25+ years of marriage, business, martial arts, and personal growth. Jon and Tara bring real experience, sharp conversation, and zero fluff.
Jon Baklund has spent decades developing himself — as a martial artist, entrepreneur, husband, and consultant. He brings a no-nonsense, direct perspective on what it takes to grow as a man, build a real partnership, and pursue purpose. His background in MKG Method martial arts informs everything from how he handles conflict to how he leads his family.
Jon believes developing ourselves as human and spiritual beings is the most important work we can do. He's been living that out loud since 2017 on the Jon & Tara Podcast.
Tara Baklund has built a reputation for sharing the things she wishes she'd known earlier — about health, relationships, marriage, and family. Her content at @wifeyschool has resonated with thousands of women navigating dating and long-term relationships.
As co-host of the Jon & Tara Podcast, Tara brings warmth, emotional intelligence, and the ability to ask the questions everyone is thinking but no one is saying. She's been married to Jon since 2000 and they've been in business together the whole time.
What 25+ years actually teaches you — and what nobody tells you going in.
How the principles of martial arts apply to every area of life — relationships, business, mindset.
Being in business together, raising a family, and staying connected through all of it.
Jon's philosophy on why personal and spiritual growth is the foundation of everything else.
Tara on what she wishes she'd known — health, wellness, and what makes relationships actually work.
Why couples talk past each other and what actually fixes it — from both perspectives.
Running a business with your spouse — what works, what doesn't, and how to survive it.
Lessons from 25+ years on what makes a great partner and how to find one.
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