In this episode, John sits down with Kneeland Youngblood for a conversation that feels more like a masterclass in life, purpose, and building generational wealth. Youngblood traces his extraordinary path from practicing emergency medicine to launching a billion-dollar private equity firm. He also shares the story of his family’s 147-acre land, purchased by formerly enslaved ancestors, and the years-long legal battle to reclaim what was rightfully theirs. The fight wasn’t about personal gain, but about protecting legacy and empowering future generations. This episode is rich with actionable insight and unforgettable stories. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a dreamer, or someone determined to change your financial future, this conversation will shift your perspective on what it really means to “come up from nothing.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Economics of Gratitude
In this Thanksgiving bonus episode, John breaks down a wealth principle you won’t hear on Wall Street, in business school, or across cable news: the economics of gratitude. John connects spiritual truth, neuroscience, and economic behavior to reveal how gratitude rewires the brain for better choices — and how survival mode quietly drains your money, focus, and future. Through personal stories from his upbringing in Compton, insights from Operation HOPE’s research, and practical guidance for holiday spending traps, he offers a blueprint for shifting from panic to possibility.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Explaining Capitalism: What It Is & What It Isn't
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Money & Wealth: Rebuilding the World with AI
The Black Effect Presents... Money & Wealth with John Hope Bryant! In this episode, John takes listeners on a journey through the past, present, and future of innovation—showing how artificial intelligence is reshaping every corner of our lives. From the horse-and-buggy era to the dawn of AI, John breaks down what this moment means for workers, entrepreneurs, and dreamers alike. He shares practical, real-world examples of how anyone can turn AI into income—from revamping small business websites to launching AI-powered tutoring and consulting services. This isn’t a tech lecture—it’s a masterclass in empowerment. John reminds us that AI won’t replace your job; someone using AI will. Tune in for a crash course on how to rebuild your future, your business, and your community with the tools of tomorrow—today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Making of a Wealth Creator
In this episode, John shares the pivotal moments that shaped his mindset and fueled his rise from a kid in Compton to one of the most influential wealth-builders in America. John recounts the childhood experiences that taught him resilience, hustle, and the critical difference between making money and building wealth. You’ll hear how a nine-year-old’s curiosity about business transformed into a lifelong mission, ultimately leading to the founding of Operation HOPE and his commitment to empowering underserved communities with the tools to thrive. Packed with storytelling, real lessons, mindset gems, and the raw realities of growing up with limited resources but unlimited drive, this episode lays out the foundational principles behind John’s philosophy: wealth is a mindset—and anyone can learn to create it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Hope Bryant- successful entrepreneur, executive and philanthropist –will dispense his trademark ‘Straight Talk’ lessons on developing a wealth-building mindset, specifically how the Black community never got “the memo” on money – essentially how to survive and thrive in a free enterprise system.
While often provocative, Bryant will unpack the issues of the day, along with practical advice on how listeners will not only improve their current financial position, but learn how to grow and create personal wealth for themselves and their families.
Episodes will mostly feature Bryant speaking directly to the audience, with occasional guests ranging from “person on the street” interviews with inspirational individuals Bryant encounters in his travels around the world, or from his network of some of world’s most extraordinary people.
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