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 trauma, and become homeowners.

From refugees and survivors of abuse to struggling entrepreneurs and working families, you’ll hear real stories of transformation—and the practical money lessons behind them. This conversation breaks down the difference between hustle and business, cash flow and profit, income and wealth, and explains why mindset, coaching, and financial literacy—not just money—are the real keys to economic freedom.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, ashamed, or overwhelmed by money, this episode will remind you that with the right guidance, your financial reset is possible.