January Jones-Oprah's Ambassador of Hope Marala Scott is an Award-winning Author, Inspirational Expert, Ghostwriter and Oprah's Ambassador of Hope. Marala Scott speaks from the heart with her life-changing words of faith and strength. Her efforts caught the attention of Oprah Winfrey who honored her as one of her five Ambassadors of Hope in 2009 and stated ?A childhood of abuse almost kept Marala Scott from a life of happiness...until she discovered how to use her story to help others.? Ms. Scott is also a recipient of a Congressional award for her humanitarian efforts for sharing her prolific life story in efforts to help and inspire others. Marala's Award-winning books, In Our House, Surrounded By Inspiration and the newly released Bad to the Bone.