Mix Realities Podcast
Mix Realities Podcast
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No fluff. No fake flexing. Just authenticity, lessons learned, and stories that inspire from professionals!
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The podcast delves into a variety of themes including entrepreneurship, race, politics, fatherhood, and personal growth. Specific episodes cover topics such as the intersection of culture and business, the challenges of single parenthood in the mortgage industry, and balancing faith with entrepreneurship. These discussions highlight the real-life implications of contemporary issues faced by business owners.
No fluff. No fake flexing. Just authenticity, lessons learned, and stories that inspire from professionals!
In this powerful episode of the Mix Realities Podcast, host Julian Germinal sits down with Ray Gardner, the visionary behind Prosper Bradenton — a father, entrepreneur, speaker, and community leader who has built a movement on faith, discipline, and resilience.
Ray’s story is one of transformation — from pain to purpose to prosperity.
He opens up about his darkest seasons, the murder of his father that fueled his mission, and how he turned adversity into one of Bradenton’s most inspiring fitness movements: Prosper Bradenton.
This conversation dives deep into:
What leadership really looks like when no one’s watching
How fatherhood shapes the way Ray leads men and builds culture
The importance of faith and emotional fitness in business
The difference between motivation and purpose
Overcoming doubt, loss, and fear while building a brand
Why masculinity, peace, and presence still matter
How to lead your family, your business, and yourself with integrity
The story behind Prosper Bradenton and the six pillars that define it: Purpose, Progress, Peace, Persistence, Present, and Perspective
Julian and Ray also break into culture — discussing sports leadership, fatherhood in athletics, Jordan vs. LeBron, and even the Shedeur Sanders conversation — exploring what it means to lead with confidence in a world obsessed with flash.
If you’ve ever questioned your direction, doubted your potential, or needed a reminder that God can turn your greatest pain into purpose, this episode will hit home.
This is more than an interview. It’s a message.
It’s a reminder that success starts on the inside, and real prosperity is built on truth, integrity, and faith.
About Ray Gardner
Ray Gardner is the founder of Prosper Bradenton, a community-driven fitness experience focused on holistic growth — body, mind, and spirit.
He’s a TEDx speaker, Fit2Run ambassador, life coach, and the creator of the popular “Ray Day” bootcamp that brings hundreds together each year for purpose-driven fitness and unity.
Connect with Ray Gardner:
Website: https://www.prosperbradenton.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raygardner7/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raymond.gardner.98
Instagram (Family Page): https://www.instagram.com/wellintendeddad/
About Julian Germinal and Mix Realities:
Julian Germinal is the founder of The Germinal Group, a leading Florida-based real estate firm and the creator of the Mix Realities Podcast, where entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and visionaries share the real stories behind success — the faith, the failures, and the fight that builds character.
Connect with Julian Germinal:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliandominate/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-germinal-9ab8bb12a/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@juliandominate?_t=8pZxGB4Az0c&_r=1
Watch more episodes at: https://www.youtube.com/@MixRealitiesPodcast
Sponsor:
This episode is brought to you by The Germinal Group — redefining real estate through integrity, excellence, and a people-first approach.
Website: https://thegerminalgroup.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegerminalgroup
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GerminalGroup
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegerminalgroup
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