Miami, Florida (Hexa PR Wire — January 29, 2026) —
Kayley Hamilton joins The Michael Peres Podcast to discuss her career shift from entertainment reporting to building a public relations agency focused on helping founders and experts earn media coverage. Hamilton describes growing up in Colorado with a shy temperament, how she worked to become comfortable in public-facing roles, and what drew her to interviewing people in high-pressure, high-visibility environments. She reflects on a decade covering red carpets and speaking with entertainers for outlets including Entertainment Tonight and Us Weekly, and why she became more interested in the people behind the visibility than the spectacle. Hamilton discusses the mindset and identity changes she used to move past shyness and operate confidently on camera.
About Kayley Hamilton
Kayley Hamilton is a two-time Emmy Award winner, former Hollywood reporter, and the founder of UPLVL Agency, a public relations firm focused on helping founders and experts secure media exposure. She spent roughly a decade interviewing entertainers for outlets including Entertainment Tonight and Us Weekly. She now works on thought-leader brand building and media strategy for clients seeking coverage across mainstream publications, podcasts, and national television. Hamilton has been featured in Forbes and Business Insider.
About Michael Peres
Michael Peres (Mikey Peres) is a serial entrepreneur, software engineer, journalist, and author. He has founded media and technology ventures, holds degrees in computer science, mathematics, and Jewish studies, and is pursuing biomedical engineering. Peres founded Hexa PR Wire and serves as Chief Editor for several publications.
About The Michael Peres Podcast
The Michael Peres Podcast features conversations on science, technology, society, entrepreneurship, and current events, emphasizing clear reporting and practical insight.
