Jack Byron’s Stories, Lessons & Insights

Jack Byron shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

Good morning Jack, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
Recently, I’ve become a father for a second time, and my wife and I have just welcomed our son, Jude, into the world. It’s been an amazing journey recently. I took a bit of a rest from the stage recently, to soak in these precious moments with my loved ones. It’s been a beautiful, much needed recharge and I’ve enjoyed every moment of it. I’ll be playing shows again starting in September, so this down time is particularly special and joyful to me, since I’m able to focus all of my time and energy on our new family.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Sure thing. I’m Jack Byron, a singer-songwriter from Chicago who blends elements of rock, indie and pop into songs that tell real, lived stories. My music is all about authenticity. I’m into creating songs that feel deeply personal yet universally relatable. My latest upcoming release, Starglow, is about resilience and finding light even in hard times. At the heart of everything I do is a simple goal: to make people feel seen, uplifted, and connected through music.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
That’s such an interesting question. Honestly, I think I’m still in the process of finding that out. There’s a saying I love: ‘In the pursuit of knowledge, every day something is added. In the pursuit of the Way, every day something is dropped.’ The more I drop false beliefs about myself, God and the world, the closer I get to answering that question.

My faith in Jesus and his teachings has guided me a lot in that process of self-discovery. But the truth is, I don’t fully know who I was before the world told me who to be, and maybe that’s the point – it’s a journey of unlearning.

What I do know is that music has always been in my heart. It’s as natural as breathing. But music is what I do, not the totality of who I am.

What did suffering teach you that success never could?
I’ve learned more about who I really am through suffering than through success. Struggle has a way of stripping away pretenses and exposing the truth. It shows you what you really place your trust in. It tests you, but it also shapes you. When you come through it, you’re more present, more clear-headed, more aware.

I don’t think suffering itself is what transforms a person. it’s how you respond to it. Some people grow bitter, while others grow wiser. For me, I’ve found that embracing the struggle, instead of running from it, has been the most transformative part of my journey.

Success, on the other hand, can be tricky. It often reinforces the image we imagine of ourselves, rather than revealing who we truly are. That doesn’t mean success is bad, it just carries the danger of self-delusion if you’re not careful. As the saying goes, ‘What does it profit a person to gain the whole world but lose their soul?’

At the end of the day, I don’t think anyone who’s serious about truth can completely avoid suffering. It’s uncomfortable, but when you learn to face it, it can become one of the most powerful tools for growth and transformation.

Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Whom do you admire for their character, not their power?
I admire Jesus Christ of Nazareth, not for His power, but for His character. His message of love and peace has shaped the course of history. He lived from the center of His being, spoke in the affirmative, and focused on universal supply rather than lack. He proclaimed liberty to the captives, good news to the poor, and set the oppressed free. He washed the feet of His followers to show that true greatness comes through service, and He called those who served Him ‘friends.’ Above all, He gave Himself completely for the love of humanity. That humility, courage, and compassion are what I admire most.

Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. How do you know when you’re out of your depth?
I don’t know I’m out of my depth until I’m drowning. Then I have no choice but to learn how to swim.

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