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 provide for his drug habit. He had no job, no driver’s license, no car, no place to call home, no credit, two probation officers, and over $60,000 in traffic fines, restitution, and back taxes owed to the IRS.

Whether you have $100,000 or $100 million, you must start thinking of yourself as a Family Office. This mindset is about proactively directing your investments, defining your core values, and building the right professional team to protect and grow your wealth for generations. In this powerful segment, Pamela Moss Garrett (The Law Mother, attorney, and author of Wealthy Ever After) dives into the components of this essential mindset. She outlines the key professionals you need on your wealth management team—from CPAs and tax attorneys to specialized investment counsel—and emphasizes that true wealth goes beyond money, encompassing emotional, physical, relational, generational, and time wealth. Learn why taking control of your financial and legal destiny is the most crucial step you can take today.

On this episode, Julia and Gino interview Amala Ekpunobi. Twenty-year-old Amala Ekpunobi, a self-described “left-wing activist” turned conservative influencer, is PragerU’s newest personality. A PragerU ambassador, her story stood out among hundreds of entries during a PragerFORCE casting call to “find the next Will Witt.” Amala shares her ideological transformation, from questioning leftist ideology to ultimately changing her mind and embracing conservative ideas, in her Stories of Us video "Why I Left My Job as a Leftist Organizer."

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 education, he left his native Indiana for Florida in search of his life’s highest calling.

Do you want your hard-earned legacy of finance, values, and relationships to dissolve into family fighting? This episode tackles the overwhelming, anxiety-inducing topic of estate planning head-on! I share the personal struggle of spending 18 months setting up an irrevocable trust, contrasting it with my wife's initial reluctance and eventual ease after signing the final papers.

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 Pentagon to name a few. He is also the founder and is spearheading the One Last Talk™ movement.

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.

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 professional concerns.

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.

Fran Pitre, an author, musical artist, and mother of six, shares her inspiring journey from years of infertility and high-risk pregnancies to writing her memoir, "Twins Times Three." From her initial fears of leaving a successful career to navigating the challenges of motherhood and finding her identity again, Fran's story is a raw and honest look at love, resilience, and the power of embracing change.

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.

Did you know 70% of the U.S. population doesn't have a will or estate plan? Many people avoid this crucial task because it feels confusing, intimidating, or just plain uncomfortable. On this episode of the Julia & Gino Podcast, we sit down with Zach Tsakiris, founder of Fastwill, a platform making estate planning simple, fast, and affordable. We'll dive into why procrastination can be a costly mistake, the hidden dangers of "dying intestate," and how proper planning gives you control over your legacy.

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.

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 teach him about rigatoni and lasagna; he would show them how to make hamburgers and ribs. Today, he is a skilled cook who still enjoys learning how to make new dishes, and loves the process of preparing a meal, as much as he does sharing it with a table full of friends.

In this episode of the Julia & Gino podcast, we dive into the extraordinary story of Mark and Mary Timm. Mark, a successful serial entrepreneur, and Mary, a systems-thinking leader, share their powerful journey of navigating family struggles and building a legacy of purpose, trust, and wealth. From overcoming the challenges of a blended family to the "contagious proximity" of mentorship, they reveal how they transformed their family unit into a thriving "LLC" with a shared mission. This conversation is a must-watch for any parent looking to bridge the gap between business success and family fulfillment.

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 a result, he created the program ‘Close Quarter Dad’ with a goal to provide men with the knowledge they need to teach their children safety, resilience and survival. Julia and Gino discuss with Adam on what the program is all about. We, as parents, never communicate about certain topics with our family and/or kids. These topics are not just important but are primary to learn and to have understanding about to keep a family safe and resilient in various phases and situations of life. Adam gets into the specifications of the program and contextualizes safety in different ways. And, it is not just about safety, it is about preparing our kids for difficult times by training them each day by crossing streams with them and making them cherish their small victories. Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction 01:42 Mission and purpose of ‘Close Quarter Dad’ 06:56 Acquiring skillsets and mindset to teach martial arts 09:41 Contextualizing safety 16:00 The first thing every man needs to leave, before undergoing the training, is their ego 16:50 Specifications of the Program 23:17 Starting with child-safety summit 29:39 Exposing our children to different challenges to build their resilience 32:23 Wider perspective of keeping our children safe CLOSE QUARTER DAD IS A COMMUNITY OF MEN COMMITTED TO TEACHING THEIR CHILDREN SAFETY, CONFIDENCE AND SURVIVAL It is a place for Dads committed to building strong kids and life-long memories together. To know more about the program and Adam’s initiatives visit https://www.closequarterdad.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ In real estate, your network is your net worth, attend our Live Events and network with the fellow investors and professionals: https://blue.genetechz.com/jake-and-gino_old_site/mm5

Theologians ignore talking about the economic commentary in the Bible. And in certain cases where it does get the attention, Gospel and other New Testament writings tend to lapse into simplistic class warfare nostrums. The couple discusses about various elements of economics in the time of Jesus, with Jerry. Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction 03:00 Journey from being an atheist to embracing Jesus 5:40 What made you write the book on economics and Gospels? 09:29 Aha moment during the research 14:45 Economics in Bible 18:18 Debt laws in Old Testament 27:17 We as shareholders have the power but we do not use it 34:43 The two versions of doing business with companies that align with your values 36:07 What’s on the horizon for Jerry? 39:40 Key takeaways from the book ‘The Maker Versus The Takers’ Check out Jerry’s podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meeting-minds/id1397912875 To find Jerry’s book visit Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DG8Y21N/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 Want to change your life? Attend Jake & Gino’s flagship annual conference with 1,000+ like-minded individuals, entrepreneurs and investors! Learn more: https://jakeandgino.com/mm5

Are you working hard and telling yourself it's "for the kids"? What if you asked them if that's truly what they want? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Paul Sullivan, founder of The Company of Dads and New York Times columnist, to challenge the common belief that more money equals a better life. We dive into the profound difference between being "rich" and being "wealthy," and how our actions speak louder than our words when it comes to teaching our children about money and life.

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 children to let them know the importance of the family 10:25 Having the vision of how you want your family to look like to be If you are ready for a breakthrough in your life, MULTIFAMILY MASTERY 5 is for you! Attend Jake & Gino’s flagship annual conference with 1,000+ like-minded individuals, entrepreneurs and investors! Learn more: https://jakeandgino.com/mm5/

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