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.

Chapters

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