Amplify Color Podcast Discusses the Life of Radio & TV Icon Wendy Williams

Some celebrities begin their careers being well-known in one area of the entertainment business, and then that career fades and is eclipsed by their next foray into the entertainment game.

That's the case with the subject of this week's Amplify Color podcast. 

This week, Warner Music Group's "Amplify Color" hosted by Ryan Cameron, a 2x Emmy winner, the host of “Voice of Atlanta,” discusses the fascinating life of Wendy Williams.

Today we know her as a well-known TV host, businesswoman, writer, comedian, and actress. But Wendy Williams first rose to prominence as New York City’s #1 “Shock Jocktress.” Her journey was filled with hurdles and obstacles. From being one of the few Black people in her neighborhood growing up in Asbury Park, New Jersey, to graduating almost last academically in high school, Wendy never gave up. Listeners will learn more about how, through many personal and professional trials and tribulations, Wendy persevered to achieve new heights and land in the National Radio Hall of Fame.

From 2008 to 2021, Williams hosted the nationally syndicated and popular television talk show, The Wendy Williams Show. But then personal issues and health problems affected her career.

 She tested positive for a breakthrough infection of COVID-19 in September 2021. In early 2022, Williams's bank, Wells Fargo, froze her accounts and requested a New York Supreme Court hearing to determine whether her health conditions render her incapacitated and in need of a guardianship. Her attorney disputes these notions and says Williams employs "holistic health professionals". In 2022, production of The Wendy Williams Show concluded due to Williams's ongoing health issues.

 Wendy Williams, 58, suffers from a raft of medical issues including lymphedema and Graves' disease, but is reportedly determined to keep her career going.

She is also reportedly working on her podcast called The Wendy Williams Experience, which is still in the works,

Produced by Double Elvis, the 14-episode “Amplify Color” series tells the stories of how trailblazers like Big Boy, Tom Joyner, Robin Quivers and more have left an undeniable impact on the radio industry. The next upcoming episode will discuss the life of The Breakfast Club's Charlamagne tha God.

The final episode premiering on Wednesday, December 13 will feature a conversation between Amplify Color host Ryan Cameron and Allan Coye, SVP, Digital Strategy & Business Development and GM of Interval Podcasts at Warner Music Group as Ryan reminisces about his journey on the airwaves.

Please see below for a list of previous episodes:

● Episode 1: The Foundation of Black radio

● Episode 2: Jack L. Cooper

● Episode 3: WERD (America’s 1st Black Owned Radio Station)

● Episode 4: Petey Greene

● Episode 5: Cathy Hughes

● Episode 6: Dyana Williams

● Episode 7: Tom Joyner

● Episode 8: Mr. Magic

● Episode 9: Stretch & Bobbito

● Episode 10: Robin Quivers

● Episode 11: Big Boy

● Episode 12: Sway Calloway