What does it really take to sustain a friendship for 25 years?

In this heartfelt and honest episode of Worthy, Jess sits down with her best friend, business partner, and the podcast's executive producer, Kemper Jackson, to celebrate the power, beauty, and work of long-lasting friendship.

Kemper shares her journey from studying broadcast journalism at Boston University to casting for MTV, producing unscripted television, and becoming a seasoned showrunner in the food TV space. Together, Jess and Kemper reflect on how their paths—and their friendship—have evolved over two decades, leading them to build Riddles 3 Productions and the Worthy podcast side by side.

This episode is a love letter to female friendship—the kind built on loyalty, grace, accountability, and growth. Jess and Kemper open up about navigating conflict, giving each other space to evolve, and creating a safe, judgment-free relationship where they can be fully raw and unfiltered. They talk candidly about work disagreements, validation, communication, and why friendship is an intentional choice that requires time and energy.

From first impressions as college freshmen to their favorite memories living together, this conversation is filled with warmth, laughter, and wisdom—especially for younger women or anyone struggling with friendships in adulthood. As Kemper shares, female relationships have never mattered more.

Because we were never meant to do life alone.

Topics covered:

• Long-term friendship & loyalty
  
  

• Female relationships in your 30s & 40s
  
  

• Navigating conflict with grace
  
  

• Growing together (and apart)
  
  

• Women in media & creative partnerships
  
  

• Choosing friendship on purpose
  
  

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You can follow Kemper Jackson on Instagram kempvj@gmail.com

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