Sheila Johnson on her memoir "Walk Through Fire"
The co-founder of BET and the co-owner of three sports teams, Sheila Johnson had faced adversity on her way to becoming the first Black female billionaire. She tells her story in a new book, "Walk Through Fire: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Triumph," and talks with correspondent Nancy Giles about why giving up is not in her DNA.
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Stories like this are why I watch CBS Sunday Morning.
@tiboregoldberger6817
8 ай бұрын
And that's why I don't watch to see all of God's millionaires and billionaires Network television Olegars millionaires billionaires who absolutely 💩💩 on the homeless working-class
@rosestephen6789
8 ай бұрын
LOVE CBs Sunday
She EXUDES class! I’ve always admired her! Blessings to her.
The Salamander Resort is what brings my wife & I into town each month. It's truly Middleburg's living room! Much love to you Ms. Sheila Johnson!
@LittleTut
6 ай бұрын
Yes, I've seen another report on Sheila Johnson and her resort property in Virginia. It's so beautiful. 🙂
Beautiful story and so happy for her.
What an exceptional woman! I eagerly anticipate her memoir. Ms. Johnson's portrayal of the salamander serves as a brilliant testament to the power of resilience.
@kittykat1124
8 ай бұрын
I have got to read her book🎉
" I just decided to buy the building"😂😂😂 i love it!
I have just finished the book. I couldn’t put it down. I absolutely love this woman. God has given her all that she will ever need, in spite of the anguish and heartbreak she endured. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️
@cbrb6594
7 ай бұрын
Did she put wrote in the book she married the judge who grant the divorce?
@CharlesMcKinneyIV
3 ай бұрын
He prepares a table before me in front of my enemies! (even though the coward didn't show up)@@cbrb6594
She is awesome. So glad she found her true love.
I watched this story on cbs Sunday morning today. I loved it. I’m definitely going to go get the book. What a beautiful place she has.
THANK YOU for bringing Nancy Giles in to do a story!! I adore her! She is The Real Deal and I love her so much!!
Can’t wait to read, she has an amazing story.
@muhammad17115
8 ай бұрын
The book should be a movie 🥲✌️🇺🇲
Many of us "walk through fire" to go through life. For most of us, it's a gift and a learning experience that makes us stronger and better people.
I’m enthralled by her amazing story and want to see more. This would be a beautiful movie. Her story makes me so proud. 🙌🏽❤️🙌🏽
I am glad she found love 😊
Women, a lot of the time they quietly exist under the immense wait of life never realizing how strong they are in most situations.
@marytheresejacksonlutz2533
8 ай бұрын
My mother was one of those women. She was a living saint
I just pre-ordered her book and can't wait to read it! She is an inspiration to me.
My daughter and I love Salamander. She loves the equestrian center and the beautiful horses. It’s our annual back to school staycation retreat after a busy summer of camps, events and holiday activities. She is as lovely in person. Beautiful story!
Fabulous story and thank you Nancy Giles for taking one for the journalistic team to go to the source 💪🏽💕
This was a brilliant piece!!!😊
❤ what a great interview and inspiring lady!!
Such an inspiration! I can't wait to read the book and meet her at Salamander. (Putting that out in the universe!!)
@ladyindaroom
7 ай бұрын
It’s already happened. Just a matter of time catching up 🙏🏿
I haven't been excited about a book in a long time. Hitting the book store this weekend. ❤
Thank you Sheila for BEING GREAT ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥
What an accomplished and lovely woman!!
I"m in tears. Thank you for blessing us with this book. I'm going to get it right away. I know God is using you to help so many people.
The book narrated by her on audio is amazing!
Loved this story!❤
I cannot wait for the audio book. I must hear her story in her own voice! Thank God the judge listened to his mother!
She has really strong character attributes, I look up to her.
This was one of the loveliest SM pieces I've seen so far. Would love to see more.
Wish this was longer. Reading Shelia’s book. She’s been on my vision board for almost 10 yrs. The only thing I haven’t manifested from that board. I dream of meeting her at the Market Salamander one morning!!!
I love Her. This story touched my heart. Thank you for sharing Her story. May Ms. Shelia New-Woman be continually blessed. 🥰🥰
MY favorite is when Ms. Johnson bought the building that housed the gun shop! I would’ve loved to see the face of the gun shop owner when he learned that a Black woman was putting him out!! He can go display his people’s Confederate flag elsewhere. BRAVO and heartfelt congratulations for all of your achievements, Ms. Johnson!! 👏🏽🎉👏🏽🎉
May God continue to BLESS her! She's earned everything she has the hard way. Btw, I can't believe someone was so obtuse that they thought her life had been a smooth, trouble-free journey, now and in the past, because she was VERY wealthy! Haven't they paid attention to the drug abuse and suicides among the wealthy, beautiful an famous?😲😲❤❤🙏🙏
Sheila Johnson. What a beautiful woman inside and out. I live very close to the then BET Studios in NE DC and remember BET, videos, etc. back in the day. I definitely have to buy her new memoir. And the story about the judge, long ago friend and eventual marriage to Sheila Johnson, is so beautiful. Great reporting also! 🙂👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
I’m inspired. I can’t wait to read/listen to her memoir. 🥰
I needed to hear that today. I’ve walked through fire!!!
What a beautiful testimony of God's goodness and grace in the form of His strength and resilience as the salamander. I was blessed to stay at the Salamander Hotel in Washington, DC for my birthday this past May (in which I was excited to stay because of her) and I always wanted to know why she named her properties "Salamander," now I know and I'm so proud of her definition. It truly describes my own life journey. Thank you Ms. Johnson (Williams) for being such a woman of great dignity, class, wisdom, grace and brilliance ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Inspiring indeed, love it, thank you from one Sheila to another🥳❤
Ooooo this brought tears to my eyes. Bravo Ms. Shelia! So happy for you and your mate. You did. I will too! Yayyyyyyyyyyy YOU!
Wow. Just wow. Thank you for sharing the life of this amazing woman’s life.
She's a lovely 😍🌹 lady and very smart 🤓 book on order now!
I loved this. Amazing story
Phenomenal!!!!! Brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for sharing!!!!
I’m going to have to get this book. This woman personifies a BAWSE. 🙌🏾💪🏾
Sheila Johnson is such an inspiration! The Salamander Resort is absolutely breathtaking, can’t wait to go back!!!
I am inspired from watching this interview on CBS today! I now know the Powerful Story and back drop of this Author…Her New Book… Walking Through Fire…🔥! I can definitely relate 💯 percent! What an incredible list of achievements… most importantly…Sharing her amazing story to give everyone great encouragement to stay FOCUSED and HOPEFUL! Very impressive Professional!!!
She is the real deal!
What a great Lady! A great woman!!
What a blessing to find love like that.
Perfectly said, last sentence! What a wonderful example. ❤
Love 💕 the ending...cute!
She is a very smart businesswoman and just seems so loving. I can’t wait to order the book
I am in TEARS. This just filled my cup. I was on empty.. This was inspirational and beautiful! I could watch this 1000xs I mean that..
This book has been amazing! Thank you for sharing your journey. We have had some similar experiences. Her story is encouraging!
Amazingly touching. I have always admired Sheila Johnson and see her as a mentor. What a beautiful spirit of perseverance! This is meaningful on so many levels.
For those who haven't been. Salamander in Middleburg is just such an amazing and beautiful place. From the ground to the rooms to the food and overall ambiance it's just amazing. Her properties in DC and the Caribbean are equally amazing. Certainly worth the visit for any of her properties, she curates an amazing experience.
The real deal right here. What a light.
Love it! Such an inspiration
Sooo beautiful im inspired again by finding her definitely gonna get this book!
What an inspirational story
What a woman👏🏽
So happy for her 💓. I will get her book.
Looking forward to reading the book. What an inspiration.
She inspires me ❤‼️
Wow, how Beautiful! I am buying the book!!
Thank you foe sharing.
Love her story her Gid given strength!!!
I was born, raised and eventually for a decade Strive professionally . I wish though that we can showcase more stories of Nurture that creates a path with less fire.
I admire Sheila Johnson's work ethic.
Infinite blessings for your indomitable spirit . Merci 💎❤
Loved this story!. Beautiful story and so happy for her..
Wow! Her estate is absolutely beautiful!!!
She bought the building! 🙌
Love you lady God bless you🎉❤❤❤
Wow, I’m getting that book right now!
This story gives me hope. Thanks for sharing
👏🏾👍🏿🌞🙏🏿✊🏿👊🏿🎊🎉💐…So Happy For Her Success!
Just finished her book, great read! Im so happy for her! 🥰♥️ 7:17
Wonderful story 💛✨
EXTRAORDINARY Story. She is Absolutely ADORABLE ❤
Thanks for sharing
such a beautiful story
I cannot wait to start reading this book!
Thank you so much. I am inspired 🎉❤
I needed to hear your story today, thank you. 🙌🏾🕊️
I'm so glad she found her.peace.
I need a place where i can be alone at peace! Oh , yeah. Stunning!
Salamander Resort is stunning! I have been there, and it is world class!
GO SHEILA
Amazing lady! ❤
I love ❤️ her story
I am happy for her.
Lovely interview and peek into Mrs. Johnson’s life 💜
Amazing lady
Great story, I’m buying the book!
what an inspiration!
That was so inspiring Im about to look for some fire to walk through.
@annabelles1622
8 ай бұрын
❤❤❤ your comment touched me. So sending you love from afar, to wherever you are. I know you will make it!! And be great!
This woman was the greatest blessing that happened to Mr. Johnson, but life and love goes on❤
Merci ❤