In this powerful episode of Funky Friday, we sit down with John Hope Bryant, a true example of resilience, determination, and financial empowerment. Once homeless, he now owns 700 homes and has built a career helping others achieve financial freedom. As a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the founder of Operation HOPE, John shares his inspiring journey from struggle to success and how he’s lifting communities along the way.
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Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Trailer
00:02:44 - Intro to John Hope
00:04:14 - Who is John Hope Bryant?
00:07:59 - How did you get to Atlanta?
00:13:39 - Did you go to school?
00:19:16 - Becoming an Entrepreneur
00:27:18 - Ai taking over
00:29:57 - Does DEI actually help the Black Community?
00:37:28 - Who introduced you to money first?
00:50:08 - Racial history, who are you keeping around you?
01:02:44 - What is your definition of wealth?
01:20:28 - At what age did you understand money?
01:33:44 - Taxes in Entertainment
01:42:53 - Mindset shift in America
01:51:11 - Cam Newton's Special Forces Controversy
02:18:44 - Crew Questions
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Produced / Directed By:
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Omari Collins
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