Episode Description
This week on Money & Wealth with John Hope Bryant, John sits down with Kristy Fercho — Senior Executive Vice President at Wells Fargo and the first Black woman ever to serve on the bank’s operating committee.
From growing up in Compton to leading billion-dollar businesses and helping shape financial inclusion at one of the world’s largest banks, Kristy shares the mindset, discipline, and authenticity that fueled her rise.
This powerful conversation dives into:
- Navigating corporate America as the “double only”
- Why relationships matter more than resumes
- Building generational wealth through homeownership
- The danger of compromising your values for success
- How Black and Brown professionals can access real capital and opportunity
- Lessons on leadership, confidence, faith, and legacy
John and Kristy also unpack the importance of financial literacy, mentorship, and creating pathways for future generations through initiatives like Operation HOPE and financial inclusion programs.
Check out the full podcast episode here.
All: Inclusive Economics and the Future-Proofing of America — Available now at all major booksellers.
John Hope Bryant — founder of Bryant Group Ventures, Operation HOPE, Inc, publisher of the Bryant Journal and author of his 7th book Capitalism for All: Inclusive Economics and the Future Proofing of America, now a bestseller. Bryant was recently named a member of the Forbes 250.
