Oprah Winfrey: A Woman Who Could
“Failure is a great teacher. If you’re open to it every mistake has a lesson to offer,” (Winfrey). Oprah Winfrey, a common household name has swept the nation whether it’s was with her network, magazine, book club, or her TV show. Oprah Winfrey’s road to fame was a hard road to travel because there was many obstacles in her way. But as Oprah Winfrey discovered her true passion in life, there was not anyone stopping her from achieving it. Oprah Winfrey’s long road to stardom started out rough, then as she grew many opportunities soon came to her way, and she finally became the leading woman that she is today.
Oprah Winfrey was born on January 29, 1954, to parents Vernita Lee and Vernon Winfrey. Winfrey’s parents’ …show more content…
Nelson Mandela states this about Winfrey, “ Oprah Winfrey 's own story is an inspiration because she overcame almost every obstacle that a person might face. She is an icon to people all over the world because of her commitment to help those who have faced similar obstacles.” (Mandela). Oprah Winfrey opened a boarding school in South Africa called Leadership Academy for Girls, to help young women learn and grow up to be something better than they ever thought they could be. According to Palumbo “ ... the students had to learn how to handle rigorous coursework in areas like science and technology as well as economics, which required that they travel to places like the Johannesburg produce market for real-world lessons in commerce.” Oprah Winfrey staffed the school with people who helped these young women and people who would not do any harm to them. In addition, Winfrey set up many charity foundations like ‘Oprah 's Angel Network,’ this raised money that helped established schools, youth centers, and also helped with women’s health centers across multiple countries. Some other charities that Winfrey supports is ‘The Oprah Winfrey Foundation’ and ‘The Oprah Winfrey Operating Foundation.’ Oprah Winfrey was known as “The Preacher,” she preached of philanthropy (desire to promote welfare of others). Oprah Winfrey knew that the only way to end the sufferings of others is to …show more content…
Now that Winfrey had grown up, she is able to help others and guide people into the right path or maybe the road to stardom. Winfrey’s name can get a lot of recognition, but that should not matter unless the name was put to good use. As Oprah Winfrey traveled down the long road to fame she faced a lot of opportunities, obstacles, and all this lead to her becoming the woman who she is. Oprah Winfrey is a role model that many females look up to and strive to be because she achieved so much in her lifetime. Winfrey also known as “The Preacher” has been wanting to speak her opinion since she was a little girl and as she had guidance, she was able to grow to be who she wanted to be. In the words of Oprah Winfrey, “Where there is no struggle, there is no
“Failure is a great teacher. If you’re open to it every mistake has a lesson to offer,” (Winfrey). Oprah Winfrey, a common household name has swept the nation whether it’s was with her network, magazine, book club, or her TV show. Oprah Winfrey’s road to fame was a hard road to travel because there was many obstacles in her way. But as Oprah Winfrey discovered her true passion in life, there was not anyone stopping her from achieving it. Oprah Winfrey’s long road to stardom started out rough, then as she grew many opportunities soon came to her way, and she finally became the leading woman that she is today.
Oprah Winfrey was born on January 29, 1954, to parents Vernita Lee and Vernon Winfrey. Winfrey’s parents’ …show more content…
Nelson Mandela states this about Winfrey, “ Oprah Winfrey 's own story is an inspiration because she overcame almost every obstacle that a person might face. She is an icon to people all over the world because of her commitment to help those who have faced similar obstacles.” (Mandela). Oprah Winfrey opened a boarding school in South Africa called Leadership Academy for Girls, to help young women learn and grow up to be something better than they ever thought they could be. According to Palumbo “ ... the students had to learn how to handle rigorous coursework in areas like science and technology as well as economics, which required that they travel to places like the Johannesburg produce market for real-world lessons in commerce.” Oprah Winfrey staffed the school with people who helped these young women and people who would not do any harm to them. In addition, Winfrey set up many charity foundations like ‘Oprah 's Angel Network,’ this raised money that helped established schools, youth centers, and also helped with women’s health centers across multiple countries. Some other charities that Winfrey supports is ‘The Oprah Winfrey Foundation’ and ‘The Oprah Winfrey Operating Foundation.’ Oprah Winfrey was known as “The Preacher,” she preached of philanthropy (desire to promote welfare of others). Oprah Winfrey knew that the only way to end the sufferings of others is to …show more content…
Now that Winfrey had grown up, she is able to help others and guide people into the right path or maybe the road to stardom. Winfrey’s name can get a lot of recognition, but that should not matter unless the name was put to good use. As Oprah Winfrey traveled down the long road to fame she faced a lot of opportunities, obstacles, and all this lead to her becoming the woman who she is. Oprah Winfrey is a role model that many females look up to and strive to be because she achieved so much in her lifetime. Winfrey also known as “The Preacher” has been wanting to speak her opinion since she was a little girl and as she had guidance, she was able to grow to be who she wanted to be. In the words of Oprah Winfrey, “Where there is no struggle, there is no