By Anita Ward, President Operation HOPE As I watch Louisiana brace for another hurricane, this one named Barry, I can’t help but reflect on financial stability and preparedness. This month earthquakes rocked California, Washington, and Nevada, tornadoes pummeled the Mid-West, and the South experienced heavy flooding. According to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration […]
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The 5 Pillars of Success are:
By John Hope Bryant, Operation HOPE The 5 Pillars of Success are: 1. Massive Education. 2. Understanding the Numbers (Money. Math.). 3. Family Structure and Strength. 4. Self Esteem and Confidence. 5. Role Modeling (Success and Failure). These are the fundamental building blocks of success by and from any individual, anywhere in the world. It’s […]
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Andrew Young Presents: The Color of Money
In its 11th year of national syndication, “Andrew Young Presents” is a series of first-person documentary narratives hosted by civil rights icon, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, and Operation HOPE Global Spokesman, Andrew J. Young. The latest installment, “Andrew Young Presents: The Color of Money,” features the dignity and economic empowerment work of […]
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Superhero Dads of Money Management
By Anita Ward, President Operation HOPE Inc. My dad kaboomed like a superhero. He vaulted skyscrapers, battled villains, and flew through the universe to protect his family. Through the lens of my 5-year-old eyes, my Dad was an Avenger, a defender of justice – my hero. I was certain he donned a mask and cape […]
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Women, Diversity, & Power at the 2019 HOPE Global Forum
By John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Operation HOPE, Inc. Hundreds of registered delegates, representing 49 states and over 60 countries, attended the 2019 HOPE Global Forum at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta in May. They experienced a wide array of leaders and influencers who discussed everything from entrepreneurship– to leadership– to wellness– to […]
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Women’s Entrepreneurship: Implementing the Pinkprint for Business
For decades the world has focused on blueprints for business success. Last week at the HOPE Global Forum 200 empowered women entrepreneurs shifted that conversation and introduced their Pinkprint for success. Marshaling their shared vision and diverse expertise, these women developed an ecosystem rooted in authenticity and genuine support for each other. Women uplifting other […]
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HOPE in Action Commitments
Last week, I went LIVE on Facebook and YouTube to announce a very exciting initiative that YOU can be a part of. It’s called “HOPE in Action Commitments”. This platform gives you a chance to show how you can change the world… one good deed at a time. I have always believed that one person could make a difference. […]
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I Want You To Live Your Best Life. Now!
I want you to live your best life, and it starts with how you talk to yourself, and how you treat yourself. Take the words can’t and impossible out of your dictionary. Thoughts are things, and what say to yourself — matters! Remember that what you say about yourself is much more important than what people are saying about you. As my […]
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You Really ARE One Of A Kind. Get Up!
By John Hope Bryant, Operation HOPE This is what I had to tell myself when I was homeless in this parking lot in 1984. This urban parking lot in Los Angeles was my university. It was also my home for 6 months of my life when I was 18 years old. I had lost everything, […]
