The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986 – 2011) is one of the few shows I had to appreciate from afar. It started way before I was born, and I was in school most of the time it aired. Despite watching very few episodes, I know the impact the show and its star had on both culture and community (maybe even the world). She said one bad thing about meat and the entire world was talking about it. With that said, below are 3 reasons I appreciate The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Transcend Your Circumstance

Although Oprah was known for Chicago, she was born in MS (specifically Kosciusko). In Mississippi, she had an upbringing of both tragedy and triumph. Her authenticity and transparency about what happened is one of the reasons her show appealed to so many people. She did not dwell in her tragedy, but instead looked to forge a future to prevent the same from happening to others.

Love What You Do

Oprah looked at home in that chair. No matter who she interviewed or what topic was being discussed, she remained authentic and genuine. Considering she had intellectuals, celebrities, commons folk, chefs and everyone in between, this was no small feat. And despite the wide array of people she had on the show, she treated everyone with the courtesy and gave them that sweet, southern hospitality. I chop it up to she loved what she did. In fact, of all the shows I decided to write about, The Oprah Winfrey Show was the longest running one.

Embrace Success

The Oprah Winfrey Show was only the beginning for its star. During the show, she became an actress, co-author, producer, philanthropist, and more. Her show is the blueprint for using a platform for good. Even to this day, people are blessed by Oprah’s voice and insight on her Super Soul Sundays and presented by various shows on her Own Network. In summary, do not fear leaning into your God-given strengths and passions. The more you achieve, the more you can potentially impact the world around you.





Final Thoughts

The Oprah Winfrey Show accomplished something great. It produced a once in a lifetime star and entertained 2 generations over the span of 3 decades. Because of the show, Oprah’s name became an international brand with the power to impact the world. The Oprah Winfrey Show gave us a star who cannot be duplicated, and I appreciate the fact that she used that power for good.

Those are my thoughts. Leave your comments below.