Oprah Magazine Announces Contest for Leadership Training

O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINE AND THE WHITE HOUSE PROJECT ANNOUNCE A LIFE-CHANGING CONTEST: 80 WOMEN WILL WIN A THREE-DAY LEADERSHIP TRAINING WEEKEND

NEW YORK - March 27, 2008 - O, The Oprah Magazine and The White House Project have teamed up to launch Women Rule! O, The Oprah Magazine and The White House Project Leadership Training Program. The White House Project, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization aimed to advance women's leadership, has created a groundbreaking three-day training program designed especially for O readers who show leadership potential and have a vision for what to do with it. Women Rule! will propel women to break through barriers to fully develop their vision for change. The leadership training program, sponsored by American Express and hosted, in part, by the Affinia Manhattan, will take place June 20-22 in New York City.

O readers and women leaders from across the country who are ready to step forward and lead in business, in philanthropy, in politics, in the community and in the public square will find a call to action in the April 2008 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine. The three-day training will include lectures by outstanding women, coaching and workshops and lots of good ol' girl networking. Each student will walk away with a plan for her original idea in hand.

"Our goal is to help confident, intelligent women live their best lives," said Amy Gross, editor-in-chief, O, The Oprah Magazine. "We are pleased that for the first time ever, The White House Project has created a special course for O readers. Eighty lucky women will walk away with skills to make a positive change in the world."

"When women are equipped with the information, inspiration, and necessary tools to bring their dreams to fruition, the world becomes a better place," said Marie Wilson, President of The White House Project. "We are thrilled to work with O, The Oprah Magazine to encourage women to ascend to positions of leadership, for their communities, their families, and for themselves."

Starting March 11, 2008, women may enter here. Applicants will need to answer questions about themselves, describe their project or idea, and submit a biography or resume as well as a photo. Winners may appear in future issues of O. Hotel accommodations and meals will be free; winners will have to cover only the costs of getting to and from the New York City area. Travel scholarships will be provided for up to ten winners with demonstrated needs.