Kêta is a professional songwriter for SonyATV, traveling between LA and Atlanta for her work. She was diagnosed with narcolepsy with cataplexy at age 17 and now, as a Rising Voices trained speaker, she is educating audiences about what it is actually like to have narcolepsy while encouraging them to dream big and live full lives. You can learn more by finding her on Twitter or Instagram at @ThisIsKeta.
The Rising Voices Series features a variety of first-hand stories from people living with sleep disorders around the world. At Project Sleep, we believe in the power of storytelling to raise awareness and break down stigma. This is why we train people with sleep disorders on how to share their stories through the Rising Voices training program. To request a Rising Voices speaker for your conference or apply for an upcoming training program, visit: https://project-sleep.com/rising-voices/
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Please note: this audio was originally recorded in 2020. For up-to-date facts about narcolepsy treatment options: https://project-sleep.com/facts-about-narcolepsy/
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