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    Take Oprah Winfrey for example; she has been through it all, but what makes her so special is that she never gave up. She took all the events in her life and turned them positive. Here’s the story of how Oprah Winfrey about how Winfrey became who she is today. Oprah was born on January 29, 1954 in Kosciusko, Mississippi to Vernita Lee…

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    This is your moment. Own it.” Oprah Winfrey once said. Oprah is such an inspiration around the world because she has a painful childhood, a strong comeback, and an incredible finish. Oprah Gail Winfrey was born on the day of January 29 1954, in the city of Kosciusko, Mississippi. She was born to Vernon Winfrey and Vernita (unknown). Her parents were never married. Soon after Oprah was born, her parents split up and left her in the care of her grandmother. Her grandmother taught her how to read…

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    Powerful Women In Society

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    Powerful Women in Society Queen Elizabeth the First and Oprah Winfrey are two very different people that have lived very different lives, however, they are also very similar in many ways. Both women have overcome unbelievable hardships in their lives, and both used their influence to improve society creating wonderful legacies that will continue to live on. Queen Elizabeth the First used her political influence, and position in the Monarchy to influence society of her time. Oprah Winfrey has a…

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    Oprah Winfrey's Failure

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    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…

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    Oprah Winfrey Struggles

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    probably think of Oprah Winfrey as a billionaire who hosted her own talk show, but did you know she had an extremely hard childhood? For people that face as many struggles as Oprah did as a child, they are usually not able to overcome them. However, Oprah was able to defeat the odds and grow even stronger from her obstacles. The main reason Oprah became who she is today is by her positive attitude and her commitment to never getting discouraged. Despite overcoming poverty and being sexually…

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    Oprah Winfrey Biography

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    Oh! Oprah! Oprah Winfrey has dominated her industry and transcended into a household name through her self-titled television show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, owning her own television network, Harpo Productions Inc., and print publications, O, The Oprah Magazine and O at Home. Born into poverty and despair, she has overcome many obstacles from sexual abuse to racial profiling in order to defy the odds. She is the only African American on the Forbes 400 with a notable net worth of $3.2 billion.…

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    When analyzing Oprah Winfrey by the Five Practices of Effective Leaders I notice lots of things! 1. Model the Way: As of right now I stay listening to Oprah and her speeches. Oprah speaks on never giving up and keep trying. She speaks about never giving up and always overcoming obstacles. I feel Oprah practices what she preaches. Oprah models the way, she stands by her advice. Oprah overcame and probably is still overcoming obstacles, but she has made it, she has been successful with her…

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    Imagine going from as little as nothing to a worldwide sensation. Oprah Winfrey has had this experience throughout her life, and has brought her to be the person she is today. Winfrey is a academy award-nominated actress, film producer, philanthropist, founder of successful the magazine O, and owns her own television and film studio and production company(Oprah Winfrey). Oprah Winfrey has impacted many people through television, movies, publications, and her philanthropic efforts despite her own…

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    Oprah Winfrey's Effect

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    After she hosted three talk shows which touched the lives of millions, Oprah Winfrey became the most powerful woman alive. Oprah lived through a poverty stricken childhood which made her the strong woman she is today. Her rags to riches story has taught the lesson that anything is possible and she uses her life story to inspire others. She opens her life up to those who will accept her. Oprah Winfrey uses the power earned from her success as a talk show host to benefit the community by donating…

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    Oprah Winfrey Influence

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    Oprah Winfrey is well known for hosting her elaborate talk show, beginning in 1986, and ending in 2011. This show was rated best in history for the kind. She is also an actress, philanthropist, publisher, producer and she has been ranked the richest African-American of the 20th century and is currently North America 's only black billionaire. Oprah has the honor of being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by our current President. She has attended both Harvard and Duke leaving with…

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