Brought to you by a team of women fully committed to taking you from a legit business to a legacy brand.
PR in your corner and at your back.
As the most respected wedding and special event PR firm, we have the expertise to make you a household name, but the heart of our company is in matching the love you have for your business. Your success is our love language. That’s why choosing us is choosing yourself and the future of your company.
HOW IT ALL STARTED
Hi, I’m Leila!
In 2007 — after several years working in weddings and events — I launched the world’s first full-service wedding public relations agency after recognizing a gap between the industry’s dazzling talent and the lack of press coverage on their businesses. Be Inspired PR pioneered the explosion of media interest in wedding professionals and bridal brands, which helped grow the wedding space to the multi-billion dollar industry it is today. Easy peasy! Just kidding…
Back then, my idea was met with total resistance. “There’s no need, no demand, no buy-in. Not gonna happen.” The message was loud and clear:
Girl, you’re not just going to build this wedding PR business—You’re going to have to build the wedding PR industry behind it.
But I knew I could do it.
Like my dad, who landed at LAX with $40 in his pocket and no English under his belt, but catapulted himself from loyal gas station manager to unionizing leader, global brand ambassador, and representative of more than 800 locations. And my mother, who—with four kids under 4—showed me how a woman could run a premiere Beverly Hills floral studio with flower crowns in her hands and babies on her hip (and spark my early interest in the wedding industry!)
I saw firsthand how I could build unlimited pathways for dream-chasers like me with burning ambitions. I also realized that Be Inspired PR would only align with my vision if I could integrate my personal values into our business practices.
That’s why the Leila who helped raise my younger siblings in support of two entrepreneurial parents, joyfully mothers my four children while running multiple businesses, and lovingly leads my dream team
is the exact same Leila who shows up for you—as your most enthusiastic supporter and loyal partner. The same faith that guides my inner world says: I hear what you want, I know what you need, and I can see where you’re going. And we’re going to get you there.
My cup is full when I’m wholeheartedly in your service and we’re moving forward together. With deep gratitude, I invite you to join us and
Be Heard. Be Seen. Be Known. Be Inspired.
OUR FOUNDER
LEILA LEWIS
Mom of 4 | Founder of 3 Companies| CEO to a Team of 8 | Enneagram 3
(escapes numbers with an inspirational audiobook and a classic margarita)
Philippians 4:6
WHERE WE’VE BEEN SEEN
Meet our dream team behind the screen.
Katie Foley
Director of PR and Operations
Work superpower: Always has receipts ;)
Inspired by her passion for visual design, the wedding industry, and all things love, Katie began her journey with Be Inspired PR in May 2017. Originally from Scottsdale, Arizona, Katie moved to Southern California to attend the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Katie manages our full-time and Petite PR client accounts and puts her creative eye to use to tell their stories in a unique way.
At happy hour she’s ordering…
A skinny (half spicy) margarita on the rocks
When she’s offline, you’ll find her…
On the pursuit to find the best chips & guac in town, always trying hidden coffee shops, and walking the strand while listening to her favorite podcasts.
ENNEAGRAM 3 | ESFJ-A | CONSUL
Clara Gilleland
Senior PR Manager
Work superpower: Write-up warrior
After growing up in a small town in Virginia, Clara got her undergraduate and masters degrees in business administration from an even smaller college right in her hometown! Focused on her love for the wedding industry, she started her creative career working for a wedding planner and then decided to finally head to a big city. She moved to Los Angeles in 2018 and has been working with Be Inspired PR ever since!
At happy hour she’s ordering…
A mint mojito
When she’s offline, you’ll find her…
Watching Food Network, splurging on expensive candles, and eating all the chips and queso she can get!
ENNEAGRAM 1 | ISFJ-T | DEFENDER
Aubrey Dela Cruz
Senior Social Media Manager
Work superpower: Content queen
Local to the California coast, Aubrey was born and raised in Orange County. She left home to study in Los Angeles, graduating from Biola University with a degree in Public Relations with an emphasis in Entertainment and Events! She likes to use 'creative' as a noun, as she's passionate about bringing visions to life in the best and most efficient way possible. With her artistic drive and eye for aesthetic, Aubrey handles client social media account management.
At happy hour she’s ordering…
An ice cold 805 or Modelo with a slice of lime
When she’s offline, you’ll find her…
Reading a fantasy novel on her kindle, snapping film photos, or hopping on the next flight out!
ENNEAGRAM 7 | ESFJ-A | SENTINEL
Ashley Stephens
Business Development
Work superpower: FAQ Pro
Born and raised in small-town Arizona, Ashley moved to Los Angeles to attend the University of Southern California. As a proud Trojan alum, Ashley joined the Be Inspired PR team in 2009 bringing with her a skill set that has been indispensable ever since. After years of doing a little bit of everything, she now works on the business development side of things, putting her dynamic experience to work developing and implementing strategies for company growth. She currently lives in the Seattle area with her husband and three daughters.
At happy hour she’s ordering…
A glass of Sauvignon Blanc
When she’s offline, you’ll find her…
Exploring the beautiful PNW, trying out new recipes, and reading through the New York Times Best Sellers list.
ENNEAGRAM 2 | INFJ-A | ADVOCATE
Illyanna McCabe
Account Coordinator
Work superpower: Spreadsheet queen
Born in the Pacific Northwest and raised in the Northeast, Illy eventually made her way to sunny Florida, where she earned her degree in Public Relations and Marketing. After graduating, she traded the swamp for Miami Beach, where she now spends her time exploring the beaches and discovering the best local coffee spots. Passionate about the details, Illy plays a key role behind the scenes at BIPR, supporting the team across all things strategy, content, and coordination.
At happy hour she’s ordering…
An aperol spritz
When she’s offline, you’ll find her…
At hot yoga or exploring a new city!
ENNEAGRAM 2 | ENFJ | PROTAGANIST
Hayley Allday
Social Media Assistant
Work superpower: Speedy but efficient
At happy hour she’s ordering…
An aperol spritz
When she’s offline, you’ll find her…
At the beach soaking up the sun or a foodie trying the newest restaurants in town!
ENNEAGRAM 8 | ISTJ | LOGISTICIAN
Carli Meinert
Social Media Assistant
Work superpower: Detail Darling
At happy hour she’s ordering…
An espresso martini
When she’s offline, you’ll find her…
On coffee dates with friends, in long phone chats with mom, or enjoying cozy couch time with a swoon-worthy romance book
ENNEAGRAM 2 | ENFP-T | CAMPAIGNER
Claire Wilbur
Social Media Assistant
Work superpower: Detail Darling
At happy hour she’s ordering…
A skinny spicy margarita with a tajin rim
When she’s offline, you’ll find her…
Perfecting my wine connoisseur skills, shopping the latest sales, scrolling through pinterest, or taking a walk along the beach
Tony Lewis
Chief Financial Officer
Work superpower: Crunching numbers
When he’s offline, you’ll find him…
Attending school board meetings, mountain bikinkg, hiking, and playing with his kids
Greatest gift from God is…
Being a dad to his four kids!
Ready to dive in?
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