History of Nicole Daedone in Timeline

Nicole Daedone is an American writer and former CEO of OneTaste. She was convicted of forced labor conspiracy for exploiting OneTaste members through economic, sexual, emotional, and psychological abuse. Daedone's actions involved surveillance, indoctrination, and intimidation, all aimed at enriching herself while subjecting members to harmful practices.

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1994: Graduated from San Francisco State University

In 1994, Nicole Daedone earned a bachelor's degree in gender communications and semantics from San Francisco State University.

2002: Co-founded Unconditional Freedom

In 2002, Nicole Daedone co-founded Unconditional Freedom, a nonprofit focused on rehumanization for marginalized populations, in San Francisco.

2012: Published Slow Sex

In 2012, Nicole Daedone published her first book, "Slow Sex."

2014: OneTaste listed as Inc. 5000 fastest growing company

In 2014, OneTaste was listed as an Inc. 5000 fastest growing company.

2015: OneTaste settled a labor dispute

In 2015, OneTaste reached a $325,000 settlement with former employee Ayries Blanck to settle a labor dispute.

2017: OneTaste Revenue

In 2017, OneTaste made $12 million in revenue.

June 2018: Bloomberg Business published a story about OneTaste

In June 2018, Bloomberg Business published a story about OneTaste which included several allegations of misconduct at the company.

2022: Focus of Netflix Documentary

In 2022, Nicole Daedone became the focus of the Netflix documentary "Orgasm Inc: The Story of OneTaste".

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2022: Published books on a range of topics

Since 2022, Nicole Daedone has published a number of books on a range of topics.

June 2023: Indicted for Forced Labor Conspiracy

In June 2023, Nicole Daedone and Rachel Cherwitz were indicted for conspiracy for forced labor in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

December 2024: Defense Alleges FBI Agent Edited Journal

In December 2024, Daedone's defense counsel alleged that an FBI agent edited a journal that was to be submitted as evidence in the case.

2024: Focus of NBC News Profile

In 2024, Nicole Daedone was the focus of an NBC News profile by Chloe Melas.

March 2025: Government Drops Lead Witness

In March 2025, the government dropped their lead witness, Ayries Blanck, after she disclosed that her handwritten journals were partially transcribed from her typewritten journals.