Send us Fan Mail What happens when you give someone an opportunity, but they don't have the support or community they need to navigate everything that comes with it? In this episode, Jordan Bartlett shares what years of working alongside current and former foster youth have taught him about resilience, asking for help, and why opportunity alone isn't always enough. He shares the story of a young man who rode his bike four hours to work each way, only to lose his job after falling asleep during a shift, and what Jordan learned when he took the time to ask more questions. That same desire to remove barriers eventually led Jordan into the world of technology and AI. He explains why he believes new technology could give everyday people and small teams the ability to solve problems that once required enormous resources, and how he's using it to make complicated information easier to access. Then the conversation becomes much more personal. Jordan shares about his daughter Jessie's diagnosis with Rett syndrome and the moment he realized their lives had changed forever. Suddenly, he was the one overwhelmed by information, trying to understand medical research, insurance, and what his daughter's future might look like. That experience created an unexpected connection between his work, his interest in AI, and his hope for what technology could someday mean for Jesse and others with Rett syndrome. He also shares how a difficult night with Jesse unexpectedly turned him into a runner. What began as an attempt to help her sleep became something they both loved and a special place of peace and connection between a father and his daughter. In this episode, we talk about: Why resilience can be both a strength and a struggleWhy opportunity matters, but community and support matter tooUsing technology and AI to remove barriers and create changeJessie's Rett syndrome diagnosis and how it changed Jordan's perspectiveHis hope for what advances in technology could mean for her futureHow running became an unexpected bond between Jordan and his daughterWhy one person may have more power than ever to make a meaningful differenceFrom his work with foster youth to fatherhood, technology, and running, Jordan's story shows how experiences that once seemed completely unrelated can begin to connect and shape a greater sense of purpose. 🎙️ Listen to Part 2 of Jordan Bartlett's story on Unspoken Lives Podcast. Every life has a story worth telling. Unspoken Lives Podcast, hosted by Kelsey Billingsley, shares real stories of resilience, faith, identity, loss, healing, purpose, and the moments that change us. Follow the show on your favorite podcast app, visit unspokenlivespodcast.com, and follow @unspokenlivespodcast on Instagram.
