HIGHLIGHTS and THE PROCESS of RADIO     PERSONALITY and SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER, KRIS KAYLIN BENNET!!!!!!

       Being a loyal daughter to South Carolina State University from 2012 to 2016, Kris Kaylin Bennet has branched off and stole the mass media industry. Kris started off majoring in Business Marketing Management, however as time progressed her inspirations from MTV hit show Girl/Guy code lead her to the communications field.  

      From there she lead the idea to start a web series called  "Bulldog Bite". She produced this content to enhance the social network for her name and her school. She felt like this would be a great opportunity to get students involved with being open about student life. 

      Aside from "Bulldog Bite", Bennet was very involved on campus with different organization groups. She served as a member of CAB, Royal Court, and SGA. Not to mention she is also apart of the Alumni Association and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.  

    There was a scheduled virtual Zoom call with Kris Kaylin Bennet. This granted the privilege of getting some insight on life now after graduation and the new position as a Social Media Influencer. 

   Due to her well eventful path throughout school she is now a weekend radio host at Z93 Jams; located in Charleston, South Carolina. There bennet discusses music life, social media gossip and more.

"I definitely like radio the most because I actually get to be my full self…..Radio incorporates everything that I do, from recording to social media, and public speaking."

Kris Bennet most recently became the Creative Director of Black Southern Belle. With this position, she is obligated to create the content for their site. From the flyer, video promotions, and uploading onto social media; Ms. Bennet does it all. 

Working in this position, has lead to Bennet discovering new connections and signing deals. Prior to this interview, she agreed to the deal of creating content for a few PR companies that have reached out to Black Southern Belle.

 Bennet does express that she can see herself with a brand of her own someday. Yet, with the experience of working with Black Southern Belle, she is marked to seek grants and funding to build her branding foundation .

   "I think eventually I'm going to be able to verge out and create my own brand for it, so, ABSOUTLEY". 

Being in the field for just about 5 years, she has been blessed with opportunities of interviewing celebrities' such as; Kanye West, Brandy, and Trey Songz. Not only that, but she was most recently listed upon a prominent group of Alumni.

 This group is based upon the many students who have graduated and surfaces a successful reputation in their field.  Kris Kaylin is yet another former student who has made SC State proud. 

However, Kris shared that it was pretty tough getting in the field. Following behind that the expression of getting yourself out there and drawing your self- image was mentioned. 

"Once you get your foot in the door, you have to kill it...…It's a small circle. Once you get in the industry, you will realize how small the circle is ".

In order to gradually be as successful, Kris believes that building a professional relationship with your professors is the key to finding guidance. She does mention how much of a help Professor Patrick Harwood (the call host) has brought to her success. Ms. Bennet hopes that her accomplishments are to be a motive to those who are interested in communications or have doubt to take risk. 

If you would like to check out her social media profile, her Instagram is listed below. 

Kris Kaylin Bennet Instagram