Money And Wealth With John Hope Bryant

What happens when two successful men discover they grew up just minutes apart in Compton and followed remarkably similar paths to success?
On this inspiring episode of Money & Wealth, Anthony Anderson joins John Hope Bryant for a powerful conversation about dreams, determination, financial literacy, and building generational wealth. From riding buses across Los Angeles to pursue their ambitions to creating successful careers and businesses, both men share the lessons that helped shape their journeys.
Anthony opens up about the teachers who changed his life, earning his degree from Howard University decades after leaving school, investing instead of splurging when success arrived, and why relationships—not transactions—have been the key to his career. John shares how a childhood lesson from a banker sparked a lifelong mission to make financial literacy accessible for everyone.
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In this live episode of Money & Wealth, John Hope Bryant sits down with business leader Chase Koch and NFL star Demario Davis for an honest conversation about leadership, purpose, wealth, failure, and what it really means to build something that lasts.
From growing up under one of America’s biggest business legacies to creating impact through football, philanthropy, and entrepreneurship, Chase and Demario open up about the principles that shaped their lives — including contribution, resilience, self-actualization, and preferred partnerships.
The conversation dives into:
Why principles matter more than politics
The truth about success and imposter syndrome
Building businesses and communities through trust
The power of unlikely partnerships
Leadership lessons from sports, family, and failure
How America can move forward together
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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.

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On this episode of Money & Wealth, John Hope Bryant sits down with Steve Steinour, Chairman and CEO of Huntington Bank, for a powerful conversation about leadership, capitalism, banking, and creating opportunity for everyone.
Steve shares his journey from a small blue-collar town to leading one of the largest banks in America, while opening up about family struggles, resilience, and the lessons that shaped his leadership style. Together, John and Steve break down the real purpose of banking, how credit and trust create opportunity, and why financial literacy is one of the biggest keys to building wealth.
They also dive into entrepreneurship, small business lending, the importance of relationships, and how programs like Lift Local are helping underserved communities gain access to capital and create generational wealth.
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In this bonus episode of Money & Wealth, John Hope Bryant sits down with NFL star Arik Armstead to talk about building wealth off the field and making legacy investments that matter.
Arik shares details about one of the biggest investments of his career so far — becoming an early investor in the new professional flag football league backed by major firms, the NFL, and some of the biggest names in sports and finance. He breaks down how years of relationship-building, learning business, and being intentional in the right rooms opened the door to this opportunity.
The conversation dives into private equity, networking, ownership, and why athletes must think beyond their playing careers. Arik also explains why this investment is personal for him as a father of two daughters and why he believes flag football has a massive future globally.
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