Sheila Johnson discusses her memoir "Walk Through Fire" at the MLK Library in Washington, DC
In partnership with Solid State Books, business mogul and philanthropist Sheila Johnson in conversation with author Jamise Harper, discuss Johnson's long awaited memoir "Walk Through Fire."
From humble beginnings as a schoolgirl and young violinist in Maywood, Illinois, Sheila Johnson rose to become one of the most accomplished businesswomen in America. A co-founder of Black Entertainment Television, she became an entrepreneur and philanthropist at the highest levels.
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Mrs Sheila Johnson, is a phenomenal woman. Her story is so inspiring..🙌🙌🙌
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!!❤️❤️❤️
*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 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 admire Sheila’s resilience, determination, strength, and self respect. Walk Through Fire is the perfect title. 🙏🏾🧡
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
Ms. Johnson’s brazen transparency is stimulating! I just bought three book. I’m so proud of and grateful to your contributions! ❤️🫶🏽❤️
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 ❤️
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! 🙏
@simplymynz2683
3 ай бұрын
🙏🏾GOD BLESS YOU WITH HIS PEACE, GUIDANCE, FAVOR, COMFORT & LOVE. YOU ARE MORE THAN ENOUGH, YOU ARE A CHILD OF OUR ALMIGHTY GOD, WHO LOVES YOU. AND GOD’S LOVE DOES NOT HURT🙌🏾.❤
Mrs. Johnson is a breath of fresh air! Best interview ever. She is so humble!
Wounds Build Wisdom….❤❤❤
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."
I love her candor as she speaks her truth. A great respected billionaire. I will be passing this to others.😊
Ms. Johnson you are so aspirational! 🙏🏾
I am glad i saw this..to learn more about her.
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.
@CharlesMcKinneyIV
4 ай бұрын
Wow... a 24 hour read?!?!?
Love this interview with a legend whom i have admired from a distance. I appreciate this so much. 🙏♥️
She made me cry when reading her life advice "everything is going to be ok" is something we should say more to ourselves
Because of her story , I will try to be a better husband and a better father
What a beautiful conversation. Sheila Johnson is a jewel. Thank you 🙏🏾
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 needed to hear this story. #inspirational
Getting the book. Can’t wait to read. This was a wonderful interview.
@abikewashington548
5 ай бұрын
You will truly hear her heart.
Just listened to "Walk through Fire." It was a TRUE..."Faith Walk."
Thank you so much Sheila for being a great and strong woman! You are a tremendous inspiration to me !
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I have truly given her flowers too!
Will you do a concert with you as soloist??
Amazing woman
Love her. Truly wish I could meet her
Awesome!
Listening to the book right now. Excellent!!
Awesome role model!!!
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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. 😅
@CharlesMcKinneyIV
4 ай бұрын
😂😂😂 their detrimental loss!
I wonder if she ever reconciled with her father.
@HuesoAmarilloAfricana
3 ай бұрын
Nope. Read the book. She touches on him, on up to his death.