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You Have To Know What Sparks The Light In You

Oprah Winfrey

Sep 09, 2019

Nikol Chen

Design and Development Manager, Laidlaw Foundation

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"You have to know what sparks the light in you so that you, in your own way, can illuminate the world."

Oprah Winfrey (1954-) is an American talk show host, actress, television producer, media executive, and philanthropist. She is best known for her talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show, which ran for 25 years from 1986 to 2011, and was the highest-rated TV programme of its kind in history.

Oprah is often referred to as the "Queen of All Media". She was the richest African American of the 20th century, and North America's first Black multi-billionaire. In 1994, she was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame, and in 2004 she ranked the greatest black philanthropist in American history by Businessweek. In 2013, Winfrey was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Obama and honorary doctorate degrees from Duke and Harvard.

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Nikol Chen (She/Her)

Design and Development Manager, Laidlaw Foundation

Hello! I've been part of the Laidlaw Foundation for over 4 years, working on strengthening our global community and broadening our initiatives aimed at breaking the cycle of poverty, reducing inequality, and cultivating a new generation of leaders.

I'm currently completing a Masters in Anthropology & Professional Practice at UCL, delving into my passion for using ethnographic research and design thinkig to effect systemic change, particularly in the education sector. My journey in design has been diverse, beginning with graphic design, transitioning into UX/UI and service design, and now evolving into strategic design and innovation.

Originally from the vast steppes of Kazakhstan 🇰🇿, I pursued my undergraduate degree in Human Sciences at UCL. I'm an avid swimmer, an obsessive podcast listener, and a dancer with two left feet and a whole lot of spirit. Let's connect and chat—drop me a line and find me on LinkedIn! 💬👀