*Content warning: This episode includes discussion of professional, mental, and emotional abuse and physical violence. 

Couture fashion designer Koa Johnson shared his traumatic experiences on Hulu’s The Housewife and The Shah Shocker, after being employed by one of Bravo’s most-watched reality stars. How he prevailed amidst the abuse he faced, as well as what came next after freeing himself from his toxic environment, is an inspiration to all.

Koa’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/designerkojo

Hulu’s The Housewife & The Shah Shocker: 

https://www.hulu.com/series/the-housewife-the-shah-shocker-a64df37c-8417-435e-a6c9-57a33b657e2a

NBC on Jen Shah’s conviction:

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/real-housewives-salt-lake-city-star-jen-shah-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-rcna37631

Vox on Shah’s sentencing:

https://www.vox.com/culture/2023/1/6/23542202/jen-shah-real-housewife-sentencing-78-months

NPR on Shah’s sentencing:

https://www.npr.org/2023/01/06/1147452652/jen-shah-real-housewives-star-sentenced-fraud

Cleverism on Professional Abuse:

https://www.cleverism.com/signs-of-emotional-abuse-at-work/

CDC Statistics on Workplace Violence

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/violence/fastfacts.html

National Safety Council on Workplace Abuse:

https://www.nsc.org/work-safety/safety-topics/workplace-violence

State & Territory Business Resources

https://www.usa.gov/state-business

State Labor Office Commissioners, Directors, & Secretaries

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/contacts