This week on Money & Wealth with John O’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.

 

This week on Money &amp; Wealth with John O&rsquo;Bryant, John sits down with Kristy Fercho &mdash; Senior Executive Vice President at Wells Fargo and the first Black woman ever to serve on the bank&rsquo;s operating committee.
From growing up in Compton to leading billion-dollar businesses and helping shape financial inclusion at one of the world&rsquo;s largest banks, Kristy shares the mindset, discipline, and authenticity that fueled her rise.
This powerful conversation dives into:
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<li data-section-id="cjvz0y" data-start="647" data-end="700">Navigating corporate America as the &ldquo;double only&rdquo;</li>
<li data-section-id="1f8bkge" data-start="701" data-end="747">Why relationships matter more than resumes</li>
<li data-section-id="155k5up" data-start="748" data-end="802">Building generational wealth through homeownership</li>
<li data-section-id="cvhbt5" data-start="803" data-end="857">The danger of compromising your values for success</li>
<li data-section-id="1qir71k" data-start="858" data-end="935">How Black and Brown professionals can access real capital and opportunity</li>
<li data-section-id="1dy0blb" data-start="936" data-end="992">Lessons on leadership, confidence, faith, and legacy</li>
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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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John Hope Bryant- successful entrepreneur, executive and philanthropist –will dispense his trademark ‘Straight Talk’ lessons on developing a wealth-building mindset, specifically how the Black community never got “the memo” on money – essentially how to survive and thrive in a free enterprise system.



While often provocative, Bryant will unpack the issues of the day, along with practical advice on how listeners will not only improve their current financial position, but learn how to grow and create personal wealth for themselves and their families.



Episodes will mostly feature Bryant speaking directly to the audience, with occasional guests ranging from “person on the street” interviews with inspirational individuals Bryant encounters in his travels around the world, or from his network of some of world’s most extraordinary people.

John Hope Bryant- successful entrepreneur, executive and philanthropist –will dispense his trademark ‘Straight Talk’ lessons on developing a wealth-building mindset, specifically how the Black community never got “the memo” on money – essentially how to survive and thrive in a free enterprise system.
 
While often provocative, Bryant will unpack the issues of the day, along with practical advice on how listeners will not only improve their current financial position, but learn how to grow and create personal wealth for themselves and their families.
 
Episodes will mostly feature Bryant speaking directly to the audience, with occasional guests ranging from “person on the street” interviews with inspirational individuals Bryant encounters in his travels around the world, or from his network of some of world’s most extraordinary people.

Money And Wealth With John Hope Bryant

Money & Wealth With John Hope Bryant

From Compton to the C-Suite: The Blueprint for Black Excellence

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