In this episode, I sit down with powerhouse publicist Ophelia Soumekh — the founder of Desire PR and publisher of Eyes on Hollywood — for a candid conversation about breaking into the entertainment industry, building meaningful relationships, and running a thriving PR business without a traditional playbook. Ophelia shares the incredible story of how one bold moment at a water cooler with daytime TV expert Kim Douglas launched her career, and how she went on to book hundreds of segments across Good Day LA, Access Hollywood, Ellen, The Doctors, and more. We talk about her work with clients like Sean Kanan and Michelle Khanan, her coverage of everything from Oscar de la Renta galas to Warner Brothers red carpets, and why she believes in producing PR — not just pitching it. We also dive into the softer side of success: family, balance, and the chall ...