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IN THE SPOTLIGHT! 25 Years of Making People Famous

August 31, 2026 by Wyllisa Bennett Leave a Comment

For National Black Business Month, I’m honored to be featured in Tap In Magazine and VoyageLA, Magazinewhere I had the opportunity to share the story behind my journey as a publicist, entrepreneur, storyteller, and the host of ny new podcast, CALL ME WYLLISA..

For more than two decades, I’ve built a career around one simple belief: great stories deserve to be told—and the right people deserve to be seen. From working with entertainers and filmmakers to authors, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and changemakers, my career has been rooted in creating visibility, building brands, and helping people turn their stories into opportunities.

In the articles, I opened up about my path to Los Angeles, the early experiences that shaped my career, launching my public relations business and the evolution of an industry that has changed dramatically since I first stepped onto a red carpet in 2003.

I also talked about what it means to celebrate 25 years in the entertainment industry, the lessons I’ve learned along the way, and why storytelling remains at the heart of everything I do.

The conversations also provided a glimpse into a new chapter—that is, CALL ME WYLLISA, my conversation-driven show where I sit down with folks to talk about the person behind the public persona.

Being featured in Tap In Magazine and VoyageLA Magazine are more than a press mentions for me. It’s an opportunity to pause, reflect, and appreciate the journey—from a North Carolina native who moved to Los Angeles with a dream to a publicist who has spent years helping others make their dreams visible.

I’ve spent 25 years telling other people’s stories. This time, I got to tell mine.

Thank you to Tap In Magazine and VoyageLA for taking the time to share my story and for recognizing the journey behind the brand.

Read the full features and get to know the woman behind the PR.

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FOR YOUR READING PLEASURE:

Tap In Magazine | August 2026 issue
https://online.anyflip.com/siaak/fwmm/mobile/index.html

VoyageLA Magazine | posted August 25, 2026
https://voyagela.com/interview/exploring-life-business-with-wyllisa-bennett-of-wrb-public-relations.

ME + THE DAYTIME DIVA!!!

June 25, 2026 by Wyllisa Bennett Leave a Comment

I can’t wait to chat with award-winning actress, author, and producer Victoria Rowell! The last time many of us saw her iconic character, Drucilla Winters on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLETSS, she fell off a cliff in 2007… but her body was never found! 👀.

A versatile actress of theatre, primetime, daytime and feature films, Victoria is known around the world for her various roles. Of course, she’s an an icon in daytime television, and she’s been nominated twice for a Daytime Emmy and awarded eleven NAACP Image Awards.She also co-starred in the CBS hit primetime television series DIAGNOSIS MURDER with Dick Van Dyke for eight seasons while simultaneously continuing her role in daytime.

On the big screen, Rowell has worked with some of Hollywood’s award-winning leading men, including Beau Bridges, Jim Carrey, Dick Van Dyke, Mario Van Peoples, Will Smith, Eddie Murphy and Samuel L. Jackson. Her film credits include as THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMENwith Eddie Murphy, DUMB AND DUMBERwith Jim Carrey and EVE’S BAYOU, starring Samuel L. Jackson and Diahann Carroll – just to name a few.

Next year, Victoria will celebrate the 20^th anniversary for the release of her New York Times best-selling book, “The Women Who Raised Me.” It is a tribute not only to the amazing women who cared for Victoria when her birth mother could not, but also to the foster care system that brought them into her life

Having spent eighteen years in foster care, Rowellbecame a passionate voice for children like herself. In 1990, she founded the Rowell Foster Children’s Positive Plan (RFCPP), which enriches foster children through artistic and athletic expression.

✨ FUN FACT: Victoria was my very first client, and she discovered me on the red carpet at the BET Awards in 2003!

Recently, Victoria and I met up at a cool spot in West Hollywood to reminisce about the good old days, and let me tell you, I laughed so hard! She has an incredible sense of humor, and we had the best time catching up. Honestly, there’s so much to talk about, I don’t even know where to begin. Starting as a dancer with ABT II to modeling to her groundbreaking career in television to her work as an author, producer, and advocate, one conversation simply isn’t enough. We may have to do this interview in multiple parts, so let’s call this Part 1.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2026
5 p.m. PT | 8 p.m. ET

PHOTO CREDIT: Victoria’s photo by Stephanie Girard

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EVERYBODY HAS A PODCAST!

June 4, 2026 by Wyllisa Bennett Leave a Comment

And now, so do I!!

I’m finally putting my gift of gab to use with my new podcast, CALL ME WYLLISA, set to premiere today at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on the Intentional Talk Radio Network, which is one of the largest internet radio networks, heard in more than seven countries. ITRN can be found on all major digital platforms including Apple, iHeart Radio, Amazon and Pandora. Plus, I’ll be uploading the show on YouTube. Soooooo, look for more deets about CALL ME WYLLISA on ITRNRadio.com.

People have told me that I talk too much!! Well, that sounds like the perfect reason to start a podcast. I’m excited to use the platform to connect with fascinating guests, share powerful stories, and inspire women around the world. The podcast is a personality-driven podcast, offering a celebrity publicist’s POV on everything poppin’ in pop culture. It’s real conversations and unfiltered commentary mixed with personal stories and anecdotes from the world of entertainment, media and culture.

AND I’M HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE MY FIRST GUEST: Drumroll, please!! When I thought about my first guest — I wanted someone who shares the same North Carolina roots as I do!! That’s why I tapped the very talented talk show host, actress, voice coach, comedienne, author and my very dear friend … the amazing ROLONDA WATTS!! For more than three decades, her name, face, and distinctive voice have been known by audiences everywhere, thanks to her many award-winning works in television, radio, film, digital media and comedy. Plus, she is the author of a romance suspense novel, titled, DESTINY LINGERS, which is endorsed by her Godmother, the late Dr. Maya Angelou. The National Book Club Conference awarded Rolonda with the Bebe Moore Campbell Award for Excellence in Storytelling. Plus, she received the Editor’s Choice Award, as well as the Rising Star Award.

Rolonda launched her own eponymous, internationally syndicated talk show, ROLONDA, which ran from 1994 to 1998, and produced by her company, Watts Works, in association with King World Productions. Interestingly, Rolonda began her television career as a local CBS news reporter at WFMY-TV in Greensboro, North Carolina, before she landed a television gig in New York City, and the rest is history1 Today, she continues to hone her many talents as an actress, comedienne and voice coach.

I’m so happy to have my home girl in the chat today!! ROLONDA WATTS!!

THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026
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25

May 8, 2026 by Wyllisa Bennett Leave a Comment

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO ME!!

May is always a special month for me, And this year, I’m celebrating a meaningful milestone of 25 years since I landed in Los Angeles, and started building my boutique public relations agency, wrb public relations. That’s 25 of years writing press releases. And 25 years of walking red carpets. And most importantly, 25 years of making people famous and keeping people famous!

This week marks National Small Business Week, which celebrates the contributions of entrepreneurs to the U.S. economy. I’m proud of my many accomplishments over the years as an entrepreneru; but I’m most proud of the becoming a certified small business for the City of Los Angeles and the state of California.

CLASS OF 2025! Honored to be recognized by the city of Los Angeles for participating in the Small Business Academy, facilitated by the Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA)! I was selected from hundreds of applicants! This experience provided valuable tools, resources, and mentorship to help entrepreneurs like me grow sustainable and impactful businesses. Grateful for the opportunity to learn, connect, and continue building. .

The class of 2025 was recently presented with certificates at City Hall during a session with the Department of Public Works Board of Commissioners. Last year, I set a goal to become a certified small business, and I’m proud to have achieved it! Being part of the Class of 2025 for the city’s Small Business Academy is just the cherry on top!.

Special shout out to our fearless leaders John L. Reamer and Melissa Savage of BCA . Special thanks to Department of Water & Power (DWP), the Port of Los Angeles (POLA), the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Public Works (DPW), the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) along with the Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA) for making the Small Business Academy possible.

Luck is when preparation meets opportunity; so always prepare to be lucky!

Always be ready when your name is called!

My Byline Is Back!

June 11, 2021 by Wyllisa Bennett Leave a Comment

In the news!! I was happy to have a front page story in Inglewood Today about award-winning radio host Dominique DiPrima and her new gig as the morning drive talk show host of the new KBLA Talk 1580.

At the stroke of midnight on June 19, 2021 – that is, Juneteenth 2021 — LA will have its first and only “Unapologetically Progressive” talk radio station for the AfricanAmerican listening audience!! Helmed by Tavis Smiley of Smiley Audio Media, KBLA Talk 1580, is the only Black owned and operated talk station in Southern California!! #Blackownedbusiness.

It’s fitting on that on this holiday, she will make history as the first Black woman on Los Angeles commercial talk radio to host her own morning drive show! #BlackExcellence #BlackGirlMagic Congrats Dominique!

I’m running out to get hard copies of the newspaper, meanwhile … extra, extra … read all about it here!

Black History Is Being Televised, Just In Time for Juneteenth, Part 2

June 11, 2021 by Wyllisa Bennett Leave a Comment

It’s been a year since I’ve posted anything, but I survived the pandemic, and I’m back with some really great news!! I’m soooooo so excited to be working with Tavis Smiley on his latest venture. He’s back and doing big things! Still educating and empowering Black folks!

At the stroke of midnight on June 19, 2021 – that is, Juneteenth 2021 — LA will have its first and only “Unapologetically Progressive” talk radio station for the AfricanAmerican listening audience!! Helmed by Tavis Smiley of Smiley Audio Media, KBLA Talk1580, is the only Black owned and operated talk station in Southern California!! #Blackownedbusiness BLOOP! The studios of KBLA Talk 1580 are located in historic Leimert Park.

Talk about a comeback! #BlackExcellence strikes again!

A FEW HIGHLIGHTS ABOUT KBLA TALK 1580!

After 16 years, award-winning radio host Dominique DiPrima left her show, “Front Page” on Radio Free 102.3 KJLH-FM to anchor morning drive with the new show on KBLATalk 1580, “First Things First With Dominique DiPrima.” She’s the only African American woman in Los Angeles to host her own commercial talk radio show!
Don Amiche, a longtime fan favorite returns to the LA radio scene, bringing his boldness and brashness to late night talk, focusing on news, politics and pop culture. Get ready!
Comic and political commentator DL Hughley finally lands in Los Angeles. Although his afternoon show is heard around the country, listeners can now tune into Hughley in the City of Angels.
A regular on NPR’s “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me,” and the season three winner of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” Alonzo Bodden brings his comedic commentary to KBLA Talk 1580 with his own show, “Alonzo Bodden: Who’s Paying Attention?”
After an almost four-year absence, Tavis Smiley is back on the air with his own show. But, this time he’s not just talent, but owner of LA’s first Black-owned talk radio station. He’s built a career empowering, enlightening and encouraging fellow citizens, and is excited to bring an “Unapologetically Progressive” talk radio stationto African American and progressive listeners

#BLACKGIRLMAGIC

February 5, 2020 by Wyllisa Bennett Leave a Comment

IN THE NEWS!! Me!

I’m am so excited to share that I was honored at City Hall on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 as a part of Black History Month by the office of LA City Councilman President Emeritus Herb Wesson. This honor is particular sweet because President Emeritus Wesson is the first an only African American to be selected the president of the Los Angeles City Council – and to get this during Black History Month, means everything to a conscious sister like me! And I gave an unapologetically Black, Black, Blackity, Black speech! Lol

I was honored for my work in arts and entertainment. As a celebrity publicist, my job is to make people famous and keep people famous. But the most rewarding work of all is when I can bring my talents to the Black community, and work on projects that empower and uplift our people — such as the Leimert Park Village Book Fair and the Pan African Film Festival. I do this for the culture!

I’m so thankful to my friends and family from North Carolina who could attend this monumental career highlight for me. Their presence meant everything to me. It was a beautiful day for me!

The City of Los Angeles honored iconic comic legends like Luenell, Eddie Griffin; Marsha Warfield; Miss Laura Hayes – the Original Queen of Comedy; and Emmy-winning comedienne and actress Tiffany Haddish as part of their Stand UP: The Art and Politics of Comedy for Black History Month. There’s an exhibit of their work in the City Hall Bridge Gallery on the third floor of City Hall. The exhibit will be on display through March 9, 2020.

Along with Los Angeles City Council President Emeritus Herb J. Wesson, Jr. (District 10), special thanks to Councilmen Curren Price (District 9), and Marqueece Harris-Dawson (District 8) for their constant support. They have been instrumental in my work in the Black community.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT! 25 Years of Making People Famous

ME + THE DAYTIME DIVA!!!

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