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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[@danielallyway]

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]

Yes, I've seen another report on Sheila Johnson and her resort property in Virginia. It's so beautiful. 🙂

[@Stephtheencourager]

She EXUDES class! I’ve always admired her! Blessings to her.

[@glnnchrstphr9717]

Stories like this are why I watch CBS Sunday Morning.

[@tiboregoldberger6817]

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]

LOVE CBs Sunday

[@dijonrolle1846]

Beautiful story and so happy for her.

[@nedrawilliams6657]

" I just decided to buy the building"😂😂😂 i love it!

[@cherylrleigh1912]

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]

I have got to read her book🎉

[@jatedmond3639]

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]

Did she put wrote in the book she married the judge who grant the divorce?

[@CharlesMcKinneyIV]

He prepares a table before me in front of my enemies! (even though the coward didn't show up)@@cbrb6594

[@glnnchrstphr9717]

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.

[@toomuch5488]

She is awesome. So glad she found her true love.

[@dmotta2811]

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.

[@thekeith-donovanexperience]

Can’t wait to read, she has an amazing story.

[@muhammad17115]

The book should be a movie 🥲✌️🇺🇲

[@peggygibbons479]

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!!

[@andreaduren]

I’m enthralled by her amazing story and want to see more. This would be a beautiful movie. Her story makes me so proud. 🙌🏽❤️🙌🏽

[@itsonlyme303]

I am glad she found love 😊

[@divalocity]

I just pre-ordered her book and can't wait to read it! She is an inspiration to me.

[@scuttlemabob]

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!

[@angelp.5224]

❤ what a great interview and inspiring lady!!

[@lorettanericcio-bohlman567]

Fabulous story and thank you Nancy Giles for taking one for the journalistic team to go to the source 💪🏽💕

[@SamSung-ww3rp]

This was a brilliant piece!!!😊

[@MissT813]

Loved this story!❤

[@rosestephen6789]

I haven't been excited about a book in a long time. Hitting the book store this weekend. ❤

[@livinginrichmondvawithcherese]

Such an inspiration! I can't wait to read the book and meet her at Salamander. (Putting that out in the universe!!)

[@ladyindaroom]

It’s already happened. Just a matter of time catching up 🙏🏿

[@SamSung-ww3rp]

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]

My mother was one of those women. She was a living saint

[@juliej5917]

What an accomplished and lovely woman!!

[@tawandahaulcy8700]

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.

[@sandram8761]

This was one of the loveliest SM pieces I've seen so far. Would love to see more.

[@eLLBdotmusic]

I cannot wait for the audio book. I must hear her story in her own voice! Thank God the judge listened to his mother!

[@wendibrown8317]

Thank you Sheila for BEING GREAT ❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥

[@2hot2hold2much2handle]

I’m inspired. I can’t wait to read/listen to her memoir. 🥰

[@Ittakesavillage111]

She has really strong character attributes, I look up to her.

[@dovetales3]

I love Her. This story touched my heart. Thank you for sharing Her story. May Ms. Shelia New-Woman be continually blessed. 🥰🥰

[@royaldiadem762]

The book narrated by her on audio is amazing!

[@Itzsheila3087]

Inspiring indeed, love it, thank you from one Sheila to another🥳❤

[@bronxbaubles]

I needed to hear that today. I’ve walked through fire!!!

[@elainesmith7512]

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?😲😲❤❤🙏🙏

[@gwenmorris113]

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 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@maryburrell3948]

I loved this. Amazing story

[@romstar]

She's a lovely 😍🌹 lady and very smart 🤓 book on order now!

[@styledtothetop3579]

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!!!

[@LittleTut]

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! 🙂👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@seebizz4583]

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!!!

[@Clintsessentials]

Love 💕 the ending...cute!

[@ladonnawashington1643]

Ooooo this brought tears to my eyes. Bravo Ms. Shelia! So happy for you and your mate. You did. I will too! Yayyyyyyyyyyy YOU!

[@MariaAlvarez-mn9nd]

What an inspirational story

[@joycestepancevich6591]

What a great Lady! A great woman!!

[@finer_dove]

I’m going to have to get this book. This woman personifies a BAWSE. 🙌🏾💪🏾

[@jkstubbington]

Wow. Just wow. Thank you for sharing the life of this amazing woman’s life.

[@user-cv4ul6bq4o]

I began reading this book this morning. I’ve read 100 pages already. I can relate to so many of the comments she made about not fitting in. God chose a different way for us. Because we’re set apart. Many are called and few are chosen. Thank you for sharing your story. ❤

[@cumingsca]

Phenomenal!!!!! Brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@NJInColor]

Sheila Johnson is such an inspiration! The Salamander Resort is absolutely breathtaking, can’t wait to go back!!!

[@anitadawson7766]

She is a very smart businesswoman and just seems so loving. I can’t wait to order the book

[@kckgirl78]

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!! 👏🏽🎉👏🏽🎉

[@user-ds2tg6gc6x]

Love it! Such an inspiration

[@EverybodyLovesShun]

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..

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you foe sharing.

[@user-lh6dh7ir4h]

She is the real deal!

[@SKY77713]

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.

[@MsSango]

That was so inspiring Im about to look for some fire to walk through.

[@annabelles1622]

❤❤❤ your comment touched me. So sending you love from afar, to wherever you are. I know you will make it!! And be great!

[@vanessasanders5647]

Thanks for sharing

[@infinitekaosproductionsinc3042]

This story gives me hope. Thanks for sharing

[@nlp6082]

She inspires me ❤‼️

[@deborahblackshear3325]

So happy for her 💓. I will get her book.

[@bobbybuckhead]

👏🏾👍🏿🌞🙏🏿✊🏿👊🏿🎊🎉💐…So Happy For Her Success!

[@user-lp6xd7in8o]

Loved this story!. Beautiful story and so happy for her..

[@agoodgurl2k]

I needed to hear your story today, thank you. 🙌🏾🕊️

[@norathefish3338]

Perfectly said, last sentence! What a wonderful example. ❤

[@jae6506]

What a woman👏🏽

[@user-fl3vc8ir9l]

This book has been amazing! Thank you for sharing your journey. We have had some similar experiences. Her story is encouraging!

[@Nena84734]

Wow, I’m getting that book right now!

[@kristinesanchez5433]

such a beautiful story

[@mililaniman]

I admire Sheila Johnson's work ethic.

[@HumanTraffickingAwareness1111]

Sooo beautiful im inspired again by finding her definitely gonna get this book!

[@AntoinetteWolf]

What a blessing to find love like that.

[@MJ-uz7cf]

Wonderful story 💛✨

[@etinosayvonne_studio]

Thank you so much. I am inspired 🎉❤

[@dee.tyson1]

Wow! Her estate is absolutely beautiful!!!

[@gruppegee]

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.

[@aishah5244]

She bought the building! 🙌

[@kimedison6677]

Looking forward to reading the book. What an inspiration.

[@reezagibbons465]

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.

[@Caliboso7]

Wow, how Beautiful! I am buying the book!!

[@carlinenurnberger4163]

Merci ❤

[@yeamaneal5652]

I cannot wait to start reading this book!

[@windlechambers3546]

Love her story her Gid given strength!!!

[@carlinenurnberger4163]

Infinite blessings for your indomitable spirit . Merci 💎❤

[@shirleyashanti3031]

The real deal right here. What a light.

[@ItsKells]

Lovely interview and peek into Mrs. Johnson’s life 💜

[@gwensmith6]

I'm so glad she found her.peace.

[@awesomealexanders690]

Salamander Resort is stunning! I have been there, and it is world class!

[@swilli10]

So inspiring

[@MichelleCarithersAuthor]

great story!

[@brandypopejohnson2072]

I love ❤️ her story

[@preciousone9377]

Great story, I’m buying the book!

[@dumebie]

Love this ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jessicaT12345]

what an inspiration!

[@user-md2id3ec4y]

Love you lady God bless you🎉❤❤❤

[@daphnesmith1686]

EXTRAORDINARY Story. She is Absolutely ADORABLE ❤

[@OliviaBL2]

Just finished her book, great read! Im so happy for her! 🥰♥️ 7:17

[@sandragalati6281]

Wonderful story. I wish I could take a class from her in resilience.

[@KCNwokoye]

Brilliant and resilient. She knows what she wants and goes for it.