Wendy Fitzwilliam on Fame, Miss Universe, Motherhood & Why Trini's “Mash Up” Our Own — Corie Sheppard Podcast

Wendy Fitzwilliam joins The Corie Sheppard Podcast for one of her most open and revealing conversations ever.

From winning Miss Universe and navigating global fame, to growing up in Trinidad, studying law, motherhood, media pressure, and the psychology of Caribbean success, Wendy reflects on the experiences that shaped her journey both publicly and privately.

The conversation explores:

The Reality Behind Miss Universe
Celebrity Culture And Media Training
Donald Trump And The Miss Universe Organization
Trinidad & Tobago’s Relationship With Success
Machel Montano, Minshall, Brian Lara And National Identity
Vulnerability, Motherhood And Her Book Letters to Ailan
Being Underestimated As A Woman
Social Media, Fame And Public Perception
Why Trinidadians Often “Mash Up” Their Own People
Africa, Ethiopia And Identity
Fashion, Law And Personal Reinvention

Wendy also shares untold stories about Rihanna, Ricky Martin, Coolio, Bernie Mac, international media, and the pressure of representing Trinidad & Tobago on the world stage.

This is a conversation about confidence, culture, reinvention, and what it really means to carry a country with you.

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