I'll Go First® with Jessica Minhas

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I'll Go First® with Jessica Minhas Podcast

Jessica Minhas, host and founder of I'll Go First®, dives into the topics and conversations that we want to have but are a little afraid to talk about or aren't sure where to start. Celebrate the stories of courageous overcomers, inspiring mental health champions, and those boldly stepping into taboo spaces and inviting us into a full life. Listen, learn, and heal with people just like us who look adversity in the eye and say, “I will not stand down. I'll go first.”

  1. I Survived a School Shooting, Here’s How I’m Healing with Taylor Fraser

    04/05/2021

    I Survived a School Shooting, Here’s How I’m Healing with Taylor Fraser

    On the morning of September 27, 2006, at Platte Canyon High School in the small town of Bailey, Colorado, everything was going as usual. Taylor Fraser, then 15-years-old and a sophomore, went to school, passed her mother at the front desk, and walked to class just like every other morning before that day. No one could ever have guessed that later that afternoon, 53-year-old Duane Roger Morrison would take seven female students hostage, kill one of them and then himself, and forever change the small town of Bailey, Colorado. As we reflect on the tragic experiences in our lives, we often find that there is the version of us before something extraordinary happens and then the version of us after. Taylor Fraser joins us on this episode to talk about how she’s healing, her thoughts on gun laws, why it’s essential we share our stories, and what inspired her to write and direct ‘Foreward,’ - an audio drama podcast that chronicles one family’s journey after surviving the tragedy of a school shooting. Goodies from this Episode: Listen to Taylor's podcast, "Foreward”, an audio drama podcast that chronicles one family’s story after the tragedy of a school shooting at https://www.forewardpodcast.com Support “Foreward” at https://www.forewardpodcast.com/support Connect with Taylor at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-leigh-fraser-44a83251 Looking for mental health resources and support? Check out our Help page at https://www.illgofirst.com/find-help Listen to more episodes at https://www.illgofirst.com/stories In crisis? Text "GO FIRST" to 741-741 to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7 for free. Have a suggestion? Don't be shy! We'd love to hear from you! Say "Hi" at hello@illgofirst.com

    55 min
  2. How to Make Your Life Your Own with Nikki Innocent

    23/03/2021

    How to Make Your Life Your Own with Nikki Innocent

    In this episode, we are joined by one of our good friends and fellow entrepreneur, Nikki Innocent. Nikki is a 2-time TEDx speaker, certified women's leadership coach, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) strategist, and the host of "Checkbox Other". Nikki shares with us how she's learned to trust herself enough to take the leap from her corporate career to becoming an entrepreneur. We also talk about the challenges of growing up as a second-generation biracial kid in a home with alcoholism, embracing our other-ness, and learning how to forgive our loved ones, especially when we have to complicated relationships with them. She is so full of joy it is absolutely contagious, and we think you're really going to fall in love with her and her story. Goodies from this Episode: Unlock your full potential and build a life you love through Nikki’s program “Unlock Your Passion” and online community. Learn more at www.nikkiinnocent.com Listen to Nikki's podcast, "Checkbox Other" at https://www.nikkiinnocent.com/podcast/ Follow Nikki's journey at https://www.instagram.com/nikkiinnocent/ Connect with Nikki at https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleinnocent/ Looking for mental health resources and support? Check out our Help page at https://www.illgofirst.com/find-help Listen to more episodes at https://www.illgofirst.com/stories In crisis? Text "GO FIRST" to 741-741 to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7 for free. Have a suggestion? Don't be shy! We'd love to hear from you! Say "Hi" at hello@illgofirst.com

    39 min
  3. On Resiliency and Getting Justice with Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Jessica Dailey

    01/03/2021

    On Resiliency and Getting Justice with Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Jessica Dailey

    The first obstacle we have to overcome as a survivor is understanding what we're surviving. Jessica Dailey's earliest memories are with her father, but it wasn't until she was in middle school that she realized those memories were sexual abuse. In this episode, Jessica shares how she's healing from her abuse, how to break cycles of intergenerational trauma, and why sharing her story so that other survivors can heal is her life's purpose. What's remarkable about Jessica's story is how much she fought for justice to be served against her perpetrators, going to trial as a minor, not once but twice. This interview is powerful, candid and Jessica's bravery is contagious. Trigger warning: Please note we do cover the topic of sexual abuse. Be mindful of yourself and any little ears around you. For healing support and resources, check out our website. Goodies from this Episode: Listen to Jessica's Podcast, "Diamond Mind Radio" at https://www.diamondmindradio.com/ Follow Jessica's journey at https://www.instagram.com/diamondmindradio/ Support Jessica's work at https://tradesofhope.com/order/P2764/?u=jessicadaily&event=P2764 Find support and healing resources at https://www.illgofirst.com/find-help Listen to more episodes at https://www.illgofirst.com/stories In crisis? Text "GO FIRST" to 741-741 to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7 for free. Have a suggestion? Don't be shy! We'd love to hear from you! Say "Hi" at hello@illgofirst.com

    41 min

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Jessica Minhas, host and founder of I'll Go First®, dives into the topics and conversations that we want to have but are a little afraid to talk about or aren't sure where to start. Celebrate the stories of courageous overcomers, inspiring mental health champions, and those boldly stepping into taboo spaces and inviting us into a full life. Listen, learn, and heal with people just like us who look adversity in the eye and say, “I will not stand down. I'll go first.”

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