Starting tomorrow, Oprah will air the four shows about our amazing Ultimate Australian Adventure and we will finally be able to share all the behind-the-scenes details of that once-in-a-lifetime trip. Because there is so much to tell you, we’ll be covering one day of the trip at a time for the next eight days. We hope you were all telling the truth when you said you wanted every single detail because that’s what we’re planning to give you!
So many of you have asked how we ended up on that Season 25 premiere to begin with, so we thought we should preface our adventure with that story. They say, “it’s the journey, not the destination,” but in this case, both were pretty remarkable.
We were so excited when we walked up to Harpo on the morning of the taping. We got there early and the women who were already on line eagerly ran up to ask us if we had filled out Ultimate Viewer applications. When we said we had, we all started screaming, soon realizing that everyone on line had done the same!
We now knew this was somehow going to be an Ultimate Viewer show – something special. We still didn’t know it was the first show of the season, and we had no idea what to expect but we could barely breathe when one of the wonderful security guards turned to us and said, “If you think you’re happy now, just wait until the end of the show!”
Honestly, we all would have been happy just to be at a taping of the show. Walking into the studio which was so familiar to us was a very emotional experience, and there were tears all around way before the show even started.
The rest, of course, is pop culture history and we are so grateful to have been a part of it. Without wanting to sound overly dramatic, our lives changed immediately when Oprah announced, “WE’RE GOING TO AUSTRALIA!” We were now part of the global consciousness and we felt the responsibility of living up to the unique gift we had been given.
This amazing experience has taught us that anything is possible and that you have to dream big and pursue those dreams. They do come true.
Another wonderful article Lois! I’m so happy for you and your terrific company….you experienced the chance of a life time and I’m looking forward to this weeks Oprah show and seeing the adventure!
that was sooooo amazing! you girls soooo deserved that trip! my heart is pounding with excitement for you just watching these clips!
you do so much for so many things… for bringing the rest of us so much art, opportunities, world happenings, girly stuff and joy!
my niece and my boys fiancées are really enjoying their Princess Project Jammys! i’m so happy to see the positive changes that something so seemingly simple can make in the lives of so many worthy women, taking life into their own hands.
thank you for everything you do!
~lucinda
Hi Lois–what a wonderful and heart-warming article. I love that you put it out there and it came back to you so beautifully. Congratulations!
All best wishes,
Rosanne Olson
The evolution of Stylesubstancesoul.com is such an inspirational story and one that proves that when we follow our hearts and give , the universe gives back. Can’t wait to hear the rest of the story!
Great article you shared about how the universe matches your desires. Looking forward to the shows from Australia!
I’m so thrilled to hear every aspect of your story. What we’ve found over the last four years is that there are SO many women out there like the three of you who are inspired to make a difference and who step out into the void armed only with hope and determination. Amazing and inspiring that you were all able to go together, to follow your dreams. Thank you for all you do. Looking forward to more of course!
Very neat, Lois! And what fun! 🙂
You are three remarkable women and I am not surprised that Oprah recognized your talents. I hope you realize your dreams and one day can give Oprah the million dollar contribution. I look forward to watching Oprah’s show and reading your articles.
Love it! Love you three!
What a fabulous, uplifting story gals. I will watch Oprah and see your adventure unfold! It’s the fairy tale we would all like to have, but we will be satisfied to tag along on yours.
I am enjoying every detail of your journey. Thank you for sharing as many details as possible. You are so fortunate for having a dream, making it happen and sharing it with good friends. I’m convinced more GREAT surprises are coming your way. It is thrilling to see such deserving individuals achieve!
Lots of love,
Iris
Thank you for sharing your incredible experiences with us. It gives me goose bumps to see the clips!
You guys inspire ME! I love your site/blog/updates and pure love for the purpose of what you do! This is quite a story…AUSTRALIA with OPRAH is crazy amazing!
I can’t wait to watch the shows!
Susie Brillault-Bergen
THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! Your support is what’s gotten us this far, and it means more to us than you know! xo
this is the best feel-good story I’ve read in a long time! I can hardly wait to watch the shows! Have you all come down off your clouds yet? :0)
Wow, what a story. I do believe that sometimes you just have to try things, put something out to the universe, or plant seeds if you will. You never know what will sprout, but on some level it’s a numbers game. The more seeds you plant, the more *will* sprout, and the more awesome experiences you will reap. Congrats on a great trip.
I am a high school friend of Amy (Deedee Scott) and face book friend….”hi Amy!” The Oprah experience must have been so great!! I have to admit that I don’t watch her show but do respect greatly what she has done with her life. I would love to become familiar with your website and hopefully gain inspiration from it, as I am in a period of transition in my own life that has been quite difficult.
Keep up the good work girls!
What a great story..with ladyO it a dream come true what a great way to kick-off to 2011 ..CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE THE SHOW ..
‘HAVE A GREAT DAY AND ENJOY LIFE”
XOXO CORRINA
P.S thank for the wonderful story about ONE GIRLS PARTY I love it looking forward to 2011
I am living through your experiences and having the BEST time. You go girls!
Lois and friends,
Congrats on winning this fabulous opportunity to go with the
big”O” to Australia. The trip looked amazing and I know that
it will be inspirational in moving StyleSubstanceSoul forward.
Keep up all your efforts for the”girls”. Yeah to our team!
Susan, you got a lot of camera time on the first show. It was so fun watching it and seeing your smilig face with your camera. I am so happy that guys got to go and have a life changing experience. Looking forward to reading your blogs.