By: Jonathan Brierre

SAN DIEGO, CA – September 2025 — The FireUp Wings Fashion Show is set to take flight at the San Diego Air & Space Museum, transforming the runway into a stage for empowerment, joy, and purpose. Against a backdrop of historic planes and rockets, this unique evening invites community members not only to witness the glamour of fashion but also to step onto the runway themselves—embracing the thrill of self-expression while supporting a meaningful cause: The Trueness Project’s Butterfly Peace Movement. Tickets are available now at FireUpLive.com.

A Runway Created for Everyone

At FireUp Wings, the audience becomes part of the show. For $35, attendees receive admission plus the opportunity to strut the runway. Photography and applause await. Families, first-time models, and celebrity guests will step into the spotlight alongside seasoned pros, encouraging self-expression and celebration that is not limited by boundaries.

“This event celebrates the joy of wearing wings—of taking flight, of stepping into the truth of who you are,” says M. Teresa Lawrence, founder of The Trueness Project and its Butterfly Peace Movement. “What better place to give wings to a movement than the Air & Space Museum? Just like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, we are inviting our community to spread their wings, embrace transformation, and explore the dream of being seen.”

The Creative Force Behind the Wings: Marie Antonette Waite

The creative force behind FireUp Wings is Marie Antonette Waite, a notable figure across real estate, media, fashion, and community building. As Founder and CEO of Finest Women in Real Estate and Fire-Up Connect, Waite has shaped a legacy of skillful branding, empowerment, and community upliftment.

Known for her dynamic speaking presence—she’s an accomplished radio host, television producer, and branding guru—Waite has organized numerous high-profile fashion events, including Cars and Couture and Temecula Fashion Week. She is also the author of Who Do You Think You Are?: Build Your Name, Build Your Brand, Build Your Legacy.

More Than a Fashion Event—A Cultural Statement

Coinciding with the timing of Milan Fashion Week, FireUp Wings taps into a growing desire for meaningful experiences and connection. Attendees aren’t simply watching a show; they’re becoming part of a moment of community and co-creation.

“There’s a craving right now for people to gather in joy and create memories that last,” Lawrence says. “This isn’t just about clothes on a runway; it’s about building a legacy of belonging and shared purpose.”

Expect butterflies, tuxedos, and the alluring energy of a James Bond–themed runway competition. Children with special needs will walk the stage, too, offering moments of true inclusion and celebration. “Imagine never being seen, then suddenly all eyes are on you,” Lawrence shares. “You strut that runway, you’re photographed, because you’re being yourself. You are the star of your own life.”

Supporting Global Transformation

Proceeds benefit powerful Trueness Project causes:

• Truth through Words — Fostering self-expression and creative empowerment through storytelling and education.
• The Butterfly Peace Movement — Advocating for personal metamorphosis through mentorship, literacy, and community action.

Current initiatives include shipping core leadership titles such as The Richest Man in Babylon, The Alchemist, The Four Agreements, and Think and Grow Rich to students in the Kibera slums of Kenya, paired with mentoring that encourages hope and possibility. The movement also supplies feminine hygiene products to young girls in Africa, which is vital for keeping them in school.

“When children read Napoleon Hill for the first time, it opens their eyes to possibilities they’ve never imagined,” Lawrence explains. “That spark can change everything.”

Wings of Purpose: A Legacy in Motion

FireUp Wings continues a growing tradition started with the Trueness Project’s annual worldwide community-building event, The Grand Butterfly Gathering. Building on the first year’s intention-setting Wings of Change, through Wings of Destiny (recognizing the power of transformation), to next year’s Wings of Purpose event, the gathering honors a generation living with love at its core.

“As I always say,” Lawrence reflects, “the only purpose in life is to be loved. What you do with that will influence your life.”

Tickets & Info

• General Admission: $25
• Model Participation: $35 (includes runway experience)
• Tickets are available now at FireUpLive.com.

Media Contact

Name: Marie Antonette Waite
Email: marie@finestwomeninrealestate.com