Gio Helou, a luxury real estate agent and star of the show Selling the OC, shares his background and journey in this conversation with Christian White. Gio discusses his upbringing in LA County, his parents' contrasting backgrounds, and the values they instilled in him. He also talks about his passion for history and the importance of gratitude and perspective. Gio shares his experience in the entertainment industry and how he transitioned into real estate. He provides advice for those interested in entering the real estate industry and discusses his involvement in the reality show Selling the OC. Gio Helou discusses his perspective on life, the importance of family, and his experiences. He shares his love for fatherhood and spending time with his wife and son. Gio also talks about his involvement in producing an award-winning documentary and his future aspirations in the entertainment industry. He discusses the impact of social media and the need for open conversation and understanding in today's divisive world.
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:56 Values, Gratitude, and Perspective
05:54 Passion for History and Entertainment Industry
09:08 Transition to Real Estate
11:59 The Realities of the Real Estate Industry
15:06 Involvement in Reality Show
19:12 Life Perspective and Letting Go of Regrets
20:11 The Importance of Family and Fatherhood
22:09 Personal Hobbies and Enjoying Life
23:03 Embracing Average and Working Hard
25:10 Producing an Award-Winning Documentary
28:55 Balancing Reality TV and Real Life
30:20 Navigating the Impact of Social Media
31:30 Encouraging Open Conversation and Understanding
34:09 Enjoying Life's Simple Pleasures
35:13 Encouraging Hard Work and Perseverance
36:31 Connecting with Gio Helou