[3] She studied with teachers of yoga and Buddhist meditation, and with Ray Vetterlein, who was in turn inspired by Morehouse, a community of which Daedone was a member.

[3] OneTaste originally operated two communal-style "urban retreat" centers, one in San Francisco's Soma District and another in Lower Manhattan.

The nonprofit, which now has programs across the US and extending into Europe, focuses on rehumanization for marginalized populations such as the incarcerated and homeless, with the belief that with dignity restored, people naturally want to contribute.

Unconditional Freedom’s Art of Soulmaking program guides incarcerated individuals through meditation and self-inquiry practices that can transform the experience of prison to a monastic one.

Over 55,000 incarcerated individuals across 1,000+ prisons have participated in the program, which includes contemplative writing, meditation and a pen pal and an art component to channel creativity.

[23][24][25] In June 2018, Bloomberg Businesweek published a story about OneTaste which included several allegations of misconduct at the company which Daedone led.

[21] In June 2023, Daedone and former head of sales Rachel Cherwitz were indicted on a single count of conspiracy for forced labor.

According to the government, Daedone and Cherwitz claimed to be able to help those recover from past sexual trauma or abuse but instead manipulated their victims into debt.

[29][30] Former members of the organization testifying about their experience at OneTaste said it "resembled a kind of prostitution ring" where managers frequently ordered staffers to engage in sexual relations with customers.

[26] According to NBC News, the company's staffers sometimes were told "to engage in sexual acts they found uncomfortable or repulsive as a requirement to obtain 'freedom' and 'enlightenment' and demonstrate their commitment to OneTaste and Daedone", the indictment claims, and "resistance … was not tolerated".

Legal scholars note that this is the first time in United States history that anyone has been charged with a stand-alone, single count conspiracy for forced labor.