The rise and success of the first Black female billionaire Sheila Johnson
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- Business mogul Sheila Johnson was recently named CEO of the Year by The Washington Business Journal. Johnson was most recognized as the co-founder of BET and the first female African-American billionaire. But today she is known as a pioneer across all industries. Michelle Miller has more.
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Former BET employee here…I have great respect for Mrs. Johnson and everything she has accomplished on her own terms!! Bravo!
isn't she married to that black Johnson guy who owns BET to
@@AfricanGirl, She divorced him back in the early 2000's. She is currently married to Arlington County Circuit Chief Judge William T. Newman, who presided over her divorce from Robert L. Johnson.
@@9ether- lmaooo famnnn she petty🤣🤣
@@AfricanGirl that was my thought. Was she co-owner of BET because of equal ownership of assets produced while in marriage, or is she the co-founder of BET as in she acually did it herself?
@@MalikEmmanuel Just like crabs in a barrel. Only black people do their best to try to tear each other down. If you have just one crumb more, than another black person, keep it to yourself. Not every black person, will try to discredit and tear another black person down, but too many will.
She is successful not because of her billion-dollar net worth but because of what she’s doing with that money. Sheila is the billionaire the media needs to give more spotlight because she’s actually deserving of it. What a class act✨#BlackGirlMagic
🙏
An amazing woman. As a violinist, I would love to hear her work as well.
Yes,Well Said!!😊👍
That!!
God bless u Sheila Johnson🙏🙏🙏.
I knew she was successful but didn't know she was the first African-American woman billionaire, wow! I thought it was Oprah. Sheila's journey is truly an inspiration.
I had that same thought, that Oprah was the 1st black female billionaire. The information that we’re unaware of is 🤯!!! Mrs. Johnson is a trailblazer & an inspiration…wow! Great for her & bless her🙏🏾.
Online it shows Oprah being first on both, but my elementary education taught me it was madame CJ Walker. Anywho the money ain’t y’alls so relax 🏄♂️
@@Chukwu_ I though Madame CJ Walker was first millionaire. There was a Netflix movie on her.
@@Chukwu_ Hardly not. Lol.
Oprah gets the credit because media usually credit Mrs. Johnston's ex husband. They usually don't know it was a partnership; also even if it wasn't they were married and his money was her money.
She was my piano teacher before BET. She has remained the same; down to earth.
I love how she said “ I trust my instinct “ that part sat with me. Thank you Ms. Johnson. 🙏🏽
@3:01 “Money is not everything. It’s how you use what you have to make things work and make your life work.” - Sheila Johnson (grab this gem 💎 Such a profound statement)
Well tell her to give it all away and see what she say. People always say things when they have it.
@@criticworld874 She didnt say use it all and neglect your own living situation and responsibilities. You know darn well that gem saying she spoke meant use your money WISELY!
Thank you, Sheila Johnson, for looking out for African Americans.
I’m PROUD OF YOU. 👍🏾👩🏽🦱🇺🇸
God bless Ms. Johnson! Hard work and resilience.
I learned about Sheila Johnson while reading The Wealth Choice by Dr. Dennis Kimbro! Her story is so inspirational and motivating. I spent a weekend at one the resorts she owns and it was a fabulous and peaceful experience!
Madame C. J. Walker would be proud.
Yes, in a way.
Thanks to Bob jonhson too
True. True.
@@derrickali2544
You are embarrassing yourself.
Smh!
Grateful she is still here ,going from strength to strength. All the very best to her
I love!! Sheila Johnson story of triumph in her personal life and professional life. She is such an inspiration to us black American women as well as women in general. She has it all humble attitude, giving back to charities, business mogul and excellent!! family upbringing. She is a high value women with a destiny and drive that I share in common with her. May God bless! Mrs. Johnson and her family and business career.
Everyone's infatuated with Elon Musk, but these are the people we should be promoting and talking about.
I know that is down right truth! Some folks are just so overrated. Happy Black History Month!@@jeanieferris
My takeaway: Money is not everything, but what you do with what you have. Don't forget who you are. Stop saying "I can't". ❤️
I live close to the BET building here in Washington, DC. Mrs. Johnson says she would have had more news in her BET days, I take it, more information for blacks in general instead of mostly music videos, etc. But back at that time, music videos were the "thing". But I understand her feelings on that. Inspirational woman she is. 🌹
Congratulations Dear Sheila, Johnson!! Makes my day seeing & feel such humble successful inspiring Real People!!
So inspiring! Love that she doesn’t like to be called a mogul and explained why - truly, money isn’t everything, it’s all about how you use it. The goal should always be impact, love, service and this woman models these values so well!
I love this interview. I was impressed more on her humbleness and her desire to fulfill her calling in life by creating and giving.
I'll be the next black billionaire and I will help the world for Jesus sake!
I love this story. Such an inspiration!
How is she an inspiration? She divorced a billionaire and got rich through the divorce... It's not like she was an actual cofounder with shares and input.
And why would a god that promoted poverty and humility make you a billionaire? 🤣
@@firerabbit2659 2:14
@@firerabbit2659 she's an inspiration because of all the good and philanthropy she's done and the lives she's changed with her wealth unlike what most billionaires do which is nothing but dodge paying taxes and use their wealth to make more wealth that they could never spend in 3 lifetime's. Don't be 1 of those ppl who comment to be negative and search for the worst in ppl. Be optimistic and find the silver lining. You'll be better off in life and ppl will like you way more I promise
@PrinceAmir👑 That's a perfect answer. Well said. @Fire Rabbit
I’ll be the first black gay multi billionaire 12x over
So proud of you Ms. Johnson. Thank you for all that you have done to make our voices heard. Congratulations ❤
I remember when BET launched! I'm so happy and proud 👏🏾 ❤️🔥👑
Well done Michelle thank you for bringing us a beautiful story of a true winner.
A phenomenal presentation of success with humility for humanity and respect for her Creator.
I love that she is staying out the way, making her coins, minding her business, helping people and animals, and giving knowledge. I love it.
I'm really happy for her she's well deserved, Successful people don't become that way overnight. most people see at a glance-wealth, a great career, purpose-is the result of hard work and hustle over time. I pray that anyone who reads this will be successful in life too 🙏🙏🙏
Yeah you're absolutely right, all success can be achieved with determination, Starting early is the best way of getting ahead to build wealth, investing remains a priority. I learnt from my last year's experience, i am able to build a suitable life because I invested early ahead this time.
I urge everyone to start somewhere now no matter how small, this is literally the time for that, forget material things, don't get tempted,i became more better the moment i realized this.
Yeah investment is the key to sustaining your financial longevity but venturing into any legitimate investment without a proper guidance of an expert can lead to greater loss too
exactly! That's my main concern and what kind of investment can someone do with this increase economy turndown
Hello, please what exactly kind of investment are you talking about here, I'm really interested too
One word: Inspirational!
Thanks for sharing this video with us. I hope to be a voice for seniors in serving and giving back to the community. I am an aspiring billionaire and a born-again believer.
She is a PHENOMENAL WOMAN!
Fantastic commentary! I’ve been following Ms. Johnson for a long time, she is so inspiring!
She is ageless, beautiful, strong with a great spirit. Congratulations! Keep God First! Blessings 💕✌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿
what an inspiring woman of color as I build my real estate business in Richmond VA most important she understands what to do with her billions go Shelia
Love this!! You got this!
Wow!!! Such an amazing woman Honorable Shelia Johnson much love, respect and admiration for her ALWAYS ❤️🌹👍🏽👏🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽
Beautiful story and a good soul for our community 💝 thank you Johnson
I don’t have anything else to say but WOW! What a beautiful feature. 👏🏾❤️
Nice to see that any thing can come true.
Sheila Johnson seems like a relatable, sweet woman. Nice job, Michelle!
Absolutely amazing the former Ms Johnson...since it's said that she remarried....you're an awesome business woman and humanitarian....may God continue to bless you!!!💜💙🙏
One of my favorites... congratulations!!!
Her & Bob Johnson were a force.
Then they divorced... but she kept doing HER thing.
When raising my now 30 year old son, I banned the word “can’t” from his vocabulary. However, he learn the word “no” and how important and powerful it is. Never say you can’t do something! Learning the word “no”teaches you that things won’t always go your way, and sometimes a person must use it to set healthy boundaries!!
Now this is an American success story
AWESOME! Surely, I may not have quoted her exact words, but her message is PROFOUND! She became acquainted with (learned) who she is! Such an HONOR! Thank you, SHEILA JOHNSON!
“I know when things are gonna work, and when they’re not gonna work.”
I Loved what she said, money isn't everything, but what you do with it.
Awesome story! kudos to Mrs. Johnson👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Also love how the reporter's fellow coworkers are praising her work. Refreshing to see.
Gayle, you look GREAT at nearly 70! 👍🏾👩🏽🦱🇺🇸
Yes, she looks really pretty.
She is truly amazing. Just finished her book and she actually walked through fire. I’m glad she bettered her self. What she has built is nothing short of amazing
Absolutely Magnificent.
I appreciate Sheila Johnson
Wow! This is a amazing woman God bless and continue to keep her. Inspirational lady they need to make a movie about her life.
Fantastic Story-Fabulous Woman!
Had the pleasure of being in the same room as her during a CBC event in 2019. She is such and inspiration! Thank you for sharing story with us Ms. Johnson.
Thanks for informing me about Sheila Johnson (I'm outside of the USA). She is an inspiring woman. The word 'can't' should certainly be expunged from our vocabulary. Thanks again for the insight into her business ventures.
I love this and we need to see and hear more stories about this in the media. Show these statistics for a change…
Multi billionaire Michelle! Man she looks great! The Johnson’s were everything bk in the day! They had weekly & monthly publications, tv commercials, beauty products, etc that captured the true Blk American experiences throughout the decades told by Blks! Man I remember when BET came out & we begged my mom for cable just to watch BET 😂
Monthly and weekly publications (do you mean Ebony and Jet magazines?) That was John and Eunice Johnson. That couple was in Chicago. Beauty products back then ... that was also John and Eunice Johnson (with Fashion Fair.) These are different Johnsons. She and Bob Johnson were BET founders.
@@noble604 Also, there was George and Joan Johnson of Chicago, as they created Johnson Products Company. Ultra Sheen, Afro Sheen, and Ultra Sheen Cosmetics were among the most popular items they manufactured. Johnson Products was also a major sponsor when Soul Train was syndicated nationwide during its' early days.
@Karen Nichols Thanks for clarifying! I've always thought that all the Johnsons were related (i.e. the Ebony and Jet family were related to the BET family.)
Karen - That’s true, there are other Johnsons, too, with Ultra Sheen.
As an aside - It’s a shame so many Black people came to be the “son” of John ... and Jack, and Robert, Richard, William, Daniel, David, Steven, etc. Johnson consequently is a very common Black name... yes.
@@noble604 yes thank you 😊
I’m proud of you 👏🏽 I need to hear 👂 that from a strong 💪🏾 Black lady ❤❤
So very proud of Ms. Johnson!
My mother and I watched BET every Sunday particularly for the news segment “Getting Paid”, which highlighted Black owned businesses and Black startups. We were so disheartened when the channel was sold and destroyed.
Congratulations on her past, present and future endeavors. ❤️👏🏽❤️👏🏽❤️👏🏽🙏🏽
Congratulations Ms Sheila Johnson !👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Keep up the great work.👏🏽👏🏽
Kudos to Michelle Miller for a great interview!
My early days if BET is video soul with Donny Simpson, I'm not old but not too young either. I don't recall ever seeing Bob Johnson's wife honestly until now. Was it on purpose that we don't know about her history vs Oprah? I loved that they covered this story, she is a true inspiration for sure♥️
My God. I am so proud of this woman.
Hi, what a great accomplishment!!! Thanks for sharing. Hope all is well 🙏love!!
Awesome lady! Great interview.
Great story. I’m happy when I see people who work hard and stay humble achieve success.?
Take your half your husbands money, check, marry the Judge who finalized your Divorce check...you are now a co- founder of BET they forgot that part
Congratulations, you are an inspiration Ms. Sheila Johnson.
One thing for sure. This is very inspirational and will continue to inspire a lot of people and generation.
So inspirational
God bless you Ms. Johnson!!
YES!!!🙌🏽
Wonderful!
I would love to hear more of her story. How did they go about creating BET?
I would love to hear her side of the story, but her ex husband Bob Johnson did an interview with Guy Raz for NPR's podcast "How I Built This" which was really good.
@@d.m.7696 thanks
Fantastic 🎉
Thank you for sharing this interview. Mrs. Sheila Johnson really inspires me. God bless you Mrs. Sheila Johnson, Michelle Miller & CBS ❤️🙏🏽❤️
BET was started with Sheila and her husband in 1979. *In 2001* it was sold and couple became Billionaires
Oprah became a BILLIONAIRE in 2003
👏👏👏 Thank you Miss Johnson. You have inspiration and motivation. Black excellence. Resilience. Know your parents are proud looking down . 👏👏
I admire her and enjoy staying at her Salamander Resort. I am looking forward to going back soon.
This is so inspiring ......Congs to sheila.....
She's awesome 🤩🤩🤩🤩 I love her powerful energy
Such an inspiration for all, especially women. Looking forward to visiting Salamander soon!
Amazing, she came from excellence
Black Brilliance from Beginning 💯🖤
Seems like a very nice down to earth lady.
What a rock star!
3:02 “Money’s not everything! It’s how you use what you have, to make things work, and to make your life work!”
What an inspiring and amazing story!!!!!
👏👏👏 Thank you for sharing this very inspirational video!
Inspiration at its best !!! Great job
I liked the conversation/interview she did where she discussed her career in the context of passing. that was super interesting hearing her history, career and outlook under that framework
Wow such an incredible story, so inspiring!
Greeting from North Carolina awesome Lady!
Well guess who gotta go stay at the Mandarin Oriental now!!!! Omg the magic!!! Inspired is an understatement right now 💝
I love this story!!!
I can’t wait to visit her Va resort + all the others!!! Go head Mrs. Johnson!!! 💚💚💚 #SHEGOALZ
Inspiring queen. I am determined to succeed and move forward in my life.
Wow! Kudos to Ms. Sheila Johnson ❤😮
Madam CJ Walker was the first black female billionaire. Look it up!
That’s absolutely right 👑
This is a great story! #Blackexcellence 🖤
I wish more black people would work together to buy more sports teams than going out to buy some damn expensive cars, jewelry etc, many need to understand rich is not only having money in the bank but to spread your investments and helping others
The money is not the key. It's the opportunity to purchase the team. If no sells you can't buy.
Love Sheila Johnson truly blessed
So glad to see this. Way to go Mrs Johnson.✨
Awesome interview, thanks, Michelle, for telling this inspiring story of Sheila Johnson.