I came expecting comedy. She’s deadly serious. She’s not a comedian, she’s a philosopher, or a saint. — Susan Mingus on Whoopi 64
Introduction to SELF-LOVE with Whoopi Goldberg If ever there was a woman to speak frankly and freely on the topic of self-love, it’s Whoopi Goldberg. Growing up in humble circumstances, she has overcome many challenges to become the only Black woman to win an EGOT — an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony. Goldberg has never lost sight of herself, and we’re delighted to welcome her to lead a talk that, we hope, will prompt you to embrace your inner self. With a focus on finding the confidence to live in the moment, and on self-empowerment as a path to a more fulfilling life, we invite you to take note of Goldberg’s recipe for success. The first ingredient? In her own words, it’s ‘knowing who your inner self is on a daily basis’. But words on paper will never capture the warmth and humour of Goldberg’s personality — come to this ‘Introduction’ to feel her human connection and let her be your tongue-in-cheek spirit guide to a deeper level of self-knowledge. 65
