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.Checkout IndochinoVisit https://indochino.com and use code FUNKY to get 20% off any purchase of $499 or more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Trailer00:02:44 - Intro to John Hope00:04:14 - 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 Entrepreneur00:27:18 - Ai taking over00:29:57 - 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 Entertainment01:42:53 - Mindset shift in America01:51:11 - Cam Newton's Special Forces Controversy02:18:44 - Crew Questions📲Follow Cam Newton on Social Media!📹Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cameron1newton📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameron1newton🐦Twitter: https://twitter.com/CameronNewton/👤Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CamJNewton2/🎩Shop all my hand made hats:https://bit.ly/MeshikaShop🎞Executive Producer: Cam NewtonProduced / Directed By: David Ricks 📸https://www.instagram.com/david_ricksiii/Omari Collins📸https://www.instagram.com/ogcollinsCamera: Omari Collins Vashon Revils📸https://www.instagram.com/v2r_filmsEditor:Brelan Butler📸https://www.instagram.com/eli_20kplusLocation Sound / Sound Mix and Master: Troy Hermes 📸https://www.instagram.com/troyhermesSocial Coordinator:Brendan Cole📸https://www.instagram.com/brendan_coleThumbnail & Channel Manager:Kent Heckel📹 @KentHeckel Production:🎬 Iconic Saga📸http://bit.ly/IconicSagaInstagram