Cally Beaton

Cally Beaton enjoyed a distinguished career as a television executive for over three decades, holding senior vice president roles at Viacom where she managed multi-million dollar budgets for global brands including Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, and Paramount. Prior to this, Beaton held significant positions at prominent networks such as MTV and Carlton TV, overseeing productions for well-known shows including ‘South Park’ and ‘SpongeBob SquarePants.’ Beaton is also a Master Practitioner in neuro-linguistic programming. A significant turning point in Beaton’s career occurred in 2015 while working at Comedy Central, when she was inspired to explore stand-up comedy. She quickly gained recognition, performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2016 and receiving four-star reviews for her solo show, ‘Super Cally Fragile Lipstick,’ at the 2017 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Beaton has also contributed written pieces for prestigious publications including ‘The Guardian’ and the ‘Financial Times.’ In Spring 2021, Beaton launched her critically acclaimed podcast, ‘Namaste Motherfkers,’ which expertly merges comedy, self-help, and business topics. Further expanding her television presence, she appeared in Dictionary Corner on ‘Countdown’ in Spring 2023. Beaton’s career progression highlights a unique and successful shift from a corporate background to a prominent and versatile role across the entertainment industry.