When you fall in love with a professional athlete, you sign up for a life in the spotlight. But when the love of your life is super-star basketball legend, Earvin Magic Johnson, the light in which you stand is brighter than anyone could ever imagine. Cookie Johnson, mother, devoted philanthropist, passionate spokesperson and NY Times Best-selling author, thought she knew exactly what she was in for when she married her college sweetheart, Magic Johnson. With the guidance of her faith, family and friends and the counsel of the other “basketball wives” Cookie found herself settling into her new life as one of the most well-known, first ladies of the NBA. But what if one day your husband held a press conference and made an announcement that would change not only your world, but THE world -- forever? Would you let fear win and turn your back on society before it could turn it’s back on you? Or would you have the courage to use that press conference to help galvanize a movement that would give a face and a voice to the thousands of people who were dying everyday from HIV and AIDS. More From Cookie Johnson: website: www.CookieJohnson.com Finding Cookie Johnson: Instagram: @thecookiej  The Only One In The Room is looking for an intern! If you're in the LA area and want to learn more about the podcast world go to our website's contact page to inquire! www.theonlyonepod.com   If you'd like to ask a question and be featured during the Dear Laura segment you can DM us on instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website www.theonlyonepod.com. Also visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins such as live events, appearances, featured articles and more. Don't miss our bonus after show Scott Talks, where co-host and producer Scott Slaughter (aka Hon) briefly chops it up with our guest immediately after the interview.  *If you know someone who might be feeling like they're the "Only One" be sure to share this or one of our other unique episodes with them. Also be sure to subscribe, comment and review us on iTunes!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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