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Dreka Gates didn't set out to build a wellness empire — it found her. When COVID forced her into isolation on 60 acres of Mississippi land, just miles from where her great-grandmother once farmed, everything shifted. One day, while working the soil, she fell to her knees in tears — not because she bought the land, but because she realized: "This really belongs to me." In this powerful conversation at Black Week, Dreka sits down with Joseph "JoJo" Simmons to share how she transformed her healing journey into a seven-figure empire — from Love's Harvest, her cannabis company, and the first Black woman-owned dispensary in Mississippi (built with a $2 million investment into a 100-year-old building), to Dreka Rose emotional wellness eyewear, a 60-acre regenerative farm, and even an AI avatar that connects with people one-on-one. But this episode isn't just about success — it's about the spiritual, emotional, and mental work it takes to sustain it all. Dreka opens up about the practices that keep her grounded, from burning negative energy each morning to breaking generational cycles while building generational wealth. What You'll Hear: Why self-mastery is the foundation of every business move she makes The $2M lesson she learned investing in experience, not just space Why cannabis could've been a trillion-dollar industry for Black and Brown communities The "sandwich method" she uses for tough negotiations — firm, but rooted in love How she uses AI and gaming to meet people where they are Why she left the church at 13 to find her own spiritual path Her healing journey to the Amazon jungle with shamans What she'd tell her 13-year-old self who bet on herself before she had proof This is a story of alignment, ownership, and audacity — and what it means to truly build For Good. 🔌 Subscribe to the For Good Podcast on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.…

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A monthly podcast read from the diary of Edward R Kofke recording his experience of life during World War II as the tail gunner of a B-24 Liberator, the 'Shoo-Shoo Baby'. As part of the 779th squadron of the 464th' Bomb Group - 15th Army Air Force, Kofke and his crew survived 50 dangerous missions over hostile NAZI targets from Italy in 1944-1945.
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Episode 1: 001 The First Mission REVISED 2025 46:33

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The First Mission, Mid Air Collision • Enjoy a revised and re-edited version of Episode 001 - the first mission of the Shoo Shoo Baby's crew in a mission to Castel Maggiore, Italy. As well as the amazing story of a mid-air collision that occurred during a bombing mission to Parma in 1943. Also, enjoy a Substack version of the story where each chapter is broken into text and audio - if you have less time to listen, this may be a good way to enjoy the story in shorter increments. Please support us on Patreon! Click Here!…

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Episode 3: War Diary WW2 EPISODE 003 55:53

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Clappy Clara, The Gas House and the Brig, The Flaming Mattress, Tough Peppard, Legal Polygamy, Shoemaker, the Meanie. Please consider supporting via Patreon! More episodes can come out faster with support from the fans from the 10-year-wait! https://www.patreon.com/cw/WARDIARYWW2PODCAST Hello and welcome back to War Diary WWII , where I bring to life my grandfather’s WWII service through readings from his war diary. I’m Jason Scott Kofke. You might’ve noticed… it’s been 10 years since our last episode. That’s because life—especially moving across countries, constantly chasing stable space to record, and balancing full-time work—left me with no quiet studio or time to record. Though I've applied for grants and funding over the years, opportunities to upgrade equipment or work with a sound engineer never materialized. But I’m back, and deeply grateful to be here with you again. If you’ve valued this podcast—and want to support its return—please consider donating to our Patreon. Your support could fund a decent mic, new editing software, or even help me hire a sound designer someday. If we hit $1,000 a month, I can devote time to release two episodes a month instead of one.…

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Episode 2: EPISODE 002: THE BEGINNING 1:00:00

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The Beginning: • Galveston • The Crew • Submarine Patrols

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Episode 001 46:40

12 years ago46:40

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Episode 001 - The First Mission A bi-weekly podcast read from the diary of Edward R Kofke recording his experience in World War II as the tail gunner of a B-24 Liberator, the 'Shoo-Shoo Baby'. As part of the 779th squadron of the 464th' Bomb Group - 15th Army Air Force, Kofke and his crew survived 50 dangerous missions over hostile NAZI targets from Italy in 1944-1945.…

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WARDIARYWWII 46:48

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