Jordan Ernst (Graffiti Salad): From Gang Life & Jail to Art, Fatherhood, and Growth

⚠️ Viewer discretion advised: This episode includes discussion of gangs, incarceration, violence, substance use, and loss.In this episode of Scarwise, I sit down with Jordan Ernst, an incredible graffiti artist known as Graffiti Salad. Jordan has painted murals and pieces across Canada, but his story goes way deeper than art.We talk about growing up around substance use and incarceration, getting pulled into gang life, spending time in jail, the real cost of violence, and what it takes to rebuild your life when you’ve lost friends and carried heavy regrets. Jordan’s also a husband, father, an amateur bodybuilder, and a mentor to high-risk youth. He’s proof you can outgrow the version of yourself you thought you were stuck with.Check out Jordan’s work:Website: www.graffitisalad.comInstagram: @graffitisaladFollow: @scarwisepodcast on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Apple#Scarwise #Edmonton #GraffitiArtist #SecondChances #LivedExperience