Oprah is cleaning house in her final season – and I cannot get enough. I was up until 3am last night watching this Wednesday’s show on my DVR, captivated. In 1998 and 1999, Oprah showcased Iyanla Vanzant, an extraordinary relationship coach who cut through all of people’s BS and called it as she saw it. Iyanla was a breath of fresh air and became a huge hit and a hot commodity. http://www.innervisionsworldwide.com/
There had been talk with Harpo Productions about giving Iyanla her own show in the future. Then, Barbara Walters approached her about doing a show. Here’s where it all went wrong: Iyanla had a meeting with Oprah and her executive producer which resulted in some misconceptions. Oprah thought Iyanla was giving them an ultimatum and Iyanla did not realize just how much Oprah valued her. As a result, Harpo dropped Iyanla and she and Oprah did not talk for 11 years. Talk about an “aha!” moment!
Well, this week they got it all aired out – on national TV – and all is forgiven. http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Iyanla-Vanzant-Returns-to-The-Oprah-Show
How amazing though that one conversation changed the course of an amazing person’s career. Dr. Phil, Suze Orman, Dr.Oz and Rachael Ray all have long running shows produced by Harpo and Iyanla Vanzant is far from a household name.
Success is an ethereal mistress. Some people struggle their entire lives for it and it comes effortlessly to others. What is really unbelievable to me is ho it can be totally fleeting. One moment everyone wants you and the next no one does… I watched Iyanla on Oprah and the way she re-languaged our thoughts and feelings had a lasting effect on me. I still quote her until this day. “Don’t say your broke. Say you’re temporarily out of cash.” She was so confident in her delivery as a coach, it was startling to hear that she was totally oblivious about how to handle herself in a business negotiation.
Image really is everything because I didn’t think this woman had an insecure bone in her body. And this is a great example that what people do is not who they are. Iyanla let her past abuse and negative self-worth dictate the course of her future. And she remained frightened to call Oprah for 11 years. First impressions are indelible but so are last experiences, if you let them be. One credo that I live by is to always be “complete” in relationships. Say all that you need to say and don’t take anything for granted with communication. Life is so fragile and I don’t want to have regrets.
What I’m curious about now is what’s next for Oprah and Iyanla. Will Oprah offer Iyanla a show on the new OWN network? Or has Iyanla moved past wanting one? I was on the edge of my seat for the whole hour – and then I saw the coming attractions for Part 2 with Iyanla – this Wednesday… I can’t wait…
There had been talk with Harpo Productions about giving Iyanla her own show in the future. Then, Barbara Walters approached her about doing a show. Here’s where it all went wrong: Iyanla had a meeting with Oprah and her executive producer which resulted in some misconceptions. Oprah thought Iyanla was giving them an ultimatum and Iyanla did not realize just how much Oprah valued her. As a result, Harpo dropped Iyanla and she and Oprah did not talk for 11 years. Talk about an “aha!” moment!
Well, this week they got it all aired out – on national TV – and all is forgiven. http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Iyanla-Vanzant-Returns-to-The-Oprah-Show
How amazing though that one conversation changed the course of an amazing person’s career. Dr. Phil, Suze Orman, Dr.Oz and Rachael Ray all have long running shows produced by Harpo and Iyanla Vanzant is far from a household name.
Success is an ethereal mistress. Some people struggle their entire lives for it and it comes effortlessly to others. What is really unbelievable to me is ho it can be totally fleeting. One moment everyone wants you and the next no one does… I watched Iyanla on Oprah and the way she re-languaged our thoughts and feelings had a lasting effect on me. I still quote her until this day. “Don’t say your broke. Say you’re temporarily out of cash.” She was so confident in her delivery as a coach, it was startling to hear that she was totally oblivious about how to handle herself in a business negotiation.
Image really is everything because I didn’t think this woman had an insecure bone in her body. And this is a great example that what people do is not who they are. Iyanla let her past abuse and negative self-worth dictate the course of her future. And she remained frightened to call Oprah for 11 years. First impressions are indelible but so are last experiences, if you let them be. One credo that I live by is to always be “complete” in relationships. Say all that you need to say and don’t take anything for granted with communication. Life is so fragile and I don’t want to have regrets.
What I’m curious about now is what’s next for Oprah and Iyanla. Will Oprah offer Iyanla a show on the new OWN network? Or has Iyanla moved past wanting one? I was on the edge of my seat for the whole hour – and then I saw the coming attractions for Part 2 with Iyanla – this Wednesday… I can’t wait…
