This radio program from The Commonwealth Club draws on two separate events: "Entrepreneur John Hope Bryant: American Opportunity Is Still Alive" and "Shellye Archambeau with Robin Washington: Creating Success on Your Own Terms."

John Hope Bryant says American opportunity is not dead. Bryant outlines the mindset and practices that he says will allow all of us to achieve the American Dream, no matter what our current circumstances. He rose from humble beginnings, and argues that individually, we can change our mindset from survivor to thriver to winner, and move beyond just getting by or being financially independent to becoming wildly successful.

Shellye Archambeau is a well-respected business leader, former tech CEO, and sought-after advisor. She is also a black woman who has taken risks throughout her career and blazed new trails in a predominantly white male-driven industry. Through her journey, Archambeau says she discovered that ambition alone is not enough and offers a blueprint with key takeaways and actions to increase the odds of achieving personal and professional success.