The famous (or infamous) episode of her wheeling out the wagon of fat after a 67 pound weight loss. A visit to the Tonight Show with guest host Joan Rivers that she later shared felt like fat shaming about her weight. Once the dance party ended, we were encouraged to turn on the lights on are phones, the arena went dark and it began!! First up was a short story about Oprah’s wellness struggles. “Every morning you wake up, you have a choice to see this world the way you want to see it.” Daybreaker It was a sight at first to see so many people from all backgrounds on their feet and following the directions of the Daybreaker team. The day started with an energetic opening and dance party by Daybreaker. ![]() After hearing and watching the inspiring weight loss stories, I signed-up on the spot for a membership. WW (Weight Watchers Reimagined), the tour sponsor was also in attendance offering a discount on their program and a free cookbook. O herself before making our way to our seat. Once inside, we had the opportunity to walk the concourse and visit several of the exhibits as well as take pictures with giant signs of Ms. The excitement in the air was so contagious, most of us were able to block out the morning wind. ![]() 17,000 of us joined Oprah for a day of self-empowerment and inspiration to make 2020 our year of wellness and renewal.Īlthough it was a cold and windy morning, my girlfriend and I braved the wind to join many early birds to line up outside the American Airlines Center before the doors opened at 7:30am. So when she announced her Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus, it was a forgone conclusion I would be there. Love or hate her (I sit in the former), you can’t deny her impact not only on little black and brown girls or women watching her dominate a field primarily led by men, but also the larger American culture. As a young teen, she was to many what she had sought on the screen – a powerful and positive reflection of us. In full disclosure, I grew up watching the Oprah Winfrey Show daily.
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