Stedman Graham, Jr. was born on 6 March 1951 in Whitesboro, New Jersey, USA, and is a businessman, author, educator as well as speaker, who first rose to prominence as the partner of media queen Oprah Winfrey, who was the hostess of the highest rated TV program “The Oprah Winfrey Show” (1986 – 2011). Stedman and Oprah were engaged and planned to marry in 1992, however, they changed their attitude towards the wedding and decided to live in a spiritual union.
So just how rich is Stedman Graham? Sources have estimated that the overall amount of Stedman Graham’s net worth reaches the sum of $10 million, accumulated through his various activities beginning in the mid-1970s .
Stedman Graham Net Worth $10 Million
Stedman Graham was born to parents Stedman Graham Sr. and Mary Jacobs Graham and was raised in Whitesboro. Graham pursued his undergraduate studies at Hardin-Simmons University where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in social work in 1974. Later, he continued his studies at Ball State University and graduated with a Master’s degree in education in 1979.
Stedman holds the positions of CEO and chairman of the S. Graham & Associates, founded in the late 1990s, a marketing consulting and management company which concentrates on educational and corporate markets. Stedman is also apparently an inspiring speaker, as demonstrated by gathering large audiences around the world. He considers having a mission to change the way people think, evidenced by his producing a theory of Nine Step Success Process which is a complete system to arrange identities and lives. He is well known for promoting so-called ‘black causes’ in the US, and also for establishing AAD (f Athletes Against Drugs), providing services to youth, including awarding scholarships and arranging for noted sports figures to educate youth about substance abuse.
Stedman Graham is the author of a number business and self-help books, including among others “The Ultimate Guide to Sport Event Management and Marketing” (1995), “You Can Make It Happen: A Nine Step Plan for Success” (1997), “Teens Can Make It Happen: Nine Steps for Success” (2000), “The Ultimate Guide to Sports Marketing” (2001), “Who Are You?” (2005), “Diversity: Leaders Not Labels: A New Plan for a the 21st Century” (2006) and “Identity: Your Passport to Success” (2012), which have proven best sellers and added significantly to Graham’s net worth.
Graham also has a personal website where people are able to read information about identity formation, watch his inspiring talks to the media and read his blog. More, there is a possibility to purchase books in the store, host a seminar and take part in online courses. At the Huffington Post, Stedman Graham writes his personal column, and in 2012, Graham’s article about personal identity was incorporated in the College Board School Counselling Series.
In his personal life, Stedman Graham was married to Glenda, with whom he had a daughter Wendy in 1975. He then dated principal news anchor at WFLD-TV Robin Robinson from 1982 to 1985. Since 1986, Graham has been in a relationship with Chairwoman, CEO and CCO of the Oprah Winfrey Network, the actress and author Oprah Winfrey. They divide their time between half-a-dozen residences ranging from Hawaii to New Jersey.
