From the beginning….this special Behind the Scenes show allowed OWN viewers to catch of glimpse of the journey Rosie took to OWN.  A bit overhwlmed by the grandness and feeling like the new kid, the team decided to do a little team building.  The whole RO Team loaded on their big red bus and headed out to see Chicago.

With a staff that was half her age, Rosie’s youthful nature was pulled front and center.  Once they hit the open bar on the boat, I knew it was only a matter of minutes before people loosened up.    The best part was when Nick Rizzo mentioned he had gone to the same high school.  As Rosie listed off a few teachers to see if  he knew any of them, the camera cut to him later saying he wasn’t sure if they were still alive.  OUCH! 

With the ice broken, Rosie decided she wanted to continue to get to know everyone a little better.  So she tore down the walls and put them into storage!  With a new open work space, she was able to feel a part of everything.  How did Oprah react…well it would drive her crazy but she was happy that RO was pleased.  Must feel weird to see someone in your old space.

I loved that Rosie shared how she was still nervous around Oprah.   The Oprah admitted that she felt Rosie was her only real competition in the past.  AND now the power duo is together….only on OWN.  I love this channel!   Poor Rosie – after her staff gave her the smack down on needing a bra, she headed off to the bra whisperer.  Once believing she was a 40C, she quickly learned she was a 38E.  She is all excited about her new bras!  Feeling like a new, sexy woman…she felt ready for her new beginning. 

We then got a quick look at the newly made-over green rooms made spectacular by IKEA.  It amazes me how much they can do with that little wrench.  As the debut began to get closer, the pressure began to mount.  Luckily she is surrounded by an entire team that clearly has her back.

The show ended with a quick game of “Keein’ it Real” and of course…confetti!