Sheila C. Johnson
Keynote Speaker: Entrepreneur, CEO of Salamander Hotels and Resorts, President of WNBA's Washington Mystics & Co-Founder of BET
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Categories:Business, Entertainers, Creativity, Business Growth, Human Resources, Personal Growth, Entrepreneurship, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Social Activism, Corporate Culture, Celebrity, Diversity & Inclusion, Women, Inspirational, Empowerment, Women in Business, Influential Women, Female Leadership, Basketball, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Motivational, Leadership, Consulting, Business Leadership, Sports, Athlete, Sports Motivation, Strategic Leadership
Sheila C. Johnson Biography
Sheila Crump Johnson is a businesswoman, co-founder of BET, CEO of Salamander Hotels and Resorts, and the first African-American woman to attain a net worth of at least one billion dollars. She is the team president, managing partner, and governor of the WNBA's Washington Mystics. As CEO of Salamander Hospitality, a company she founded in 2005, Johnson oversees a growing portfolio of luxury properties. Among her properties is the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club, which houses a 72-hole golf course that hosts the annual PGA TOURs Transitions Championship and the LPGA Legends Tour Open Championship.
As a leading humanitarian, Johnson is a global ambassador for CARE, an organization fighting global poverty. Her I Am Powerful Challenge was instrumental in raising funds for CARE's efforts. Johnson serves as chair of the board of governors of Parsons The New School for Design in New York and funded the opening of the Sheila C. Johnson Design Center. Additionally, she is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Sigma Alpha Iota music fraternity.
Johnson has long been a powerful influence in the entertainment industry. As a founding partner of BET (Black Entertainment Television), she has made significant contributions to media and entertainment. Her film production credentials include her first film, Kicking It, which premiered at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, and A Powerful Noise, for which she served as the sole executive producer. A fervent supporter of the arts and education, Johnson was appointed by Barack Obama to the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities during his administration. She sits on the boards of VH1's Save the Music Foundation, Americans for the Arts, the School of Education and Human Development Foundation at the University of Virginia, and the University of Illinois Foundation.
In addition to her varied accomplishments, Johnson is the owner or partner of three professional sports franchises: the Washington Capitals, the Washington Wizards, and the Washington Mystics. She has received several awards, including the Eleanor Roosevelt Val-Kill Medal, the Lincoln Medal, the Order of Lincoln, and the Billie Jean King Leadership Award. Her memoir, "Walk Through Fire," was published by Simon & Schuster in September 2023.
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Johnson spent her grade school and college years training to be a concert violinist. She is now an advocate for the arts and arts education, as she believes that they allow children an important outlet for their creativity and help with all other academic pursuits. She serves as chair of the Board of Governors of Parsons The New School for Design in New York and sits on the boards of VH1's Save the Music Foundation and Americans for the Arts. Johnson speaks authoritatively on the rewards and benefits of investing in the arts.
Leaders must be givers, sharing their time, resources and vision to help others who are less fortunate, and inspiring those around them to action. In addition to Johnson's contributions to the arts, she is a global ambassador for CARE, a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty by empowering women, because they have the unique power to help entire communities escape poverty. "Sheila's I Am Powerful Challenge" raised millions for CARE, and "A Powerful Noise," the documentary Johnson produced about three remarkable women effecting change in Mali, Vietnam and Bosnia, helped raise awareness of women's issues around the world. Through inspirational stories and moving anecdotes, Johnson illustrates:
How to find a mission close to your heart
How to pass on the spirit of giving within your community or organization
How to give effectively within your means
The entrepreneurial bug bit Johnson early on. Never one to take the easy road, she has been on a path to success that has been filled with hard lessonsincluding the absolute importance of collaboration. In today's challenging business environment, entrepreneurs need encouragement more than ever before, and Johnson not only offers them inspiration, but also imparts the important lessons she's learned, including:
How to get in the door, and how to create a new door when necessary
Why its crucial to take calculated risks while owning your mistakes
Why there's no such thing as a straight line when it comes to business success
How to create the right corporate culture and foster employee investment
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How much does it cost to book Sheila C. Johnson for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Sheila C. Johnson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sheila C. Johnson are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sheila C. Johnson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Sheila C. Johnson speak about?
Sheila C. Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Entertainers, Creativity, Business Growth, Human Resources, Personal Growth, Entrepreneurship, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Social Activism, Corporate Culture, Celebrity, Diversity & Inclusion, Women, Inspirational, Empowerment, Women in Business, Influential Women, Female Leadership, Basketball, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Motivational, Leadership, Consulting, Business Leadership, Sports, Athlete, Sports Motivation and Strategic Leadership.
Where does Sheila C. Johnson travel from?
Sheila C. Johnson generally travels from Virginia, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Sheila C. Johnson?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sheila C. Johnson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sheila C. Johnson for your next private or corporate function.
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If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Sheila C. Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Entertainers and Creativity. The estimated speaking fee range to book Sheila C. Johnson for live events is $50,000 - $100,000, and for virtual events $30,000 - $50,000. Sheila C. Johnson generally travels from Virginia, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Carla Harris, Arlan Hamilton and Cynthia Marshall. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sheila C. Johnson for an upcoming event.
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Creative Pursuits
Johnson spent her grade school and college years training to be a concert violinist. She is now an advocate for the arts and arts education, as she believes that they allow children an important outlet for their creativity and help with all other academic pursuits. She serves as chair of the Board of Governors of Parsons The New School for Design in New York and sits on the boards of VH1's Save the Music Foundation and Americans for the Arts. Johnson speaks authoritatively on the rewards and benefits of investing in the arts.
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The Rewards of Philanthropy
Leaders must be givers, sharing their time, resources and vision to help others who are less fortunate, and inspiring those around them to action. In addition to Johnson's contributions to the arts, she is a global ambassador for CARE, a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty by empowering women, because they have the unique power to help entire communities escape poverty. "Sheila's I Am Powerful Challenge" raised millions for CARE, and "A Powerful Noise," the documentary Johnson produced about three remarkable women effecting change in Mali, Vietnam and Bosnia, helped raise awareness of women's issues around the world. Through inspirational stories and moving anecdotes, Johnson illustrates:
How to find a mission close to your heart
How to pass on the spirit of giving within your community or organization
How to give effectively within your means
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Lessons from a Groundbreaking Leader
The entrepreneurial bug bit Johnson early on. Never one to take the easy road, she has been on a path to success that has been filled with hard lessonsincluding the absolute importance of collaboration. In today's challenging business environment, entrepreneurs need encouragement more than ever before, and Johnson not only offers them inspiration, but also imparts the important lessons she's learned, including:
How to get in the door, and how to create a new door when necessary
Why its crucial to take calculated risks while owning your mistakes
Why there's no such thing as a straight line when it comes to business success
How to create the right corporate culture and foster employee investment
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Secrets of Wealthy Women: Sheila Johnson on Learning to Trust ...
In the latest “Secrets of Wealthy Women” podcast, Black Entertainment Television co-founder Sheila Johnson talks about trust and overcoming adversity.
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Sheila Johnson: Winning the War - WSJ
Sheila Johnson helped create a $3 billion company, but she still had difficulty getting a loan to build a hotel. In 2002, she bought a 340-acre property in ...
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A Day in the Life of Sheila Johnson - WSJ.com
The cofounder of BET has parlayed her fortune into a consortium built on personal passions, including a stake in the NBA Wizards, luxury resorts owned by ...
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Sheila C. Johnson Approves of Working From Home - The Cut
At the Women's Media Awards last night, Sheila C. Johnson, co-founder of BET, CEO of Salamander Hotels and Resorts, president of the WNBA's Washington ...
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How do I book Sheila C. Johnson to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sheila C. Johnson for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Sheila C. Johnson, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Sheila C. Johnson or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Sheila C. Johnson for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Sheila C. Johnson, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sheila C. Johnson are $50,000 - $100,000 for live events and $30,000 - $50,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sheila C. Johnson, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Sheila C. Johnson speak about?
Sheila C. Johnson is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Entertainers, Creativity, Business Growth, Human Resources, Personal Growth, Entrepreneurship, Teamwork & Teambuilding, Social Activism, Corporate Culture, Celebrity, Diversity & Inclusion, Women, Inspirational, Empowerment, Women in Business, Influential Women, Female Leadership, Basketball, Black Heritage, Black History Month, Motivational, Leadership, Consulting, Business Leadership, Sports, Athlete, Sports Motivation and Strategic Leadership. -
Where does Sheila C. Johnson travel from?
Sheila C. Johnson generally travels from Virginia, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Sheila C. Johnson?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Sheila C. Johnson for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Sheila C. Johnson for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Sheila C. Johnson or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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