Los Angeles native Marie Y. Lemelle, MBA, is a multifaceted professional renowned for her impactful work as a film producer, social change activist, global entrepreneur, visionary, award-winning journalist, and celebrity public relations consultant. Her interview about success on TikTok's The School of Hard Knockz has garnered 2 million views.
In 2000, Marie founded Platinum Star Public Relations, Inc., a certified minority woman-owned business in Glendale, California, to "transform goals to greatness," through her branding, marketing, and public relations expertise.
Building on her success with Platinum Star Public Relations, Marie founded Platinum Star Media Group, a film production and talent management company, expanding her influence in the media and entertainment industries. Her commitment to mentoring and transference of knowledge is evident through her involvement with various organizations as an instructor and advisor.
Co-founding The Social Good Movement Tour, Marie and business partner designed an initiative to empower the next generation. Based in Los Angeles, California, the tour is a gateway to a community of change-makers driven by a vision where Gen Z actively addresses the world's challenges, guided by timeless examples of Social Good Movement mentors. This initiative reflects Marie's belief that Gen Z holds the power to make a lasting impact in a world marked by pressing current events.
Marie's dedication to community service includes her tenure as a former City of Glendale Commissioner for the Commission on the Status of Women. She served as a board member and then on the advisory board for the YWCA Glendale-Pasadena, where she passionately advocates to empower women and end racism.
To address the challenges faced by individuals, celebrities, sports figures, and organizations in defending their reputation and effectively handling crises, Marie launched Pitbull PR Agency, committed to "Shut down the Shakedown." She is also authoring a self-help health book titled "I Am Not My Illness: Personal Stories of Inspiration and Hope," a compilation of 40 short stories of individuals overcoming health challenges, intended to remove stigmas and offer inspiration and hope. Her mission is to help people find peace, harmony, acceptance, and understanding among themselves.
As a screenwriter and playwright, Marie tells culturally relevant stories, with her stage play "Harambee! Harambee! (All Pull Together)" being a notable example. This play, which unveils the hidden truth about Black and Brown history, is commissioned and produced annually by The Robey Theatre Company, founded by Ben Guillory and veteran award-winning actor Danny Glover.
In 2022, Marie founded Angel City Salute to honor individuals who have made remarkable contributions to the Los Angeles community and beyond its borders by demonstrating outstanding philanthropic and volunteerism acts to better society. Her work continues to inspire and drive positive change in communities worldwide.
Marie was honored by the Cultural Inclusion Foundation in 2023 that epitomizes International Women's Month, a global celebration of economic, political, and social achievements of women. She is the recipient of the U.S. Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award 2024 for her tireless dedication to assisting homeless veterans and families in securing housing, helping domestic violence survivors heal and thrive, and preparing formerly incarcerated individuals for a second chance at life. Her unwavering dedication to these causes has a profound and inspiring impact on the community, reflecting her deep-seated passion for social justice and human dignity.
She holds professional certification and diplomas from UCLA (Professional Certificate - Public Relations/Journalism), Regents College (Bachelor of Science), and the University of La Verne (MBA) and an honorary doctorate in Humane Letters from Triumphant Christian University of America.
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