We’re looking forward to introducing you to Jules Johnson. Check out our conversation below.
Jules, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
In 2019 and then again in 2023, I became a father. Simply the best feeling in the world. Watching my little ones grow up and learn and have fun, has given me a new sense of purpose. They give me a reason to be. They are my reason to work hard, to be persistent, to be successful. I want them to be proud of me. I want their faces to light up when they talk about their dad. Whenever the days get long and hard and the trials are piling up, I can count on the smiles on these little faces to make everything better. They are my joy.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Jules Johnson. I am a life long Houstonian. I am a son, a husband, and a father.
I am also a 20 plus year attorney, having graduated from The Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. I have been both a prosecutor in Harris and Brazoria Counties. I have done defense work all over the country in both State and Federal Court. I am currently operating my own law firm, The Practice, PLLC in Houston, TX.
Additionally, I have a real estate agents license and I am part of the illustrious George E. Johnson Properties team.
Finally, I am a first degree Black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Professor Pablo Silva, where I have won a Masters World title, and a couple of American National titles. I am currently in pursuit of another World Title in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
I am also a video game nerd, being a Gen Xer, and I stream on Twitch. Catch BlafaBJJ on Twitch if you ever get the chance.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
As a child, I believed I couldn’t. I didn’t believe I was smart enough. I didn’t believe I was on the level as everyone else. I didn’t believe in myself….almost zero self-confidence. I was a small kid.—Picked on—the whole nine yards.
One day, after a discussion with my mother, I remember, VERY VIVIDLY, saying to her “I’m just not as smart as the other kids.” It was after this conversation that my mother lit a fire in me that still burns today. I can still feel the sting as that conversation continued, the sting is a constant reminder that I absolutely can. That I’m not as smart as the other kids, I’m smarter. That day was truly an opener for me.
When did you stop hiding your pain and start using it as power?
Interesting.
I never stopped hiding my pain. I do not think I ever will. I do not trust people enough to let my pain show. I believe that there are too many people with ill-intentions that will take that pain and weaponize it against you.
Having said that, I do not like the feeling that there is a weakness that someone can use against me. So I take the pain and use it to build my strength. What ever caused the pain, whatever the root of the fear is, whatever the root cause of that anxiety, I try to build around it. I try to understand it and figure it out so that it so longer that weakness. I feel like when I understand what is actually happening, that pain becomes an ally.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Is the public version of you the real you?
The public version of me is very close to the real me. HOWEVER, as I stated previously, I am very skeptical of the motives of me. So there will always be a part of me that is not shown to the masses for fear of their motives. I will speak my mind, I will answer questions when asked but I do all of this in the most tactful way possible…trying to divulge as little personal information as possible.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What are you doing today that won’t pay off for 7–10 years?
I hope that my kids see the dedication and hard work that I am putting in to them and into my family.
I work hard, sure, but I work hard for them. I want them to see the life that hard work provides but also that I have taken the time, juggled my life and schedule, to do what really matters—take care of them and take care of my parents.
I need them to see that family is most important. Family should be loved, cherished and nurtured. They are young now…it might take them longer than 10 years to truly appreciate, but when the time comes, I want them to remember what Daddy sacrificed for family.
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