Fired in a Blizzard, Reborn Online: Jonathan Green on AI, Writing, and Purpose artwork
Spirits and Stories With Donald Dunn

Fired in a Blizzard, Reborn Online: Jonathan Green on AI, Writing, and Purpose

  • E11
  • 1:11:34
  • July 14th 2025

After being fired during a snowstorm, Jonathan Green rebuilt his life by launching a thriving online business—and never looked back. In this compelling episode, Jonathan dives into the rise of AI and how it empowers creators to work smarter, not harder. He discusses the real-world applications of tools like ChatGPT, the emotional journey of writing personal stories, and why creators have a moral duty to publish what could help others.

From maximizing AI efficiency to confronting the dark side of tech hype, this conversation blends entrepreneurship, mental health, and creativity into one powerful narrative. Whether you're a podcaster, writer, veteran, or startup founder, Jonathan’s story will inspire you to harness your story—and your tools—to make an impact.

🔑 Topics Covered:

  • How Jonathan turned job loss into online freedom
  • Practical ways to use AI in content creation
  • Why writing a book can heal and help
  • The future of human-AI interaction
  • Personal stories as moral responsibility


Spirits and Stories With Donald Dunn

I am a retired Army Veteran, and discovered the therapy in podcasting, and helping others. I love talking to people from all walks of life and dig into their stories. I love how much we can learn from each other if we can just take the time to walk in their shoes. This is done by learning their stories and being willing to celebrate their wins. If you enjoy hearing interesting stories and life experiences from a verity of types of people. We speak to everyone from Combat Veterans to experts in the paranormal. So come and join us for the next amazing story.