Sheila Johnson To you she may be an unfamiliar face, but to me she is the Posh Goddess of Posh Goddesses! She is the Co-Founder of BET, CEO of Salamander Hospitality LLC, a partner in a real estate development company, a partner of the NBA's Washington Wizards, a majority owner of the NHL's Washington Capitols and the WNBA's Washington Mystics, she sits on several boards, and she is a philanthropist and Global Ambassador for CARE a humanitarian organization whose mission is to fight global poverty.
In addition to this long list of accomplishments back in June (2007) she made history by purchasing Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Tampa, FL for $35 million. The 900-acre resort is a first class golf destination with four restaurants, six swimming pools, three conference halls, a nature reserve, eleven tennis courts, and 620 rooms. This is the first deal of its kind for an African American woman.
This is so inspiring I had to share it. I first read about Mrs. Johnson's expansion of her portfolio in Janaury 2008 issue of Black Enterprise magazine. I know that all my dreams and goals are achieveable. Actually I've known that for a while but every now-and-then we all need that extra reminder that we can truly do what ever we set our minds to. The only thing is we MUST take action immediately and not put the things and goals that are important to us on hold. We must also believe in ourselves and surround ourselves with positive, progressive people that can cheer us on and support us throughout the journey.
I started reading this wonderful magazine called Pink I have absolutely fallen in love with it and wish I would have picked it up sooner! I will probably blog more about it later in the week but to sum it up quickly: Pink is a national magazine for today's business woman (current and apiring) it addresses their unique needs, interests, ambitions and accomplishments; while providing a road map for others who aspire to do great things with their lives too. Pick up a copy today!
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