Corie Sheppard Podcast

Vaughnette Bigford on Depression, Petrotrin, Menopause & Finding Her Authentic Voice

Published: July 27, 2026

Duration: 1:42:49

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Vaughnette Bigford is one of Trinidad & Tobago's most celebrated performers, but behind the sold-out concerts and standing ovations was a deeply personal journey through depression, perimenopause, identity and rebuilding her life.

In this powerful conversation, Vaughnette opens up about the hardest year of her life, why she believes more women need to speak openly about menopause, the devastating closure of Petrotrin, building her own brand without waiting for opportunities, and how studying at Berklee changed the way she viewed Caribbean music forever.

She also reflects on entrepreneurship, confidence, parenting...