This week on Money & Wealth with John Hope 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.

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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.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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