This special episode of the a16z Podcast is based on a Q&A from an early screening we hosted of OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network)'s "Belief", which just premiered and airs over seven consecutive nights. This week-long documentary series depicts how people -- with a wide range of faiths and spiritual practices around the world -- search for deeper meaning and connection with the world around them. But ultimately, it's about the rituals, stories, and relationships that bind us all together as human beings.
"And Oprah lit up. And she goes, "I love that." And so when the cameras came on, Oprah's got this big smile and she's got the book and she's endorsing me.” Jim O’Shaughnessy recalls his appearance on Oprah… Full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Poa-1JzsSw&t=3s
What I learned from reading the transcripts of "Young Oprah on Her Life and Career" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ObDKKW-sn8&t=52s) and "Oprah on Career, Life and Leadership." (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DlrqeWrczs&t=338s) https://www.founderspodcast.com/ Full Transcript and Show Notes: https://www.founderspodcast.com/episodes/91016631/senra-334-oprah David Senra: https://x.com/FoundersPodcast?s=20
During a student-led interview at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Oprah Winfrey shares seminal moments of her career journey and the importance of listening to your instincts. Winfrey also offers advice to students on how to find their calling: "Align your personality with your purpose, and no one can touch you." Listen to Oprah on "View From The Top: The Podcast." https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/view-top-podcast