Journeys with Grace

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In this self-told immersive "true story" of discovery, an audacious young lady, desperately trying to pursue a career in music, is navigating her challenging world, when she receives news that will change her life forever. Journeys with Grace is filled with endurance, survival, hope and humour, set alongside a backdrop of original music composed by Gigi herself, also known as Grace or Tope

Episodes

  1. 10/11/2024

    8.1 - Almost too late

    CHAPTER 8.1 - ALMOST TOO LATE  Join Grace in two parts, where we learn about the events after Dec 2017 and how determined as ever, she takes her journey into her own hands & fights for the life she deserves (& has worked so hard to build for herself & her loved ones) Part 1 Almost too late If you like what you hear, why not show me some love...you can subscribe, share, leave a review, rating or show your support by buying me a mushroom coffee buymeacoffee.com/jwgstory. It helps to put this amazing real life story, on the map, so other listeners, can hear it to and I can bring you a series 2. Instagram - @jwgstory  Website - www.jwgstory.com Credits Journeys with Grace is a Late Bloomer production (that’s meeeee) Written, voiced and produced by myself Grace Gigi Ogun, with Script Editor Dani Moseley (BBC, Dreaming Whilst Black) Special thanks to my cousin Manny, my boy troupe and my homegirls Tora, Lady Luck, and TK for lending their voices, reflecting and sharing their experiences. The original music was written, performed and produced by yours truly Grace Gigi Ogun, with help from my boy Jacob ‘Jaykebeatz’ Essel on co-production. (with additional production by Digital Dog, with Garbz on the keys) The amazing sound design and mix was by Marc Farey for Thousand Mile Music   This chapter was executive produced by Grace Gigi Ogun Big thank you to all the helpers along the way…to my family & close friends, the Sound UP initiative, Spotify, for your support and a huge thank you to Unedited, I couldn't have had better teachers. Lastly, to anyone who contributed to the making of this podcast, thank you for your energy. Thanks for rocking with us! We hope you enjoyed it. Come say hey @jwgstory   Drop me a message If you’d like to keep up to date with me, Gigi...see what I’m getting into, learn some tips and tricks on how to make better health choices, you should already know where to catch me but if ya don't, lets connect on my socials. Instagram @JWGSTORY X @JWGSTORY Website JWGSTORY.COM

    50 min

  2. 10/11/2024

    8.2 - Turning Point

    CHAPTER 8.2 - TURNING POINT Join Grace in the second part of Chapter 8, where we continue to learn about the events after Dec 2017 and how determined as ever, she takes her journey into her own hands & fights for the life she deserves (& has worked so hard to build for herself & her loved ones). How will this journey conclude? Part 2: The Turning Point If you like what you hear, why not show me some love...you can subscribe, share, leave a review, rating or show your support by buying me a mushroom coffee buymeacoffee.com/jwgstory. It helps to put this amazing real life story, on the map, so other listeners, can hear it to and I can bring you a series 2. Instagram - @jwgstory  Website - www.jwgstory.com Credits Journeys with Grace is a Late Bloomer production (that’s meeeee) Written, voiced and produced by myself Grace Gigi Ogun, with Script Editor Dani Moseley (BBC, Dreaming Whilst Black) Special thanks to my cousin Manny, my boy troupe and my homegirls Tora, Lady Luck, and TK for lending their voices, reflecting and sharing their experiences. The original music was written, performed and produced by yours truly Grace Gigi Ogun, with help from my boy Jacob ‘Jaykebeatz’ Essel on co-production. (with additional production by Digital Dog, with Garbz on the keys) The amazing sound design and mix was by Marc Farey for Thousand Mile Music  This chapter was executive produced by Grace Gigi Ogun Big thank you to all the helpers along the way…to my family & close friends, the Sound UP initiative, Spotify, for your support and a huge thank you to Unedited, I couldn't have had better teachers. Lastly, to anyone who contributed to the making of this podcast, thank you for your energy. Thanks for rocking with us! We hope you enjoyed it. Come say hey @jwgstory Drop me a message If you’d like to keep up to date with me, Gigi...see what I’m getting into, learn some tips and tricks on how to make better health choices, you should already know where to catch me but if ya don't, lets connect on my socials. Instagram @JWGSTORY X @JWGSTORY Website JWGSTORY.COM

    42 min

  3. 08/14/2024

    7 - The pursuit of happiness

    CHAPTER 7 - THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS Grace decides it’s ‘now or never’ & takes her dream to the next level. Cue record deals, synchronicities, managers, studio time with top producers & artists, all whilst putting a stop on her Crohn’s disease…only for something bigger to come along & test her. If you like what you hear, why not show me some love...you can subscribe, share, leave a review, rating or show your support by buying me a mushroom coffee buymeacoffee.com/jwgstory. It helps to put this amazing real life story, on the map, so other listeners, can hear it to and I can bring you a series 2. Instagram - @jwgstory  Website - www.jwgstory.com Credits Journeys with Grace is a Late Bloomer production (that’s meeeee) Written, voiced and produced by myself Grace Gigi Ogun, with Script Editor Dani Moseley (BBC, Dreaming Whilst Black) The original music was written, performed and produced by yours truly Grace Gigi Ogun, with help from my boy Jacob ‘Jay SL aka Jaykebeatz’ Essel on co production (with additional production by Patch and inspiration taken from Artificial Intelligence and Sat-l) The amazing sound design and mix was by Marc Farey for Thousand Mile Music  Grace Gigi Ogun was the executive producer with help from Dani Moseley Big thank you to all the helpers along the way…to my family & close friends, Nana Fofie, the Sound UP initiative, Spotify and Feel for music, thank you for your support. And lastly, a huge thank you to Unedited, I couldn't have had better teachers.    Thanks for rocking with us! We hope you enjoyed it. Come say hey @jwgstory Drop me a message If you’d like to keep up to date with me, Gigi...see what I’m getting into, learn some tips and tricks on how to make better health choices, you should already know where to catch me but if ya don't, lets connect on my socials. Instagram @JWGSTORY X @JWGSTORY Website JWGSTORY.COM

    49 min

  4. 08/14/2024

    6 - Something's gotta change

    CHAPTER 6 - SOMETHING'S GOTTA CHANGE Who can say they’ve been in a girl band, made jingles for radio, been in a garage band, witnessed shootings, worked with Simon Cowell & had the opportunity to play semi pro football. You guessed it! So Buckle in whilst Grace takes us through 12yrs of hard grafting & re-working, to figure out: where she really wants to be. If you like what you hear, why not show me some love...you can subscribe, share, leave a review, rating or show your support by buying me a mushroom coffee buymeacoffee.com/jwgstory. It helps to put this amazing real life story, on the map, so other listeners, can hear it to and I can bring you a series 2. Instagram - @jwgstory  Website - www.jwgstory.com Credits Journeys with Grace is a Late Bloomer production (that’s meeeee) Written, voiced and produced by myself Grace Gigi Ogun, with Script Editor Dani Moseley (BBC, Dreaming Whilst Black) The original music was written, performed and produced by yours truly Grace Gigi Ogun, with help from my boy Jacob ‘Jay SL aka Jaykebeatz’ Essel on co production (with inspiration taken from Artificial Intelligence and Sat-l) The amazing sound design and mix was by Marc Farey for Thousand Mile Music  Grace Gigi Ogun was the executive producer with help from Bernard Achampong Big thank you to all the helpers along the way…to my family & close friends, Nana Fofie, the Sound UP initiative, Spotify and Feel for music, thank you for your support. And lastly, a huge thank you to Unedited, I couldn't have had better teachers.    Thanks for rocking with us! We hope you enjoyed it. Come say hey @jwgstory Drop me a message If you’d like to keep up to date with me, Gigi...see what I’m getting into, learn some tips and tricks on how to make better health choices, you should already know where to catch me but if ya don't, lets connect on my socials. Instagram @JWGSTORY X @JWGSTORY Website JWGSTORY.COM

    40 min

  5. 08/14/2024

    5 - Fight or Flight

    CHAPTER 5 - FIGHT OR FLIGHT It takes a village to raise a child & Grace looks back on this notion first hand. The last year for her & her siblings had shown Grace another way of life & now back to her ‘usual’ ways, it showed how much of an unknowing effect it had on her. She takes us through the aftermath of this, with different family dynamics, new arrivals to the neighbourhood changing the game & a few “thank yous” to those who helped her through this transition. If you like what you hear, why not show me some love...you can subscribe, share, leave a review, rating or show your support by buying me a mushroom coffee buymeacoffee.com/jwgstory. It helps to put this amazing real life story, on the map, so other listeners, can hear it to and I can bring you a series 2. Instagram - @jwgstory  Website - www.jwgstory.com Credits Journeys with Grace is a Late Bloomer production (that’s meeeee) Written, voiced and produced by myself Grace Gigi Ogun, with Script Editor Dani Moseley (BBC, Dreaming Whilst Black) The original music was written, performed and produced by yours truly Grace Gigi Ogun, with help from my boy Jacob ‘Jay SL aka Jaykebeatz’ Essel on co production  The amazing sound design and mix was by Marc Farey for Thousand Mile Music  Charmaine Noble-McLean was the executive producer alongside myself Big thank you to all the helpers along the way…to my family & close friends, Nana Fofie, the Sound UP initiative, Spotify and Feel for music, thank you for your support And lastly, a huge thank you to Unedited, I couldn't have had better teachers   Thanks for rocking with us! We hope you enjoyed it. Come say hey @jwgstory Drop me a message If you’d like to keep up to date with me, Gigi...see what I’m getting into, learn some tips and tricks on how to make better health choices, you should already know where to catch me but if ya don't, lets connect on my socials. Instagram @JWGSTORY X @JWGSTORY Website JWGSTORY.COM

    38 min

  6. 08/14/2024

    4 - TRICKED!

    CHAPTER 4 - TRICKED! They say adults know best & Grace finds out just how far the adults in her life will go for her (& her siblings) ‘betterment’, as she gets the surprise of her life, on a fun filled family holiday (with shocking revelations). If you like what you hear, why not show me some love...you can subscribe, share, leave a review, rating or show your support by buying me a mushroom coffee buymeacoffee.com/jwgstory. It helps to put this amazing real life story, on the map, so other listeners, can hear it to and I can bring you a series 2. Instagram - @jwgstory  Website - www.jwgstory.com Credits Journeys with Grace is a Late Bloomer production (that’s meeeee) Written, voiced and produced by myself Grace Gigi Ogun, with Script Editor Dani Moseley (BBC, Dreaming Whilst Black) Special thanks to my Big Sis and my cousin Manny, for lending their voices and sharing their experiences  The original music was written, performed and produced by yours truly Grace Gigi Ogun, with help from my boy Jacob ‘Jay SL aka Jaykebeatz’ Essel on co production  The amazing sound design and mix was by Marc Farey for Thousand Mile Music  This chapter was led by Sefa Nkyi, assisted by Chris Mitchell Charmaine Noble-McLean was the executive producer alongside myself Big thank you to all the helpers along the way…to my family & close friends, Nana Fofie, the Sound UP initiative and Spotify, thank you for your support And lastly, a huge thank you to Unedited, I couldn't have had better teachers   Thanks for rocking with us! We hope you enjoyed it. Come say hey @jwgstory Drop me a message If you’d like to keep up to date with me, Gigi...see what I’m getting into, learn some tips and tricks on how to make better health choices, you should already know where to catch me but if ya don't, lets connect on my socials. Instagram @JWGSTORY X @JWGSTORY Website JWGSTORY.COM

    36 min

  7. 08/14/2024

    3 - There's no place like home

    CHAPTER 3 - THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME You could use many words to describe Grace's childhood but boring wouldn't be one of them. From a daring dinner money scheme at school, to front row seats watching robberies in the neighbourhood, Grace has experienced more than most, so expect boundary testing, Nigerian discipline & a whole load of hilarious stories & reflections in between. If you like what you hear, why not show me some love...you can subscribe, share, leave a review, rating or show your support by buying me a mushroom coffee buymeacoffee.com/jwgstory. It helps to put this amazing real life story, on the map, so other listeners, can hear it to and I can bring you a series 2. Instagram - @jwgstory  Website - www.jwgstory.com Credits Journeys with Grace is a Late Bloomer production (that’s meeeee) Written, voiced and produced by myself Grace Gigi Ogun, with Script Editor Dani Moseley (BBC, Dreaming Whilst Black) Special thanks to my Big Sis for lending her voice and sharing her experiences Thanks to our nephews for playing Boy 1 and Boy 2 The original music was written, performed and produced by yours truly Grace Gigi Ogun, with help from my boy Jacob ‘Jay SL aka Jaykebeatz’ Essel on co production (with additional production by Jonah and Garbz on the keys) The amazing sound design and mix was by Marc Farey for Thousand Mile Music  This chapter was led by Sefa Nkyi, assisted by Chris Mitchell Charmaine Noble-McLean was the executive producer alongside myself Big thank you to all the helpers along the way…to my family & close friends, Nana Fofie, the Sound UP initiative and Spotify, thank you for your support And lastly, a huge thank you to Unedited, I couldn't have had better teachers   Thanks for rocking with us! We hope you enjoyed it. Come say hey @jwgstory Drop me a message If you’d like to keep up to date with me, Gigi...see what I’m getting into, learn some tips and tricks on how to make better health choices, you should already know where to catch me but if ya don't, lets connect on my socials. Instagram @JWGSTORY X @JWGSTORY Website JWGSTORY.COM

    41 min

  8. 08/14/2024

    2 - How did I get here?

    CHAPTER 2 - HOW DID I GET HERE? After Grace's life changing moment, she takes us back through her journey so far, starting where it all began, her parents. We hear what life was like for them in the 70's & 80's, coming to Britain from Nigeria and how their experiences may have: set the tone for Grace's world.  If you like what you hear, why not show me some love...you can subscribe, share, leave a review, rating or show your support by buying me a mushroom coffee buymeacoffee.com/jwgstory. It helps to put this amazing real life story, on the map, so other listeners, can hear it to and I can bring you a series 2. Instagram - @jwgstory  Website - www.jwgstory.com Credits Journeys with Grace is a Late Bloomer production (that’s meeeee) Written, voiced and produced by myself Grace Gigi Ogun, with Script Editor Dani Moseley (BBC, Dreaming Whilst Black) Special thanks to my homeboy Troupe for lending his voice and sharing his experiences The original music was written, performed and produced by yours truly Grace Gigi Ogun, with help from my boy Jacob ‘Jay SL aka Jaykebeatz’ Essel on co production The amazing sound design and mix was by Marc Farey for Thousand Mile Music  This chapter was led by Sefa Nkyi, assisted by Chris Mitchell Charmaine Noble-McLean was the executive producer alongside myself Big thank you to all the helpers along the way…to my family & close friends, Nana Fofie, the Sound UP initiative and Spotify, thank you for your support And lastly, a huge thank you to Unedited, I couldn't have had better teachers.    Thanks for rocking with us! We hope you enjoyed it. Come say hey @jwgstory Drop me a message If you’d like to keep up to date with me, Gigi...see what I’m getting into, learn some tips and tricks on how to make better health choices, you should already know where to catch me but if ya don't, lets connect on my socials. Instagram @JWGSTORY X @JWGSTORY Website JWGSTORY.COM

    28 min

  9. 08/12/2024

    0 - Trailer

    Trailer - Journeys with Grace (extended visual trailer available on Spotify) Here is a taster of what's in store. Soooo what are you waiting for? Strap up, cos it's gonna be a rollercoaster. Written, voiced and produced by myself Grace Gigi Ogun, with Script Editor Dani Moseley. The amazing sound design and mix was by Marc Farey for Thousand Mile Music and original music was written, performed and produced by yours truly Grace Gigi Ogun, with help from Jacob ‘Jay SL aka Jaykebeatz’ Essel on co production. Thanks to Nana Fofie and EVERYONE who had a hand in the creation of this podcast. If you like the trailer, why not leave a comment or rating? And if you're ready to lock into the Journeys with Grace listening experience....then buckle up. Instagram - @jwgstory Drop me a message If you’d like to keep up to date with me, Gigi...see what I’m getting into, learn some tips and tricks on how to make better health choices, you should already know where to catch me but if ya don't, lets connect on my socials. Instagram @JWGSTORY X @JWGSTORY Website JWGSTORY.COM

    1 min

  10. 08/12/2024

    1 - Life's a rollercoaster

    CHAPTER 1 - LIFE’S A ROLLERCOASTER Dealing with Crohn's disease in an ordinary 9-5 world is tough enough, so dealing with it as a football playing, music producing creative, working all the hours and travelling across continents, can make things even harder. Most would quit the dream but Grace's dreams are too big to allow Crohn's to win. However, her perseverance really gets tested, when a random check up in December 2017 changes everything. If you like what you hear, why not show me some love...you can subscribe, share, leave a review, rating or show your support by buying me a mushroom coffee buymeacoffee.com/jwgstory. It helps to put this amazing real life story, on the map, so other listeners, can hear it to and I can bring you a series 2. Instagram - @jwgstory  Website - www.jwgstory.com Credits Journeys with Grace is a Late Bloomer production (that’s meeeee) Written, voiced and produced by myself Grace Gigi Ogun, with Script Editor Dani Moseley (BBC, Dreaming Whilst Black) Special thanks to my friend Tora and my cousin Manny for lending their voices The original music was written, performed and produced by yours truly Grace Gigi Ogun, with help from my boy Jacob ‘Jay SL aka Jaykebeatz’ Essel on co production (with additional production by Jonah, Digital Dog and Garbz on the keys) The amazing sound design and mix was by Marc Farey for Thousand Mile Music  This chapter was led by Sefa Nkyi, assisted by Chris Mitchell  Charmaine Noble-McLean was the executive producer alongside myself Big thank you to all the helpers along the way…to my family & close friends, Nana Fofie, the Sound UP initiative and Spotify, thank you for your support And lastly, a huge thank you to Unedited, I couldn't have had better teachers   Thanks for rocking with us! We hope you enjoyed it. Come say hey @jwgstory   Links to supporting information Humira - https://www.drugwatch.com/humira/warnings/ Humira (adalimumab) - https://www.humira.com/crohns Crohn's disease - https://crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/? Aloe vera I used - https://foreverliving.com/shop/gbr/en-gb/products/196-FOREVER-FREEDOM Aloe vera gut benefits - https://www.pulseandremedy.com/aloe - https://nikkiyeltonrd.com/benefits-for-aloe-vera-juice/ Kickbacks in big pharma - https://www.vsg-law.com/practice-areas/pharmaceutical-fraud-whistleblower-attorney/kickbacks/#:~:text=In%20the%20context%20of%20health,Medicare%2C%20Medicaid%2C%20or%20TRICARE. Kickbacks - https://globalanticorruptionblog.com/2023/02/27/the-hidden-system-of-legal-kickbacks-shaping-the-u-s-prescription-drug-market/ Chronic kidney disease (CKD) - https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/about-chronic-kidney-disease Azathioprine - https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/for-patients/pharmacy/azathioprine Azathioprine, side effects & liver tox - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK542190/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK548332/ Prednisolone - https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/prednisolone/ Infliximab - https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00065 Leukopenia - https://www.news-medical.net/health/Leukopenia-Causes.aspx Big Pharma doc - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z_W3yRA9I Drop me a message If you’d like to keep up to date with me, Gigi...see what I’m getting into, learn some tips and tricks on how to make better health choices, you should already know where to catch me but if ya don't, lets connect on my socials. Instagram @JWGSTORY X @JWGSTORY Website JWGSTORY.COM

    32 min
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In this self-told immersive "true story" of discovery, an audacious young lady, desperately trying to pursue a career in music, is navigating her challenging world, when she receives news that will change her life forever. Journeys with Grace is filled with endurance, survival, hope and humour, set alongside a backdrop of original music composed by Gigi herself, also known as Grace or Tope

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