John’s Blog
One-on-One With Roland Martin: #RollinWithRoland
September 1, 2023Roland Martin gave me a full hour and twenty minutes on #RollinWithRoland. We went from my story to Operation HOPE’s work to what it will take for Black America to own more of the economy it helps build. Roland has given this work a platform for years, and long-form conversations like this one
Forbes: Meet the Entrepreneur With a Plan to Create One Million Black Businesses
August 30, 2023Jabari Young of Forbes sat down with me during National Black Business Month to talk about 1 Million Black Businesses, the initiative we launched with Shopify to help create one million Black-owned businesses by 2030. We are ahead of schedule: more than 330,000 businesses since 2020, with free busin
Embrace New Beginnings: Reflect, Reset, and Press On
July 31, 2023In the coming weeks, as the sun begins to set on the warm days of summer, we’ll find ourselves on the cusp of a brand-new season. From John Hope Bryant’s Unlocking Success newsletter.
Making the Case for Optimism: Taking Control of Our Mindsets and Lives
June 30, 2023From the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE, John Hope Bryant. I want to dive into a topic close to my heart: the power of mental perspectives and how …
Embracing the Entrepreneurial Spirit: Igniting Success in the Workplace
May 31, 2023In today’s fast-paced business world, where disruption is the name of the game, it’s time we celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit within our workplaces. From John Hope Bryant’s Unlocking Success newsletter.
Forbes Newsroom: What You Hate Is a Gamed System
Forbes Newsroom asked me what still gives me hope with the country this polarized. Most people who say they hate capitalism don’t hate free enterprise. What they hate is a gamed system, where the rules work for some and not for others. The answer is not to tear the system down. It is to teach
Bloomberg at Milken: Access to Capital in a Banking Crisis
May 3, 2023Romaine Bostick of Bloomberg caught me on the sidelines of the Milken Institute Global Conference, in the middle of the regional banking crisis. My worry was access to capital. When banks pull back, small and minority-owned businesses are the first to feel it and the last to recover. America grows w
Why Financial Literacy is Critical in the Workplace
April 29, 2023As Financial Literacy Month draws to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on the importance of financial education, especially in the workplace. From John Hope Bryant’s Unlocking Success newsletter.
A Woman’s Place: Breaking Down the Barriers to True Equity
March 31, 2023From the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE, John Hope Bryant. For decades, women have been told to stay in their place – to keep quiet, stay at home, …
Innovation: A Driving Force for Success and Opportunity
February 24, 2023From the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE, John Hope Bryant. Although Black History Month is over, it’s important to continue reflecting on the many innovations and advancements that …