Sheila Johnson is a name synonymous with breaking barriers and achieving excellence. A true multi-hyphenate, she has donned the hats of entrepreneur, philanthropist, and sports executive throughout her illustrious career. But for 30+ years, Sheila hid in the shell of who she could be because the person she married reduced her to that. Her love story does have a happy ending, thankfully.
Resources
I Am Debra Lee: A Memoir by Debra Lee
“How Billionaire Sheila Johnson Went From Teaching Violin to Creating a Luxury Hotel Empire” by Justin Fenner
“BET Co-Founder Sheila Johnson Gets Candid About Her Struggles” by Rob Brunner
“Daughter of BET Cofounders Gets Married in a Lavish Wedding in the Bahamas” by Marisa M. Kashino
“Sheila Johnson Discusses Her Groundbreaking Career and New Memoir ‘Walk Through Fire’” by Amna Nawaz, Stephanie Kotuby, Ian Couzens, Satvi Sunkara
“How Sheila Johnson Shifted From Media Mogul To Hotel Tycoon” by Josh Corder
