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Darkness RadioA Hate Crime in Brooklyn w/David G. SecularTrue Crime Tuesday presents: A Hate Crime in Brooklyn with Defense Attorney/Author, David G. Secular!
When Sofia Hushemi, a sheltered Albanian immigrant, carelessly collides with Sylvester Stanley on her way home from Prospect Park, both escape injury. Upon discovering the loss of her precious ring, gifted to her by Victor, the feared kingpin of the Albanian-American Mafia, she frantically presumes Sylvester, a Black man, was not a jogger, but a culprit. Hours later, Sylvester is attacked in broad daylight leaving Sofia facing life behind bars for allegedly ordering the attack.
The trial is a rollercoaster o...2025-02-042h 37Darkness RadioA Hate Crime in Brooklyn w/David G. SecularTrue Crime Tuesday presents: A Hate Crime in Brooklyn with Defense Attorney/Author, David G. Secular!
When Sofia Hushemi, a sheltered Albanian immigrant, carelessly collides with Sylvester Stanley on her way home from Prospect Park, both escape injury. Upon discovering the loss of her precious ring, gifted to her by Victor, the feared kingpin of the Albanian-American Mafia, she frantically presumes Sylvester, a Black man, was not a jogger, but a culprit. Hours later, Sylvester is attacked in broad daylight leaving Sofia facing life behind bars for allegedly ordering the attack.
The trial is a rollercoaster o...2025-02-042h 37
Sincerely, Future You221. Turn Your Passion Into a Product with Vitaminis Founder Leslie DanfordThis week, I am joined by the incredible Leslie Danford, founder of Vitaminis, and her story is one I just needed all of you to hear. Leslie’s journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship is fascinating, and in our conversation, we dive into the unique challenges and pivotal moments that shaped her entrepreneurial path. Leslie shares how she navigated the challenges of the pandemic, leveraged her background in consumer products and market research, and meticulously refined her product through small-scale production runs. Whether you're interested in starting your own product-based business, improving your approach to nutrition, or...2024-06-0638 min
The Spirit Unleashed45 | Movement, Mindfulness & Self-Mastery With Jessica DanfordJESSICA DANFORD, the powerhouse behind Self-Empowerment Studio and The Shit That Keeps Me Up At Night podcast, shares how her passion for kickboxing began, what empowerment looks and feels like, the steps to empowerment that you can take TODAY, her daily check-in practice, processing anger and overcoming addiction, and also what holds people back from taking action and moving forward. Jessica reminds us all that simple habits can be life changing! Follow Jessica, a personal trainer empowering you to reach your goals through movement, mindfulness, and self-mastery, on Instagram: @jessicadanford Sign up for Robyn’s email list https://robynliechti.co...2024-04-2550 min
The Transformation StationEP#28- Interview With Jessica DanfordIn this episode Certified Personal Trainer and Owner of Self-Empowerment Studio Jessica Danford and I discuss everyday weight loss versus cutting for a spot as her kickboxing competition approaches this month!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-transformation-station--4156450/support.2023-11-0258 min
Shit That Keeps Me Up At NightWeighing In : I shoot the shit about fitness, jiujitsu and dial in my nutritionJoin host and author Jessica Danford as she shoots the shit about the everyday hardships of life—topics such as; anxiety, self-doubt, addictions, and mental health struggles. Life of the party, recovering people-pleaser, breaking free of a restrictive professionalism mentality. A passionate community advocate digging in to tackle all the shit that comes to mind as your head hits the pillow or the clock strikes 3 am. Embark on a journey of exploration into a vast world of physical, emotional and mental health. Deal with your past trauma, learn coping skills and discover self-empowerment techniques. You wi...2023-03-0232 minShit That Keeps Me Up At NightSober Curious :Exploring sobriety one dry month at a time.The podcast had a record number of listens last month ( January 2023) and I have not spoken about it or shared an episode in over a year. I have many recorded but hitting publish on an episode well that shit keeps me up at night. I recorded this episode in 2021, it has aged well. My goal this past January was to do a dry month, I have done many over the last 3 years but this last one was the hardest I gave up about mid-month at a family celebration. So as I look to make it...2023-02-0618 minShit That Keeps Me Up At Night# LifeWithAndy EulogyFor the past several years I have been the primary caregiver for my elderly father-in-law who suffered from COPD a degenerative lung condition. This past Sunday he passed away on Canadian thanksgiving and this is the Eulogy I wrote for him. I am worried I won't compose myself to speak so I recorded it .. well now that it is recorded all be it not perfect I thought why not share it ... and I can follow it up with so many lessons I learned caring for him over the years. Andy’s Eulogy by Jessica Danford 2022-10-1617 min
A Canadian Celiac PodcastGluten Free Garage 2022On this episode I’m at the Gluten Free Garage, which is large food show in Toronto. I’ve attended the show previously with the podcast, but this year, I was helping at the booth for the Canadian Celiac Association. The CCA booth was a place for attendees to drop off gluten free food donations. This is something that was done in previous years by Jessica Danford, but she wasn’t able to be at the event this year, and the CCA was happy to help. If you would like more information on gluten free food donation, visit the CCA’s webs...2022-06-0843 minA Canadian Celiac PodcastGluten Free Garage 2022On this episode I’m at the Gluten Free Garage, which is large food show in Toronto. I’ve attended the show previously with the podcast, but this year, I was helping at the booth for the Canadian Celiac Association. The CCA booth was a place for attendees to drop off gluten free food donations. This is something that was done in previous years by Jessica Danford, but she wasn’t able to be at the event this year, and the CCA was happy to help. If you would like more information on gluten free food donation, visit the CCA’s webs...2022-06-0843 minA Canadian Celiac PodcastUpdate on Food Banks and Gluten FreeThe topic of Food Security is one that I speak about often with others in leadership roles in Canada’s gluten free community. I thought I’d bring some of those conversations to the podcast. First, I speak with Jessica Danford who has devoted a great deal of time and energy into getting gluten free food into the hands of those who need it, but are not able to afford it. Jessica explains how to work with food banks and some of the complications they might be facing. Jess was recently featured as an author in the book “She Moves Moun...2022-04-1355 minA Canadian Celiac PodcastUpdate on Food Banks and Gluten FreeThe topic of Food Security is one that I speak about often with others in leadership roles in Canada’s gluten free community. I thought I’d bring some of those conversations to the podcast. First, I speak with Jessica Danford who has devoted a great deal of time and energy into getting gluten free food into the hands of those who need it, but are not able to afford it. Jessica explains how to work with food banks and some of the complications they might be facing. Jess was recently featured as an author in the book “She Moves Moun...2022-04-1355 minShit That Keeps Me Up At Night2021 accomplishments during a global pandemicJoin host and author Jessica Danford as she shoots the shit about the everyday hardships of life. Topics such as; anxiety, self-doubt, addictions, and mental health struggles. Life of the party, recovering people-pleaser, breaking free of a restrictive professionalism mentality. A passionate community advocate digging in to tackle all the shit that comes to mind as your head hits the pillow or the clock strikes 3 am. Embark on a journey of exploration into a vast world of physical, emotional and mental health. Deal with your past trauma, learn coping skills and discover self-empowerment techniques. You...2022-01-1018 min
SHE SPEAKS by GCW Publishing House068. Pub Chat with Sarah Swain and Shannon Miller - The Power Of Sharing Your StoryIt’s time for another pub chat with our founder Sarah Swain and Director of Publishing Shannon Miller! Join Sarah & Shannon today as they have an open conversation with three of our current authors here at GCW Publishing! Jessica Danford who wrote in She Moves Mountains and Nicole Clarke & Melanie Matthews who wrote in She Is Strong and Free III. In this round table discussion, Sarah and Shannon ask our authors to share; What compelled them to write in these books and share their stories with the world. Who they were thinking their stories coul...2021-07-2841 minA Canadian Celiac PodcastGluten Free Self-EmpowermentA Conversation with Jessica Danford Let’s start the blog with the show notes for this Episode – On this episode I speak with Jessica Danford, who you might know as Gfreewifey. Jess has spent a great deal of her time and energy setting up the Gfreewifey Foodbank. Jess is empowered by helping people help themselves. She has become involved in fitness as a way to help herself get healthy, and during her journey has attracted a dedicated group of followers. She has co-authored three books, the most recent of which, coming out in September is “She Moves...2021-05-2633 minA Canadian Celiac PodcastGluten Free Self-EmpowermentA Conversation with Jessica Danford Let’s start the blog with the show notes for this Episode – On this episode I speak with Jessica Danford, who you might know as Gfreewifey. Jess has spent a great deal of her time and energy setting up the Gfreewifey Foodbank. Jess is empowered by helping people help themselves. She has become involved in fitness as a way to help herself get healthy, and during her journey has attracted a dedicated group of followers. She has co-authored three books, the most recent of which, coming out in September is “She Moves...2021-05-2633 min
Every Body Holds A Story PodcastEp 20: Building Resiliency with Jessica DanfordToday we are speaking with Author and Coach Jessica Danford. Jessica is an online personality and wellness coach known as GFREEWifey, creator and host of the podcast "Shit That Keeps Me Up At Night", and a business consultant. She is a passionate advocate for the celiac and gluten-free community, having served on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Celiac Association from 2019 until present. Dedicated to minimizing food insecurity on a gluten-free diet, she created #GFREEWifeyFoodBank in 2018; partnering with local businesses and community leaders, she advocates for and provides access to safe food. A proven and effective community builder, s...2021-05-1953 minShit That Keeps Me Up At NightDear diary: my biggest regret is ripping pages from my journalJoin host and author Jessica Danford as she shoots the shit about the everyday hardships of life. Topics such as; anxiety, self-doubt, addictions, and mental health struggles. Life of the party, recovering people-pleaser, breaking free of a restrictive professionalism mentality. A passionate community advocate digging in to tackle all the shit that comes to mind as your head hits the pillow or the clock strikes 3 am. Embark on a journey of exploration into a vast world of physical, emotional and mental health. Deal with your past trauma, learn coping skills and discover self-empowerment techniques. You...2021-03-0112 minShit That Keeps Me Up At NightSynchronicity is self loveJoin host and author Jessica Danford as she shoots the shit about the everyday hardships of life. Topics such as; anxiety, self-doubt, addictions, and mental health struggles. Life of the party, recovering people-pleaser, breaking free of a restrictive professionalism mentality. A passionate community advocate digging in to tackle all the shit that comes to mind as your head hits the pillow or the clock strikes 3 am. Embark on a journey of exploration into a vast world of physical, emotional and mental health. Deal with your past trauma, learn coping skills and discover self-empowerment techniques. You...2021-02-1116 minShit That Keeps Me Up At NightQuit SmokingJoin host and author Jessica Danford as she shoots the shit about the everyday hardships of life. Topics such as; anxiety, self-doubt, addictions, and mental health struggles. Life of the party, recovering people-pleaser, breaking free of a restrictive professionalism mentality. A passionate community advocate digging in to tackle all the shit that comes to mind as your head hits the pillow or the clock strikes 3 am. Embark on a journey of exploration into a vast world of physical, emotional and mental health. Deal with your past trauma, learn coping skills and discover self-empowerment techniques. You...2021-02-1119 minShit That Keeps Me Up At NightDry February - to drink or not to drinkJoin host and author Jessica Danford as she shoots the shit about the everyday hardships of life. Topics such as; anxiety, self-doubt, addictions, and mental health struggles. Life of the party, recovering people-pleaser, breaking free of a restrictive professionalism mentality. A passionate community advocate digging in to tackle all the shit that comes to mind as your head hits the pillow or the clock strikes 3 am. Embark on a journey of exploration into a vast world of physical, emotional and mental health. Deal with your past trauma, learn coping skills and discover self-empowerment techniques. You...2021-02-1118 minShit That Keeps Me Up At NightWelcome to Shit that keeps me up at night with Jessica DanfordJoin host and author Jessica Danford as she shoots the shit about the everyday hardships of life. Topics such as; anxiety, self-doubt, addictions, and mental health struggles. Life of the party, recovering people-pleaser, breaking free of a restrictive professionalism mentality. A passionate community advocate digging in to tackle all the shit that comes to mind as your head hits the pillow or the clock strikes 3 am. Embark on a journey of exploration into a vast world of physical, emotional and mental health. Deal with your past trauma, learn coping skills and discover self-empowerment techniques. You...2021-02-1011 minA Canadian Celiac PodcastFood Insecurity - Gluten Free StyleOn this episode I speak with Jessica Danford about food insecurity. In the light of the current corona virus situation in Canada which has led to many job losses, Jess has an insightful view of the struggles of those on a gluten free diet, who for whatever reasons are having trouble affording the safe food they need. We talk about the problems and Jess suggests some things we can all do to help. Jess has a GoFundMe page at https://www.gofundme.com/f/gfreewifeyfoodbank I also speak with Melissa Secord, Executive Director of the Canadian Celiac Ass...2020-03-2546 minA Canadian Celiac PodcastFood Insecurity - Gluten Free StyleOn this episode I speak with Jessica Danford about food insecurity. In the light of the current corona virus situation in Canada which has led to many job losses, Jess has an insightful view of the struggles of those on a gluten free diet, who for whatever reasons are having trouble affording the safe food they need. We talk about the problems and Jess suggests some things we can all do to help. Jess has a GoFundMe page at https://www.gofundme.com/f/gfreewifeyfoodbank I also speak with Melissa Secord, Executive Director of the Canadian Celiac Ass...2020-03-2546 min
Embrace Your DestinyEpisode 029: Jessica Danford & finding her voice through advocacyAbout Jessica:
Jessica Danford, 34, Toronto Ontario, was propelled into a healthy lifestyle in 2015 after she was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Enjoying life as a virtual wellness coach helping you life your best gf life! She shares her positive approach to gluten-free life on her website GfreeWifey.com
A passionate advocate for the celiac community with a personal mission to advocate access to safe food for all she created #GFreeWifeyFoodBank. Partnering with local food banks, rescues and various food initiatives in Ontario, to start the conversation on access to safe food. Providing education and training workshops, fun...2019-10-1216 minA Canadian Celiac PodcastGF Community Cookbook with GFWifeyOn this episode I have a fun discussion with Jessica Danford, known online as GFreeWifey. I have spoken to Jess before about her efforts to assist foodbanks to supply gluten free food. You can find that topic in Episode 48 of the podcast. Jess has taken on a new project to produce a community cookbook and sell it to help raise funds for her efforts with foodbanks to provide safe food for all. You can find Jess online at GFreeWifey.com, where you can find a link for the book. Otherwise you can order the book either in hard copy, or di...2019-07-0331 minA Canadian Celiac PodcastGF Community Cookbook with GFWifeyOn this episode I have a fun discussion with Jessica Danford, known online as GFreeWifey. I have spoken to Jess before about her efforts to assist foodbanks to supply gluten free food. You can find that topic in Episode 48 of the podcast. Jess has taken on a new project to produce a community cookbook and sell it to help raise funds for her efforts with foodbanks to provide safe food for all. You can find Jess online at GFreeWifey.com, where you can find a link for the book. Otherwise you can order the book either in hard copy, or di...2019-07-0331 minA Canadian Celiac PodcastGFreeWifey Talks About Food BanksThis week I spoke with Jessica Danford whose online presence as GFREEWIFEY is well known, at least amongst those from the Toronto area. Over this past year, she has begun a program to donate gluten free food to public food banks. This may sound simple, but it involves education of both management and volunteers at each food bank as well as mounting campaigns to have safe gluten free food donated to the food banks willing to handle it. To this end, Jess has set up a GoFundMe page for donations at www.gofundme.com/gfreewifeyfoodbank She...2018-12-0530 minA Canadian Celiac PodcastGFreeWifey Talks About Food BanksThis week I spoke with Jessica Danford whose online presence as GFREEWIFEY is well known, at least amongst those from the Toronto area. Over this past year, she has begun a program to donate gluten free food to public food banks. This may sound simple, but it involves education of both management and volunteers at each food bank as well as mounting campaigns to have safe gluten free food donated to the food banks willing to handle it. To this end, Jess has set up a GoFundMe page for donations at www.gofundme.com/gfreewifeyfoodbank She...2018-12-0530 min