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.
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
John Hope Bryant Anchors King Day Week with National Leadership Dialogues and Keynote Appearances ATLANTA — January 2026 — As communities across the nation prepare to honor the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Operation HOPE, will lead
John Hope Bryant to Keynote National ‘Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration’ at Georgia State Capitol Annual event chaired by Rep. Billy Mitchell calls for a renewed focus on service, unity and economic dignity ATLANTA, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Operation HOPE today announced that its Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Hope
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
