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Money And Wealth With John Hope Bryant

Money And Wealth With John Hope Bryant

The Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts 133 Episodes Sep 17, 2026

John Hope Bryant, a successful entrepreneur, executive, and philanthropist, delivers his trademark 'Straight Talk' lessons on developing a wealth-building mindset, specifically addressing how the Black community never received 'the memo' on money. He unpacks current issues and offers practical advice on improving financial positions and creating personal wealth. Episodes feature Bryant speaking directly to the audience, with occasional guests including inspirational individuals he encounters in his travels or from his network of extraordinary people.

Episodes

Tony Ressler on Creating Opportunity, Finding Resilience, and Rebuilding Atlanta
Tony Ressler on Creating Opportunity, Finding Resilience, and Rebuilding Atlanta Sep 17, 2026 2875 John Hope Bryant welcomes investor and Ares Management co-founder/executive chairman Tony Ressler, discussing Ressler’s career from Drexel to co-founding Apollo and building Ares, his philosophy that “if you don’t quit, you can’t fail,” and the importance of understanding sources of capital and when to use debt versus equity. They recount how a philanthropic ask for O
Money & Wealth Replay:  The Dangers Of Car Dealerships w/ Tony Marzullo
Money & Wealth Replay: The Dangers Of Car Dealerships w/ Tony Marzullo Sep 10, 2026 4397 In this episode, John features his first guest - Tony Marzullo! John and Tony discuss the dangers of low-level car dealerships in depth. If the deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. --Previously aired on May 23rd, 2024-- To learn more about John's Operation Hope initiative, visit: https://operationhope.org/how-we-help/credit-money-management/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy
What is an Entrepreneur? The Truth About Building Something From Nothing
What is an Entrepreneur? The Truth About Building Something From Nothing Sep 3, 2026 3383 John Hope Bryant unpacks what entrepreneurship is and isn’t, stressing it differs from small business ownership and social-media “lifestyle” images. Using a viral “Go-Kart God” example and his own experience running payroll for hundreds, he describes entrepreneurs as high-risk builders who work relentlessly under uncertainty to create scalable enterprise value and equ
Wealth Whispers: Why 'Quiet' May Be The Most Valuable Asset You Can Own
Wealth Whispers: Why 'Quiet' May Be The Most Valuable Asset You Can Own Aug 27, 2026 3783 John Hope Bryant explains what it means to be an “operating entrepreneur” as he records from a quiet late-night retreat in Wailea, Maui, to show how silence fuels thinking and wealth creation.  Responding to a viral clip about poor neighborhoods being noisy and wealthy ones quiet, he argues the real divider is economics (“green”), not race, and that poverty removes pea
AI Won't Take Your Job, But Someone Who Can Use AI Might
AI Won't Take Your Job, But Someone Who Can Use AI Might Aug 20, 2026 2735 John Hope Bryant announces the launch of Juanita AI, Operation HOPE’s first public-facing AI agent and the first product of HOPE AI co-chaired with Van Jones, modeled after and named for John's mother, Juanita Smith. He argues AI won’t replace most jobs, but workers may be replaced by those who can use AI, urging audiences to upskill quickly as change accelerates from 2024–2030.&
Strive Masiyiwa on Building a Billion Dollar Legacy in Africa and Beyond
Strive Masiyiwa on Building a Billion Dollar Legacy in Africa and Beyond Aug 13, 2026 4492 John Hope Bryant sits down with billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist Strive Masiyiwa and framing the conversation around the “African century.” Masiyiwa describes founding the Econet Group, defeating Zimbabwe’s state telecom monopoly through a Supreme Court constitutional ruling, relocating to South Africa to access capital, and expanding across Africa—especially Nig
Betting Against Yourself: Why The House Always Wins & How YOU Can Win Instead
Betting Against Yourself: Why The House Always Wins & How YOU Can Win Instead Aug 6, 2026 1725 In the latest episode of Money & Wealth, John Hope Bryant tackles the taboo topic of gambling and sports betting, framing it as an issue of ownership and mindset. John argues the “house always wins,” citing casino growth, heavy betting-company advertising, and that many lottery winners go bankrupt, while mobile betting has put a “casino in your pocket,” especially after
The Case for "Good" Capitalism
The Case for "Good" Capitalism Jul 30, 2026 2733 John Hope Bryant delivers a solo episode arguing that America is misunderstanding the capitalism vs. socialism/communism debate and should pursue “good capitalism,” which includes transactions where both sides benefit, versus “bad capitalism,” where others pay a price. John frames financial literacy as a civil rights issue, stresses the difference between making money and b
The Ownership Generation
The Ownership Generation Jul 23, 2026 3397 John Hope Bryant brings you a special, solo episode titled: “The Ownership Generation,” warning that while the economy is essentially strong, outside forces may create short-term instability over the next six to eight months, which means listeners must make mature financial decisions.  John argues that a generation is being misled by social media and cultural narratives that roman
The New Rules of Investing: AI, Capitalism & Wealth Creation
The New Rules of Investing: AI, Capitalism & Wealth Creation Jul 16, 2026 4412 In this episode of Money & Wealth, John Hope Bryant sits down with Jannick Malling, co-founder and co-CEO of Public, to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming investing, breaking down barriers to wealth, and helping everyday people participate in the stock market. Jannick shares his journey from growing up in Denmark to building one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Amer
The Future of Money Is Here: AI, Fintech & Building Wealth with Nicole Valentine
The Future of Money Is Here: AI, Fintech & Building Wealth with Nicole Valentine Jul 9, 2026 4060 The future of money is already here—and the people who understand it today will be better prepared for tomorrow. On this episode of Money & Wealth, John Hope Bryant sits down with fintech expert Nicole Valentine, Director of Fintech at the Milken Institute, for a powerful conversation about artificial intelligence, digital banking, financial innovation, and the biggest economic transform
Inside the Federal Reserve: Money, Markets & the American Dream
Inside the Federal Reserve: Money, Markets & the American Dream Jul 2, 2026 4677 What does the Federal Reserve actually do—and how does it impact your wallet? In this must-listen episode of Money & Wealth, John Hope Bryant sits down with Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City President Jeff Schmid for an in-depth conversation on the U.S. financial system. Together, they break down how the Federal Reserve works, why interest rates rise and fall, the difference between mo

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