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Walk Through Fire, Audiobook 🎧 by Sheila Johnson

The pioneering spirit behind BET and an esteemed African American woman billionaire divulges her profound journey, oscillating between love's warmth and life's trials—an uplifting tale of confronting negative forces, seeking her inner core, and ultimately experiencing contentment in her personal and professional endeavors.

Starting her life in the cozy town of Maywood, Illinois, as a young violin enthusiast, Sheila Johnson's trajectory skyrocketed, positioning her among the elite business leaders of America. Instrumental in shaping Black Entertainment Television, her spirit of enterprise didn't stop there, delving into philanthropic ventures on an unparalleled scale.

Yet, shadows of personal struggles lurked beneath this success.

With her early years characterized by a supportive environment that fostered her musical talents, the abrupt departure of her father for another woman when she was just sixteen was a jolt, breaking her mother and denting Sheila's own faith in relationships. Swearing never to be left vulnerable or financially dependent on a man like her mother, Sheila's life took an ironic twist as she soon found herself in a similar situation.

"Rising from the Shadows" dives deep into the adversities she encountered, both in her marital and professional realms. While her skills as a music aficionado, educator, and business maven were evident, the specter of self-doubt and the apprehension of falling short was a constant. Sheila recounts her uphill battle, from confronting deep-rooted racism, mourning the loss of a child, weathering emotional turmoil in her long-standing marriage, to eventually confronting severe depression. Yet, from these depths emerged a rejuvenated drive. As her life unfolded, not only did Sheila lay the foundations for Salamander Hotels & Resorts and attain the unique position of being the only Black female to co-own three major sports entities, but she also found her soulmate.

"Rising from the Shadows" is a testament to American resilience and determination. More personally, it's a heartfelt chronicle of a woman who, despite life's trials, found her true north and her space in the vast expanse of the world.

FREE Audiobook 🎧 : Walk Through Fire, By Sheila Johnson

Walk Through Fire

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