by ldeas | Mar 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
LOVE IS: Exuding warmth. Living with compassion and conviction. Sharing with others, including time with her beloved Dad—who is my mentor. THAT was Lisa. The true personification of love. A walking quiet storm. A leader who never sought the spotlight. She simply lived...
by ldeas | Mar 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Artificial intelligence isn’t coming—it’s already here. And while many focus on the promise of AI, I’m more concerned about the risk it poses to those at the bottom of the economic pyramid. This week, at CONVERGE LIVE in Singapore, I spoke with CNBC’s Julia Boorstin...
by ldeas | Mar 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
America’s financial health isn’t just about dollars and cents—it’s about people. It’s about our families, our communities, and the future of our democracy. And right now, far too many Americans are stuck in a financial system that wasn’t designed to serve them. That’s...
by ldeas | Feb 28, 2025 | Entrepreneurship
I’m honored to join the newly established National Advisory Council at ForbesBLK—a global community of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders, and creators who are shaping the future of business, culture, and society. This initiative is more than a platform; it’s...
by ldeas | Feb 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
This past weekend, I had the profound honor of receiving the Candle Award at Morehouse College’s Candle in the Dark Gala, a celebration of leadership, service, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. But for me, this recognition isn’t about looking back—it’s about...
by ldeas | Feb 17, 2025 | Events & Appearances, Uncategorized
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATLANTA (February 17, 2025) – In a night of celebration, inspiration, and philanthropy, Morehouse College honored John Hope Bryant, the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE, with the esteemed “Candle Award” at its 37th Annual “A Candle in...