Money And Wealth With John Hope Bryant

On this episode of Money & Wealth, John Hope Bryant sits down with Kieran Shanahan, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Walmart U.S., for a powerful conversation on leadership, humility, opportunity, and building something that lasts.
Kieran shares his journey from starting at Walmart as a teenager in the UK to leading operations for one of the world’s largest companies, the lessons he learned from Sam Walton’s legacy, and why financial literacy is a key part of empowering employees and communities.
From AI and the future of work to creating pathways for people to grow, this episode explores what it really takes to lead at scale while staying connected to the people you serve.
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In this thought-provoking episode of Money & Wealth, John Hope Bryant sits down with Pastor Jamal Bryant for an honest conversation about faith, economics, leadership, and the future of Black America.
From personal stories of missed financial opportunities to lessons learned leading one of the nation's most influential churches, Jamal Bryant shares how ministry must evolve beyond inspiration and become a force for ownership, economic empowerment, and community development.
Together, John and Jamal explore:
The economic role of the Black Church
Why ownership matters more than ever
The difference between protest and economic power
Leadership lessons from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Andrew Young, and Leon Sullivan
The future of AI, technology, and wealth creation
Why faith communities must rethink their impact in the modern era
This is a candid, insightful discussion about building lasting change—not just for individuals, but for entire communities.
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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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