The first True Oprah-style guest on 21/08/2007 show is the founder of Jibbitz, Sheri. She makes Croc shoe decorators. Her entire family wore decorated crocs on the Oprah Show. The name Jibbitz came from the nickname her husband used to call Sheri because she talked too much.
Sheri Decorated crocs
She sold her company for 20 Million Dollars to the owner of the croc making company! I wouldn’t have sold the company. I would have sold 45 percent of it and kept 55%, more money in the long run. The price begins at $2,46 a Jibbit – that’s a bit steep! How much is a MacDonald Meal in the states for those traveled bloggers? Anyways, what is the fascination with those shoes? I even saw that Barker Heinz (Isidingo) wears them ALL the time or All stars; he swears they are too comfy. Do you own a pair of crocs?
Paula Deen – Cooking guru was our fun true Oprah-style guest. On a wing and a prayer started a sandwich ba.! She mentioned Spanx as she sat on the O chair – Do any of you know where to get these pantihose? Or is any of the bloggers going to the States soon – can’t you take orders for us? Oh ish! I just gave away an idea for a biz! Paula had a Phobia – Agoraphobia: Fear of open spaces. For a period of 20 years stayed at home; cooking. She swears she forgets everything except what’s cooking in the pot: Sorry honey, I don’t! I forget what’s cooking and remember everything on TV!! The serenity prayer got rid of the phobia – I am going to the circus y’all – Gonna face those clowns with a Serenity prayer. Can I get an "Amen!"? Kelefab, now you know what to do when you see them lizards. Serenity, gal, serenity!
Paula Deen
Paula has character, she took over the Oprah show – I was killing myself laughing! She was making Pound cake and somehow it all went wrong – she quit making i.! She is ssssoooo much fun; I wish SABC 3 would replace the Nigella show with hers.
Wedding dress-maker, ahem! Designer! Amsale Aberra, she made her own wedding dress because she wanted something simple and not overdone with pearls and beading - Now one of her dresses was on Grey’s Anatomy; in colour! She doesn’t even know what Grey's anatomy is? She doesn't watch TV much.
Amsale Aberra
She designs wedding gowns that most people like me will like; no frills, shiny stuff and glow... I loved her dresses. Does anyone want to sponsor a trip for me to go to the states to meet Amsale and get some Spanx for all y’all? Check out her website for wedding gowns on www.amsale.com
Marsha Serlin – Most Motivating True Oprah-style guest! She owns a Scrap metal biz; one of the largest Scrap metal companies in the US. Her company has over 140 Million turnover a year! Rubbish has got value, guys! But how come all those homeless people collect rubbish but don’t get rich? What is the deal there?
Marsha
She is the first woman doing this – she was underestimated and was motivated by being ridiculed. She needed money and went out there to make it. I was really motivated by her! People really underestimate the values of women and what we are capable of. Is it our fault? Do we undervalue ourselves?
Grace
Grace, the most deserving of a mention guest – she has designed a round Changing mat. I want one for my next child! I hate those square changing mats. They are just awkward.
What idea did you have that someone else also thought of and did something with it and now is making millions? I’ve had a few. Tashi and Luke are my inspiration; they thought of www.TashiTagg.co.za (got me hooked!) and evolved to our wonderful TVSA!