto Rico to showcase diversity and inclusion, and build positive brand sentiment in the plus-sized community. Her mission to encourage people of all sizes and abilities to get active outside made her a great fit for Come Alive Outside’s Board of Directors, and she has inspired teams and individuals to overcome obstacles and bet on their own success at companies such as Pfizer, Google and Uber.

She has also been featured in countless media outlets such as The New York Times, Good Morning America, The Today Show, She Explores, and more.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/03/2024.

Kara Richardson Whitely Speaking Topics

  • Moving Mountains Engaging the Plus-Size Audience: The $1 Trillion Market You're Missing

    Discover the untapped $20B potential in the plus-size market with Kara Richardson Whitely, CEO of The Gorgeous Agency. Join her as she shares practical insights for brands to authentically connect, navigate challenges, and foster inclusivity, leveraging her unique experiences. Transform your approach and unlock growth.

  • Weight Stigma in the Workplace: How body inclusivity is key to attracting and retaining talent as well as business growth.

    Explore workplace exclusion and weight stigma impacting 67% of U.S. women with renowned speaker Kara Richardson Whitely. Kara guides the audience through a transformative journey, shedding light on pervasive bias in professional spheres, from hiring practices to daily interactions.

    In this presentation, Kara shares compelling adventures, offering insights into challenges faced by those affected by weight stigma. Through impactful storytelling, the audience gains a nuanced understanding of hurdles on the path to professional success.

    Kara delves into cultural shifts needed to dismantle workplace weight bias, emphasizing fostering inclusivity and creating uplifting environments. She shares actionable strategies for cultivating a workplace culture embracing diversity.

    Explore the impact of recent anti-fat bias laws and gain insights into upcoming legislative measures. Attendees will understand their pivotal role in shaping workplaces that celebrate differences and foster inclusivity.

    Be inspired as Kara navigates a narrative of change, resilience, and collective power to reshape workplace culture. This speech is a call to action, inviting individuals and organizations to actively contribute to a more inclusive and equitable future.

Kara Richardson Whitely Videos

  • Kara Richardson Whitely / Author + Motivational Speaker
    Award-winning author and motivational speaker will help your team move mountains and overcome obstacles. She has presented at Google, Pfizer, Sanofi...

Kara Richardson Whitely Books

  • Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds
    Gorge: My Journey Up Kilimanjaro at 300 Pounds

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Kara Richardson Whitely is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Moving Mountains Engaging the Plus-Size Audience: The $1 Trillion Market You're Missing and Weight Stigma in the Workplace: How body inclusivity is key to attracting and retaining talent as well as business growth.. The estimated speaking fee range to book Kara Richardson Whitely for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Kara Richardson Whitely generally travels from Summit, NJ, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Tara LaFon Gooch, MBA, Dr. Amelia Reigstad, PhD, Shaurice Evette Mullins, Dr. Ebony Butler and Jameela Jamil. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kara Richardson Whitely for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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