Our founder Kate Mander brings over a decade of experience in the talent industry.

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As an Agent, she has built and managed the careers of household names including Clara Amfo, Gizzi Erskine and Emma Bunton. As Head of Talent Partnerships at The Stylist Group, she led and strategised all commercial and event partnerships working with some of the world's biggest brands like Coty, NatWest, Amazon, TK Maxx and Adidas.

 

Her proven track record on "both sides of the deal" means that she knows the talent industry inside out. Frustrated with seeing the same issues time and time again, from vanity metrics to miscommunication, talent stuck on to campaigns to prescriptive briefs, Kate launched Straight Talk Talent in 2020: a talent partnerships agency uniquely placed to build rich, meaningful and authentic partnerships between talent and brands, bringing new depth to campaigns and delivering real value.

 

We have the right people on speed dial, the expert touch to negotiate the most fruitful deals and the unique perspective of understanding what all parties need to create successful collaborations. We have the experience to answer questions before they've even been asked, nip issues in the bud before they become problems, and make the whole process efficient and pain-free.

 

Straight Talk is here to guide you. We identify trends, opportunities and killer talent before anyone else, provide clear advice which cuts through the noise, and ensure that both talent and brands get the most out of working together.