Nely Galan is literally a breath of fresh air in the often staged and practiced-to-perfection world of media. As the former President of the Telemundo Network, Nely is a trailblazer in Latino programming worldwide.
Empowering Latinas through the Adelante Movement
More than an Emmy Award-winning producer, successful self-made mogul, and dedicated mother, Nely Galan is the voice of a grassroots movement to empower Latinas everywhere. She talks about her involvement with the inspiring Adelante Movement and her journey to success.
The words fire, empowerment, leadership, and passion draw to mind one Latina: Nely Galan.
Nely Galán's house on one of Los Angeles' Venice canals demands to be stared at -– and discussed. It's a fitting house for Galán, former president of entertainment for Telemundo and executive producer of the Fox reality show "The Swan," which gave women extreme makeovers. She gave her house -- actually a three-house compound -- her own makeover involving eight coats of paint to achieve its radiance.
Mega producer Nely Galán’s Adelante Movement is pushing Latinas to prosper on their own terms
Rather than a setback, being a first-generation immigrant catapulted Nely Galan forward – helping her become the powerful businesswoman she is today.
Nely Galán, guest host for a day, and the television actress Liz Torres plop down onto the plump, oversized chairs that dominate the late-night talk show set, and without missing a beat, slip into the language that comes most naturally to both of them.
