ABOUT
KAT
Defying the odds since 1993.
HOST & CREATOR OF UNF!LTERED | PRODUCER
Kat Lively launched Unf!ltered in June 2025 as a powerful departure from the glamorized narratives of Hollywood. The podcast strips away pretense to spotlight raw, human stories from every walk of life—featuring voices ranging from well-known creatives to grassroots changemakers, non-profit leaders, and nomadic truth-seekers. Through bold, unflinching conversations, Kat invites guests to explore life’s deepest themes: grief, resilience, identity, purpose, creativity, and the pursuit of meaning beyond the spotlight. Unf!ltered is not just a podcast—it’s a movement for those craving connection, depth, and the unvarnished truth.
HOST & CREATOR OF CALLING OLD HOLLYWOOD | CELEBRITY INTERVIEWER HISTORIAN
Kat Lively founded Calling Old Hollywood in December 2019, a podcast devoted to preserving the legacy of 20th-century entertainment. Through compelling, in-depth interviews with legendary figures in film and television, from 2019-2023 she explored their personal journeys—illuminating stories of success, passion, hardship, and resilience behind the silver screen.
Beyond the podcast, Kat has moderated panels with film icons at film and nostalgia festivals, and produced exclusive film screenings featuring curated Q&As and immersive, era-inspired experiences—complete with film-themed cocktails and menus. Her work bridges the past and present, bringing classic Hollywood history to life for new generations while honoring the voices that shaped its golden age.
Post-Moderation a public film festival panel with Actor Jamie Farr and Actress Loretta Swit, stars of M*A*S*H
Post recording with Actor Eric Roberts
for Calling old Hollywood
CONTENT CREATOR | MENTAL HEALTH & TRAUMA SURVIVOR ADVOCATE
At just three months old, Kat Lively was sold for drugs by her birth parents. Rescued and later adopted by her grandparents, her life began with unimaginable trauma—and continued with profound loss, including the deaths of both grandparents, a brother, and other loved ones. Far from “normal,” Kat’s journey has been one of survival, resilience, and transformation.
Her powerful adoption story went viral, capturing millions of views and landing her features in major headlines including Newsweek, where her story touched and inspired audiences worldwide. Today, Kat shares her experiences across social media platforms to empower others facing their own battles. Through honest reflections on grief, healing, identity, creativity, and life in the entertainment industry, she encourages others to embrace their truth, follow their passion, and find strength in vulnerability.
WRITER | AUTHOR | STORYTELLER
Kat Lively has been writing since childhood, with a natural gift for turning pain, memory, and experience into vivid narrative. In her early twenties, she wrote for small publications, and over the past six years, she has created digital and social media content for celebrities, public figures, and brands. In 2022, she signed her first book deal—and her debut memoir, Child in the Wild, is set for release on November 7, 2025. Child in the Wild is a raw and luminous meditation on grief, identity, resilience, and the pursuit of meaning. From a harrowing beginning—sold for drugs as an infant and later adopted by her grandparents—to performing in New York clubs, navigating profound family loss, and preserving Hollywood history through her interviews with cinematic icons, Kat’s story is one of survival and soulful strength. She lights fires in life’s darkest corners, weaving behind-the-scenes moments, personal revelations, and spiritual intuition into a compelling journey of self-discovery. Both a love letter to the people, music, and films that shaped her—and a companion for anyone searching for hope, healing, and truth—Child in the Wild offers a deeply personal yet universal reflection on authenticity, creativity, and the enduring human spirit.
