Who Judges The Judge? Hosted By Jordana H. Goldlist
Jordana H. Goldlist spent her teens as a homeless, high school dropout; a junkie fully entrenched in street life by 17 years old. Today, she runs a boutique criminal law firm, owns property, invests in the market, and travels the world. She built the life she has today by recognizing and using skills she developed during the most trying times of her life, and she believes that some of the most successful people are those that find their strength through struggle and adversity. In “Who Judges The Judge?”, named after her TEDx Talk, Jordana invites listeners to explore the untold stories and unexpected backgrounds of her guests, all successful and productive individuals who have overcome adversity and the stigmas that society attaches to those of us who side step the status quo. From reformed criminals to the falsely accused, from former addicts to refugees escaping war and poverty, each episode will feature an individual who defies stereotypes and expectations and will navigate difficult conversations to highlight the personal journey of each guest.
Jordana’s unique perspective, grounded in her own tumultuous past but developed over a 15 year career in criminal justice, adds authenticity and depth to the conversation. Please join Jordana on “Who Judges The Judge?” a podcast that challenges both guests and listeners to question the way we judge ourselves, others, and the world at large.
Who Judges The Judge? Hosted By Jordana H. Goldlist
Latest Episodes
Alejandro Vivar: Running the Drug Trade, Surviving Prison, and Starting Over
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Harvey Brownstone: The Retired Judge Breaking the Culture of Silence
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Cassandra Harvey: A Trafficking Survivor on What She Didn't Know Was Happening to Her
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Orlando Da Silva: Surviving Depression and Using His Words to Help Others
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Sarah Turney: How Adversity Fueled Her Path to Becoming a Successful Lawyer
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