A premier consultancy firm that elevates creative professionals, founders, and large organizations to the next level of success through creative storytelling, positive publicity, and tailored media solutions.

From startups to corporations, we specialize in helping our clients authentically connect with underrepresented audiences and consumers of color.

Plus, we transform local leaders, entrepreneurs, and aspiring media personalities into captivating speakers, polished broadcasters, and masterful emcees.

If you’re ready to reach new heights in your career or business, then book a consultation call today!

About

Hillrise Media is a premier consulting agency that applies knowledge, experience, and industry insights to help professionals, creatives, entrepreneurs, brands, and organizations reach their highest level of success.

We possess a deep understanding of today’s media landscape, live events, and multicultural audiences to build solutions that unleash potential and generate enduring value.

With Hillrise Media you can expect comprehensive solutions that unleash your brand’s true potential, whether it’s through brand identity, media relations, immersive events, marketing strategies, or strategic partnerships.

Our Mission

Hillrise Media is committed to educating, informing, and empowering our clients to make impact, thrive in today’s marketplace, and authentically connect with communities of color.

Meet Our Founder

Selena Hill is an award-winning multimedia journalist, a creative storyteller, event curator, content strategist, on-air talent, and media consultant. She has more than a decade worth of experience working in different aspects of media, including print magazines, newspapers, radio, podcasting, digital media, and television.


With her radiant personality and infectious energy, she is a highly sought-after speaker who frequently emcees and moderates at live events across the nation.

She currently serves as the Deputy Digital Editor at BLACK ENTERPRISE where she has interviewed the biggest names in politics, business, and Hollywood, including VP Kamala Harris, Kevin Hart, Ciara, and Stacey Abrams. She also curates programming and secures high profile talent for multiple large-scale conferences and events.


Selena launched Hillrise Media to help professionals, creatives, entrepreneurs, and brands reach new levels of success through tailored solutions and creative storytelling.

Interested in booking Selena as a speaker for your event? Submit the following speaker inquiry.

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Our Services

Branding

Create or cultivate a strong personal or business brand -- both online and off - that allows you to increase your reach with a specific demographic or connect with new audiences.

Creative Storytelling

Expand your reach with multicultural audiences through integrated marketing, brand strategy, and creative storytelling. Through meaningful, social-first content and creative collateral, we will connect your untold story to multicultural audiences. You’ll also learn tactical ways to breathe life into your brand story and create comprehensive value.

Event Curation

Allow us to help you curate customized programming for your live event that strengthens your connection to your community while connecting you with new audiences. We can also help you identify and secure appropriate speakers, influencers, and celebrities for immersive experiences, activations, summits, and conferences.

Media Training

Learn how to control the narrative and drive your message home during interviews, media appearances, and podcast guest spots. You’ll gain expert tips on how to prepare for interviews, leave a lasting impression on viewers, and master the art of storytelling.

Podcasting

Have a podcast or thinking about launching one? We'll show you how to create a strategic roll out plan, structure a show, conceptualize show ideas, or create a strategic marketing plan for your podcast. You’ll also learn how to grow, scale, and monetize your podcast.

Public Speaking

Through tailored coaching, we'll show you how to elevate your public speaking skills, tell meaningful stories, and master the power of body language to captivate your audience and secure paid speaking opportunities.

PR and Publicity

We'll help you gain positive exposure and press coverage by customizing a media strategy that attracts press and teaches you how to create strong story angles and effectively pitch the media.

Strategic Brainstorming

Need help flushing out an idea for an event, proposal, or media pitch? Are you bubbling with creative energy but struggling to articulate and refine your vision? We'll help turn your concept into a reality by fine-tuning your idea and creating a strategic plan of action through thoughtful questioning, active listening, and strategic brainstorming.

Talent Booking

In need of a high-profile speaker, business leader, influencer, celebrity, or niche expert for a live event, podcast, or media interview? We have the contacts and connections that will help you identify and secure the right speaker(s) for your event or recording.

Testimonials

  • Selena is such a gem to work with. Her extensive background in media only solidifies her credibility as a consultant in this space. She forced me to take an audit of everything I have going on and came up with very helpful recommendations on the things I can do to get my business and brand to the next level. She also forced me to see beyond my limitations and understand that I’m operating in excellence with the work I’m doing. I absolutely love working with her and would recommend her to anyone who is looking to elevate their personal and professional brand.

    Jamil Crews
    Founder and CEO, Crews Control Media
  • Selena Hill's exceptional skills and dedication played a pivotal role in elevating the success of "What's Eating Harlem," a local TV show that airs on the PBS affiliate station NYC Life. As the mastermind behind our brand awareness strategy, she brilliantly managed our social media platforms, cultivating an engaged community on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Selena's commitment extended beyond the norm, capturing captivating behind-the-scenes moments and sharing original content. Her aptitude and attention to detail significantly raised the show's profile both digitally and throughout the Harlem community.

    Paul Philips
    Executive Producer of What's Eating Harlem
  • My consultation with media expert and principal Selena Hill was an absolute game-changer and a spark of motivation that I needed to become disciplined in taking charge of my media and lifestyle career. I cannot speak highly enough about the value she provided on the call. From the start of the call, it was clear that Selena possessed a deep understanding of media, branding and overall career strategies. Her ability to grasp the essence of my brand and where I want to develop made me feel important and she truly cared. Selena provided a safe, nonjudgmental space, which allowed me to be vulnerable and truthful on what I wish to improve. Throughout the consultation, Selena demonstrated an exceptional level of expertise and creativity. She was able to pinpoint immediate action items such as pining a specific series of posts on Instagram as well as considering a publicist and an assistant. Most notably, she explained the WHY and benefits of doing the suggested tasks instead of just saying “it’s something you should be doing.” She also empowered me with the tools and knowledge to implement her recommendations effectively. Her dedication to my success was evident in the level of support and guidance provided throughout the consultation. What impressed me the most was Selena’s ability to provide a fresh perspective on my brand. She helped me refine my brand execution tactics and develop a consistent visual identity (e.g., copying/pasting content across all social media platforms when appropriate, develop a creator profile on IG.) She actively listened, valued my input, and collaborated closely with me to ensure that I had an execution play to implement her feedback. Since implementing the feedback over the month. I've experienced several positive outcomes. Firstly, I’ve developed better confidence in posting on social media consistently, especially on YouTube. Secondly, I’ve actively sought publicists, and following Selena’s suggestion, I’ve been asking for a trial run at a cheaper rate to determine if I enjoy working with the publicist. Lastly, although, I’m not here for the public’s feedback, many of my friends and followers have expressed they didn’t realize I was involved in certain types of work, and they are proud of what I post and see me as an inspiration. I wholeheartedly recommend meeting with Selena if you’re looking to elevate and develop an execution for your career goals. Her expertise, creativity, and dedication to your success will undoubtedly make a significant impact on your journey.

    Bianca Peart
    Sports Reporter MSG Networks

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