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Simmy De Trini: The Woman Behind the Comedy | Surviving, Rebuilding & Owning Her Stage

In this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we go beyond the punchlines to meet the woman behind the comedy — Simmy De Trini. Simmy opens up about her journey from rural beginnings and financial hardship to building her own sold-out shows at Queen’s Hall. She shares deeply personal experiences — including surviving domestic abuse, single motherhood, losing her mother, and rebuilding her life from rock bottom. This is not just a conversation about comedy. It’s about resilience. We discuss: Growing up in Couva Early life on stage Surviving domestic violence Losing everything and starting over Building her own platform in a male-dominated industry Faith, entrepreneurship and purpose Why she creates safe spaces through comedy Simmy De Trini proves that sometimes the strongest voices are born from the hardest seasons. 👉 Click the link in my bio for the full episode. #coriesheppardpodcast #SimmyDeTrini #CaribbeanComedy #TrinidadAndTobago #WomenInComedy #Entrepreneurship #Resilience #motherhoodjourney 00:00 – Intro 00:45 – Carnival, Personality & First Impressions 04:18 – Social Media Strategy & Testing Comedy Online 07:32 – Collaborating with Samson & Becoming “Stacy” 10:53 – Why She Built Her Own Table 13:05 – Producing Her Own Shows at Queen’s Hall 18:00 – From Abject Poverty to Portable Water 21:28 – Why People Really Come to Comedy Shows 27:36 – Comedy, Pain & Processing Through Writing 34:45 – Surviving Domestic Abuse 42:58 – Growing Up in Coover 49:50 – Performing on Stage at 7 Years Old 51:05 – Business Subjects, ADHD & School Life 01:01:02 – Breaking Into Journalism at 18 01:07:30 – Losing Everything & Starting Over 01:11:45 – Sponsors, Authenticity & Saying What She Wants 01:14:06 – Why She Chose Stand-Up 01:20:53 – Being a Woman in a Male-Dominated Industry 01:25:59 – The Business Side of Booking Shows 01:27:42 – Final Reflections & What’s Next