Wyllisa Bennett | publicist du jour
(Translation: French, “publicist of the day”)
Wyllisa Bennett has used her creative and communication skills to help actors and actresses, reality stars, celebrities, comics, television personalities, filmmakers, experts and authors as well as media outlets, non-profit organizations and businesses achieve their editorial, public relations and marketing goals.
With more than 20 years of experience, she has honed her skills as an award-winning writer, communicator and celebrity publicist. A native of North Carolina, she relocated to Los Angeles in 2001, and founded wrb public relations. She runs a small, boutique pr firm with big ideas! Wyllisa has made a career of MAKING people famous and KEEPING people famous! And she also contributes to various news outlets as an entertainment columnist and blogger, offering commentary on things poppin’ in pop culture. She’s a triple threat as a writer, publicist and speaker.
In addition, she has worked on numerous independent film campaigns, and served as publicist of record and communications director for the Pan African Film Festival (PAFF), the nation’s largest and most prestigious international Black film festival, held annually in Los Angeles. Along with movies and movie stars, Wyllisa has also worked with various non-profits organizations, promoting their charity events and messages of social change.
Wyllisa has a proven track record of working successfully with clients and assessing their needs to creatively implement a successful public relations campaign. In establishing wrb public relations, Wyllisa continues to gain positive exposure for her clients while building on her reputation as a consummate professional.
In February 2020, she was recognized at City Hall as a part of Black History Month by the office of LA City Councilman President Emeritus Herb Wesson for her long track record of pr success and service in the arts and entertainment.
In addition, she was recognized by the city of Los Angeles as part of the Class 2025 for participating in the Small Business Academy, facilitated by the Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA). She was selected from hundreds of applicants, and the experience provided valuable tools, resources, and mentorship to help entrepreneurs like her grow sustainable and impactful businesses. The Class of 2025 was presented with certificates at City Hall during a session with the Department of Public Works Board of Commissioners.
After working as a celebrity publicist for more than 20 years, Wyllisa is finally putting her gift of gab to use with her new podcast, CALL ME WYLLISA. The podcast is a personality-driven show, offering a celebrity publicist’s POV on everything popping in pop culture. Wyllisa brings both warmth and wit to every discussion. It’s real conversations and unfiltered commentary mixed with personal stories and anecdotes from the world of entertainment, media and culture.
CALL ME WYLLISA premiered on Thursday, June 4, 2026 on the Intentional Talk Radio Network (ITRN), which is the second largest Black talk radio network in the country. The network focuses on issues that are of particular interest and relevance to Black audiences, providing information that inspires, educates, edifies and engages listeners. The network reaches 95 different countries, including Japan, Netherlands, London, Africa, and Jamaica.
ITRN can be found on all major digital platforms including Apple, iHeart Radio, Amazon and Pandora. For more information, visit ITRNRadio.com.