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
How Deluxson Yogarajah Escaped the Criminal Justice System to Mentor At-Risk Youth
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 path. He shares how being falsely accused of a crime he didn’t commit led him to double down on the ones he did—and why getting arrested became the wake-up call that changed his life. Today, he’s helping youth break cycles of violence, trauma, and survival through mentorship, mental health advocacy, and his grassroots organization Finding Your Heart.
Key Takeaways:
- Hear how Deluxson went from excelling in school to committing fraud while studying criminal law
- Understand the emotional weight of growing up in a home shaped by addiction and domestic violence
- Learn why a false accusation triggered a spiral—and how getting caught became the turning point
- Discover how he rebuilt his life from $60 in the bank to becoming a full-time mentor and leader
- Explore the youth programs he’s built to prevent the next generation from repeating the same mistakes
- Get inspired by how one person believing in him sparked an entire movement of change
Stay connected with Jordana:
• Instagram: @jordanagoldlist
• YouTube: Who Judges the Judge?
• Website: www.jhgcriminallaw.com