For Episode 4, we sat down with our creative director, Erin Salmons, to talk about a decade of experience in sales, her perspective on the rise of AI, and the lessons life teaches us when things don't go according to plan.

We get into the realities of working in sales, how artificial intelligence is changing the way we think about work and creativity, and why learning to find comfort in suffering can change the way we approach life.

Erin also opens up about the loss of her dad and how experiences like that shape our perspective on what's important, how we move forward, and who we become along the way.

From careers and technology to grief and personal growth, this conversation is a reminder that some of life's most meaningful lessons come from the things we never planned for.

Welcome to Episode 4 of JD & Friends.

A little different from our usual episode.

In this update, Drew gives some context on what’s been going on behind the scenes with FreeWillFort, Jackson, and JD & Friends. Jackson is stepping away for a while to focus on himself and get the help he needs, and we wanted to address it honestly rather than pretend everything is business as usual.

We also talk about what the next few weeks look like for JD & Friends, why the show is going to keep moving, and the bigger idea that life isn't about how many punches you can throw — it's about how many punches you can take and still get back up.

In Episode 3, Jackson and Drew break down the five areas they believe have the biggest impact on building a fulfilling life in your 20s: career, hobbies, relationships, finances, and faith.

From figuring out what you actually want to do for work, to making time for the things you enjoy, maintaining meaningful relationships, getting your finances under control, and staying grounded in your faith, they talk through where they’re at, what they’ve learned, and what they’re still trying to figure out.

Because becoming the person you want to be isn’t about having everything figured out—it’s about building a life that actually feels like yours.