Who Judges The Judge? Hosted By Jordana H. Goldlist

How to build a beauty brand from nothing, escape addiction, redefine clean cosmetics, and disrupt the industry with sustainability, purpose, and Indigenous leadership—this story has it all. In this episode, I sit down with Jenn Harper, the founder of Cheekbone Beauty, an Indigenous-owned cosmetics brand now sold in Sephora stores across North America. Jenn shares how a dream two months into sobrie...

In this episode, I sit down with Deluxson Yogarajah , a youth violence prevention worker and psychotherapy student who went from committing fraud while studying criminology to mentoring the very kids he once could’ve become. Deluxson opens up about growing up in Jane and Finch, witnessing domestic violence, navigating poverty, and stepping into criminal life after years of staying on the right pat...

In this episode, I sit down with Stanislav Kravtchouk—known worldwide as Mr. Raptors—who transformed from street life to building a million-dollar car wrapping empire. Stanislav opens up about immigrating to Canada at age 11 from Russia, growing up in welfare housing, and surviving the violent streets of Ottawa. He shares how getting stabbed 11 times became the turning point that led him away from...

In this episode, I sit down with Kristen Markoff—paralegal, entrepreneur, and survivor. Kristen opens up about growing up in Brampton, facing childhood trauma, falling into addiction, and surviving a long-term abusive relationship. She shares how a gun hidden in her car by her then-boyfriend led to criminal charges that nearly ended her career and her freedom. But despite being told by three lawye...

This episode, I’m joined by Lee Whitley the creator of Lee’s Oil, a cannabis-based product he’s used to help people with illness. But before that, Lee spent 20 years in prison for a marijuana charge. From being extradited to the U.S. and facing a potential 80-year sentence, to coming home and building something he believes can save lives Lee’s story is about second chances, personal conviction, an...

This episode, I’m joined by Adrianne Fekete entrepreneur, certified life coach, and founder of I Am Unbreakable . She’s also the first woman in North America to own a private investigation company. But her journey didn’t start with success. From being told she’d never amount to anything, to working with U2 and the Rolling Stones, Adrianne’s story is all about persistence, reinvention, and showing...

This episode, I’m joined by Kim Appelt, a celebrity fashion stylist, author, content creator, and YouTuber with over 8 million views. She’s styled some of the biggest names in entertainment and built a career at the top of the fashion industry. But behind the red carpets and magazine covers, Kim faced a battle far greater than any she could have imagined—a breast cancer diagnosis that changed ever...

This episode, I’m joined by Christophe Lewis , a real estate investor, social worker, and the founder of Freedom is a Must —a foundation dedicated to mentoring at-risk youth and breaking cycles of crime. But before any of that, Christophe was sentenced to life in prison for murder. We dive deep into his journey from growing up in one of Toronto’s toughest neighborhoods, to getting caught in the sy...

In this episode, I’m joined by Ryan Handlarski , a seasoned criminal defense lawyer who isn’t afraid to take on the toughest cases. We dive deep into his experiences in the courtroom, the flaws within our justice system, and the ethical dilemmas that keep defense lawyers up at night. From defending clients charged with murder and drug trafficking to launching his Acquittal Suits Initiative —Ryan b...

Welcome back to Who Judges the Judge? This podcast is aimed at questioning how we judge the world around us. Each episode, I sit down with extraordinary individuals who have faced adversity, found resilience, and transformed their struggles into strength. Today, I am joined by Warren Falkenstein, better known as Walk With Warren . Warren is a champion of positivity, resilience, and the power of sh...

Welcome back to Who Judges the Judge? It is aimed at questioning how we judge the world around us. Each episode, I sit down with extraordinary individuals who have faced adversity, found resilience, and transformed their struggles into strength. Today, I am joined by Leora Shemesh, one of the most accomplished criminal defense lawyers in Canada and my cousin. Leora’s legal career spans over 25 yea...

Welcome to my new podcast, “Who Judges The Judge?” It is aimed at questioning how we judge the world around us.  Please join me on the show as I interview a series of guests who have developed strength and discovered skills from situations of struggle and adversity that have allowed them to succeed in their lives today. Today, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Richard Miller, founder of Keep...

We have something a little different for you in this episode! We take a walk in Yorkville with Sean, the Watchfinder. This conversation is raw and real and spotlights the synergies between street life and transferring those skills into a legitimate business that impacts the community. Welcome to my new podcast, “Who Judges The Judge?” It is aimed at questioning how we judge the world around us.  P...

Welcome to my new podcast, “Who Judges The Judge?” It is aimed at questioning how we judge the world around us. Please join me on the show as I interview a series of guests who have developed strength and discovered skills from situations of struggle and adversity that have allowed them to succeed in their lives today. I am happy to welcome Rhiannon Rosalind as my next guest. Rhiannon is a leader,...

Welcome to my new podcast, “Who Judges The Judge?” a podcast aimed at questioning the way we judge the world around us. Please join me on the show as I interview a series of guests who have developed strength and discovered skills from situations of struggle and adversity that have allowed them to succeed in their lives today. I am happy to welcome my next guest, Diogo Snow! Diogo is a world-renow...

Welcome to my new podcast, “Who Judges The Judge?” a podcast aimed at questioning the way we judge the world around us. Please join me on the show as I interview a series of guests who have developed strength and discovered skills from situations of struggle and adversity that have allowed them to achieve success in their lives today. I am happy to welcome my next guest Teriann Carty who is also k...

Welcome to my new podcast, “Who Judges The Judge?” a podcast aimed at questioning the way we judge the world around us. Please join me on the show as I interview a series of guests who have developed strength and discovered skills from situations of struggle and adversity that have allowed them to achieve success in their lives today. Our first guest is  renowned artist, Max Jamali. Learn more abo...