The Oprah Winfrey Show Creators & Guests

Oprah Winfrey is a media executive, actor, talk show host, television producer, and philanthropist. She is best known for her talk show "The Oprah Winfrey Show," which aired nationally for 25 years. Winfrey is currently the host of multiple shows, including ''Oprah Super Soul', 'The Oprah Winfrey Show: The Podcast' and 'Oprah's Master Class: The Podcast'.

Bob Greene is an exercise physiologist and certified personal trainer specializing in fitness, metabolism, and weight loss.

Sidney L. Poitier is a retired actor, film director, activist, and ambassador. In 1964, he won the Academy Award for Best Actor, becoming the first Black male and Bahamian actor to win the award.

Iyanla Vanzant is a speaker, lawyer, New Thought spiritual teacher, author, life coach, and television personality.

Ellen DeGeneres is an American comedian, television host, actress, writer, producer, and LGBT activist. She hosted her syndicated TV talk show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Dr. Robin L. Smith is a licensed Psychologist and ordained minister. She has worked with Fortune 100 and 500 companies, sports, and entertainment professionals to offer conflict management, diversity and inclusion training, executive performance coaching, and more

Cheryl Richardson was the first president of the International Coach Federation. Her work has been covered widely in the media including Good Morning America, The Today Show, CBS This Morning, New York Times, USA Today, Good Housekeeping, and O Magazine. She was the team leader for the Lifestyle Makeover Series on the Oprah Winfrey Show and she accompanied Ms. Winfrey on the “Live Your Best Life” nationwide tour.

Dr. Phil McGraw is an American television personality, psychologist, and author best recognized as the host of the long-running talk show Dr. Phil. Born in Vinita, Oklahoma, McGraw earned his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of North Texas. He first gained national attention in the late 1990s through his appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show, where he offered psychological advice and insights. In 2002, he launched his own syndicated talk show, Dr. Phil, where he provides guidance on various personal and social issues, often featuring real-life guests. McGraw has authored several best-selling self-help books and has been a prominent figure in popular psychology.

Dani Johnson is a business owner, best-selling author, and motivational speaker.

Billie Jean King is a former professional tennis player.

Edward "Ed" James Begley Jr. is an American actor and environmental activist.

Dr. Tererai Trent is a Zimbabwean-American woman whose unlikely educational success has brought her international fame.

Melissa Moore is an Emmy-nominated Crime Correspondent for the Dr. Oz Show, Executive Producer and host of LMN's "Monster In My Family.” Melissa is a recognized expert on the topics of recovery from trauma, domestic violence and serial violent crimes. Moore was raised Melissa Jesperson, daughter of the infamous “Happy Face” serial killer, Keith Jesperson. Growing up in a small town in Washington state, she survived the escalating trauma from her home life and the man she called her father. Today, she frequently shares her insight and background with survivors seeking healing from violent crimes and abuse through her work and bestselling book, WHOLE: A Guide to Self-Repair (2016 Rodale).

Jacob Boteach is an Orthodox Jewish rabbi, author, and TV host.

Gary Zukav is a spiritual teacher and author of four consecutive New York Times Best Sellers.

Gavin de Becker is an author and security specialist, primarily for governments, large corporations, and public figures.

Maria Shriver is a journalist and author.

Suze Orman is a financial advisor, author, and podcast host.