The Julia & Gino Show: Marriage, Parenting & Family Legacy

In this fascinating discussion, Gino and Julia welcome New York Times bestselling author Jay Heinrichs (Thank You For Arguing and Aristotle's Guide to Self-Persuasion). Jay, who has advised everyone from NASA to Southwest Airlines, reveals how ancient rhetoric can be applied to modern life, politics, and business. Learn the three principles all successful leaders embody (Craft, Caring, and Cause),...

On this episode, Julia and Gino interview Timmy Bauer. Timmy lives in Orlando, Florida. He is the author and illustrator of the 5 star children’s book 'Billy the Dragon' and its upcoming sequel 'The Poisonous Woods'. When not writing, illustrating, or visiting schools, he works for the Walt Disney Company as a puppeteer and actor. He also teaches classes regularly at the Disney University.   Timmy...

Key Takeaways- ✅ Vulnerability is a Strength: Mark shares how his willingness to be vulnerable and apologize for his mistakes as a father was the key to rebuilding a strong relationship with his children, proving that true strength lies in humility and emotional honesty. ✅ Behavior Over Time Equals Trust: The Tim family uses this powerful equation to explain how consistent, positive behavior bui...

Today on the Julia & Gino Podcast, we sit down with Phil McKernan — a powerful speaker, author, and coach who helps people cut through the noise to find clarity and purpose. Known for his raw honesty and piercing questions, Phil challenges us to stop chasing empty success and instead create a life filled with meaning and joy. Get ready for a conversation that might just change the way you see your...

#educationforlife #addictionfreelife #addictedtolife   On this episode, Julia and Gino interview Rob & Claudia Rowsell. Rob Rowsell has a truly incredible story! Just a few short years ago, in 1999, he was living on the streets—homeless and unemployable. Addicted to crystal meth and crack cocaine, he was living the criminal lifestyle, performing fraudulent schemes, shoplifting and stealing to prov...

🔑 Key Takeaways-   ✅ Adopt a Family Office Mindset: Regardless of your net worth, you must treat your personal finances and legacy with the structure of a family office: setting core values, having a mission statement, and actively directing your own investments.   ✅ Build a Professional Wealth Team: Your team should include a diverse set of experts beyond just a financial advisor, such as CPAs...

Key Insights 00:00  Introduction 02:22  Racism in the foundation of creation 06:20  Inviting conflict with respect 10:51  Stimulus versus response 15:20  Handling negativity from peers 19:30  Think about long term and speak up 24:15  Finding truth through person’s endeavors 27:40  Wrap-up About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically...

On this episode, Julia and Gino interview Frank McKinney. Frank is a true modern-day Renaissance man who has pushed the limits of success in his every endeavor. His early years were not very promising: upon attending his 4th high school in 4 years (he was asked to leave the first 3), he earned his high school diploma with a 1.8 GPA. So, with $50 in his pocket and without the benefit of further edu...

We expose the real reason most people avoid planning: fear and avoidance, often rooted in money archetypes (like the "Tyrant" or "Innocent"). You'll hear a powerful story about waiting too long and why the solution isn't just a legal document, but a proactive roadmap of overlooked details—like account locations, passwords, and insurance policies—that spares your family a painful scavenger hunt dur...

On this episode, Julia and Gino interview Philip and Pauline McKernan. Philip is an inspirational speaker, writer and filmmaker. He works with entrepreneurs and business leaders all over the world. When people are seeking clarity about their future or want to move through roadblocks, seen and unseen, they call Philip. As a speaker, he has inspired and challenged the Canadian Olympic Team and The P...

On this episode, Julia and Gino Barbaro interview Dr. Travis Corcoran. Dr. Travis is an author, philosopher and liberal arts enthusiast helping people pursue a self-taught education in critical thinking using the ancient philosophy of the Trivium. His latest book demonstrates examples that can improve at least four areas of your life by applying these principles.     Key Insights: 00:00 Introducti...

Dr. Jennifer M. Thomas is a TEDx speaker and the co-author, along with Dr. Gary Chapman (who wrote The Five Love Languages) of The 5 Apology Languages and Making Things Right at Work. She consults with companies on leadership and trust issues. Jennifer is an expert speaker on The 5 Love Languages and the 5 Apology Languages. She offers remote individual coaching packages for both personal and prof...

Luke Hohmann is the Founder and CEO of Conteneo, Inc. (formerly, The Innovation Games® Company). He is also the co-founder of Every Voice Engaged Foundation, a 501 3(c) nonprofit that that helps citizens, governments and nonprofit organizations collaboratively solve problems that are unsolvable without civic engagement.     Key Insights 00:00 Introduction 01:25 Good to Great 4:97 Making choices 15...

Key Takeaways- ✅ The Power of Journaling: When high-risk pregnancies forced Fran onto bed rest, journaling became her primary coping mechanism. By writing down her fears, hopes, and observations, she unknowingly created the foundation for her book and found a way to process her experiences. ✅ Embracing a New Identity: Motherhood requires a grieving period for your "old self." While the shift fro...

People see the world as they are, not as it is. If you can change, you can see the world through different lens. However it is a challenge to work on oneself. If you can do that you will be able to grow and see the world with different light. Chapters: 00:00  Introduction 02:05  Do not use love languages as weapon 07:07  Knowing and realizing our own value can make things simpler 11:37  Gifts are...

Key Takeaways-  ✔️ The Problem with Procrastination: People often spend more time worrying about making a will than it actually takes to create one.  ✔️ The Government's Plan: Without a will or trust, the state decides who gets your assets and who cares for your children.  ✔️ Wills vs. Trusts: A will provides the court with instructions, while a trust allows you to completely bypass the lengthy, e...

Mindset transforms when we pay attention and pay attention to our thought process. It is about being aware of our thoughts that are either making us a hero or a villain of our own story. On this episode, Julia and Gino interview Matt and Erin Ingold. They dive deep into topics that relate to mindset transformation and tools such as journaling and reflection to get over the various patterns that ke...

On this episode, Julia and Gino interview Father Leo Patalinghug. Born in the Philippines and raised in the Baltimore area, Fr. Leo actually developed his love for cooking while attending the seminary at the North American College in Rome. There, he became friendly with several Italian restaurant owners and would often invite them back to the student kitchen to trade cooking secrets. They would te...

Key Takeaways-   ✅ Vulnerability is a Strength: Mark shares how his willingness to be vulnerable and apologize for his mistakes as a father was the key to rebuilding a strong relationship with his children, proving that true strength lies in humility and emotional honesty.   ✅ Behavior Over Time Equals Trust: The Tim family uses this powerful equation to explain how consistent, positive behavior...

This week, Julia and Gino talk with Adam Mitchell. Adam is dad to four kids. He has been teaching families the skills of personal protection for over 20 years at his school in New York. In 2006, he recognized a specific need that most men yearned for as Dads, but didn’t have the access or understanding to the type of training they needed to truly keep their families safe under any circumstance. As...

About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company that controls over $225,000,000 in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino community to teach others their three-step framework: Buy Right, Finance Right and Manage Right®, and to become multifamily entrepreneurs. Subscribe to this channel:...

Paul shares why money is like gasoline—it can fuel your dreams or cause an inferno. We explore how money reveals your character, and why finding a sense of "enough" is key to a happy and fulfilled life. This conversation isn't just about financial lessons; it's about the legacy we're building at home. Learn why your presence and time are the most valuable gifts you can give your children, and how...

Gino shares how we should have the vision for our family to look like in the future and how we can work towards it through the old family traditions as well as by bringing up the new ones. Key Insights: 00:00  Introduction: What are your family traditions? 02:08  Most effective way to have quality time with your family 06:23  Life is all about creating lasting memories and influencing your childre...

Key Insights: 00:00 Introduction 04:15 Its easy to fall into victimhood but trusting God and surrendering can bring the breakthrough 10:12 Awakening the passion for prayer 15:02 Saving the marriage 20:10 Judy’s plans for the future 27:03 Bonus resources with Judy’s book To know more about the Judy’s initiatives visit https://judydunagan.com/ To check out her book ‘The Loudest Roar’ visit Amazon.co...

In this powerful episode, Doug shares his deeply personal story of growing up in a family where money was "weaponized," leading to his own money-avoidant behaviors, and how he inadvertently stumbled into finance by pulling his monastery out of bankruptcy. We dive into why talking about money is often harder than talking about sex, exploring the shame, fear, and control dynamics that make it such a...