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Finally Lifetime puts something work watching on the air. “The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet” presents an honest, authentic and raw view of the shared issues affecting women today, each episode of “The Conversation” will feature de Cadenet having powerful and in-depth interviews with some of the world’s most famous and influential women, including, among others, Jane Fonda, Lady Gaga, Gwyneth Paltrow, Miley Cyrus, Eva Longoria, Kelly Preston, Alicia Keys, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Donna Karan, Ivanka Trump, Olivia Wilde and Gabby Sidibe. Together with de Cadenet in the comfort of her or their own homes, they — many for the first time publicly — will tackle a wide variety of topics universal to all females, including sexuality, body image, career and finances, relationships, love and loss, politics, human rights, transformation, breakthrough and perseverance. Airs Thursdays 11:00/10:00c

Ted Turner has conquered the business world. Now he wants to help save the world. Watch as he shares a list of voluntary initiatives he believes would help conserve valuable natural resources and restore peace and harmony to earth. Be inspired to make a difference!

These are the Ten Voluntary Initiatives as shared by Ted on Oprah’s Master Class on OWN :

1. I promise to care for planet earth and all living things thereon, especially my fellow human beings.
2. I promise to treat all persons everywhere with dignity, respect, and friendliness.
3. I promise to have no more than one or two children.
4. I promise to use my best efforts to help save what is left of our natural world in its undisturbed state and to restore degraded areas.
5. I promise to use as little of our nonrenewable resources as possible.
6. I promise to minimize my use of toxic chemicals, pesticides, and other poisons and encourage others to do the same.
7. I promise to contribute to those less fortunate, to help them become self-sufficient and to enjoy the benefits of a decent life, including clean air and water, adequate food, health care, housing, education, and individual rights.
8. I reject the use of force, in particular military force, and I support the United Nations arbitration of international disputes.
9. I support the total elimination of all nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons and ultimately the elimination of all weapons of mass destruction.
10. I support the United Nations in its efforts to improve the condition of the planet.

“My mother told me that if you have a choice between being respected and being loved, Always choose being respected. Because if you someone respects you love may come, but if they love you without respect it will go.” – Governor Chris Christie on Oprah’s Next Chapter

The inimitable French style guru Madame Dariaux turns her attention (and her razor-sharp wit) to a subject of crucial importance to every woman: man. From Adultery to Zodiac, Madame Dariaux offers tips on every aspect of life with the male of the species. Whether it’s the battle of the bathroom or securing a diamond ring, Madame Dariaux has the right advice. From how to ensnare a man to how to keep him (or get rid of him), in the battle of the sexes the first rule is to be armed — and Madame Dariaux provides the perfect ammunition. $14.95, Amazon.Com

The best way to win an argument with your husband is simple: DON’T HAVE ONE. Even if it feels good in the moment think about it, what are you really winning? I am a lawyer—and as such often find myself in the crosshairs– between two adversaries who are determined to duke it out—and I can honestly say that cooler heads do prevail, that those with a long term strategy who really know what it is they want and demonstrate the restraint and long term thinking they need to achieve it, more often than not are successful.  Think about it—your husband is your life partner, the person whose back you’ve chosen to have and who ostensibly will have yours. Will beating him in a ridiculous argument really serve either of you?

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