12/9/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Viola Davis 2015 Emmys Awards Acceptance Speech

Viola Davis won the 2015 Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her iconic role as Annalise Keating in How to Get Away with Murder. Davis became the first African-American woman to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress Award. She delivered a historic, powerful speech about opportunity for women of color in Hollywood.  Continue reading

12/2/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Rocky’s Inspirational Speech To His Son – Rocky Balboa

Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) offers his son Robert (Milo Ventimiglia) life advice to help him realize he needs to believe in and fight for himself in order to have the life he wants. Continue reading

11/25/25 O7A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Rudyard Kipling’s If Read By Morgan Freeman

 

If— a poem by English poet Rudyard Kipling was written circa 1895 as a tribute to Leander Starr Jameson. It is written in the form of paternal advice to the poet’s son, John. This rendition is recited by Morgan Freeman. Continue reading

11/18/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Debbie Allen Receives Honorary Oscar Award

The 16th Governors Awards presents Honorary Oscars to Debbie Allen, Tom Cruise and Wynn Thomas, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to Dolly Parton. The four Oscar® statuettes were presented at the Academy’s 16th Governors Awards on Sunday, November 16th, 2025, in Los Angeles. Continue reading

11/11/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: If You Believe – The Wiz Broadway 50th Anniversary (Film by Samira Fuller-Farquhar)

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of The Wiz on Broadway, “If You Believe” features original cast members Dee Dee Bridgewater (Glinda) and Joni Palmer (Munchkin/Dancer). Continue reading

11/4/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: I’m Coming Back – Powerful Motivational Speech Video

I’m Coming Back is a Powerful Motivational Speech Video is a fearless and emotionally charged motivational video created and edited by Absolute Motivation.This powerful motivational speeches compilation captures the energy of redemption and resilience. Continue reading

10/28/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Rudy – Fortune’s Truth (1993)

When he hears that Rudy (Sean Astin) has quit, Fortune (Charles S. Dutton) reveals that years back, he also quit the team and has regretted it ever since. Continue reading

10/21/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Follow Your Plan Not Your Mood – Powerful Motivational Speech Video

Follow Your Plan Not Your Mood – Powerful Motivational Speech Video, this  focused and commanding motivational video created and edited by Absolute Motivation. These powerful motivational speeches compilation reminds you that success is built through structure, not emotion. When your mindset wavers, your plan keeps you grounded. Continue reading

10/14/25 O&A NYC INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: The Cleaner (2025) – Christian Short Film

A misunderstood teen attends a therapy session which takes a profound turn when she encounters a mysterious figure. Continue reading

10/7/25 INSPIRATIONAL TUESDAY: Al Pacino’s Any Given Sunday Speech

Any Given Sunday, Al Pacino plays coach Tony D’Amato, who delivers a famous pre-game motivational address known as the Inches By Inches speech. The fiery speech rallies his struggling Miami Sharks football team by framing life and football as a  game of inches. Continue reading