Show Notes: Episode 3

Episode 3: Oprah

Oprah Inspires Me!

Oprah Gail Winfrey

1. It is said that Oprah's given name was "Orpah" from the book of Ruth. Some say it was mispelled on the birth certificate, others it was always mis-pronounced and just stuck.
2. Her Grandmother taught her to read at a very young age
3. She recived a full scholarship to Tennessee State University
4. Started her TV career as a news anchor at age 19 and later co-hosted "People are Talking"
5. The Oprah Winfrey Show started in 1986.  It was originally a low rated show of a different name but Oprah boosted the ratings when she took it over.
6. Oprah helped Dr. Phil get his start in TV
7. Oprah has starred in several movies
8. Oprah publishes 2 magazines and had co-authered 5 books
9. With a net worth of over $1.4 Billion, Oprah is one of the first African American Female Billionares
10. In 1998 Oprah started the charity "Oprah's Angel Network"

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