Sheila Johnson discusses her memoir "Walk Through Fire" at the MLK Library in Washington, DC 

*Her life story should be made into a movie. She is so strong and I’m so happy for her success and resilience. Glad to see that she has found love again.*

I admire Sheila’s resilience, determination, strength, and self respect. Walk Through Fire is the perfect title. 🙏🏾🧡

This powerful conversation resonates deeply with me. As a survivor of abuse, I understand the journey of healing all too well. It's reassuring to know that I'm not alone in this struggle and that there is strength in sharing our stories. I'm inspired by your courage and resilience. Thank you for reminding me that healing is possible, even in the darkest of times. I am buying the book, so it can help me in the healing process. The nightmares, the shaking, the ptsd, the not being able to talk about it, the shame, the surreal state of having to go on because I have to work, I have to move on, I have no time for inner journeys, the fear, that I'm forbidden to look abused because I'll be looked down upon or hurt again, that I was alone in all of this and my children are alone in all of this, that I'm still angry with myself, the post stress that is still in me and my children, the unbelievable stress, the loneliness, the ability to slip back into trauma. ..these are not easy things. Where I live victim blaming is a common phenomenon. To this day, when I look up at the Statue of Liberty, I think of my divorce, of the gratitude I have for having managed to be free. Thank you for sharing your story! 🙏

I appreciate the growth and healing that she’s taken to be able to share with us so openly. I feel like I could sit at her feet all day and just soak in the wisdom and experience. Getting her book ASAP. Thank you Sheila Johnson! And the host did an amazing job with this interview!

Mrs. Johnson is a breath of fresh air! Best interview ever. She is so humble!

What an honor to interview her 👏! I would be honored to meet her someday, God willing. "Wounds build wisdom." "Embrace adversity b/c it only makes you stronger."

Love Mrs. Johnson for her honesty and transparency!

Sheila Johnson is amazing and an inspiration. I have followed her trajectory in my 20’s to the present, for more than 30 years. Her business acumen is incredible and impressive.

Because of her story , I will try to be a better husband and a better father

Got the book yesterday and finished it this morning! What an amazing story of resilience! The story had to be told! Thank you for sharing your story.

Ms. Johnson, you're a phenomenal BOSS LADY!!!❤😊Thank you very much for sharing.

“Embrace adversity…learn from it and move forward.”

Wounds Build Wisdom….❤❤❤

She made me cry when reading her life advice "everything is going to be ok" is something we should say more to ourselves

What an amazing woman. What an amazing story. I am thankful to have come across this interview. I look forward to reading her memoir. 🙏

"Wounds Build Wisdom" Such a gem!! Thank Sheila for sharing your story. I am 25 yr old first generation latina & Entrepreneur - you are truly empowering black & brown women to step out of our comfort zone and become the bosses we dream to be. Thank you I needed this message.

Ms. Johnson you are so aspirational! 🙏🏾

I love Middleburg, VA BECAUSE of Ms. Sheila Johnson. The Salamander Resort is absolutely STUNNING. The staff is ON POINT! It is a place that as a young Black woman, I gladly will spend on. I’ve been there twice, although I am a California-resident… and will continue to go. May Ms. Sheila’s legacy, live on for generations, even when her “final act” to go onto glory, arrives ❤️

So blessed to be able to read about your phenomenal business talents, musicianship helping and inspiring young musicians, your dignified way of dealing with your life and lovelife, etc. You are more than phenomenal!!! God bless you for sharing your amazing story!!! Where, in the world, did you ever get such business acumen??? Lord, God has given you talents that you moved, forward, using and embellishing those talents!! Looking, forward to hearing, more, about your "brewing" life!!! Thank you, sooo much!!❤️❤️❤️

I am glad i saw this..to learn more about her.

I live in South Africa and Teen Summit was one of my favorite shows in my teens. This was such an inspiring conversation and Thank you Mme Sheila Johnson for your amazing life and contributions. You're representing the black women of our society and living proof that it can be done against all odds. Much Love ❤

I will absolutely purchase this book and I plan to give it as gifts to all my friends as inspiration! Bravo Ms. Johnson! Your bravery is phenomenal ✨

Love this interview with a legend whom i have admired from a distance. I appreciate this so much. 🙏♥️

“I want my half” I love that!!😂❤

Awesome guest and interview. I feel encouraged. Thank you.

Luv it!!! Excellent!! Smart!!! Brave🎉 unrelenting!!! Soooo many words 🎉🎉

Love this and so inspiring! I had no idea who Sheila Johnson is!!! Thank you for uploading this!!!

I love her candor as she speaks her truth. A great respected billionaire. I will be passing this to others.😊

This woman my my my my my. I'm so inspired and really now proud and glad to be a black woman. What a blessing❤❤❤Zambia Africa

Getting the book. Can’t wait to read. This was a wonderful interview.

What an incredible interview, this was such an inspiration to watch. I could kiss Sheila's feet

I needed to hear this story. #inspirational

Mrs Sheila Johnson, is a phenomenal woman. Her story is so inspiring..🙌🙌🙌

Such an amazing woman, a light to illuminate our path and an inspiration to me. I can understand what it means to be silent without a voice but amen when the silence is broken. So blessed and grateful

I saw her at the New Orleans Book Fest this past weekend and toured her elegant NOPSI hotel. She is definitely a phenomenal woman and a must-read. Let us all start a Teen Summit in our cities. I will.🙂

Outstanding. Thank you for continuing to break barriers!

I admire her so much, I want to be like her, and one day I will meet Sheila johnson

“Understand and embrace adversity…and failure” ❤

This interview was another great opportunity to better learn and glean from Ms. Sheila Johnson. When I first read her testimony especially about the significance of the salamander, I felt the happiness of courage and strength rise up in my spirit not only for Ms. Johnson but for myself as well because I was also able to heal from divorce and regain myself, my strength and my peace. Also, I have been blessed to celebrate a birthday weekend at the Salamander in Washington, DC and the experience was FANTASTIC. I planned to return in the future so I was excited to learn about how the hotel will have a new restaurant coming soon. I will continue to pray for Ms. Johnson’s total and divine healing in Jesus name, Amen ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I loved her book. Please get it.

Thanks for sharing ❤

❤you are a real daughter of Zion. 🎉 i am so happy to find this.

Great interview

Amazing story! Great interview! ❤❤‍🔥💜💯

Thank you so much Sheila for being a great and strong woman! You are a tremendous inspiration to me !

This is fantastic, thank you. Gotta get this book!

I have truly given her flowers too!

Wow amazing

Listening to the book right now. Excellent!!

Amazing woman

Love her. Truly wish I could meet her

Awesome role model!!!

Here's why having capital at your fingertips breeds power.

Will you do a concert with you as soloist??

Awesome!

What a beautiful conversation. Sheila Johnson is a jewel. Thank you 🙏🏾

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I hope if some people give me how I contact Sheila I

I will pull every penny of my money outta this bank and, kicker is, I ain't got Sheila money by a long shot. Still, don't play with me. 😅

"The mandarin wasn't doin' well but we got it at a great price " 😂😂😂

I’m looking for content I don’t have any now

I wonder if she ever reconciled with her father.

Ms. Johnson’s brazen transparency is stimulating! I just bought three book. I’m so proud of and grateful to your contributions! ❤️🫶🏽❤️

Inspirational!!!!!

Just listened to "Walk through Fire." It was a TRUE..."Faith Walk."