Who's Who of Palm Beach | Spotlight on Local TV News Star & Socialite Michele Wright
Updated: Apr 28, 2024
Michele Wright is an Emmy nominated news anchor, reporter and multimedia journalist. She's a Florida native and veteran news personality of over 20 years. Currently she is the Founder/CEO of What’s Trending Palm Beach Dot Com, a luxury, lifestyle & events digital magazine/publication she launched to highlight trending news in South Florida.
Michele is a respected and admired lifetime philanthropist, humanitarian, mentor and community leader championing worthy causes and charitable organizations. During her over two decades as a journalist she has been a trailblazer as the "New Face of Television & Media". Michele has been the creative force and leader in newsrooms across Florida in broadcasting and producing stories specifically spotlighting "good news", underserved and special needs communities while also creating a platform to highlight "good news" in the community. An ambassador and champion for goodwill and everyday kindness, she's frequently printed and internationally published in multiple popular media outlets as a thought leader and expert. Michele is credited with creating a more positive form of storytelling and interactive communication through speaking, writing and value based calls to action. She's thought to have popularized and revolutionized the shift of saturated negative news into one that now provides a balance in coverage offering a unique mix of visual storytelling, fun creative content, digital diversity with a focus and spotlight on good local news. She's been globally recognized for her ability to positively impact and connect with audiences via writing, multi-media, social platforms and in-person by virtue of purpose, passion, inspiration, authenticity and reach. A lifelong learner and thought leader, her extensive communications background has given her the great opportunity to interview prominent politicians, celebrities, athletes, local leaders, key professionals and extraordinary Florida citizens and visitors. As a highly regarded media consultant with a sought after personal brand, she is valued for her unique and engaging approach to content creation, news, entertainment, public relations, branding, tourism, wellness, mental health, beauty, fashion, food, travel, marketing, advertising and knowledge as a social media influencer. She's a former NFL Cheerleader (Jacksonville Jaguars ROAR).
A few of Wright's accomplishments include being chosen as a distinguished member of ForbesBLK, one of the Top 10 Mover & Shakers in Orlando, listed as one of the Top 25 Most Beautiful People in Central Florida, named a "Palmbassador" (aka Palm Beach Brand Ambassador) by Discover the Palm Beaches, selected as a Top Leading Lady in Palm Beach County by the American Heart Association, recognized and awarded by Women’s Chamber of Commerce Palm Beach in Business and named as one of the “Top Prominent Women in Palm Beach County” in leadership, philanthropy, dynamic professional achievements and mission to empower women.
A dedicated journalist, she has interviewed hundreds of local & community leaders, politicians, business owners, charities, celebrities, etc. to shine a positive spotlight on the Florida community on top network affiliates CBS, ABC, FOX & CW.
A well-respected media professional and publicist, Michele's brand and story went viral regarding NFL Cheerleaders, inequality and the "Take A Knee" movement. Recognized for her expertise domestically and internationally in multiple publications below. VIEW HERE
Elle Magazine
Cosmopolitan
Dailymail US
Daily Mail Fenmail
Hello Giggles
Yahoo Lifestyle
MSN Lifestyle
Seventeen
One of Michele's Favorite Life Motto's: "Empowered women Empower women."
Favorite Inspirational Life Quotes, Verses, words she lives by:
"Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart." Psalms 37:4
"Why fit in, when you were born to stand out?"- Dr. Seuss
"In a world where you can be anything, be kind." - Unknown
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."- Maya Angelou
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PHOTO GALLERY OF SOME OF MICHELE'S CHARITABLE WORK
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Miss South Florida Fair Scholarship Pageant 3 Miss South Florida Fair Scholarship Pageant Miss South Florida Fair Scholarship Pageant 2 Red Cross- Hurricane Irma- Disaster Relief Volunteer Red Cross- Hurricane Irma Volunteer Summer Cover- PBWM MW- Empowered Women Summer Cover- PBWM2 Back to School Supply Drive Back to School Supply Drive- Students Back to School Supply Drive- Florida Weekly Back to School Supply Drive- PBSO My Sisters Keeper- NCBW 100 WPB Celebration of Generations Gala- Scholarship Freepreneurs- Empowering Young Ladies Into Their Destiny Freepreneurs- Empowering Young Ladies Into Their Destiny 2 Project Thanksgiving Night to Shine Volunteer Buddy Night to Shine- Prom Special Needs Teens- Boca Night to Shine- Prom Special Needs Teens- Collage Nursing Ambassdor of Distinction Award ALS Ice Bucket Challenge- St Lucie Mets ALS Ice Bucket Challenge- Team Todd ALS Ice Bucket Challenge- Lil volunteer Boca Raton Heart and Stroke Ball 6 Boca Raton Heart and Stroke Ball 4 Boca Raton Heart and Stroke Ball 7 Boca Raton Heart and Stroke Ball 5 Boca Raton Heart and Stroke Ball 3 Boca Raton Heart and Stroke Ball 2 March of Dimes Walk- Healthy Babies- Start March of Dimes Walk- Healthy Babies- mic End Lupus Walk End Lupus Walk- Selfie End Lupus Walk- Selfie 2 Making Strides SLC FAU Cheer Squad Making Strides SLC- Pink Lil Ones Boca Extreme Cheer Company 2 Boca Raton Fire Rescue Explorers Boca Extreme Cheer Company Farmer Jay- Support Local- Pure Organics Making Strides SLC- SL West Tradition Square Making Strides SLC- Paramedics Making Strides SLC- Generation of Hope Making Strides SLC- Fight For A Cure Making Strides SLC- Flower Girls Making Strides SLC- Dance Like a Boss Making Strides for Breast Cancer Boys Town- 100th year charity event- Mayor of Boynton Boys Town South Florida- Feed Local Families Boys Town- Feed Local Families Girl Scouts of the USA Extreme Team from the Acreage Forgotten Soldiers Outreach Festival of the Arts Boca- Violinist Joshua Bell Adopt A Dog Foundation- Trooper End Lupus Walk 45 End Lupus Walk 3 Eau Palm Beach- Grammys Eau Palm Beach- Grammys 3 Eau Palm Beach- Grammys 6 Eau Palm Beach- Grammys 5 Best Foot Forward Foundation 2 Cub Scouts 274 American Care Giving Youth- heart and Soles Award Dr. Rachel Needle- Mental Health Cub Scouts 176 Crystal- Habitat for Humanity South- Women Build- Delray CCC- Boynton Beach- Advocate Hunger CCC- Mayor of Boynton Beach Breast Cancer Awareness Boca Raton Heart and Stroke Ball Making Strides for Breast Cancer 2 Lupus Warriors Lupus Walk 3rd Year Emcee Live FRESH Leading Lady Luncheon Leading Lady Award PB Leading Lady Award PB- PB Post notables Junior League of Palm Beaches and Boys Town Hurricane Matthew Hurricane Answer Center Hospice of Palm Beach County- Fraternal Order of Eagles- Delray 4476 Health and Wellness Haiti Relief Habitat for Humanity South- Women Build- Delray 2 Habitat for Humanity South- Women Build- Delray Habitat for Humanity Gift + ADT Habitat for Humanity Gift + ADT 2 Go Red Heart Luncheon- Admirals Cove Great Give Navy Seal Museum- Purple Heart Ceremony MW Walk Group MS Walk- World MS Day MS Walk- World MS Day 7 MS Walk- World MS Day 5 MS Walk- World MS Day 6 MS Walk- World MS Day 4 MS Walk- World MS Day 3 MS Walk- World MS Day 2 MG Walk March of Dimes Walk- Selfie March of Dimes Walk- Interview March of Dimes Walk- Healthy Babies World Adoption Day - Love Wins Walk to End ALZ Tiger Scouts 176 Take Stock in Children Take Stock in Children 2 Support Local- New Vegan Salvation Army Sal Valentinetti- AGT- Contest for Local Charities- Lupus Foundation Red Nose Day- End Hunger Project Thanksgiving Project Thanksgiving- PBC Food Bank Pet rescue and adoption PB high School Brocos- Go Pink Palm Beach Business Titan- Denise Albritton NOPE Task Force- Candlelight Vigil Trisha Yearwood Vanessa Williams- Starstruck Theater Ty Pennington Tim Tebow- St Lucie Mets Sheryl Underwood Sheriff Ric Bradshaw- PBSO Sal Valentinetti- AGT- Contest for Local Charities Purple Heart Cane Presenter- Staff Sgt. Brian Mast Gov. Scott IMG_1368 Joe Piscapo- Feast of Little Italy- Support the Arts- Little Smiles FL 2 Joe Piscapo- Feast of Little Italy- Support the Arts- Little Smiles FL Jo Koy joel osteen Monte Durham- TLC Say Yes to the Dress Pastor Jolinda Wade- Dwayne Wades Mother- Food for the Poor Garth Brooks Gov. Scott 2 Lil' Girl w/ Dreams=Woman w/ Vision
