Meet Jordan Warren

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Jordan Warren a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Jordan , appreciate you sitting with us today to share your wisdom with our readers. So, let’s start with resilience – where do you get your resilience from?

I never thought I’d find myself in a place where I didn’t want to live. But after losing two of the most important people in my life and almost losing my mother too, that’s where I found myself. My aunt was my best friend, my second mother, my safe place. Losing her was shattering. Then, before I had a chance to fully grieve, my grandfather, who helped raise me alongside my single mother, was gone too. These were the people who were always there when no one else was, and suddenly, within months of each other, they were gone.

I have a wonderful husband and have been blessed with two beautiful children, yet I felt like life as I knew it was over. And with that grief came guilt; guilt that my heartbreak made me feel disconnected, guilt that I wasn’t fully present for the people I loved most. I wasn’t myself, and for a long time, I was merely existing in a life that no longer felt like my own.

I tried, time and time again, to pick myself back up and move forward, but I kept trying to do so as if things had stayed the same. I wasn’t searching for a new path. I was desperately trying to rebuild a life that no longer existed because the people in it were gone. It was a cycle of pushing forward only to be pulled back into the depths of grief, and every step back felt like failure.

Being a creator in the social media space, I had always shared my life: the good, the bad, and the messy. This chapter was no different. Some people reached out with kindness and concern, while others dismissed my pain, telling me to “stop whining.” Healing under a public lens made the process even more complicated, but in time, I came to a realization: No one was coming to save me. The people I loved weren’t coming back. And most importantly, I was done letting other people’s words, choices, and opinions dictate my healing.

That’s when I let go of my people-pleasing mentality. I stopped living for the approval of others and started making decisions that were right for me, even if they were unpopular. I stayed in the social media space, but I set boundaries. If I wanted a fulfilling life, I had to be the one to create it.

Through it all, my husband was my rock, lifting me up when I was at my lowest, holding my hand when I lost sight of myself, and giving me grace as I navigated my grief. But ultimately, I had to make the choice to move forward. And when I did, I realized that it wasn’t just entire world watching. I had two children watching, too. I had a husband who believed in me. I had people who needed to see that it is possible to come back from even the darkest places.

My resilience comes from the people I’ve lost, the people I still have, and the unwavering belief that no matter how broken you feel, there is always a way forward. You just have to choose it.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I am a creator, storyteller, and someone who believes that wellness isn’t just about what’s on your plate, it’s about what’s in your mind, heart, and daily habits. My journey in the social media space began as a way to share my life authentically. I also share my personal weight loss journey while using a GLP-1 medication, which has been a tool (not a magic fix) on my path to better health.

One of the most transformative aspects of my wellness journey has been the confidence I’ve gained; not just in how I present myself, but in how I navigate every area of my life. Choosing to use a GLP-1 medication for weight loss was not just about aesthetics; it was a deeply personal decision made with my doctors after being diagnosed with a heart condition. It was a choice rooted in self-care and longevity, not just numbers on a scale.

Being open about my decision to use weight loss medication (especially in an online space where opinions run wild) took courage. It’s a controversial topic, but standing firm in my truth and sharing my experience has only reinforced my confidence in making the right choices for me. Once I realized how much this decision improved my overall well-being, it became easier to trust myself in other areas of life.

That confidence led me to enroll in school, where I’m currently working toward my Bachelor’s in User Experience Design; a field that excites me because it merges creativity with problem-solving to improve people’s interactions with technology. Beyond that, I pour my energy into helping others with their own wellness journeys, offering hope to those who feel like they have none, something I desperately needed when I was in a dark place myself.

I also lead a team of women in a network marketing company, helping them build businesses and step into their own power, all while homeschooling my daughter and keeping up with the ever-demanding (but rewarding) roles of wife and mom. Life is full, but it’s fulfilling.

If there’s one thing I want people to take away from my journey, it’s that confidence isn’t just about how you look, it’s about owning your decisions, standing in your truth, and trusting yourself to build the life you want. It’s easy to wait for someone to save you, to hope that one day the circumstances will change or that the right moment will come. But sometimes, you have to save yourself. The moment I stopped waiting and took control of my own story, everything changed. And that’s the kind of confidence and strength I hope to inspire in others.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

1. Resilience – The ability to keep going, even when it feels impossible
Life is unpredictable, and setbacks are inevitable. For years, I felt like I was constantly starting over: grieving, rebuilding, losing momentum, and trying again. What I’ve learned is that resilience isn’t about avoiding hardships; it’s about continuing to move forward despite them.

If you’re early in your journey, remind yourself that progress isn’t linear. There will be days you feel strong and motivated, and days when everything feels heavy. Both are part of the process. The key is to keep showing up for yourself, even in small ways. The more you prove to yourself that you can push through, the stronger you become.

2. Self-Trust – Learning to make decisions for yourself without seeking validation. One of the biggest turning points for me was realizing that no one was coming to save me. I had to stop waiting for the ‘perfect time’ or the approval of others and start making choices that aligned with my goals. Choosing to use a GLP-1 for weight loss, returning to school, setting boundaries in my personal and professional life; these were all decisions I made for me, despite outside opinions.

Trust yourself. No one else is living your life, so no one else gets to dictate what’s best for you. The sooner you stop outsourcing your decisions and start listening to your own needs, the more confident and empowered you’ll feel.

3. Adaptability – Being willing to change when something isn’t working
For the longest time, I tried to force my life to fit the way it used to be. But healing, growth, and progress require adaptation. I had to shift my mindset about weight loss, redefine what success looked like for me, and embrace a different way of living that supported my well-being.

Be open to change. If something isn’t working—whether it’s a routine, a mindset, a relationship, or even a goal, give yourself permission to pivot. Growth isn’t about rigidly sticking to one path; it’s about adjusting as you learn more about what you actually need.

No matter where you are in your journey, remember that it’s yours. You don’t have to follow someone else’s timeline or definition of success. Build resilience, trust yourself, and be willing to evolve. The moment you do, everything changes.

Okay, so before we go we always love to ask if you are looking for folks to partner or collaborate with?

Absolutely! I’m always open to collaborating with like-minded individuals and brands that align with my mission—helping people create a sustainable, fulfilling, and realistic approach to wellness. Whether it’s through content creation, brand partnerships, or speaking opportunities, my goal is to bring honesty and relatability to conversations that are often clouded by misinformation, stigma, or shame.

More than anything, I want to speak publicly to be a voice for those who are struggling, whether that’s with their health, their confidence, or their grief. I know what it’s like to feel lost, to feel like no one understands your pain, or to wonder if you’ll ever feel like yourself again. Grief can be isolating, and when you’re in the depths of it, it can feel impossible to see a way forward. I want to reach those people (the ones who feel like no one else gets it) and remind them that they are not alone. That healing doesn’t mean forgetting. That life after loss is possible, even when it feels like it isn’t.

I’m looking to collaborate with brands, wellness advocates, grief support organizations, and platforms that are committed to real, meaningful conversations. I also want to connect with event organizers, podcasts, and communities that provide spaces for honest discussions about healing, resilience, and the messy, non-linear journey of moving forward.

If you’re interested in collaborating, you can connect with me through my Instagram DMs or my email (which is linked on my Instagram profile).

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latelywithjordan

Image Credits

These are all my photos, and were taken by me.