Simone Heng proposed a topic on the pervasive influence of Oprah. Indeed, she is very influential but I beg to differ on her extreme power over society. I think she uses her effect on people for good.
Some of her shows really move me. There was one on paying it forward. She collaborated with the bank to give $1000 to each member of the audience so that they could use it for a needy person. Some of them snowballed the amount into a much bigger one with lots of effort from those around them. A show highlighted the plight of exploited children and the rescue mission involved. Another was on great love stories. There was yet another on the reunion between marines and their families. Dreams do come true on her show. She actually gave a fully furnished house to Bernadette with 11 children to look after, on a meagre salary as a Starbucks counter staff.
Of course, other lighter-based shows were on her favourite things, with some being given to the members of the audience too, fashion that is suitable for specific body shapes and losing weight success stories.
I enjoy watching her shows. They are informative and inspiring.
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