Watch Oprah’s Uplifting Speech on Our Empowerment Stage | 2016 ESSENCE Festival

[@thembiskosana3910]

Damn Oprah - You get me everytime. "I am living the dream, not because I am special, but because I was obedient to the call of the dream" " I am the master of my fate" - thank you for always inspiring me

[@roar5952]

Living a dream.. Wisdom says you would be wise to wake up. For the one your having right now ends with you dying...Flesh is flesh the SLEEP of death.

[@sralp7002]

How can someone "surrender "and be the master of his/her fate at the same time?

[@roar5952]

s ralp Surrender to who.....? Fate of the eyes and ears of the flesh. Surely we will die...

[@verionicafaerber8138]

Thembi Skosana

[@verionicafaerber8138]

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[@Wealthybaby]

people say alot of things about Oprah, but I love who I think she is, she inspires me so much. I think she is a legend.

[@marianosei6854]

She Is a legend

[@azaniajuicethwala5324]

Oh my, what I'd give to just have a conversation with this incredible woman who serves her purpose with wisdom and elegance.

[@dawnstardler3201]

" I come as one , but I stand as 10 thousand!!!!!! " powerful!!!

[@nanaama2757]

Yes

[@katharinagerlich564]

"If you wanna be an empowered woman, empower other women." AMEN!

[@misguidedpearls7456]

Truth

[@francescaemerson8766]

@@misguidedpearls7456 +++++++++

[@danhinity]

No! You should empower yourself!

[@Esi153]

I've heard the Colour Purple story so many times and I still find it compelling. Oprah is a master orator!

[@joymalone6955]

So happy I live in a time where Oprah can touch my life. I needed every word of this tonight.

[@shapeworld1517]

Joy Malone yes very much agreed

[@jhs3591]

True! So our goal is to live longer to see phenomenal people like her and witness it touched our lives and then be the inspiration in our next generation as well such as future kids, grandchildren😁

[@PatriCoop]

Same!🤍

[@iwnunn7999]

This woman is amazing. She was put on this planet to rescue our spirits. Look around..........we're losing pcs of our soul everyday. She's much more than the worldwide fame and immense wealth that is just a small part of what she represents.. Hear her message. There's true power in it.

[@cyndisays]

i am so grateful to be here. she saving my life.

[@samanthachildress1091]

Yes. Love love love her. She truly works from the divine.

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

She’s promoting New Age teachings which is a false doctrine of Satan. If you’re a Christian the Lords Prayer says your will be done, wake up and be aware of what celebrities are feeding the public. Christians seek the Holy Spirit for guidance for Jesus’s will you seek self will or God’s will?

[@susanwade4026]

She went to East High School in Nashville. I lived not far from her fathers barber shop and I an track at her school many times. She was a smart student and learned that early. She was also Miss East High She showed up on day on channel 5 as reporter. We all loved her so. She has gone on to build her life and live it to a successful life. She is a great woman yes she is black and I am white. She is my sister and I admire and love her.

[@godallowsuturns679]

Lisa Love Ministries what religion is Iyanla Vanzant? She talks like she’s from another planet.

[@vickihopps9437]

Oprah is like a good novel, everytime you read it, you learn something new!

[@robinobee6425]

Vicki Hopps Great metaphor sis.. Love it☺️

[@marosano7168]

Vicki Hopp

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

She’s promoting New Age teachings which is a false doctrine of Satan. If you’re a Christian the Lords Prayer says your will be done, wake up and be aware of what celebrities are feeding the public. Christians seek the Holy Spirit for guidance for Jesus’s will you seek self will or God’s will?

[@naturallyjoyful]

Vicki Hopps love that comment!!

[@VirtueEthics999]

God will allow u to do ur purpose . God will is liberating souls nd possibilities . Nothing like hearing nd embracing positive energy. Soul sistar living her dreams . Sharing her adventure of life . So inspiring .

[@brida5038]

Oprah puts her heart and soul into trying to inspire people to believe in themselves... I love this story of the colour purple!! Ive heard her tell it many times ..I find her very sincere !! THANKS Oprah x

[@jccarey4585]

Wow! This was like a complete meal for my spirit this morning with an extra shot of expresso...powerful. I surrender all.

[@MsYaYa37]

Amen

[@brianamosley2002]

groceries

[@artemistheory]

:D lol haha yesss!

[@jeanblackwood246]

Shamaneika Johnson

[@MegLove]

amen love!!! well put XD

[@blairbrown6781]

Oprah touches my soul. I love listening 2 her. It is almost 2AM where I am and I feel empowered

[@BonitaaFuego]

Blair Brown ... 2:08am now 😂 Look at God. Lol

[@RadyoMusic]

I LOVE THIS! "Don't do anything you don't intend". "You don't get honored wanting what someone else has" Thank you Oprah, I look forward to our one on one conversation sometime in the future!

[@RadyoMusic]

greenelephant1231 My intent is to one day personally let her know how much she has inspired me.

[@pharoahtonyjohnson391]

Kerrs Opinion Join the Nation of Islam or read Proverbs 31. You got life fucked up, now You're headed behind the Blind leading the Blind.

[@venettakid1183]

The flat earth

[@AshMyersMusic]

This is one of the best speeches I've ever heard.....My life & soul have been changed forever. Wow.

[@anechkagee5372]

Same

[@autumnj8332]

Her hair is PERFECT

[@maryapondi1619]

Oprah, you are such an epitome of a powerful inspirational woman that should emulated. I am trying to build my personal development through your motivations. You are a true inspirational tool to many, a positive influencer and a true trait to be embraced. You have impacted me and I will live my dream believing in God .

[@lebredamcelroy832]

YES she, do have a perfectionist of LOVE.AND HAIR..LOVE HER 💯💥🎯❤️💓

[@moniquemoore8600]

I have a new found love and appreciation for Oprah. Love this speech. I can't count how many times I said Amen, as if it were a sermon. I was almost in tears, such truth. Thank you Essence and thank you Oprah.

[@TEXAS-SMITH]

Does anyone even know what amen means anymore? Never mind. Too easy to Google to look smart. Just don't bother.

[@moniquemoore8600]

You're comment on my response to this was very interesting. Be encouraged and have a blessed day.

[@sherrygore3116]

I was taught at church that Amen means "true and right."

[@TEXAS-SMITH]

It means " so be it". Scripture says "It is done". so when you pray, you believe it is DONE, SO BE IT. I don't desire to argue scripture. I desire to be a doer of it. Words are too easy to use to manipulate people, so if you know scripture, no man, or woman, can stand up and say ANYTHING that resembles truth but is not. Don't listen to me. Don't listen to Oprah. Listen to God by reading his word.

[@TEXAS-SMITH]

Monique Moore Thank you. You too.

[@MegLove]

I swear I feel like I'm at church just listening to her speak. PREACH OPRAH!

[@ms.reilife2378]

I had the opportunity to witness this live at the 2016 Essence Festival this year. I was just blow away to be in the same building as her. See was awesome. I'm so glad that Essence post this for all to experience this message. Thank you Essence for the surprise and THANK YOU essence for empowering me.

[@cutstone3028]

Standley Y Good for you! I hope her words continue to resonate with you.

[@estherfarris3802]

I use to have great respect for oprah but after watching who she pulls up. I have lost that respect i once had. Maybe my fellings will change .

[@willajackson8170]

What was it like to be in t by e room with all these great women, and a few great men, during this moment in time for this 2016 Essence Festival?!?!?

[@dawnnicole8836]

I've said it before and I"ll say it again. "I LOVE OPRAH"!

[@hamzaabd3251]

I need all Oprah's episodics, can you send them to me, please?

[@LaStarra]

"I surrender all" came out of my heart when I had a spiritual breakthrough myself, look at Jesus putting me and the Op's on the same wavelength!

[@meiyunliu6503]

The law of intention is so inspiring and empowering.

[@LonjeMarie7]

She wearing the hell out of That dress! She’s so smart and beautiful

[@itserilanhey]

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[@delsieparker9836]

Outstanding!!!!!!! Just knowing and seeing what can be accomplished once our vision of ourselves becomes one with God's plan for our lives! Simply amazing.

[@kareng888]

I love Oprah so much! She is a woman to be admired. She is an inspiration for all women who inspire to do great things in the name of Jesus. When I leave this world, if I could possess half the qualities Oprah has I would be grateful.

[@maskent-ol3jy]

Love your name! So did I.

[@letsbefruitful5457]

Amen!

[@angelaandromedas3206]

BE YOU THAT IS ALL OPRAH TEACHES . LET GOD LEAD YOU TO UR BEST AND DEEPEST SELF

[@NewCreationInChrist896]

She’s promoting New Age teachings which is a false doctrine of Satan. If you’re a Christian the Lords Prayer says your will be done, wake up and be aware of what celebrities are feeding the public. Christians seek the Holy Spirit for guidance for Jesus’s will you seek self will or God’s will?

[@noemimartinez-rivera3988]

Oprah dreamt the 6 trees. If you breakdown the 3,687 trees down to a single number (3+6+8+7=24. 2+4=...) you get 6! Love it!

[@ItsKells]

NOEMI MARTINEZ-RIVERA numerology 👏🏾

[@ItsKells]

12:34 “Surrender to God‘s dream for you.”

[@edimainyang5549]

I was thinking of the math when she said that and I discovered your comment. Awesome 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@juliewhitehead4498]

I LOVE you OPRAH! You were inspiring and taught powerful principles within your amazing stories and performance! Your opening was insanely awesome! Then You spoke of God and your love and honor for him and putting him first in your life, prayer, and being "obedient to the call" and "to surrender to God's dream for you." Get still (mediation and prayer). you Honored your ancestors "I come as one, but I stand as ten thousand." You taught affirmations (I am the Master of My Fate...), You taught some of the universal laws.. which not many are aware of ( Newton's Law), You taught about energy (intentions) and only putting out the positive, You exemplified education ( studying in school and memorizing and internalizing eternal principles), You taught the power of visualizing and manifesting ( the tree story and your movie part), how to teach from a story ( the Emmy story), you taught to not compromise self, how success comes when you release the low vibrations of negative emotions, I learned that you know you are a child of God and I am too, You gave a glimpse of hope and training in how to shift how we can see ourselves how God sees US, and SO SO SO much more. Thank you so much for your vision, confidence, and example.

[@prayerpower1585]

Thanks for the summary!

[@CURRELYJACQUES]

on my knees crying right now... praying so God can use me, use me to delivert my family, my people in Haiti that is still suffering. my grandmother die due to starvation. please God, use me , makes me geeat.

[@vfra230185]

I believe that He just heard your prayes brother. I speak by my own experience ' cause I've been there man. May God bless you.

[@VirtueEthics999]

Amen .

[@lebredamcelroy832]

Sorry for your lost 🙏🙏 🙏

[@emangbanneetse3777]

Every single word she says leaves a positive impact in our hearts her impact goes beyond explanation I love her so much the people who know her personally are extremely blessed but even am blessed just by listening to her..Thank you Oprah

[@lalovelylenea]

I just printed "Invictus" and put it next to my mirror. I got my validation from the universe.

[@prayerpower1585]

Been reading it for a year, have the Invictus tab opened on my laptop all the time. After listening to this I planned to print it for my vision board.

[@KirstieLewis]

This lady is full of such wisdom! The exact reason I put her in my top 8 people who have changed my life over on my KZbin channel! She really has changed my life, mindset and soul. Thank you Oprah!! ❤️️❤️️

[@swoosh3684]

Who are the other 7?

[@deiaelwa1]

Who are the other seven?

[@nkosimlondilenkambule6850]

my LOVE for this woman(mommy Oprah) is indescribable.she practically raised me. her wisdom is mind-blowing she empowered me from the age of 14 i want to be her when i grow up :)as me off cause .I love , love her to bits and tiny pieces she is more blessed because she continues to bless others.

[@anechkagee5372]

Same! I watch this talk again and again. It holds the key to the life well lived.

[@johnlevesque5932]

I am very glad black women are helping each other to grow and understand they are just as capable (of doing everything they dream about) as any other women on earth and any man.

[@nataliedennie3300]

I will be on the TV screen one day empowering others of the power of Jesus Christ...

[@artemistheory]

Get it! Yes and Amen!

[@angelaandromedas3206]

ABSOLUTELY IF THAT IS YOUR INTENTION GOD BLESS

[@ninasandranatashangowi3078]

Natalie Dennie Amen Amen May God use you for His glory in Jesus name Amen

[@JMissy205PAGE]

Natalie Dennie amen!

[@cheropmercy1730]

Ameeenn

[@lisozonder4014]

What goes around, comes around... when you bless someone, you will be blessed as well... I so love Oprah! ❤️

[@lemonjuicemint6140]

I really love this woman.

[@thepoemdances]

Most empowering speech I've ever heard. And I've heard some good ones. Stunning and phenomenal.

[@ericajones6794]

Time and experience has created such a wonderful woman like me and Oprah🌹

[@dr.bevorrph.dconsultant-tr2891]

Ms. Winfrey,You are so inspiring and I adore your spirt, your massage, and I appreciate you sharing your gift with all of us! You are a Phenomenal woman!

[@elliesbkim1171]

The energy of what u do and what you say is most important. The energy goes into out to world, into your home, into your home and go back you. I never ever thought about how enery works. THNAKS Winfrey.

[@anabettencourt6943]

I have watched this at least twice. Very inspiring and eye opening. Thanks for posting it Essence

[@fabianalfonsoooo]

I know all her words in this speech by heart!

[@bellaf7774]

@@fabianalfonsoooo same!

[@jo-lynnsexpressions8803]

I'm so happy and empowered! Tomorrow, I will be speaking at my first onstage speaking engagement to empower a Graduate Class of Women. I feel so much empowered right now with tears, I surrender any understanding towards any this as unbelievable or a coincidence.

[@jdstep97]

Folks, when you "let it go", God can step in and take over. Now, when he takes over, really big things happen. Let stuff go.

[@laurabradford845]

I LOVE THAT!! "Beyond the 6 trees in my kitchen window are three thousand, six hundred and eighty seven! How do I know, I had 'em count it!" SHE didn't count them, she HAD SOMEONE COUNT THEM!! I LOVE IT!

[@yir9383]

Food for the soul..didnt know Oprah was so spiritual. Love the glasses & the outfit..

[@joykan7931]

this woman is blessed .i love you Oprah.

[@billiebillie678]

This was incredible! Thank you for uploading the video Essence!!

[@tishunnikco6219]

"I realized the Oprah audience didn't have cable!!"🤣🤣Yes, Auntie Oprah speak the truth. I've always been an Oprah supporter since a little girl! This woman is so real!

[@inspirebymikaeli3502]

When you surrender to the dream you get to live in the blessings of the higher power. The Bible says, If you seek first the Kingdom of God (His life or intention for you) all these things will be added unto you. That law of Gods word

[@MovieJustin]

Oprah blessed me beyond words with her encouragement and for that, I will find a way to support her network and shows. I may not have cable right now but I will find a way.

[@juliej8184]

I love her this size

[@maramhesham2147]

She is so awesome. I love her any size ❤

[@diamonte89]

She is sexy in every essence of a true woman.

[@delorisherbert3954]

Oprah! I surrender all Amen! I walk closely with God everyday and he whispers and tell's me everything is all right! I followed his step and my life has changed, mind detox is really good for the soul! Freeing myself from the systematic chains that held me down. My intention is to make a difference, my children's book 2nd Chance For Clifford is written so children can look within and change their cognitive thinking. I want my book to bring peace, a kind hand approach so we all can live as one, all striving for the same things, learning who we are & listening to that higher calling!! Through my direct story telling children will then understand about their own uniqueness a blueprint of themselves. Love you Oprah!!

[@TOThaP]

Oprah does not believe in God

[@kassop]

She does, she believes in the god of this world.

[@TOThaP]

No she doesn't. Look at her old episodes she denied Christ live

[@TOThaP]

Dont believe her the devil is a lie

[@kassop]

Takeoffloc Loc Really?

[@chauneydomonique275]

I have literally listen and watched this 6 times in less than 6 hours I will be listening to this every day. I think Oprah is just simply amazing. She is funny, inspiring, motivational and just a great person. I love you Oprah. God let me work with Oprah. Yep she is my idol.

[@tarirotaruvinga8166]

I come as one but I stand as ten thousand....

[@charlestonberry5444]

Didn't she SAY IT!!!

[@Louveniastarr1]

You are bad ok

[@kagoyaasinati578]

So proud of her. She inspires me lots 💞💞💞💞

[@revival2023]

I don't know how many times I listen, watch Oprah especially when i want to be motivated and truly connect with her in every single word she says. May God raise many Oprahs all over the world.

[@splashcat3090]

@9:08"...you get what you believe." I was sure she would say, "You get what you need," but no. And I think she is right on.

[@kellymalone7660]

Wow! This was so timely and spoke to my soul!

[@magdalenecooman172]

WOW... This was my inspiration this morning. Thank you Oprah. You are amazing.

[@ATLCPA]

Amazingly inspirational. I have watched this video several times. It is a go to when I need some uplifting.

[@tishataray]

surrender to God everything u have no control over. I needed to hear this. Stop trying to tell God how to steer your life and trust that He knows what He is doing

[@Thekwane12]

Words cannot express how much I love this woman - she taught me how to dream.

[@austeretrifles839]

So grateful for Oprah.

[@toniywaya7696]

am sitting here spending an hour listening to oprah...n it was worth it...once you focus on your dream and goals, you start getting this picture in your head, and its not a memory or a wish, and everytime the image comes to your head its the same from the same angle, and it has a certain weird feel to it like its familiar happy and fulfilling feeling you pretty sure you havent experienced before in that combo. then i dont know what, but everything just starts coming together day after day like pieces bringing themselves forth to fulfil what you have been shown...its an instant thing...i swear. your dream/purpose is the key to a fulfilling life...trust me on this. dont be afraid to dream big, God has your back, just know what you want and go all out for it.

[@nadinehackett308]

My current situation. Thank you for this

[@jasminecoco3977]

I am the master of my faith and the captain of my soul.

[@nicaise_t_jonah6300]

Ms: Oprah Winfrey My hero she is the reason I'm school with the goal to become a psychiatrist / geriatrist. . Besides the fact she such kindhearted loving magnificent woman .in her own mind she believes is not a mother God knows she indeed an outstanding to trillions all over the world. I'm a beautiful product of her encouraging words. May God keep on blessing you with excellent health God gifted big sister Ms Winfrey.

[@waciiramuya6695]

Amen my dream is to be pediatric psychiatrist

[@patrynaswritings7617]

I really needed to hear this inspiration. It came right on time. Thank God.Thanks Oprah for the testimonies & motivation what an inspiration. Thanks for sharing. It had me in tears praying thinking writing & thanking God for these reminders of the greatness God placed within me.

[@bridgetofodile5613]

Very inspiring, Thank you Oprah . God uses you to help others.

[@songtress66]

"If y'all see my bra showing, please let me know." And this is why I love Oprah... down to earth.

[@debramitchell]

Oprah is a remarkable person! This inspired me so much. 😊

[@verbatimmags]

Essence, thank you so much for sharing this beautiful message and not just showing a small clip. It really did inspire me. I've heard her speak on intention many times, but never understood it until now. My small dream is to one day attend the Essence festival, but my big dream is to one day be a DJ spinning at one of the events there. You and Oprah have helped me to believe in the "big" dream. Thanks again, and may God Bless you Essence and Oprah.

[@Chep680]

I have watched this video countless times....amazing...I hope to to one day meet this amazing person...God bless you always.

[@StyleWise101]

You can tell she had she great advisors and mentors! She is my mentor, in my head.

[@elali8498]

I have a dream. And from now on I will express it and say it and repeat it to myself every day every DAY until it comes true. I wanted to meet and take a picture with Oprah. I know I am not someone who can be invited for a show, nor someone who is gifted in doing something better than other people and not reach to tell and motivate people to follow my path...but I believe that I will see her one day face to face and take picture with her. That's it. I WILL.

[@ehw1917]

I needed this! Thank you Essence, Oprah and thank you Jesus for putting this in front of me to see. I'm

[@junenewallace3331]

Always inspiring. 3 years past, and still gives me chills

[@bresnaturallife7778]

I'm very thankful to have come across this message. Finding my way!

[@mamalarbash]

Beautiful and touching speech! Love the story about The Color Purple!

[@maskent-ol3jy]

Color Purple inspired me!

[@frebreze4u]

You have awaken my soul, thank you. I’m listening.

[@charitygichuki6811]

blessed to hear Oprah's testimony. God is awesome, exceedingly abundantly awesome is God

[@Eightyzbred82]

The power of surrendering ALL 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽😭

[@obinclk2890]

Yes! Prayer works. Even a whisper.

[@indalattimore7777]

I love when Ceo's with Purpose speak life to us! When the times get tough, that wisdom comes in like a flood and speaks so much life back into us! Tightest hugs! Auntie Oprah! Living the Mission and Assignment driven life! What's my purpose? What's my reason? What outcome was I expecting? I just love you! Keep it moving! Keep sowing precious seeds! God will give seed to the sower! I pray for the resources and the seeds to sow everyday.

[@charlesholmes-hope1558]

One of Oprah's great speeches.....

[@MsSherrydarling]

What a phenomenal talk from a phenomenal woman!! I laughed and I cried and I am inspired!! Thank you for this.

[@iwnunn7999]

If OWN were Super Soul TV, I'd watch every minute of it

[@t11oaa8]

I got goosebumps listening to this. Thank you Oprah.

[@The1morningstar]

I surrender all..

[@kashewesiyubo6064]

Thank you oprah , I really needed to hear this. You are God set .

[@defghijklmnop1507]

Bravo Oprah. I surrender unto God for his plan is greater than anything I can imagine.

[@mollyneemairenicanna6809]

I saw just before this 2 of Oprah's Honorary Degree speeches and Oprah Winfrey has been a huge Queen trying to give so so much of her love in everything she does. WOW Miss Oprah thank you, thank you thank you

[@shenelclarke]

The Queen - Blown away.....Thank You

[@LoveMEsumLISSA]

She spoke beautifully on how life turns around when you let things go.

[@angelabluebird609]

Oprah ministers to the People as only Oprah can. There are also two very heartfelt and brilliant commencement speeches posted of Tom Hanks, another good hearted and gifted giver.

[@marshaheard1482]

Thanks to Essence for posting this video. I love it! Miss Oprah Winfrey is one of my hero, Whenever I need to be inspired, uplifted or motivated I can watch any videos of Oprah and I'm never disappointed. This was so uplifted & inspiring to me. I love the part where she says don't try to be anyone else but YOU. I Love it!! The million dollar question is "What is your intention".

[@08CARIB]

I needed to hear this..Oprah has been inspiring me my whole life!

[@shirleymcpherson5696]

This message is so Awesome ! I needed to hear this (. Love ❤️ Oprah)

[@PatBarrow]

I LIKE THIS. ITS REAL....AND RESPECTFUL OF OUR COMMUNITY

[@soyinicircles]

What a jolt in my spirit to continue the journey... I wouldn't trade it for a thing. Thank you so much for sharing yourself with us, up close and personal. I truly love who you are. "I am the Master of my fate"

[@sakhingomsoeliqaqambileyo732]

"Every time you see me I come as one, but I stand as thousands" wooow!! You are a blessing of the Universe🙌🙌# S.A 🇿🇦

[@VusiJabu]

THANK YOU YET AGAIN, OPRAH!

[@swapnadixit1676]

what a lady! Every word of hers is so so precious! hats off