About

Bentley Curtis is the Founder and CEO of Bentley Curtis Inc., a multidisciplinary firm where personal branding, aesthetics, executive coaching, and holistic wellness intersect to help individuals pursue personal excellence with intention and purpose. Rooted in 360° self-mastery, her approach centers on the intentional alignment of outer expression with inner foundation, so that personal excellence is reflected not only in how individuals present themselves but also in the choices, standards, and practices that shape everyday life.

Her methodology begins by understanding each client’s distinct values, goals, and aspirations. Drawing on her breadth of expertise, she thoughtfully curates an experience that is both strategic and responsive to their needs. This approach allows her to address the interconnected dimensions of personal and professional development while honoring each client’s vision for the future.

She is a doctoral candidate in the final year of the Doctor of Education (EdD) program in Organizational Change and Leadership at the University of Southern California (USC). Her qualitative research examines how Women of Color experiencing burnout describe chronic stress, nervous system self-regulation, and self-efficacy in their everyday lives, as well as the environmental conditions they identify as contributing to these experiences. Her scholarship reflects a broader commitment to understanding personal agency, holistic well-being, and the circumstances that shape individuals’ experiences in everyday life.

With a career spanning more than two decades in fashion, beauty, media, and communications, she has worked across celebrity and personal styling, fashion public relations, editorial journalism, and international event coverage. In London, U.K., she worked with Associated Press Entertainment, covered London Collections Men (LCM), reporting on brands including Burberry and Alexander McQueen, and conducted red-carpet interviews at international film and television premieres. Her editorial experience also includes contributions to Angeleno magazine and work with other Modern Luxury publications. Beyond her editorial work, she has hosted live events, panels, podcasts, and galas.

Her expertise in aesthetics is grounded in professional practice and specialized training. Bentley is a licensed esthetician and professional makeup artist with advanced training in personal styling, beauty, content creation, and digital strategy from institutions including the School of Style (acquired by celebrity stylist Law Roach in 2023), Make-Up Designory (MUD), and Vogue College of Fashion (formerly Condé Nast College of Fashion & Design) in London. Together, these experiences reflect a deliberate investment in the technical expertise, creative perspective, and strategic insight that shape her work today.

In addition to her professional experience, she holds a master’s in journalism and a bachelor’s in business administration, both from USC. She is an alumna of the Riordan MBA Fellows Program at the University of California, Los Angeles, and of USC’s Multicultural Women Executive Leadership & Entrepreneurship Program (MWELP), where she received certificates of recognition from the California State Senate and the California State Legislature. She is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and a graduate of the Ida L. Jackson Leadership Institute’s Emerging Leaders Academy.

As a Latina and first-generation college graduate, Bentley is deeply committed to service, equity, and meaningful community impact. She puts these values into practice through volunteer work and philanthropic initiatives with her church, sorority, and the broader community. For her, personal excellence is not simply about what one achieves, but also about how one lives and the difference one makes in the lives of others.