Sheila Johnson: Turning Passion into Profit

“Don’t ever lose sight of who you are and your own power.” Throughout her career, Sheila Johnson has been uncompromising in her entrepreneurial spirit, always doing things on her own terms. As the first black billionaire, her philanthropic contributions reflect her passions such as: supporting music and the arts, fighting global poverty and disease, educating black leaders, and other such causes. Her professional and humanitarian efforts have inspired tremendous change for women, especially women of color, marginalized communities, and underserved populations. Johnson is a model of empowerment making her mark on the world. 🔔 Subscribe for more inspirational stories to come 🔔 WATCH NEXT: Shirley Chisholm: Catalyst for Change -    • Shirley Chisholm: Catalyst for Change   Susan Rice: Generations of Service -    • Susan Rice: Generations of Service   Ruth Simmons: Precedence for Excellence -    • Ruth Simmons: Precedence for Excellence   Althea Gibson: An Unmatched Pioneer -    • Althea Gibson: An Unmatched Pioneer   Claudette Colvin: Teenage Trailblazer -    • Claudette Colvin: Teenage Trailblazer   MEMBERSHIP:    / @theblackexperience   DONATE: https://www.classy.org/give/318838/#!... EMAIL: https://www.theblackexperience.us/con... WEBSITE: https://www.theblackexperience.us/ LEARN MORE: #TheBlackExperienceForAll FACT CHECK: We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn't look right, let us know!