Bryant Journal is where John Hope Bryant shares insights shaped by his journey as a successful entrepreneur, investor, and founder, alongside his work as a social innovator and advisor to global institutions.
Drawing from decades of experience building and leading enterprises across finance, real estate, media, and social impact—and from his travels across the United States and around the world—Bryant reflects on economic empowerment, leadership, innovation, and inclusive growth.
Through a blend of personal perspective and market-informed analysis, Bryant Journal offers forward-looking ideas that challenge conventional thinking, bridge purpose and profit, and inspire action toward a more inclusive and competitive global economy.
Editor’s Note: I was so excited to do my brother and friend’s new podcast, NXT Chapter with (Bishop, Chairman, Leader) T.D. Jakes this week. This was a different version of me. I unpack and explore areas I have never really discussed publicly before. But I get into it all, here.
Editor’s Note: One Billion Views — and the Message Behind the Milestone Numbers matter. But meaning matters more. This week, John Hope Bryant crossed a milestone few social impact leaders ever reach: more than one billion video views across social media platforms. It’s a remarkable figure — but it’s not
There are birthdays, and then there are moments of reckoning—moments that invite you to pause, breathe, and step into something unfamiliar. For my 60th birthday, I did just that. I went underwater. In the clear blue waters off Maui, Hawaii, I earned my PADI Open Water Diver certification with Maui
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman and CEO John Hope Bryant, one of the nation’s most influential voices on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and inclusive capitalism, has surpassed a major digital milestone with more than 1 billion total video views across social media platforms over the past two years. The milestone reflects Bryant’s
Editor’s Note: Some moments are difficult to frame in words and phrases — and my time getting to know the Prime Minister of Bhutan, His Excellency Tshering Tobgay, prior to our main stage session today at the World Government Summit 2026, in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, qualifies. We
At the World Governments Summit in Dubai, I had the honor of sitting down with His Excellency Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bhutan, for a conversation centered on a powerful question: What should governments actually optimize for? GDP? Growth? Markets? Or something deeper. What struck me immediately
Chaitra Bryant and I arrived in Dubai just as the night was giving way to morning—when the air is still, the city quiet, and the future feels close enough to touch. Some places announce themselves the moment you land. Dubai does not whisper. It signals. Not with noise or excess,
As I approach my 60th birthday, I decided to give myself a gift that would be deeply meaningful. Something personal. So, a few weeks ago, I became a certified open water scuba diver in Maui. This was not just about learning a new skill. It was about confronting something deeper.
Quick thank you: because of you, Money & Wealth is now ranking on Apple Podcasts in the U.S. and around the world. This has become a global conversation about one question—how do we create opportunity for all in a future that’s moving fast? In this episode, I sat down with
Dream Machine Innovation Lab Founder, CNN Host, and New York Times Best-Selling Author Joins Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman and CEO John Hope Bryant to Co-Lead HOPE AI™ National Strategy for Inclusive Financial and AI Literacy Editor’s Note: With deep personal appreciation and thanks, I and we are honored to welcome
On purpose, early belief, and the quiet power of lifting others as you rise Editor’s Note: This reflection is written in appreciation of Oprah Winfrey—whose example, early belief, and enduring leadership helped shape my understanding of purpose, service, and the highest use of life. There are moments in life that
Earlier this week my publisher Wiley announced the coming release of my newest book ‘Capitalism for All: Inclusive Economics and the Future Proofing of America,’ which is scheduled for a publish date of March 31, 2026. I was pleased and thankful to hear that the response from this first announcement
Capitalism for All: Inclusive Economics and the Future Proofing of America, on America’s 250th Birthday
Dreaming Forward. Leading Forward. Last week, I had the honor of standing alongside my friend Dr. Bernice A. King at her Dream Forward Summit — not simply to remember her father’s legacy, but to activate it. That distinction matters. Dr. King does not traffic in nostalgia. She traffics in responsibility.
ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Money And Wealth With John Hope Bryant, the personal finance and self-help podcast hosted by entrepreneur and Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman and CEO John Hope Bryant, has been nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the category Outstanding Podcast – Lifestyle/Self-Help, as announced by NAACP earlier this week. Presented by Black
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream was never only moral. It was also deeply economic. Dr. King understood that dignity requires access: access to education, to capital, to opportunity, and to the tools needed to build a secure future. Freedom without economic footing is fragile. Justice without inclusion is incomplete.
In one of the most powerful conversations ever recorded on Money and Wealth, John Hope Bryant sits down with His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama — the world’s first Minister of Artificial Intelligence — for a visionary dialogue on leadership, technology, and the future of humanity. From growing up in
This week I was honored to spend some quality time backstage with the legendary guys in our Atlanta, at The New Edition Way Tour – Bootcamp – 10 day countdown, before they blast off in Oakland, Ca, on January 28th, with Boyz II Men and Ms. Toni Braxton. It’s going to be
I was deeply, deeply honored to be asked to speak before a unified Georgia State Capitol, before both Republicans and Democrats alike, along with new friend Governor Brian Kemp and the King family and state and local leaders too. A special thank you to Georgia Assemblyman Billy Mitchell, who chairs
I was deeply honored to learn first from my friend Charlamagne The God (Co-Host for The Breakfast Club and CEO of The Black Effect Network, where I am honored to have a hosted podcast, and to also serve on the board) — that our podcast “Money & Wealth” has been nominated for an NAACP Image Award, for Outstanding
30B+ Asset CIM Group and Bryant Group Ventures Launch Joint Venture, Announce First Fund https://youtu.be/0zFDkme2YSk I was honored to join the CNBC SquawkBox team on November 14th, 2025, along my friend Joseph Otting, Executive Chairman & CEO of 100B+ asset Flagstar Bank, to announce our first new investment together. Flagstar Bank and Truist Bank are both lead investors
Money & Wealth Podcast Features the Leader of the Largest Private Equity Platform in the World – Joe Baratta This week’s episode of Money & Wealth was and is especially important – for two reasons. One, Joe Baratta is a new friend of mine and a very, very good man,
Operation HOPE is proud to announce that its Founder, Chairman and CEO John Hope Bryant has been named one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Leaders in Business in 2025.
Why Homeownership Still Matters: Reflections from the EMPIRE Realtists 65th Anniversary Last weekend, I joined the EMPIRE Board of Realtists here in Atlanta to celebrate their 65th anniversary. They were kind enough to honor me with an award for leadership and impact, but throughout the night, I was reminded of
Why Black Wealth Requires More Than Inspiration Recently, I had the privilege of joining some of the brightest entrepreneurs, executives, and community builders at the Power Networking Conference (PNEx) here in Atlanta. Forbes calls PNEx one of the top entrepreneurial conferences in the world, and I agree — it’s somewhere
Hope Is On The Way: Standing with Americans Impacted by the Government Shutdown When America hits pause, it’s everyday people who pay the price. The ongoing federal government shutdown has become a financial crisis for millions of families living paycheck to paycheck. Many are missing paydays, seeing critical programs like
