Join us as we talk with superhero Gilbert King- the man who single handily is on a crusade to free innocent man Leo Schofield.

Who is Gilbert King?

Gilbert King is an American author and journalist. He is best known for his book "Devil in the Grove: Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and the Dawn of a New America," which won the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction in 2013. The book focuses on the events surrounding a 1949 case in Florida involving four black men who were wrongfully accused of rape and the role that Thurgood Marshall played in their defense.

Gilbert King, the podcast host of Bone Valley, is focused on vindicating Leo Schofield, who was wrongfully convicted of murdering his wife Michelle over 30 years ago

How can an journalist help --Like Gilbert?

Investigative journalists play a crucial role in uncovering and exposing wrongful convictions. They do this by:

Investigating and reporting on cases where there is evidence of wrongful convictions, such as flawed evidence, coerced or false testimony, or misconduct by law enforcement.Bringing attention to these cases and making them more visible to the public, which can lead to increased pressure on the criminal justice system to rectify the situation.Working with lawyers and other experts to uncover new evidence, re-examine old evidence, and bring to light previously unknown facts about the case.Providing a platform for individuals who have been wrongly convicted to tell their stories and raise awareness about the flaws in the criminal justice system.Investigative journalism has been instrumental in helping to secure exonerations and bring justice to individuals who have been wrongfully convicted. It helps to keep the criminal justice system accountable and ensure that the rights of the accused are protected. 

Do you feel overlooked? Do you think you're not worthy? Do you feel your unable to share your story as it pertains to mental health because no one would understand or it’s just too taboo?

There is no right or wrong answer. There is no perfect answer. It is your individual answer, and I am here to be a catalyst to inspire action that will lead to change and break down those barriers for all! I am Jessica Dalby, and I am here to fuse the conversations between mental health and the power of music. 

Behind the mic with Jess is me welcoming you in my world. Sharing my story of the good, the bad, the ugly, the happy, perseverance, faith, integrity, and resilience with you. Taking you on a journey through my life with belief that you will understand anything is possible. It is not easy, but it is simple. When you feel no one believes in you? I want you to remember Jessica Dalby believes in you. This podcast believes in you!

So, in today’s first monologue episode you get to go behind the mic with Jess. You get to learn and know a little more about me your host Jessica Dalby and her struggles with mental health. Her life as an entrepreneur, suffering loss personally and professionally, making huge changes in her life, persevering against all odds, and when the chips were stacked against her and she was knocked down, she rose back up like the phoenix bird.

I say the phoenix bird, because as most Greek mythology has taught us the phoenix is revived or on the other hand born again. History says it can be seen as dying in flames, combusting, and being born again. In my opinion, I equate myself to the phoenix bird because I rose from the pain, stigma, negativity around me, and became a better version of myself and owning my worthiness of all good things. Remember it isn’t easy. Every day is a new struggle, but it is also a new day to persevere and shine against all odds.

It wasn't shortly after launching the initial Plan D trailer that I was contacted by the producer of the Barbara Corcoran Business Unusual Podcast show. All I did was take a leap of faith and left a question on her 888 number never expecting to be contacted, but there I was looking at a woman I admired not due to fame or stature but based on her perseverance professionally, educationally, personally, financially, and so much more. Words couldn't describe how I felt.

It took me 43 years of life to understand that I am more. I am worthy. This is Plan D with Jessica Dalby. I'm here to make change and break down barriers. I am here to make that known one step at a time. I'm simply Jess and there's no shame in the mental health game.

Episode Dedications:

Thank you to Barbara Corcoran for those 15 minutes, which was the largest investment in me, personally and professionally.

Thank you to Julie Lokun for assisting me on my transformation and opening my eyes to truly believe and understand that I am worthy.

Thank you to Corinna Bellizzi for sharing her story after I launched the Plan D trailer and being a part of seeing it come to life.

Thank you to Quincy Rose for being a part of something bigger than me.

Most of all, thank you to all the listeners and viewers who have supported everything I have done, and are now supporting this as well. I could not be here today without the faithful supporters, viewers, listeners, friends, and family. Be sure to join the Plan D With Jessica Dalby Facebook group and become part of a movement bigger than me.

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Are you ready to fight? Are you ready to understand you are not alone?

Join Jessica Dalby weekly for conversations that matter. Join Jessica Dalby as she shares her journey in mental health and the power of music has to heal. When Plan A, Plan B, and even Plan C fail-there is always Plan D.

Welcome to Plan D, a podcast that normalizes the conversation about mental health and speaks to the power of healing through pop culture.

Host, Jessica Dalby, guides weekly conversations about the challenges we face with mental health. Her interviews weave the stories from experts in mental health, music, pop culture, and so much more. The biggest takeaway after each episode is that there is no shame in the mental health game.

Plan D is a resource for those who are going through challenges in life. Plan D is a resource to elicit hope. Plan D will allow you to realize that you are not alone. Every week we promise empowerment, entertainment, and the power music has as it relates with mental health. 

Jessica Dalby is nationally recognized as a prolific Latina entrepreneur and founder of the top-rated podcast Diggie A-2 The Progression Of Hip-Hop and Jessica Dalby Brand Media LLC.

More importantly, Jessica is a mother, grandmother, and lover of music. Jessica has been met with the lowest of lows and the highest of highs. Jessica has done the dance with depression and anxiety and rubbed elbows with the rich and the famous, and the lesson she has learned is that she is a survivor. She has learned how powerful music and entertainment is to soothe the demons within. And ultimately, Jessica has learned that she cannot do life alone.

Jessica's story is one of resilience. Quite honestly, Jessica should not be where she is today. She was born in the projects of Brooklyn, New York to an absent mother and a father who was trying to get it right. Her path was headed for trouble. As she examined her choices at the fork of the road, she recognized she had a choice. Jessica's choice was to no longer accept what was given to her. Her choice was to change the generational trauma of her ancestors and do things differently.

Jessica chose Plan D. Jessica enlisted in the military, served her country, and put herself through college graduating with a degree in psychology. Life has not always been easy for this tough-as-nails fighter from New York. Yet, she always knew she had Plan D to fall back on.

Plan D is a tribute to the entertainment industry that saved her life and a raw and vulnerable story of a woman who beat all the odds.

If you are struggling with mental health challenges, reach out for help. Understand you are not alone. Reach out to experts, therapists, or your doctor for help. Reach out to a friend or even a stranger.  Join the Plan D movement. Share your stories and expertise as we fuse mental health and the power of music. Fight for what is yours and always remember to put on your headphones, play your favorite song, and shout to the world that there is no shame in the mental health game!

If you are struggling with mental health-ask for help. Find a therapist, talk to your doctor, or reach out to a professional.

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