Oprah Winfrey & Friends Going on “The Life You Want Weekend” Tour

Oprah Winfrey is launching a tour featuring herself along with inspirational authors called “Oprah’s The Life You Want Weekend,” and will visit eight cities beginning September 5 in Atlanta.

“I want us all to fulfill our greatest potential. To find our calling, and summon the courage to live it,” Oprah said in a press release. ”All of my life I have wanted to lead people to an empathy space. To a gratitude space.”

On Friday nights, Oprah plans to take the stage as a keynote speaker, sharing her personal story and insights with the audience, and on Saturday’s, she will lead a gathering with thought leaders including Deepak Chopra, Iyanla Vanzant, Elizabeth Gilbert and Pastor Rob Bell.

Tickets go on sale April 7, on a newly launched Oprah.com/tour.

Here are the tour dates:

Sept. 5-6: Atlanta, Ga., Philips Arena
Sept. 12-13:Auburn Hills, Mich., The Palace of Auburn Hills
Sept. 19-20: Washington D.C., Verizon Center
Sept. 26-27: Newark, NJ, Prudential Center
Oct. 17-18: Houston, Texas, Toyota Center
Oct. 24-25: Miami, Fla., American Airlines Arena
Nov. 7-8: Seattle, Wash., KeyArena at Seattle Center
Nov. 14-15: San Jose, Calif., SAP Center at San Jose