We recently had the chance to connect with Jarron Webster and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Jarron, thank you so much for joining us today. We’re thrilled to learn more about your journey, values and what you are currently working on. Let’s start with an ice breaker: What do you think others are secretly struggling with—but never say?
Their thoughts. I feel like I’ve understood this by understanding myself as a human. As I have become more self-aware, I have recognized my own thoughts and the patterns that can take place. As I monitor my thoughts and recognize the patterns, I feel the truth behind them and whether or not they’re serving me. If the thought is bringing good feelings to my experience I have space for that. But if the thought is creating confusion, inspiring doubt, or anything that doesn’t feel like it’s best for me, I have to also allow it space to flow out of my realm of patterns, if it has been a pattern. Those thoughts aren’t me.
A lot can take place in our heads but everything actually happens in the present moment. If you really are present with people you can tell whether or not they are in their heads, We aren’t our thoughts, but our thoughts can create…
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hello, my name is Jarron Webster, my stage name is J-Web. I’m originally from Owensboro, KY and I’m an Air Force Veteran. Upon separating from the Air Force I landed in Tampa, FL and spent time in real estate as the Tampa Bow Tie Guy. I ended up finding film in 2018 and currently, I work in the entertainment industry as an artist and an actor/filmmaker. My main focus lies with music, I’ve been writing since I was about 14 years old. One of my favorite things to do is be on stage performing my songs, I also love free styling. There’s nothing like going to a venue for the first time and playing with someone I just met in front of a crowd of people.
I believe that’s one of the most interesting things about what I do, my improv abilities on stage. When I freestyle on stage it’s basically improv, and being able to do that while being present with the audience results in an “you had to be there” type of experience. I’ve been gaining confidence in the authenticity of the Flow with each performance and once I begin acknowledging the audience and what’s going on around us, the level of engagement goes to different heights. This also makes room for additional involvement from the crowd once I begin playing my songs.
My latest projects include a Single, “Stand on it”, and a Film “The Pages of my Heart” that’s currently on Amazon Prime. Pages is a love story where I am Co-starring as a character named Aubrey. A modern day love story with an essence similar to “Love Jones” or “Love and Basketball”.
“Stand on it” is available on all music platforms and will be the centerpiece for my upcoming album. It’s a great representation of where I am as an artist and my lyrical capabilities. You’ll love my witty range with words in this one.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
The part of me that has served its purpose is the part of me that wants to constantly keep me protected and safe. Out of the unknown’s way. I feel there’s a part of me that would rather have comfort and safety over any type struggle or obstacle. I feel like our seeking of comfort and safety keeps us in a box with life. There are many things that will be rewarding for us in the world and if we get out and live. That may mean something different for every person, but what may hold true is the old quote “Without risk, there is no reward”.
The part of me that shies away from risk no longer exists.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me about myself. It taught me how resilient I am and it showed me what I was capable of. Suffering fuels success in my opinion. It also gives us experience so we can know what success feels like. How can we truly know the feeling of success if we don’t know its counterpart? There’s a wholeness to life and once we can see suffering and success as counterparts and not opposites, we can learn to accept and appreciate both for what they bring to our lives.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes. I’ve learned that the best thing I can do is be myself, all the time. Whether I’m on stage, having a coffee, playing cards, or on a trail by myself, I’m still being me. This is something I struggled with for a long time because I wasn’t necessarily accepting myself, so I gave a lot of weight to being accepted by others. It didn’t matter then and it doesn’t matter now, what others think of me is an illusion, it’s not real.
What do I believe about myself, that’s the real question… And do I carry that foundation of who I Am throughout every moment?
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
That it’s almost never about the other person. That we’re all reflections of each other… Something I’ve grown to understand deeply is that we’re all showing each other something. If we like something about someone, if we dislike something about them, or if we mesh really well with a stranger, it’s all likely us experiencing some piece of ourselves. If they’re funny, you might have a good sense of humor yourself; if they’re irritating you, is it something that maybe you used to do? Or still do?
This really came into form for me when I gazed into another person’s eyes. Have you ever looked into another person’s eyes? Like really looked. If you do, you’ll see your own reflection in their eyes, it’s like a small mirror. How can you not be a reflection of me if I can see myself through your eyes…..?
It’s a beautiful way to build empathy and compassion.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://jweb.bandzoogle.com/home
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarronwebster/?hl=en
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jarronwebster1111
Image Credits
Paul Beard Jr.
Danielle Randolph
