C&D’s Letter to Oprah
We’re doing our most charming-est, law of attraction outreach to Oprah. There have been signs of life reciprocated. Producers called us for “more information” (they’re now on filming hiatus ’til August,) and a few folks who emailed in show ideas about us have heard back with more questions. Oprah, Gayle, if you’re listening, we’d be happy to fly to your summer getaway to do your Style Statement. Hawaii, Chicago, South Africa…your new SOUL SERIES...would love to jam on the power of authenticity.
Thought you might like a peek at the first letter we sent to Ms. Winfrey:
Ms. Oprah Winfrey
Harpo Productions
Dearest Oprah,
We’re Carrie McCarthy & Danielle LaPorte from Vancouver. We’ve been deemed by the media as style therapists and missionaries for self expression—we’re good with that. What we know to be true is that authenticity is magnetic, efficient and effective. When you are consistently being your truth—from your promises to your pajamas, you quite literally become a force of nature. We see inauthenticity as the plight, and the opportunity of our culture. By the light of our own learning we are inspiring women to get real…on their own terms…without guilt…without fear…and in style. Our phone is ringing off the hook.
We think that the pursuit of being well-rounded is terribly over-rated. But that the pursuit of wholeness is divine. Embracing our contradictions makes for a life truly lived. Sophisticated and Lovely, Traditional and Innovative, Feminine and Bold. We’ve now worked with over 750 women (and a few enlightened men) to help them define themselves according to their truth.
As Malcolm Gladwell puts it, “Authenticity is the new cool.” He helped open the door to a beautiful deal for our first book, Style Statement: Live By Your Own Design. Your Style Statement defines your essential self. It’s a two-word touchstone for making more powerful choices in your life. Your Style Statement is how you look. It’s how you worship. It’s what you buy and give and create. What makes it so effective is that it operates on the power of the 80/20 principle: the first word represents your fundamental nature, your 80% presence. The second word is your creative edge, the 20% that motivates and distinguishes you…it’s your learning and your yearning. My Style Statement is Sacred Dramatic. Carrie’s Style Statement is Refined Treasure.
Five years ago I was a burnt out think-tank exec in DC. Carrie was “one of Vancouver’s hottest interior designers” disillusioned with helping wealthy people choose fabric colours. We’re two soul sisters, two terrifically ambitious entrepreneurs, two very different women with the same core values. We created “Carrie & Danielle, Inc.” and Style Statement with a singular ambition: to inspire millions of people to live authentically.
Our yearning to make a difference is deep and constant within us—it is a calling we have felt since we were little girls. We don’t believe in destiny (free will is much more our style), but we know that we are collaborating with God to create amazing things.
Our materials are currently being reviewed by some of your producers. We see an ongoing relationship with your viewers that will motivate them toward what is truly cool and divine for them—beyond fashion trends, and far above everyone else’s expectations.
And…would you like to know your Style Statement? Even with your tremendous self-awareness, and a fold of producers, stylists, and advisors around you, you may find a new source of light in your own defined essence…your Style Statement.
We have the moxie, the wit, and the real-time wisdom to reach and teach every woman who wants to live a true life. We would be honoured to create something beautiful and meaningful with you.
With Love,
Danielle & Carrie
AKA: Sacred Dramatic & Refined Treasure
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