Whether through her popular OWN network or the iconic The Oprah Winfrey Show, which ran for 25 seasons from 1986 to 2011, Oprah’s influence has left an everlasting mark. Beyond her iconic career as a talk show host, Winfrey has never shied away from exploring new avenues. In September 1985, the show was rebranded as The Oprah Winfrey Show, a defining moment in her rise to becoming a global media mogul. RELATED CONTENT: Oprah Winfrey Fires Back At JD Vance’s ‘Cat Lady’ Comments During DNC Speech6. “Life is reciprocal: The energy you expend always comes back.” Source: STR / Getty Whether through her charitable efforts with the Oprah Winfrey Foundation or empowering young girls through the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, Winfrey has become a beacon of community leadership.