Sheila Johnson, the co-founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET) and a successful sports executive, is set to publish her memoir detailing her career. Johnson has had a long and impressive career that has spanned multiple industries, and her memoir will provide an in-depth look at her journey.
Johnson was born in 1949 in a small town in Virginia. She attended college at the University of Illinois, where she earned a degree in economics. After college, she worked as a management consultant for Arthur Andersen. In 1979, Johnson and her then-husband Robert Johnson founded BET, which became the first cable network dedicated to African American entertainment. Johnson served as president and CEO of BET until 2000, when she sold her stake in the company to Viacom.
In addition to her success in the entertainment industry, Johnson has also had a successful career in sports. She is the first African American woman to become an owner of three professional sports teams: the Washington Mystics of the WNBA, the Washington Capitals of the NHL, and the Washington Wizards of the NBA. She is also the first woman to be an owner of an NBA team.
Johnson’s memoir will provide readers with an inside look at her career and how she achieved success in multiple industries. It will also detail her experiences as a businesswoman and entrepreneur, as well as her struggles and triumphs. Johnson hopes that her story will inspire other women to pursue their dreams and achieve success in their own lives.
The book is set to be released later this year and is sure to be a must-read for anyone interested in business, entrepreneurship, or sports. With her impressive career and inspiring story, Sheila Johnson’s memoir is sure to be an inspiring read for anyone looking for motivation or advice on how to succeed in their own lives.
