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 crime and toward entrepreneurship. Despite having no experience in the automotive industry, he built North America's largest car wrapping business with locations across Canada, USA, Dubai, and South Africa.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn how Stanislav leveraged street survival skills to build a legitimate multimillion-dollar business after nearly losing his life
• Discover the moment he walked away from retaliation and criminal life to pursue entrepreneurship against all odds
• Understand how he approaches money management with his philosophy that "scared money don't make money"
• Explore how creating a nightclub-like atmosphere in his shops revolutionized the car wrapping industry
• Recognize how he evaluates potential business partners based on their character under pressure
• Learn how he rebuilt after a traumatic home invasion that affected both his family and business

Stay connected with Jordana:
 • Instagram: @jordanagoldlist
• YouTube: Who Judges the Judge?
• Website: www.jhgcriminallaw.com

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 lawyers to take a plea, she found one—Leora Shemesh—who actually believed she was innocent.

We talk about resilience, the flaws in the justice system, and what it takes to rebuild your life after the system tries to break you. Kristen doesn’t pretend to have it all figured out—she just shows what it means to keep going.

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Stay connected with Jordana:
 • Instagram: @jordanagoldlist
• YouTube: Who Judges the Judge?
• Website: www.jhgcriminallaw.com

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, and never backing down.

We talk about prison, regulation, the justice system, and how his brother’s death inspired him to take action. Lee doesn’t claim to have all the answers but he’s committed to making a difference, no matter the pushback.

Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Who Judges the Judge? on Apple Podcasts and Spotify—it helps others find these powerful stories.

Subscribe to the Who Judges the Judge? YouTube channel for full episodes and highlights.

Stay connected with Jordana:
 • Instagram: @jordanagoldlist
• YouTube: Who Judges the Judge?
• Website: www.jhgcriminallaw.com

Find out more about Lee Whitley:
 • Instagram: @leehelps_oil
• Website: www.leehelps.com

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 up no matter what.

We talk about starting over, raising kids as a single mom, building from nothing, Adrianne shares how storytelling, service, and tattoos became part of her healing.

Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Who Judges the Judge? on Apple Podcasts and Spotify—it helps others find these powerful stories.
Subscribe to the Who Judges the Judge? YouTube channel for full episodes and highlights.

Stay connected with Jordana:
 • Instagram: @jordanagoldlist
• YouTube: Who Judges the Judge?
• Website: www.jhgcriminallaw.com

Find out more about Adrianne Fekete:
 • Website: www.iamunbreakable.com

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 everything.

We dive deep into her journey—from following her passion as a stylist to navigating the physical, emotional, and psychological impact of breast cancer.

🔹 How does a life-changing diagnosis reshape your identity, career, and confidence?
 🔹 What’s the unspoken reality of breast cancer in an industry obsessed with outward appearance?
 🔹 How do you rebuild your strength—physically and mentally—after surviving cancer?

This episode is an unfiltered look at resilience, reinvention, and redefining beauty on your own terms. If you’ve ever wondered how to find your strength after a major setback, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review Who Judges the Judge? on Apple Podcasts and Spotify—it helps others discover these important conversations.

Stay connected with Jordana:
• Instagram: @jordanagoldlist
• YouTube: Who Judges the Judge?
• Website: www.jhgcriminallaw.com

Find out more about Kim Appelt:
• Instagram: @stylebykimxo
 

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 system, and ultimately, to his fight for redemption and justice.

🔹 What does it really mean to live with a life sentence—even after parole?
🔹 How does systemic injustice shape the lives of young men before they even have a chance?
🔹 What’s the untold reality of navigating prison, parole, and the barriers to true freedom?

This episode is an unfiltered look at crime, consequences, and second chances. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to escape the streets and rebuild a life, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify—it helps others discover these important conversations. Subscribe to the Who Judges the Judge? YouTube channel for full episodes and highlights.

Stay connected with Jordana:
• Instagram: @jordanagoldlist
• YouTube: Who Judges the Judge?
• Website: www.jhgcriminallaw.com

Find out more about Christophe Lewis:
• Foundation: www.freedomisamustfoundation.org

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 brings a unique and thought-provoking perspective to our conversation.

🔹 How does the criminal justice system set people up for failure—and what needs to change?
🔹 Why do some clients win cases they shouldn’t, while others lose despite overwhelming reasonable doubt?
🔹 What’s the real story behind Canada’s firearm laws, and how are legal gun owners being unfairly targeted?

This episode is an unfiltered look at the legal, moral, and human complexities of criminal defense law. If you've ever questioned how the system works—or why it often fails—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify—it helps others discover these important conversations. Subscribe to the Who Judges the Judge? YouTube channel for full episodes and highlights.

Stay connected with Jordana

• Instagram: @jordana.goldlist
• YouTube: Who Judges the Judge?
• Website: www.jhgcriminallaw.com

Find out more about Ryan Handlarski

• Website: www.rhcriminaldefence.com

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 showing up, despite living with an undiagnosed physical disability that has shaped his entire life.

In this conversation, Warren shares his deeply personal journey—from childhood medical uncertainty and societal barriers to his remarkable transformation from a wheelchair to walking with crutches. He opens up about navigating life with chronic pain, the role of love and gratitude in overcoming adversity, and why showing up matters, even when life feels impossible.

Warren’s story is a powerful reminder that our struggles don’t define us—our mindset does. Whether you're facing physical, emotional, or mental challenges, this episode will leave you feeling inspired, empowered, and ready to redefine your own limits.

Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify—it helps others discover these important conversations. Subscribe to the Who Judges the Judge? YouTube channel for full episodes and highlights.

Stay connected with Jordana

• Instagram: @jordanagoldlist
• YouTube: Who Judges the Judge?
• Website: www.jhgcriminallaw.com

Find out more about Warren Falkenstein

• Website: walkwithwarren.com
• Instagram: @walkwithwarren

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 years, from defending high-profile cases to navigating the complexities of a justice system that she both trusts and critiques. But what makes her story truly remarkable is her own journey through the system she advocates within.

In this conversation, Leora opens up about her battle to clear her name after facing criminal charges—a fight that tested her resilience, reshaped her perspective, and deepened her commitment to her clients. She also reflects on her most challenging cases, the flaws in the system, and the enduring lessons from her experiences as a lawyer and advocate.

Don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify—it helps others discover these important conversations. Subscribe to the Who Judges the Judge? YouTube channel for full episodes and highlights.

Stay connected with Jordana:

• Instagram: @jordanagoldlist
• Website: www.jhgcriminallaw.com

Find out more about Leora Shemesh:

• Website: www.leorashemesh.com

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 Keep6ix. Keep6ix is a not-for-profit Toronto-based organization, serving the Greater Toronto Area, that was founded in 2017 to make a meaningful difference in the lives of at-risk youth from racialized communities who have been impacted by the criminal justice system.

Keep6ix offers various programs and services to help youth avoid going down a disempowering path toward incarceration. We also support and advocate for those who are currently incarcerated and provide post-release support so that they can overcome systematic barriers and stigma and begin to reintegrate positively into the community.

Learn more about Richard & Keep6ix here: https://www.keep6ix.org/