Journeys with Grace

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 or rating. It helps to put this amazing real life story, on the map, so other listeners, can hear it to. I genuinely want to hear your thoughts about Chapter 8.2, so get in touch, leave a message or send a short voice note (you never know, I might use it or reply!) Instagram - @jwgstory 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 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2390547/open_sms] 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

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 or rating. It helps to put this amazing real life story, on the map, so other listeners, can hear it to. I genuinely want to hear your thoughts about Chapter 8.1, so get in touch, leave a message or send a short voice note (you never know, I might use it or reply!)   Instagram - @jwgstory 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 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2390547/open_sms] 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 - 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 or rating. It helps to put this amazing real life story, on the map, so other listeners, can hear it to. I genuinely want to hear your thoughts about Chapter 1, so get in touch, leave a message or send a short voice note (you never know, I might use it or reply!)   Instagram - @jwgstory ARE YOU READY FOR WHAT'S NEXT? I HOPE SO. LOOK OUT FOR CHAPTERS 2-7, AVAILABLE AUGUST 14TH, 5PM BST. SO I GUESS I'LL SEE YOU THERE YEAH. YEAH?! YOU BETTER BE THERE OHHHHHH! 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://g Drop me a message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2390547/open_sms] 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

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 or rating. It helps to put this amazing real life story, on the map, so other listeners, can hear it to. I genuinely want to hear your thoughts about Chapter 7, so get in touch, leave a message or send a short voice note (you never know, I might use it or reply!) Instagram - @jwgstory 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 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2390547/open_sms] 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

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 or rating. It helps to put this amazing real life story, on the map, so other listeners, can hear it to. I genuinely want to hear your thoughts about Chapter 6, so get in touch, leave a message or send a short voice note (you never know, I might use it or reply!) Instagram - @jwgstory 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 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2390547/open_sms] 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