The rise and success of the first Black female billionaire Sheila Johnson

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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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@lisamckinney7642 Год назад

Former BET employee here…I have great respect for Mrs. Johnson and everything she has accomplished on her own terms!! Bravo!

@AfricanGirl Год назад

isn't she married to that black Johnson guy who owns BET to

@9ether- Год назад

@@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.

@dthrust9037 Год назад

@@9ether- lmaooo famnnn she petty🤣🤣

@MalikEmmanuel Год назад

@@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?

@frugalityishername827 Год назад

@@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.

@lt3074 Год назад

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.

@maryluvsmusic9298 Год назад

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🙏🏾.

@Chukwu_ Год назад

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 🏄‍♂️

@llaurelgardner4913 Год назад

@@Chukwu_ I though Madame CJ Walker was first millionaire. There was a Netflix movie on her.

@thomasbrown3356 Год назад

@@Chukwu_ Hardly not. Lol.

@OjukwuIsaac Год назад

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.

@jae6506 Год назад

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

@rubyclark7595 Год назад

🙏

@sala19843714 Год назад

An amazing woman. As a violinist, I would love to hear her work as well.

@charleneshowes2682 Год назад

Yes,Well Said!!😊👍

@Ladylovemm Год назад

That!!

@queenparis6490 Год назад

God bless u Sheila Johnson🙏🙏🙏.

@marcrankin1707 Год назад

She was my piano teacher before BET. She has remained the same; down to earth.

@ashleybcookin Год назад

I love how she said “ I trust my instinct “ that part sat with me. Thank you Ms. Johnson. 🙏🏽

@DebtDemolisherTV Год назад

@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)

@criticworld874 Год назад

Well tell her to give it all away and see what she say. People always say things when they have it.

@JeremiahWalton Год назад

@@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!

@thinktank2255 Год назад

Thank you, Sheila Johnson, for looking out for African Americans. I’m PROUD OF YOU. 👍🏾👩🏽‍🦱🇺🇸

@myyoutubechannel2944 Год назад

God bless Ms. Johnson! Hard work and resilience.

@shannonroane5756 Год назад

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". ❤️

@DebtDemolisherTV Год назад

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!

@chukesobialo5706 Год назад

Grateful she is still here ,going from strength to strength. All the very best to her

@jessetorres8738 Год назад

Madame C. J. Walker would be proud.

@yvonneplant9434 Год назад

Yes, in a way.

@derrickali2544 Год назад

Thanks to Bob jonhson too

@truthtorpedo4068 7 месяцев назад

True. True.

@truthtorpedo4068 7 месяцев назад

@@derrickali2544 You are embarrassing yourself. Smh!

@LittleTut Год назад

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. 🌹

@_issavibe Год назад

I'll be the next black billionaire and I will help the world for Jesus sake! I love this story. Such an inspiration!

@firerabbit2659 Год назад

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? 🤣

@miwftv3024 Год назад

@@firerabbit2659 2:14

@TheChoralist Год назад

@@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

@_issavibe Год назад

@PrinceAmir👑 That's a perfect answer. Well said. @Fire Rabbit

@domigriffin340 Год назад

I’ll be the first black gay multi billionaire 12x over

@whatjojothinks Год назад

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!

@risaandjesus Год назад

I love this interview. I was impressed more on her humbleness and her desire to fulfill her calling in life by creating and giving.

@harrylen1688 Год назад

Congratulations Dear Sheila, Johnson!! Makes my day seeing & feel such humble successful inspiring Real People!!

@katyarnold6757 Год назад

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.

@jeanieferris Год назад

Everyone's infatuated with Elon Musk, but these are the people we should be promoting and talking about.

@CharlesMcKinneyIV 6 месяцев назад

I know that is down right truth! Some folks are just so overrated. Happy Black History Month!@@jeanieferris

@viazel2796 Год назад

I remember when BET launched! I'm so happy and proud 👏🏾 ❤️‍🔥👑

@deirdreyearwood3383 Год назад

So proud of you Ms. Johnson. Thank you for all that you have done to make our voices heard. Congratulations ❤

@judithlambertwinfield7706 Год назад

A phenomenal presentation of success with humility for humanity and respect for her Creator.

@nottodaylilbaldhead Год назад

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.

@teresacarrington244 Год назад

Well done Michelle thank you for bringing us a beautiful story of a true winner.

@Silversiren-d1b Год назад

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.

@mrpearson1230 Год назад

One word: Inspirational!

@terrisewell4729 Год назад

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 🙏🙏🙏

@limburgerfarrell3499 Год назад

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.

@johnalex4006 Год назад

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.

@Soboj-oy8me Год назад

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

@nengsolavillasorda8519 Год назад

exactly! That's my main concern and what kind of investment can someone do with this increase economy turndown

@jessicasaunder6965 Год назад

Hello, please what exactly kind of investment are you talking about here, I'm really interested too

@sabrinaburnham4395 Год назад

She is a PHENOMENAL WOMAN!

@jeralenebirch Год назад

She is ageless, beautiful, strong with a great spirit. Congratulations! Keep God First! Blessings 💕✌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿

@sheritacotten5293 Год назад

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

@pricklypear1111 Год назад

Love this!! You got this!

@klomax7089 Год назад

Fantastic commentary! I’ve been following Ms. Johnson for a long time, she is so inspiring!

@nicole9025 Год назад

I don’t have anything else to say but WOW! What a beautiful feature. 👏🏾❤️

@ltrotter636 Год назад

Sheila Johnson seems like a relatable, sweet woman. Nice job, Michelle!

@fataiadegbenro984 Год назад

Beautiful story and a good soul for our community 💝 thank you Johnson

@johnjohnson2660 Год назад

Wow!!! Such an amazing woman Honorable Shelia Johnson much love, respect and admiration for her ALWAYS ❤️🌹👍🏽👏🏽🙌🏽🙏🏽

@juschill1 Год назад

Her & Bob Johnson were a force. Then they divorced... but she kept doing HER thing.

@1969summers Год назад

Nice to see that any thing can come true.

@KeebasLife Год назад

“I know when things are gonna work, and when they’re not gonna work.”

@k.s.3421 Год назад

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!!

@jayelove1504 Год назад

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!!!💜💙🙏

@thinktank2255 Год назад

Gayle, you look GREAT at nearly 70! 👍🏾👩🏽‍🦱🇺🇸

@shayemoore Год назад

Yes, she looks really pretty.

@naaopoku8480 Год назад

One of my favorites... congratulations!!!

@myimperfectdiary890 Год назад

Now this is an American success story

@vanessarussell924 Год назад

I Loved what she said, money isn't everything, but what you do with it.

@dorismason5239 Год назад

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!

@Deshantigenus 26 дней назад

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

@Dakid015 Год назад

Awesome story! kudos to Mrs. Johnson👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Also love how the reporter's fellow coworkers are praising her work. Refreshing to see.

@mechelle1 Год назад

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 😂

@noble604 Год назад

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.

@karennichols2089 Год назад

@@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.

@rrnn6472 Год назад

@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.)

@noble604 Год назад

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.

@mechelle1 Год назад

@@noble604 yes thank you 😊

@jaiyabyrd4177 Год назад

Absolutely Magnificent. I appreciate Sheila Johnson

@rondajefferson729 Год назад

Wow! This is a amazing woman God bless and continue to keep her. Inspirational lady they need to make a movie about her life.

@storiesforkidswithmorel-uu7fh Год назад

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.

@phyllissnook Год назад

Fantastic Story-Fabulous Woman!

@shaybaeevolve119 Год назад

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♥️

@shaunmc013 Год назад

I love this and we need to see and hear more stories about this in the media. Show these statistics for a change…

@jacqueline7781 Год назад

I’m proud of you 👏🏽 I need to hear 👂 that from a strong 💪🏾 Black lady ❤❤

@anndeecosita3586 Год назад

Great story. I’m happy when I see people who work hard and stay humble achieve success.?

@ethan_distinti_apparel Год назад

Congratulations Ms Sheila Johnson !👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Keep up the great work.👏🏽👏🏽

@kckgirl78 11 месяцев назад

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. ❤️👏🏽❤️👏🏽❤️👏🏽🙏🏽

@maskanot Год назад

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

@FaithandNova Год назад

I would love to hear more of her story. How did they go about creating BET?

@d.m.7696 Год назад

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.

@FaithandNova Год назад

@@d.m.7696 thanks

@andrewp4220 Год назад

Seems like a very nice down to earth lady.

@KarenOverstreet-ec1jp Год назад

I admire her and enjoy staying at her Salamander Resort. I am looking forward to going back soon.

@legashebuilder Год назад

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.

@gusaugustus7895 Год назад

Kudos to Michelle Miller for a great interview!

@tania0070 Год назад

My God. I am so proud of this woman.

@sunnyrays2281 Год назад

Awesome lady! Great interview.

@heathermetz6576 Год назад

3:02 “Money’s not everything! It’s how you use what you have, to make things work, and to make your life work!”

@BILLIONAIREGH Год назад

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

@lierx.agerate8230 Год назад

Before I started the video I assumed 2 things 1 that she was born of highly academic parents 2 that this had something to do with a husband or ex husband Wow what a surprise

@firerabbit2659 Год назад

#2 is right. She got the money through the divorce, she wasn't really a co-founder. They started rewriting history when her husband died.

@lierx.agerate8230 Год назад

@@firerabbit2659 number one is right as well

@CandaceWBrown 11 месяцев назад

One thing for sure. This is very inspirational and will continue to inspire a lot of people and generation.

@Ms.FullPotential Год назад

God bless you Ms. Johnson!!

@cherylharewood6125 Год назад

Congratulations, you are an inspiration Ms. Sheila Johnson.

@jeannieves6275 Год назад

Black Brilliance from Beginning 💯🖤

@yolandalcheek462 Год назад

Amazing, she came from excellence

@f3042 Год назад

Wonderful!

@marylbrown1433 Год назад

Hi, what a great accomplishment!!! Thanks for sharing. Hope all is well 🙏love!!

@silvercat6425 Год назад

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

@dpeals86 Год назад

The money is not the key. It's the opportunity to purchase the team. If no sells you can't buy.

@summerbeacher7862 Год назад

She's awesome 🤩🤩🤩🤩 I love her powerful energy

@OneTakeTuber Год назад

So inspirational

@saviourdelvin Год назад

This is so inspiring ......Congs to sheila.....

@teresastewart7188 Год назад

👏👏👏 Thank you Miss Johnson. You have inspiration and motivation. Black excellence. Resilience. Know your parents are proud looking down . 👏👏

@clementwilliams5502 Год назад

Madam CJ Walker was the first black female billionaire. Look it up!

@Angela-cd9bj Год назад

That’s absolutely right 👑

@kharakessler1390 Год назад

Well guess who gotta go stay at the Mandarin Oriental now!!!! Omg the magic!!! Inspired is an understatement right now 💝

@kayalcorn9569 Год назад

What a rock star!

@kashfortheking Год назад

This shows as I’ve seen in my own life that when they put their minds to it, black women are the most astute business people on Earth.

@livinginrichmondvawithcherese Год назад

Such an inspiration for all, especially women. Looking forward to visiting Salamander soon!

@ratednudeearth Год назад

I appreciate that as their lower realm men or woman in their black elite society never share her....i love that he hyped Kanye or...you know that other guy as he capped $1.5 billion while she kept her integrity. First only black...of her sport. So it's real great to see her younger year in Venezuela ✨ Remember that,Mrs.Johnson. Keep your heart.

@jusletursoulglobaby Год назад

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