

From Paycheck to Power: How Financial Coaching Changes Lives
Seventy percent of Americans live paycheck to paycheck—and it’s not just a “low-income” problem. In this episode, John Hope Bryant brings in two Hope Financial Coaches from Operation HOPE, who are on the front lines helping everyday people rebuild credit, start real businesses, escape financial tr…

The Path to Homeownership
Homeownership is still the number one way to build wealth in America—but for too many people, the path feels confusing, risky, or out of reach. In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Money and Wealth, John Hope Bryant breaks down why financial literacy is the civil rights issue of our gene…

Hunters, Skinners, and Cooks: The Hidden Architecture of Wealth
Wealth isn’t luck — it’s structure, mindset, and alignment. In this powerful masterclass, John O’Bryant breaks down the hidden architecture of wealth by revealing the three essential roles behind every successful family, business, and community: the Hunter, the Skinner, and the Cook. John challen…

The Power of Access with Joe Baratta
In this episode, John sits down with Joe Baratta. Joe is the Global Head of Private Equity at Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager. Baratta shares his remarkable journey from a modest upbringing in Sacramento to leading one of the most powerful private equity platforms in the w…

Going After What's Yours w/ Kneeland Youngblood
In this episode, John sits down with Kneeland Youngblood for a conversation that feels more like a masterclass in life, purpose, and building generational wealth. Youngblood traces his extraordinary path from practicing emergency medicine to launching a billion-dollar private equity firm. He also s…

The Economics of Gratitude
In this Thanksgiving bonus episode, John breaks down a wealth principle you won’t hear on Wall Street, in business school, or across cable news: the economics of gratitude. John connects spiritual truth, neuroscience, and economic behavior to reveal how gratitude rewires the brain for better choice…

Explaining Capitalism: What It Is & What It Isn't

Money & Wealth: Rebuilding the World with AI
The Black Effect Presents... Money & Wealth with John Hope Bryant! In this episode, John takes listeners on a journey through the past, present, and future of innovation—showing how artificial intelligence is reshaping every corner of our lives. From the horse-and-buggy era to the dawn of AI, John…

The Making of a Wealth Creator
In this episode, John shares the pivotal moments that shaped his mindset and fueled his rise from a kid in Compton to one of the most influential wealth-builders in America. John recounts the childhood experiences that taught him resilience, hustle, and the critical difference between making money …

The Difference Between Being Rich & Being Wealthy
On this episode, John breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in financial culture today: the real difference between being rich and being wealthy. Drawing from personal stories, lessons from icons like Quincy Jones and Bishop T.D. Jakes, and decades of financial literacy work, John explai…