by patricia on May 18, 2012
This Sunday night, Oprah will be interviewing one of the most loved American Idol winners of all time…Carrie Underwood. For the first time, she will sit down with Carrie and her husband, Mike Fisher, at their cabin in Nashville, Tennessee. This will be the first television interview together as a couple…and of course it is with Oprah.
Carrie’s rise to fame was anything but conventional so it stands to reason that others may wonder if her life is a bit unconventional too. Enjoy the clips as Oprah sits down with Carrie and her husband, hockey star Mike Fisher. Then be sure to catch the entire interview this Sunday, May 20th at 9/8C…only on OWN!
Carrie & Mike talk about what it is like to be married.
Listen in on their family plans!
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by patricia on May 14, 2012
It was almost seven years ago that Carrie Underwood took Hollywood by storm. Her world turned completely upside down after winning American Idol in 2005. She was a young, country singer from the small town of Checotah, Oklahoma…which I have driven through and believe me it is little. As most know her voice is amazing and her journey has become the ultimate “good ole’ girl makes good” story.
Thanks to OWN, this Sunday we get to watch as Oprah sits down with the first interview Carrie Underwood and her hockey-player husband, Mike Fisher, gave at their cabin in Nashville. Sharing stories of her rise to fame, the delicate balance of fame and marriage for both her and her husband and even a peek at the plot of land they are planning to build their dream home on. This episode, like most, will be great so don’t miss out!
Take a peek and be sure to set your DVR for “Oprah’s Next Chapter” Sunday, May 20th at 9/8C…only on OWN!
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by patricia on May 4, 2012
Each Friday, we are taking a look back over the week and bringing you the “Top 5 Moments” of OWN programming each week. There were plenty of moments to pick from….so much good stuff and we did our best!
- “Oprah’s Next Chapter” with the Widows in India – The Mother Teresa moment with Dr. Giri was incredible. Not only did she open her heart and a home, she gave widows hope for something more than what society had given them. She showed them that they had value and that they mattered. We were shocked to see how the Indian culture responded to widows in the community…especially since the culture seemed so family centric and both peaceful and loving. While we found ourselves respecting so much about their culture, we were disappointed to see it didn’t translate to all aspects.
- “Oprah’s Lifeclass: The Tour Finale” with Tony Robbins– Although virtually each and every word in the finale was a lesson in gratitude, one moment in particular brought both of us to tears…participating in Tony Robbin’s “Emotional Flood.” Learning about the stacking of experiences was such an “A-Ha” moment. This lesson led into an incredible journey of gratitude. The memories flooded us…moments that we didn’t even expect, some of which included OWN Ambassadors and our journey with OWN. The experience was priceless. YES…it was that good!
- “Oprah’s Master Class” with Sidney Poitier – Another Sunday with Sidney, Sidney Poitier gives us an additional hour of Master Class and amazing lessons to fill our lives. One of the greatest lessons from this second hour is “Don’t let failure get in your way.” Through all the stories that Sidney adorns us with, the common thread is his courage and persistence to just keep moving forward. His heart sings with the stories as he tells us of his journey…of his poor auditions…of his learning to read through listening to the radio…of his offer to be the janitor just to attend acting lessons. His ability to not let failure get in the way and the amazing way that he is able to see it less as failure and more as opportunity, is an admirable character trait that we can all learn from. Just keep moving forward…when you see an obstacle, find a way around it. Look for the opportunity in the moment. See the opportunities in life.
- “Oprah’s Lifeclass: The Tour Finale” Thank You Game – As we talk about pushing positive energy out into the world, Oprah challenged all of us to bring it to life with the “Thank You Game.” One “Thank You” has the ability to reach up to 258 people. By the end of the week, the “Thank You Game” had over 6 million moments of gratitude that had been sent out into the universe. We are certain that there were far many more…we only registered once but made it a point to voice gratitude at least 20 times a day. Thank you, Oprah, for reminding us to be grateful.
- Super Soul Sunday’s with Deepak Chopra- Once again a master of lessons, Deepak Chopra gave insight to his opinions on ageing and how we all can slow down our biological clocks. He began by instructing us to view our bodies as energies, rather than flesh and that balance was important. For if we are always in a hurry, our clocks will speed up…taking time off our lives. Our favorite quote was “People don’t grow old. When they stop growing, they become old.” Love it!
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by patricia on May 3, 2012
Check out how the show Friends is still influencing the world today as Oprah’s cameras take us inside an Indian call center.
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by patricia on May 1, 2012
In India if a man dies it is considered to be from a curse of a woman. His wife or even the young girl that has been promised for marriage is held responsible and becomes an outcast. I recall watching clips of a documentary about a young girl around age seven who was living in city of widows. Although we realize that this seems silly, the belief is strongly rooted in the Indian culture. Many widows are homeless and have nothing. Dr. V. Mohini Giri’s Guild For Service created a safe haven for over 100 of these women giving them job training and a sense of dignity. Take a look at her remarkable work!
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by patricia on April 28, 2012
OWN has released their summer primetime schedule and we are SO excited! President of OWN, Sheri Salata shared that “Our new summer series have a common thread of being fun, entertaining and meaningful…It’s important to give the audience programming that makes them feel good, or provides them with inspiration in their own lives.” That is one thing that OWN seems to be getting right as they continue to build the network show by show. It won’t be long until the world considers them to be the template for exceptional programming.
“We feel strongly about the current state of the channel,” added Erik Logan, president, OWN. “We’re seeing success with our original programming and are continuing to build the network one night at a time.”
Here is how the schedule lays out from OWN. As a special treat, they have released previews to all the shows except ONC. I included them below with the show descriptions. Enjoy!
Fridays: (starting June 8th)
9-10PM – “Lives On Fire”
Saturdays: (starting June 9th)
9-1PM “Million Dollar Neighborhood”
10-11PM “Real Life: The Musical”
Sundays:
9-10PM “Oprah’s Next Chapter” featuring actor Neil Patrick Harris, Spiritual Healer John of God & more.
10-11PM “Our America with Lisa Ling” (starting June 10th)
Mondays: (starting June 4th)
9-10PM “Are You Normal, America?”– Sneak preview after “Oprah’s Next Chapter” on June 3rd at 10PM
Coming in…
July:“Super Saver Showdown”
August:“Lovetown, USA”
Lives on Fire highlights the journey of four women who risk their lives daily to assist in California’s most dangerous disasters. These female firefighters respond to life and death situations; battle the intense heat…all in a predominately male profession while they struggle to find the balance in work and home as mothers, daughter, wives, and girlfriends. Each of the women bring a little something different to the show as they try to balance the danger and normal everyday life.
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by patricia on April 27, 2012
Each Friday, we are taking a look back over the week and bringing you the “Top 5 Moments” of OWN programming each week. There were plenty of moments to pick from….so much good stuff and we did our best!
- “Oprah’s Next Chapter” in India – Sitting in a 10×10 home with a beautiful family in the slums of Mumbai, viewers watch as the smiling faces of the children tell us how happy they are. Panning to the father who has tears in his eyes, Oprah asked him what his dream was for his family. He just wanted a better life for children. He had been in the same small room for 33 years (he had lived there with his family growing up). Despite how little they had, they were grateful…and that is how they lived their lives. It was a powerful reminder that as humans we really don’t need much. It’s all about perspective, adapting to what you have and never giving up hope.
- “Oprah’s Masterclass” with Sidney Poitier –Sidney’s “Masterclass” was bursting with lessons and light. Truly amazing work. However one piece spoke to us above all the other teachings. While working as a dishwasher in a restaurant, a Jewish waiter noticed that Sidney was looking at a newspaper and asked him “what’s new in the paper”. Unable to read, Sidney told him he didn’t have a good education and was trying to get better at reading. He asked Sidney if he’s like it if he read with him. An amazing outreach of the human spirit and a profound difference it made in his life. During the program, someone tweeted to us that there just aren’t people like that in the world today. But if anything this lesson has taught us is that we all have the ability to be the “Jewish waiter” and change someone’s life.
- “Oprah’s Lifeclass” with Deepak Chopra– Perez Hilton took to the stage talking about his new spiritual frequency. It was interesting. When we began our website we made a conscious decision. Despite all of the advice written out there telling bloggers to write negative material to attract readers, we made the decision to not go there. That isn’t who we are and it isn’t the energy we want to put out into the world. Listening to Perez one thing kept coming to my mind…”if you know better, you do better.” No one is perfect and the hope is that each of us can embrace the good despite the road it took for those to get there. AND we all are responsible for the energy we put out into the world. Be aware and be thoughtful.
- “Breakthrough” with Tony Robbins- Watching the journey of a couple who were falling apart, Tony highlighted Ron & Marie who had gone from a six-figure job to losing all of their savings and unable to find employment for years. Filling their marriage with blame, they didn’t know where to turn. In one of their tasks, Tony had them living on the street homeless (no perks or protection from the camera crew). They LIVED it. Learning to rely on one another and finding gratitude for what they have, they learned that they could handle anything. It was a wonderful lesson.
- Super Soul Sunday’s with Ram Dass- God lives in the moment…not in the past or future. Those are in the mind. In the stillness of “now” is where you find God. It’s a beautiful reminder to not get caught up in the past or obsessed with the future. In the still of now is what truly matters.
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by patricia on April 27, 2012
Part one was phenomenal but from what it looks like….part two is just as good, if not better! Oprah takes the time to discuss women’s roles in India exposing many of us to the widows of India for the first time and takes us to the Taj Mahal. Shocking beliefs and amazing expeditions! Don’t miss a moment of the conclusion of Oprah’s trip to India this Sunday, April 29th at 9/8C…only on OWN!
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by patricia on April 25, 2012
When you travel in India you have to take it all in…including the dress! Of course Oprah wasn’t picking through any racks. Indian fashion designer, Tarun Tahiliani, took her through the beauty of the Sari he created for her. The colors were amazing. I totally want one now!
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by patricia on April 21, 2012
Thanks to OWN, viewers can get a taste of what Oprah has in store for us all this Sunday. Certain to bring us the best and most interesting stories from India, Oprah’s Next Chapter will air this Sunday, April 22nd at 9/8C on OWN. So be sure to set your DVR to see the full episode on OWN. Until then…enjoy the clips!
Oprah gets her first Sari and of course it is beautiful!
Oprah takes us to a one-room home in Mumbai.
Watch as Oprah enjoys her first traditional Indian meal.
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