Today’s a very special day!
It’s the day that we celebrate our Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, John Hope Bryant’s, 60th birthday! This milestone birthday reminds us that a life well-lived is one marked by impact and purpose, cultivated through years of discipline, meaningful relationships, tireless work, and a belief in the dignity of people.
Some of Chairman Bryant’s closest friends came together to give a special birthday greeting. Check out the video below to see who joined in!
Over the years, Chairman Bryant’s message has reached places few ever imagined. More than one billion people across social media platforms have engaged with his ideas, his challenges, and his unwavering belief that financial literacy doesn’t just have the power to change the condition of one’s bank account, but it its bedrock for a transformed life, one defined by a positive money mindset, confidence, and freedom. That reach isn’t accidental. It’s proof that people across generations and borders are hungry for tools that help them stand taller in their own lives.
Just weeks before his birthday, Chairman quietly did something deeply personal: he earned his scuba diving certification—a goal he set for himself, not for applause, but to remind us all that anything worth attaining requires training, preparation, and risk; and that life is meant to be lived, and lived well, and with the right knowledge, tools, and skillsets, the American Dream is made accessible.
At Operation HOPE, this is the work we do every day. We help people prepare, not just financially, but mentally, for what’s next. We invite you to celebrate Chairman Bryant’s birthday with Operation HOPE in a few meaningful ways:
Pre-order John’s upcoming book “Capitalism for All”
Cast your vote for Chairman Bryant’s podcast in the NAACP Image Awards
As John often reminds us: hope is not a feeling, it’s a strategy.
Today, we celebrate the man who’s helped so many turn hope into action.