@@chameleonunleashed You’ll LOVE it. I’ve been a guest there twice when I’ve traveled to Virginia and it’s worth every penny. There’s also an option to just go there to dine or enjoy a really nice spa day if you don’t care for a long stay. Enjoy in advance!
Maggie idk you, but as a Black man who grew up watching BET, I REALLY appreciate the respect and candor you showed to Ms. Johnson. The fact that you created a safe, knowledgeable, and respectful space for a Black female billionaire to express her challenges and acumen is really top-notch professionalism and skill. You both ate this interview, and I could tell Ms. Johnson really respected your conversation and interviewing skills here. Great representation of TWO powerful and skilled women here. Kudos to you both.
I think the therapy after leaving the unhealthy relationship is huge. I think people don’t value inner healing work as they should. Healing is paramount for success and peace of mind.
Sheila Johnson was my music teacher at Sidwell Friends back in the day. She is extraordinary! A light and a joy with mulriple giftings and genuine concern for people.
"Kick the Truth to the young Black youth." TEEN SUMMIT. ..yaaay. I learnt how, in the future, the internet could be used to make college applications. ...a few years later, I did just that. Thank you TEEN Summit.
"Kick the Truth to the young Black youth." TEEN SUMMIT. ..yaaay. I learnt how, in the future, the internet could be used to make college applications. ...a few years later, I did just that. Thank you TEEN Summit.
Listen to or read her autobiography called "walk through Fire", its a fantastic memoir, much respect & kudos to Sheila Johnson, she has lived an incredible life..🙌🙌🙌
Her growth keys were her values, her support system, and her patience. I’m buying the book. She inspired me to start my own teen talk show back in 2008. It lasted for a few years but was rewarding
I'm so grateful to hear her mention the importance of therapy and how a toxic/ abusive relationship can strip you from knowing who YOU are and how GREATNESS EXISTS in you already. Healing from such a tumultuous event or series of events is pivotal. So is leaning into God to find your true self again. I was so impressed and inspired from hearing of her 3rd chapter. Now inspired to purchase her book.
this is big specially for a lot of women I believe. The moment I realized how bad relationships/friendships essentially led to a period of draining in every area of my life, I became extremely alert and treated it as an area to defend aggressively.
Mrs. Johnson inspires us to be a better human being. 😊She doesn’t just talk the talk she walks the walk. I highly recommend checking out her NOPSI Hotel in New Orleans. It’s absolutely gorgeous and by all means, see her painting on the wall in the lobby. You probably can still view her talk at the NOLA Book Festival on TH-cam. Value added.❤
I would Love to see her Art Collection. As an Artist myself for the past 7yrs after a Stroke, have a passion for sharing my Art in Hotels someday soon. Thanks for sharing.
I’m in my 60’s and starting a business, divorced from a toxic relationship. Of course no where near her financial status…but need to do something to rebuild at this point in my life ..this woman is such an inspiration.
I was saying the same... Her divorce may have cut into it but I believe she was a billionaire (for the 1st time) after the sale of BET. She's definitely been a top notch and wealthy executive for quite some time.
Honest Authentic Respectful Patient •Also communicate, • Be careful who you hire. Hire slowly Fire Fast •Have patience in how to grow the company and how to make it last. •Identify ages [and or demographics] that you want to hit. •Stick to the value system Hire people smarter than you [but don’t let them usurp] •Have the power of finance •Know what you want and execute •Hone your instinct and get advice as well
Excellent interview, very well done Maggie McGrath for your cadence and allowing Sheila Johnson the space to respond in such an eloquent manner! My takeaways from this interview, be thorough, venture out, curate your team wisely, network and slow and steady wins the race!
A lot was said with only "black woman" attached... most of that stuff should have "only woman" or "one of few women" attached instead! She's achieving things that not many women as a whole and even some men haven't achieved, regardless of race. Her level of excellence and success is high in several comparative categories.
It's important to mention her race here, because she's the only black woman who's accomplished was she's done. There are other woman billionaires in other spaces, but she's the only black woman billionaire thus far in the sports & hospitality arena. It's not being racist, it's more of a tipping of the hat.
@@vv-ec1nh Yes, she is. Like I mentioned previously, there are other black women billionaires in other arenas, however she's the first to own 3 different sports franchises, in addition to her ownership of various hotels and golf resorts.
Therapy 💯. I was in a very mentally abusive relationship, and small amounts of physical abuse. You have to heal and empower from within to empower and motivate outside of yourself.
I am happy 😁 and grateful to God for being a Millionaire today ❤️🙏😮 and helping the Orphans, Needy and homeless 😮❤😊. I am happy 😁 and grateful to God for Sheila the Billionaire 💸😮❤. Thanks for sharing this powerful message 🙏. I am happy 😁 and grateful to God for everything ❤️😮😊. Thank you God 🙏. I am happy 😁 and grateful to God for being connected to my destiny helpers and connectors today in the Name of Jesus Christ 🙏. Awesome 👍. Amen and Hallelujah! 🙏🙌 🙏❤️💯
This woman is absolutely NOT a NEW billionaire. She was a billi-2001. The reason why her ex-came off the list because of their divorce. DO NOT PLAY with Thee Sheila Crump Johnson Newman. Forbes & clickbait shouldn't go together. STOP. Respect that woman.
I'm confused. She said her "co-founder"? But when I hear Bob Johnson, he has told the story as if he had founded the company for the last 30 years. What's really going on here? She now calls it a "toxic relationship." Interesting dynamics here, for sure. Great interview, by the way.
She left Bob with less than half. Ran off with the judge over her divorce case. Can’t make this up. She shouldn’t be highlighted just for a big stolen bank account.
I studied them for a while. From my understanding, she wasn't the co-founder. She was married to the founder and worked at the company. She helped her husband, but wasn't co-founder. There is a difference.
Listen to her interview with the DC public library about her book, read the book, or even Bob’s Wikipedia. She is a cofounder and it is not disputed. BET was founded in 1980-a time when not many black women were not respected in business (and still aren’t) and she also endured so much in her relationship with Bob (none of which he denies…) Let’s please give her the respect she deserves.
@@Adc8622 Bob was the real founder. She was merely his wife/best-friend. If you read about Bob's background, he was the one who acquired the requisite media experience and business contacts to make it happen. Sheila was merely along from the ride and a beneficiary.
Ms Sheila Johnson you are a smart and wonderful person. I can identify with you. Your words are very impressive and inspirational. I am in my 50 yrs. You give me hope.
What an inspirational woman! And I love how she talked so openly about having been in an abusive relationship whether that be professional or personal. I can SO relate to that (but not yet the Billions!) and it has inspired me to build a stronger, financially independent and more powerful (and peaceful) life, post-abuse
I find it interesting that the host mentioned that she wrote a book, never said the name of the book. The book was not even displayed on the table . And the book remains a secret. What? Why?
The Bob and Sheila Johnson divorce settlement is a case study as to precisely why prenups are so important in our modern divorce-happy society. Her payout should've been something like 50 million, not 500 million 🤦♂
@@tburton2877 If only by hard work you mean preparing Bob's dinner and ironing Bob's clothes every morning so he could focus on making money moves for his family!
@@jimfab2655highlight "so he could focus on making money moves " Her hubby wouldn't be as successful without her. Kudos to the Johnson!!! All hail the Queen
@@elleking7619 FYI: YOU'RE WRONG. SHE DID NOT. She was a merely a broke school teacher when her husband started BET. The source funding to launch the network was a white man (John Malone) who was Bob's business acquaintance. Sheila, from a business standpoint, was completely irrelevant.
Maybe it’s just me but I can’t stand when people say things like “The only BLACK woman/man” to do such and such as if our goal is to compete with each other’s status. SMH 🤦🏾♂️ I wanna be the riches man not just the riches black man.
For the sake of journalistic integrity, the incomparable SJ is not a new billionaire. This woman has been wealthy and wise for decades... ever since BET was sold to another company. She's an inspiration to this generation!
Its fewer than 1% of blacks that are billionaires. This has to do with the wealth gap and so much more. The book color of law is a good read by an economist that understands. I dont take ppl seriously that dont understand because you have to be educated. The thing they do not mention which is misleading, is her support and coming from a rich family. So in a sense mentioning black black black is a slap in the face because she didnt have the same black experience.
Last May, my family stayed at Sheila's Salamander Hotel in Washington DC. We were very happy with the service received during our stay. There is one thing that I would like, the 😮😮 name of the company that bought Salamander furniture for remodeling. I fell in love with the white chairs in the lolobby. Lease send info
Baby..... it almost brings me to tears. Like sis REALLY ate that homework up. Like the fact that you can tell she really did her research and made an effort to name Ms. Johnsons personal challenges and incredible feats explicitly as a Black Woman was incredible! We love a skilled professional round here!
Wow this woman is a Unicorn!! So smart, elegant, beautiful, and poised! Truly an inspiration to all women! 💕🙏🏼 Thank you for this interview! If not for this I would have not known who she was and all she has accomplished! 🥂
Regardless of how "toxic" her relationship was (assuming she's referencing Bob), she's incredibly lucky to have married and bore children to an eventual media magnate and industry titan. Just like Juanita Jordan (Michael's Ex), once that divorce settlement paper's ink was dry, poof! like magic, she instantly became one of the richest Black Women in America. Well done.
I loved this interview and more so I am so happy to find out that she is the person behind the show Teen Summit. I watched that show on BET growing up and I still carry some of the things I learned from that. I learned politics from watching that because of them bringing Hilary Clinton on that show. WOW!! I aspire to be like Mrs. Sheila Johnson she is fierce and confident.
I absolutely loved her content contributions to BET!! I was an avid subscriber to team Summit. I learned so much about various topics that were affecting my age group in the 90s and early 2000s. I noticed an ongoing trend with recommendations for therapy, after you’ve been abused, whether it’s in a relationship or in a work environment. I am also proud Bohemian woman, who draws strength from my ancestors and the Haitian revolution. The Haitian revolution told me to fight back against intimidation in the source of fear. In 2024, fighting back is remaining strong and understanding that there are outside forces trying to break me down, for the sole purpose of control. if you keep your faith first and head of all situations, you can avoid mental damage that requires therapy. I know everyone can’t take my approach. this is what makes me a leader, because I’m able to maintain with my own devices. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
My name is Shelia Johnson as well. I’m too an entrepreneur a Woman of many hats. I truly appreciate this message, it’s encouraging, inspiring , and informative 🙌🏾❤️🙌🏾Thank You Sheila Johnson for sharing your insights , vulnerability and transparency. God bless you
"He's a brilliant businessman," she tells Pulley, but adds that extramarital affairs "were his biggest problem. He has got a body count." The couple divorced in late 2002. In the book, Sheila Johnson also reveals that she was fired from BET by her husband in the late 1990s." -Washington Post "Sheila Johnson cofounded cable TV channel Black Entertainment Network in 1979 with her then-husband Robert. Viacom bought it for $3 billion in 2001. After her divorce in 2002, she sold her BET shares and has since invested in hotels in Florida and Virginia, real estate and horses. Her Innisbrook resort in Palm Harbor, Florida, hosts an annual PGA Tour championship. She was an executive producer of the critically-acclaimed 2013 film The Butler, which tells the story of a former slave turned White House employee. Through her investment in Monumental Sports & Entertainment, she owns stakes in the WNBA's Washington Mystics, NBA's Wizards and the NHL's Capitals." - Forbes
Shelia, you are amazing inspiring black woman. I didn’t know anything about you. Until I watched you on Forbes today. Brilliantly pushed the boundaries in every field of her own passion and interest. With such a wealth of balanced knowledge and insight - you just want to listen to her and learn from her ❤ Truly Wonderful- Keep Sowing the Seeds of Inspiration 🎉
I applaud a woman who is not afraid to venture into spaces we normally don’t occupy. Her advice definitely resonates.
Trust your instincts
I agree with you.
We were never "afraid" just not allowed.
The Salamander is a lovely hotel.
The 15-star rating is well deserved ❤️
Thank you because I didn’t hear them mention the name. That hotel has been on my list for some time now.
@@chameleonunleashed You’ll LOVE it.
I’ve been a guest there twice when I’ve traveled to Virginia and it’s worth every penny. There’s also an option to just go there to dine or enjoy a really nice spa day if you don’t care for a long stay.
Enjoy in advance!
@@chameleonunleashed
P.S. You are VERY welcome by the way 🤗
Cheers.
Mine too! I plan to visit it this year!@chameleonunleashed
Great interview - I took some notes
Love hearing from new big money! Times are changing.
❤❤❤❤
Maggie idk you, but as a Black man who grew up watching BET, I REALLY appreciate the respect and candor you showed to Ms. Johnson. The fact that you created a safe, knowledgeable, and respectful space for a Black female billionaire to express her challenges and acumen is really top-notch professionalism and skill.
You both ate this interview, and I could tell Ms. Johnson really respected your conversation and interviewing skills here.
Great representation of TWO powerful and skilled women here. Kudos to you both.
Her approach of hiring slowly and valuing financial literacy provides a solid foundation for anyone looking to build a resilient business. 👩💼
I think the therapy after leaving the unhealthy relationship is huge. I think people don’t value inner healing work as they should. Healing is paramount for success and peace of mind.
I went to a top 20 % private all-girl high school in NOLA and they told us that the most important decisions are made on the golf course.
Thanks for that info
My mother's boss has stated this as well!
And is…❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
Yes! Play golf ⛳ can relate to this statement
Is it because a lot of rich people go there? Or what?
Sheila Johnson was my music teacher at Sidwell Friends back in the day. She is extraordinary! A light and a joy with mulriple giftings and genuine concern for people.
‘They need to buy into the vision”;very rich and profound statement.
Thank you for creating Teen Summit Ms. Johnson. That content had a positive influence on our generation
"Kick the Truth to the young Black youth." TEEN SUMMIT. ..yaaay. I learnt how, in the
future, the internet could be used to make college applications. ...a few years later, I did just that.
Thank you TEEN Summit.
"Kick the Truth to the young Black youth." TEEN SUMMIT. ..yaaay. I learnt how, in the
future, the internet could be used to make college applications. ...a few years later, I did just that.
Thank you TEEN Summit.
This interviewer was fantastic, respectful, and curious. I loved it. Sheila is an icon.
Such an underrated skill. Thank you for calling it out.
She need all the roses 🌹 she did amazing
i came to say the same thing! she did an amazing job!
Listen to or read her autobiography called "walk through Fire", its a fantastic memoir, much respect & kudos to Sheila Johnson, she has lived an incredible life..🙌🙌🙌
Her growth keys were her values, her support system, and her patience. I’m buying the book. She inspired me to start my own teen talk show back in 2008. It lasted for a few years but was rewarding
Love this 🤎
Wowwwww amazing
I'm so grateful to hear her mention the importance of therapy and how a toxic/ abusive relationship can strip you from knowing who YOU are and how GREATNESS EXISTS in you already. Healing from such a tumultuous event or series of events is pivotal. So is leaning into God to find your true self again. I was so impressed and inspired from hearing of her 3rd chapter. Now inspired to purchase her book.
this is big specially for a lot of women I believe. The moment I realized how bad relationships/friendships essentially led to a period of draining in every area of my life, I became extremely alert and treated it as an area to defend aggressively.
Mrs. Johnson inspires us to be a better human being. 😊She doesn’t just talk the talk she walks the walk. I highly recommend checking out her NOPSI Hotel in New Orleans. It’s absolutely gorgeous and by all means, see her painting on the wall in the lobby. You probably can still view her talk at the NOLA Book Festival on TH-cam. Value added.❤
I would Love to see her Art Collection. As an Artist myself for the past 7yrs after a Stroke, have a passion for sharing my Art in Hotels someday soon. Thanks for sharing.
Sheila Johnson is a treasure! This conversation ended too abruptly for me. Well done to the interviewer.
I agree!
Madame, your demeanor is everything. Blessing ⭐🙏🏽❤
I’m in my 60’s and starting a business, divorced from a toxic relationship. Of course no where near her financial status…but need to do something to rebuild at this point in my life ..this woman is such an inspiration.
🎉❤ you can do it. Come back here and tell us your progress in 3 years
It's never too late to live your life to the fullest 🙏
You can do it dear lady! We are cheering you on❤
@@sandras2479 Ahhh, thank you! Blessings to you, as well🌹
@@joyfulcurseNam7486 I believe that🙏🏽🌹!!!
Therapist here! Thanks for the shoutout to the field!😊
About to try therapy. Wish me luck
@@KYLETISZAI Yes! welcome to the journey of healing. Sending you the warmest hug
Um, she's been a billionaire for around 20 years innit?
I was saying the same... Her divorce may have cut into it but I believe she was a billionaire (for the 1st time) after the sale of BET. She's definitely been a top notch and wealthy executive for quite some time.
looks like she tried to stop the promotion of content on BET Jams that damages the black community but someone stopped that.
Honest
Authentic
Respectful
Patient
•Also communicate,
• Be careful who you hire.
Hire slowly
Fire Fast
•Have patience in how to grow the company and how to make it last.
•Identify ages [and or demographics] that you want to hit.
•Stick to the value system
Hire people smarter than you [but don’t let them usurp]
•Have the power of finance
•Know what you want and execute
•Hone your instinct and get advice as well
I think the p was passion.
The incredibly personable and inspiring, Ms. Johnson.
Excellent interview, very well done Maggie McGrath for your cadence and allowing Sheila Johnson the space to respond in such an eloquent manner!
My takeaways from this interview, be thorough, venture out, curate your team wisely, network and slow and steady wins the race!
Mrs. Johnson thank you for providing golf clubs to the graduates of the Kennedy - that's BRILLIANT!!!
This interview is GOLDEN ✨ thank you.
A lot was said with only "black woman" attached... most of that stuff should have "only woman" or "one of few women" attached instead! She's achieving things that not many women as a whole and even some men haven't achieved, regardless of race. Her level of excellence and success is high in several comparative categories.
I thought I was the only one to notice that.
The title also says new billionaire... I believe she was a billionaire after the sale of BET... Net worth fluctuated but she's beeeeen in the money.
It's important to mention her race here, because she's the only black woman who's accomplished was she's done. There are other woman billionaires in other spaces, but she's the only black woman billionaire thus far in the sports & hospitality arena. It's not being racist, it's more of a tipping of the hat.
@@AMGGT63DRIVERHello. Isn't Rihanna a billionaire too?
@@vv-ec1nh Yes, she is. Like I mentioned previously, there are other black women billionaires in other arenas, however she's the first to own 3 different sports franchises, in addition to her ownership of various hotels and golf resorts.
Therapy 💯. I was in a very mentally abusive relationship, and small amounts of physical abuse. You have to heal and empower from within to empower and motivate outside of yourself.
I am happy 😁 and grateful to God for being a Millionaire today ❤️🙏😮 and helping the Orphans, Needy and homeless 😮❤😊.
I am happy 😁 and grateful to God for Sheila the Billionaire 💸😮❤. Thanks for sharing this powerful message 🙏.
I am happy 😁 and grateful to God for everything ❤️😮😊.
Thank you God 🙏.
I am happy 😁 and grateful to God for being connected to my destiny helpers and connectors today in the Name of Jesus Christ 🙏.
Awesome 👍.
Amen and Hallelujah! 🙏🙌 🙏❤️💯
Amen 🙏
This interview was so on time for me.. Thank you Ms. Johnson.
Sheila Johnson's insights are incredibly valuable for any entrepreneur.
A living legend. My daughter said just yesterday she wants to be a billionaire so it's great to have models to show her
Thank you Ms. Johnson for speaking from the heart!
This woman is absolutely NOT a NEW billionaire. She was a billi-2001. The reason why her ex-came off the list because of their divorce. DO NOT PLAY with Thee Sheila Crump Johnson Newman. Forbes & clickbait shouldn't go together. STOP. Respect that woman.
I like your style Sheila, great conversation. Oh and thank you for Teen Summit, I didn't know that was your doing.
This is just fabulous. I love that she talks about using all the tools in her tool box to contribute to her vision. Nothing is wasted .
I'm confused. She said her "co-founder"? But when I hear Bob Johnson, he has told the story as if he had founded the company for the last 30 years. What's really going on here? She now calls it a "toxic relationship." Interesting dynamics here, for sure. Great interview, by the way.
She left Bob with less than half. Ran off with the judge over her divorce case. Can’t make this up. She shouldn’t be highlighted just for a big stolen bank account.
I studied them for a while. From my understanding, she wasn't the co-founder. She was married to the founder and worked at the company. She helped her husband, but wasn't co-founder. There is a difference.
Listen to her interview with the DC public library about her book, read the book, or even Bob’s Wikipedia. She is a cofounder and it is not disputed. BET was founded in 1980-a time when not many black women were not respected in business (and still aren’t) and she also endured so much in her relationship with Bob (none of which he denies…) Let’s please give her the respect she deserves.
@@Adc8622 Bob was the real founder. She was merely his wife/best-friend. If you read about Bob's background, he was the one who acquired the requisite media experience and business contacts to make it happen. Sheila was merely along from the ride and a beneficiary.
@@Adc8622she didn’t co-found anything. She owes everything to Bob Johnson.
As she said, it's a shame what BET has become.
Wow I'm so glad I found this woman! #blackgirlmagic
Don’t you just love it when the Universe connects you to good Souls?
Her blueprint. Borrow money, make a profit, pay it back and borrow more. Repeat.
Worrd
Ms Sheila Johnson you are a smart and wonderful person. I can identify with you. Your words are very impressive and inspirational. I am in my 50 yrs. You give me hope.
Thanks for interviewing her, She shared some great advice!
This is a great interview, thank you!
What an inspirational woman! And I love how she talked so openly about having been in an abusive relationship whether that be professional or personal. I can SO relate to that (but not yet the Billions!) and it has inspired me to build a stronger, financially independent and more powerful (and peaceful) life, post-abuse
Here here, been there done that. It makes you stronger.
She is phenomenal. I want to read her book now. It's good she learned to be strong and follow up and buy or invest in companies.
I find it interesting that the host mentioned that she wrote a book, never said the name of the book. The book was not even displayed on the table . And the book remains a secret. What? Why?
The Bob and Sheila Johnson divorce settlement is a case study as to precisely why prenups are so important in our modern divorce-happy society. Her payout should've been something like 50 million, not 500 million 🤦♂
So it wasn’t hard work that made her a billionaire?
@@tburton2877 If only by hard work you mean preparing Bob's dinner and ironing Bob's clothes every morning so he could focus on making money moves for his family!
FYI: she gave him the money to help start the company ! She was also as you stated a supportive wife ❤
@@jimfab2655highlight "so he could focus on making money moves " Her hubby wouldn't be as successful without her. Kudos to the Johnson!!! All hail the Queen
@@elleking7619 FYI: YOU'RE WRONG. SHE DID NOT. She was a merely a broke school teacher when her husband started BET. The source funding to launch the network was a white man (John Malone) who was Bob's business acquaintance. Sheila, from a business standpoint, was completely irrelevant.
Great conversation! My take away also is to speak up! Optimize your financial power.
I enjoyed this interview. I also appreciate the woman who is interviewing. She did a great job .
Maybe it’s just me but I can’t stand when people say things like “The only BLACK woman/man” to do such and such as if our goal is to compete with each other’s status. SMH 🤦🏾♂️ I wanna be the riches man not just the riches black man.
Wow this was amazing. Im inspired like a mf now. Great series
For the sake of journalistic integrity, the incomparable SJ is not a new billionaire. This woman has been wealthy and wise for decades... ever since BET was sold to another company. She's an inspiration to this generation!
I needed to hear this. Thank you for sharing this.❤
Exactly 👍🏽
Wooing! This interview changed my life and way of thinking from now on. Thank you!
Its fewer than 1% of blacks that are billionaires. This has to do with the wealth gap and so much more. The book color of law is a good read by an economist that understands. I dont take ppl seriously that dont understand because you have to be educated. The thing they do not mention which is misleading, is her support and coming from a rich family. So in a sense mentioning black black black is a slap in the face because she didnt have the same black experience.
Last May, my family stayed at Sheila's Salamander Hotel in Washington DC. We were very happy with the service received during our stay. There is one thing that I would like, the 😮😮 name of the company that bought Salamander furniture for remodeling. I fell in love with the white chairs in the lolobby. Lease send info
Great interviewer, she did her homework and held space! Felt the passion, thank you
Baby..... it almost brings me to tears. Like sis REALLY ate that homework up. Like the fact that you can tell she really did her research and made an effort to name Ms. Johnsons personal challenges and incredible feats explicitly as a Black Woman was incredible! We love a skilled professional round here!
This is so Inspiring. Hearing her struggles and finding her belief in herself again is so powerful. It makes her story so relatable.
I remember Kim Fields visited Teen Summit and Tracey Spencer so cool
You went way back with that Tracey Spencer reference 😆
I am so proud of her successes! Thank you for making a difference. Invest in the book.
This woman is the personification of the word “phenomenal.”
Wow this woman is a Unicorn!! So smart, elegant, beautiful, and poised! Truly an inspiration to all women! 💕🙏🏼 Thank you for this interview! If not for this I would have not known who she was and all she has accomplished! 🥂
At 1:38 HARP= honest, authentic, respectful and passionate..
Marriage is scary. Her and Robert were married for so long, and just like that, he was over her. That scares me.
if they had given me a transcript of this conversation I would have known that this was a woman speaking and not a man from the first words
I had no idea who she was but the comment section & the interview are painting an interesting picture 🧐
The 🍵 I am getting from the comments is as interesting as this video.
I’m loving 🥰 these series. VERY inspiring. Thank you 😊
agreed
so inspirational !!! Sheila is a person to look up to! thank you
Regardless of how "toxic" her relationship was (assuming she's referencing Bob), she's incredibly lucky to have married and bore children to an eventual media magnate and industry titan. Just like Juanita Jordan (Michael's Ex), once that divorce settlement paper's ink was dry, poof! like magic, she instantly became one of the richest Black Women in America. Well done.
You know they worked together they founded built it together
I loved this interview and more so I am so happy to find out that she is the person behind the show Teen Summit. I watched that show on BET growing up and I still carry some of the things I learned from that. I learned politics from watching that because of them bringing Hilary Clinton on that show. WOW!! I aspire to be like Mrs. Sheila Johnson she is fierce and confident.
She's not a new billionaire, she's been a billionaire for quite sometime.
This is one helluva interview....so much value...
Thank you for the transparency Ms. Sheila 🙌🏾
She said a whole bunch of nothing for real. I appreciate you sis, but put some seasoning on that talk so we can get what you spitting. God bless.
New billionaire? She's been a billionaire for over 20 years.
I love you Mrs.Shelia. so proud of you..
Rentless... I hope I get to meet you one day .
Your book was so good❤❤❤❤
Bravo! I can't wait to do a deep dive into her book and learn more about Sheila Johnson. PIONEER!
I hope BET is able to rediscover the integrity and principles she poured into making this company IMHO. This was very inspirational
Revive Teen Summit….or is it too late
I absolutely loved her content contributions to BET!! I was an avid subscriber to team Summit. I learned so much about various topics that were affecting my age group in the 90s and early 2000s. I noticed an ongoing trend with recommendations for therapy, after you’ve been abused, whether it’s in a relationship or in a work environment. I am also proud Bohemian woman, who draws strength from my ancestors and the Haitian revolution. The Haitian revolution told me to fight back against intimidation in the source of fear. In 2024, fighting back is remaining strong and understanding that there are outside forces trying to break me down, for the sole purpose of control. if you keep your faith first and head of all situations, you can avoid mental damage that requires therapy. I know everyone can’t take my approach. this is what makes me a leader, because I’m able to maintain with my own devices. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
A Billionaire who Bootstraps wow. Amazing. Love her personality and humility.
I like ber spirit. I can tell she's tough but presents very professionally and warm.
My name is Shelia Johnson as well. I’m too an entrepreneur a Woman of many hats. I truly appreciate this message, it’s encouraging, inspiring , and informative 🙌🏾❤️🙌🏾Thank You Sheila Johnson for sharing your insights , vulnerability and transparency. God bless you
Didn't half of her net worth come from the Divorce?
You mean the company her and her husband built together. Then he took his half and she took her half.
I’d love to meet her one day
Great interview! Thank you to the host and thank you to Ms.Johnson for the inspiration❤😊
I so admire this woman and really enjoy reading her book.
How do we find out about what it takes to get forbes awards?
Wow!!! This just opened my eyes to how small my goals are and showed me how big God can really bless you. Thank you God ❤
God bless her for representing black female entrepreneurs well!
I just want to say this interviewer did an excellent job this is a great conversation thank you
Thank you guys for this kind of interviews , because it's teaching me a lot.
This was an incredible interview.
Amazing interview. Such great insights on management, leadership and entrepreneurial opportunity.
Congratulations on your success. Inspiring employees is an excellent approach 💯👸🏽🌻
One of my favorite interviews ever. So inspiring and real.
What a horrible interview, 3 minutes in and no one had said what her actual business is.
Divorce, like most rich womn.
She owns luxury hotels 👀 I believe she is in sports and other ventures and is also philanthropist.
"He's a brilliant businessman," she tells Pulley, but adds that extramarital affairs "were his biggest problem. He has got a body count." The couple divorced in late 2002. In the book, Sheila Johnson also reveals that she was fired from BET by her husband in the late 1990s."
-Washington Post
"Sheila Johnson cofounded cable TV channel Black Entertainment Network in 1979 with her then-husband Robert. Viacom bought it for $3 billion in 2001.
After her divorce in 2002, she sold her BET shares and has since invested in hotels in Florida and Virginia, real estate and horses.
Her Innisbrook resort in Palm Harbor, Florida, hosts an annual PGA Tour championship.
She was an executive producer of the critically-acclaimed 2013 film The Butler, which tells the story of a former slave turned White House employee.
Through her investment in Monumental Sports & Entertainment, she owns stakes in the WNBA's Washington Mystics, NBA's Wizards and the NHL's Capitals."
- Forbes
Thank you Mrs. Johnson, for sharing your wisdom, you are a very gracious lady and super inspiring ❤❤❤!
Shelia, you are amazing inspiring black woman. I didn’t know anything about you. Until I watched you on Forbes today. Brilliantly pushed the boundaries in every field of her own passion and interest. With such a wealth of balanced knowledge and insight - you just want to listen to her and learn from her ❤ Truly Wonderful- Keep Sowing the Seeds of Inspiration 🎉