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Oprah's "The Life You Want" Monthly Classes
In our monthly “The Life You Want” Classes, Oprah leads impactful conversations with special guests, experts, and a select group of Oprah Daily Insiders. Each class tackles a different defining principles explored in “The Life You Want” Planner (though you don’t need one to grasp these topics). Catch up on this year’s classes here–and become an Oprah Daily Insider to watch the monthly classes live.
Catch Up on Every “The Life You Want” Class
The Journey to “The Life You Want” Starts Here
Oprah kicked off 2022 with our very first “The Life You Want” Class. In this session, Oprah was joined by Oprah Daily Insiders as they charted a course for the series and the year ahead while working toward intentions together.
For our second “The Life You Want” class, Oprah was joined by Martha Beck and surprise guest Maria Shriver. A select group of Oprah Daily Insiders participated in the powerful conversation, in which they and viewers were guided through exercises to help them understand what it means to live a life that honors their true selves.
Oprah was joined by Frank Bruni to discuss vulnerability and other themes covered in The Beauty of Dusk: On Vision Lost and Found. Oprah Daily Insiders joined their conversation, where they shared about what happens when you truly make yourself vulnerable and the power this emotion holds in our relationships.
In March, Oprah hosted an eye-opening live class focused on connection. Oprah was joined by Dr. Anita Phillips and Claudia Rankine, who discussed how to open your heart space and build stronger bonds. A group of Oprah Daily Insiders also shared details from their personal experiences during the event.
Oprah was joined by Mark Nepo, who discussed how living in the moment can bring you peace, as well as how creativity can help you live a more authentic life. A group of Oprah Daily Insiders joined their thought-provoking conversation and opened up about their experiences living as their true selves, their foundational stories, and more.
Jamie Kern Lima, the founder of IT Cosmetics and author of Believe IT: How to Go from Underestimated to Unstoppable, joined Oprah for this enlightening conversation. Kern Lima shared insights on staying resilient in the face of rejection while chasing your dreams, and how "no" shouldn't throw you off course if you're living authentically. Oprah Daily Insiders shared insight from their individual experiences during the conversation.
Oprah was joined by Jeff Weiner, the executive chairman of LinkedIn, who shared how to practice empathy and compassion in life and career, what sets these two emotions apart, and his work with The Compassion Project. Oprah Daily Insiders joined their discussion and asked questions using examples from their personal lives.
For this class, Oprah was joined by Nedra Glover Tawwab, therapist and author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace: a Guide to Reclaiming Yourself, which is a New York Times bestseller. They engaged in an enlightening conversation on understanding forgiveness, learning how to remove oneself from toxic cycles of forgiveness, and how parents can lay the groundwork for educating their children on these skills.
Oprah and Arthur Brooks, a bestselling author, social scientist, Harvard professor, and happiness correspondent for The Atlantic, had a moving conversation on renewal. During the class, Oprah and Brooks discussed various themes, including how to discover your purpose and the importance of love.
Oprah and Arthur Brooks, a bestselling author, social scientist, Harvard professor, and happiness correspondent for The Atlantic, had a moving conversation on renewal. During the class, Oprah and Brooks discussed various themes, including how to discover your purpose and the importance of love.
Oprah was joined by special guests Van Jones and Rebecca Welsh for a discussion on how seemingly simple acts of service can have a huge impact not only within the communities that you are serving, but also for your own emotional wellbeing. Jones is an attorney, an author, and a political commentator widely known for his CNN show, The Van Jones Show. Welsh is the founder of The HALO Foundation, which provides shelter and educational opportunities such as scholarships to homeless youth.
Oprah was joined by Scott Barry Kaufman, a humanistic psychologist, a Columbia University professor, and author of Choose Growth: A Workbook for Transcending Trauma, Fear, and Self-Doubt, for an engaging discussion on fostering a strong sense of gratitude that holds steady even amidst life's challenges. Viewers are able to identify the roadblocks that prove challenging to experience gratitude and learn how to effectively counteract them.
Oprah sat down with Catherine Price, an accomplished science journalist and author of The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again, for a discussion on choosing joy despite the difficulty the past three years have presented. They were joined by a select group of Oprah Daily Insiders for the conversation, in which Price not only dove into the inherent connection between joy and fun, but encouraged viewers to notice moments of delight in their daily lives.
The "O Talks" Series
In our “O Talks” series, Oprah sits down with special guests, thought leaders, and experts for insightful interviews and poignant conversations. Previous installments have featured comedian and actress Molly Shannon, CNN correspondent Clarissa Ward, Pulitzer Prize winner and political commentator Thomas L. Friedman, and author Michael Singer. Discover the complete series here.
Oprah and Molly Shannon on Never Giving Up (Laughter Helps…a Lot)
Oprah sat down with three-time Emmy nominated comedian and actress Molly Shannon to discuss her memoir Hello, Molly!, which is as heart-wrenching and honest as it is funny. Shannon, who is widely known for her playing hilarious characters on Saturday Night Live, allows readers access to a different aspect of her characters further explored in this “O Talks” conversation.
Michael Singer Taught Oprah How to Let Go. He’ll Do the Same for You
In their “O Talks” event, Oprah and author Michael Singer discussed how we can free ourselves with positivity and what it means to be truly present in our everyday lives. Singer is the author of The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself, which Oprah said is “one of the most important books of my spiritual growth and development” in a Super Soul podcast episode.
“Our Democracy Is in Trouble”: Oprah Interviews columnist Thomas L. Friedman
In this installment of “O Talks,” Oprah sat down with three-time Pulitzer Prize winner, author, and political commentator Thomas L. Friedman. Thomas’s New York Times Opinion piece titled “My Lunch with President Biden” garnered the attention of Oprah, who found the piece reflected on concerns both she and many other people have had regarding our democracy. Friedman and Oprah engaged in a discussion on what can be done to “save” our democracy.
Oprah and CNN War Correspondent Clarissa Ward Discuss Courage, Connection, and Her New Memoir
Oprah and Clarissa Ward, a CNN correspondent who has been reporting from Afghanistan, Yemen, Ukraine, and Syria since 2023, sat down for an insightful “O Talks” conversation. Ward is the author of On All Fronts, a personal memoir exploring how she became one of the most respected war correspondents in the field. Oprah, who is a longtime fan of Ward’s ability to practice composure and compassion in high-stress situations, discussed her work in this installment.
Oprah's Book Club Conversations
Oprah Daily Insiders have access to poignant and powerful conversations between Oprah and Oprah Book Club authors, including Viola Davis and Leila Mottley. Watch these interviews below, and become an Insider today for more exclusive content from Oprah’s Book Club.
Oprah’s Book Club Conversation with Finding Me Author Viola Davis
In this Oprah’s Book Club conversation, Oprah was joined by Viola Davis, Oscar-, Emmy-, and Tony-winning actress, to discuss her memoir, Finding Me, which was selected as the 95th Oprah’s Book Club pick. Finding Me explores Davis’s ability to find immense success despite an upbringing with trauma and adversity.
Oprah’s Book Club Conversation with Nightcrawling Author Leila Mottley
Oprah sat down with Leila Mottley, author of the 96th Oprah’s Book Club selection, Nightcrawling, for a special Book Club conversation. Nightcrawling follows the story of a Black teen who experiences sexual abuse at the hands of police. Mottley told Oprah she wanted to investigate the experience of a survivor of abuse holding the power of sharing their own story.
Roundtables with Gayle King
Gayle King hosts our regular roundtable series, featuring a panel of experts sharing their take on themes of topics. Whether it’s a group of noteworthy female founders or a deep dive into cultivating gratitude with Jay Shetty, our roundtables are always eye-opening and powerful. Become an Insider today to experience our future roundtable events.
Insider Roundtable: Female Founders
Oprah Daily editor at large Gayle King was joined by three women business leaders for a lively discussion: Emma Grede, CEO and cofounder of Good American, founding partner of SKIMS, cofounder of Safely, and chairwoman of the Fifteen Percent Pledge; Laura Modi, CEO and cofounder of Bobbie; and Kristin Sudeikis, CEO, creative director, and founder of Forward_ _Space.
Insider Roundtable: Modern Dating
Gayle had an engaging conversation about modern dating with these experts: Matthew Hussey, a dating coach and author of Get the Guy, Drew Barrymore, actor and host of The Drew Barrymore Show, and Tayshia Adams, television personality and cohost of The Bachelorette.
Insider Roundtable: Gratitude
Gayle was joined by Amanda Kloots, cohost of CBS’s The Talk; Angela Manuel Davis, AARMY cofounder and motivational coach; and Jay Shetty, host of well-known health podcast On Purpose and New York Times bestselling author of Think Like a Monk. They discussed how to maintain gratitude, even in life’s most challenging moments.
Insider Roundtable: Your Authentic Self
Gayle had an enlightening conversation about embracing your most authentic self with Glennon Doyle, We Can Do Hard Things podcast host and bestselling author of Untamed; Dr. Anita Phillips, life coach, trauma therapist, and host of the podcast In the Light; and Ashley C. Ford, writer and author of the New York Times bestseller Somebody's Daughter.
And More...
Oprah Daily’s editor at large, Gayle King, was joined by actress and model Brooke Shields to discuss Shields’s online community, Beginning is Now, which has provided a space for women across the globe to explore sexuality, age, heath, and the ideas of starting again. Gayle was joined by Oprah Daily Insiders to discuss themes of excelling while aging and Shields’s exciting platform.
Watch Our Vision Boarding Event with Gayle King, Adam Glassman, and Gabby Bernstein!
Gayle King, Adam Glassman, and Gabby Bernstein were joined by special guest Drew Barrymore and Oprah Daily Insiders as they created vision boards for 2022.
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