Family bonding with John & Hank Green and Julia & Jim Curtis

To celebrate the launch of his new book Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World, Adam sits down with two pairs of collaborators who also happen to be family members. John and Hank Green are brothers who have co-created hugely successful YouTube projects together—including the educational channel Crash Course—and Jim and Julia Curtis are a father/daughter pilot duo who recently went viral on Jim’s last flight with Southwest Airlines. In this episode, the pairs tell Adam how connecting over a shared project has strengthened their bonds, and how their relationships have evolved over time. John and Hank share their experiences running a business together and how they navigate conflict as creative partners. Jim and Julia reflect on how their relationship shifted as Julia grew up, and Jim outlines the clear communication and tough love he used to encourage his kids to follow their dreams.

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