Blog Posts
Frankly Speaking with Frank Ski: Ownership, Wealth and Capitalism for All
September 1, 2026Frank Ski made room for a long, honest conversation on Frankly Speaking. We went past the public version of my story to the boy in South Central and Compton who grew up without financial capital and learned to build relationship capital instead. From there we got practical: ownership, entrepreneursh
Dolly Parton Understood Capitalism for All
August 27, 2026She built wealth by owning what she made, then gave it away to people who looked nothing like her. That’s the whole lesson. The world lost Dolly Parton this week. She was 80. I want to send my condolences to her family, to the people of Sevier County, Tennessee, who she never stopped claiming,
On MetroNews Talkline in West Virginia: Capitalism, Financial Literacy and AI
The morning of my evening at Marshall University, Dave and TJ had me on MetroNews Talkline, the statewide show West Virginians start their day with. In 24 minutes we covered capitalism, financial literacy, artificial intelligence and Capitalism for All. West Virginia knows what it means when an econ
An Evening at Marshall University with President Brad D. Smith
I was glad to be back in Huntington, West Virginia. On August 27, Marshall University welcomed me to the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center as part of the Marshall Artist Series for an evening on Capitalism for All, in conversation with my friend President Brad D. Smith. I told the audience wher
Sunshine & Rain with Victoria Fortune: Grief, Money and Legacy
August 26, 2026Victoria Fortune asked me to talk about something most families avoid until it is too late: what happens to a family’s money, and its peace, when someone passes without a will or a plan. I talked about losing my own parents and what that season taught me about healing, estate planning and prep
John Hope Bryant on Portia: From Poverty to Prosperity
On Portia, John Hope Bryant shares the $40 candy business that started it all, why financial literacy is a civil rights issue, and how to get ready for AI.
My Mother Answered My Money Questions. Now She Can Answer Yours.
August 21, 2026Sixty years ago, a single mother from South Central Los Angeles taught herself the language of money. Now her name is on Operation HOPE’s AI financial coach. From John Hope Bryant’s Unlocking Success newsletter.
Strive Masayiwa on ‘Money and Wealth’ with John Hope Bryant. The African Century.
August 18, 2026YOU NEED TO KNOW MY FRIEND STRIVE MASIYIWA. This is one of those conversations. My friend Strive Masiyiwa is one of the great entrepreneurs and institution builders of our generation—and if you live in America, there’s a good chance you don’t know nearly enough about him. Every once in a while, I ha
Inspiring a Movement. Capitalism for All.
August 17, 2026This was special. A totally unsolicited encouragement of the lessons in my newest bestselling book ‘Capitalism for All,’ from the organizers of a business conference, Ms. Delphine Bryant (no relationship to me) and her Visionaires Conference and Gala in Greater Atlanta. A special thank y
Operation HOPE Expands Partnership with the T.D. Jakes Foundation to Launch HOPE Inside at T.O.R.I.
August 14, 2026Operation HOPE is proud to announce the expansion of its partnership with the T.D. Jakes Foundation through the launch of a new HOPE Inside location housed within the Thriving Opportunities …