Women Making History: A Tribute to Sheila Johnson, Trailblazing Billionaire

In this Women’s History Month Feature Article, we celebrate Sheila Johnson. A trailblazing entrepreneur who shattered glass ceilings to become the first Black female billionaire. We explore her journey, from her humble beginnings to co-founding BET and building a thriving hospitality empire with Salamander Resorts. We highlight her core values that fueled her success and how her story inspires future women entrepreneurs.