Today is the Day Changemakers
Through connecting with and highlighting changemakers, self-starters, and those who are disrupting the status quo, Jodi Grinwald’s ‘Today is the Day Changemakers’ channel will provide content that will connect listeners to real stories, from real people who are making a real difference in their corner of the world. These intimate interviews with inspiring and relatable guests will act as an opportunity for you to peer inside the minds of the latest gamechangers and creators. Changemakers believe in the greater good. They identify a specific issue or challenge and give themselves permission to do what is needed. Learn more about their tenacity, determination, motivation, and their innate ability to move past the challenges even when it is not easy. Every Wednesday a new interview will be released. Remember....Today is the day! You cannot go back to yesterday and you do not yet own tomorrow! Please follow on social media @todayisthedayliveit or email jodi@todayisthedayliveit.com.
Episodes
Today’s caffeine shot is about the social media rollercoaster.
Followers. Subscribers. Views. It feels like a never-ending popularity contest — and let’s be honest, sometimes people even pay to boost numbers that aren’t even real. What have we signed up for?
We get stuck in the noise, measuring ourselves against metrics that don’t actually tell the full story. Some days it feels like no one’s watching. But here’s what I...
Welcome to the very first On My Way to Being Caffeinated - a new mini-series under Today is the Day. Think of these as your quick shot of inspiration (like a quick shot of caffeine) to fuel your day in between our full-length podcast conversations.
For this first shot, I'm diving into Imposter Syndrome. In my recent interview, retired Four-Star General Stanley McChrystal admitted he felt imposter syndrome every t...
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General Stanley McChrystal, retired four-star general, leadership expert, and bestselling author - has appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Face the Nation, Amanpour and Company on PBS, and countless other news programs. In this exclusive conversation, he shares his biggest leadership lesson: why character over credentials should be the standard i...
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In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Ready, a licensed mental health counselor and founder of Ready to Empower a nonprofit organization. Also joining us is Jasmeet Singh, a dedicated board member of Ready to Empower, and Director of Strategy and Operations for Johnson and Johnson.
Amanda has spent over a decade creating space for women around the ...
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You know that feeling when laughter fills a room - the kind that draws people closer? That’s what this episode is all about. Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast.
This week, I’m joined by my special guest cohost, Michael Gershe - speaker, comedian, photographer, and author of The Magic of Life: A Son’s Story of Hope After Tragedy, Grief, and a Speedo. ...
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What happens when a game becomes more than just strategy and competition and instead becomes a pathway to purpose, growth, and real-world change?
On this episode of the Today is the Day Changemakers podcast, I’m joined by Aston Roberts, a nationally ranked U.S. Chess Federation Expert and founder of Checkmate to a Better Future, a nonprofit organization that is dedi...
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How can speaking with true intention toward ourselves and others not only calm the ego, but nourish the spirit?
Today on Today is the Day Changemakers, I’m joined by Kalyani Pardeshi, a multi award-winning author, TEDx speaker, and Canada’s only certified Flowcess Trainer. Kalyani helps people embrace their true selves by identifying and dissolving two often-ignored...
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In this episode of the Today is the Day Changemakers podcast we talk about the power of deficits, discipline and dedication.
Today, we’re honored to welcome back a powerhouse changemaker — M. Quentin Williams, founder and CEO of Dedication to Community (D2C), and newly named to the WORTHY 100 by Worth Magazine for his extraordinary leadership in social impact and j...
This week on the Today is the Day Changemakers podcast, I interview an incredible fearless woman. Sharla Brown is the inspiring founder of One Woman, a global social enterprise on a mission to help women and girls around the world live their dreams and reach their full potential. A Canadian social entrepreneur, philanthropist, and humanitarian, Sharla has dedicated her life to empowering others through education, skil...
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On this episode I’m joined by Nicole Nicola, Director of Economic and Demographic Research at the New Jersey Department of Labor, adjunct professor of business statistics, sought-after speaker, and leadership coach.
Nicole shares how data is at the core of what drives meaningful decisions — not just in the workplace, but in our everyday lives. Whether we’re counting...
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In this powerful continuation, Jodi sits down with author Arman Kaymakcian to dive deeper into his memoir, He Calls Me Redeemed. Arman opens up about living with the echoes of past trauma, how his experiences have shaped his reactions and relationships, and the everyday courage it takes to move forward. Central to his journey is his deep and personal connection to ...
What happens when you finally stop resisting — and start listening to the signs?
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In this emotional and courageous episode, poet and author Armen Kaymakcian shares part one of his powerful personal story — a journey of hardship, recovery, and purpose.
Growing up in Asbury Park, New Jersey, Armen lived through life-altering events that shaped his path in unimaginable wa...
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In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Today is the Day Changemakers, Jodi Grinwald speaks with Melanie Paticoff Grossman—founder, author, and editor of Hearing Our Way magazine.
Melanie’s changemaker journey began with a deeply personal story: her cousin, who she was incredibly close to, started to experience hearing loss at a very young age. When her cousin mo...
Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast featuring Adam Glinn, CEO, JCC of Middlesex County.
In this powerful episode, Adam Glinn shares his unique journey from practicing law to discovering his true calling—nonprofit leadership. Although the legal profession shaped part of his path, it was never where his heart truly lived. Raised by parents who modeled service and community commitment—serving on boards and giv...
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What happens when you stop waiting for validation and start giving yourself permission to grow, speak, and lead?
In this powerful episode of Today is the Day Changemakers, I sit down with book coach, author, permission expert, and visionary Kim O’Hara. From confronting the silence around sexual abuse to stepping into her truth as a bestselling author and extraordinar...
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This is part two of the conversation with DemocraShe, Executive Director and Founder, Sarah Jakle, as we continue to explore how the organization is transforming leadership opportunities for young women across the country.
In this episode, we’re joined by two powerful new voices—Hanna and Makaela, high school students who are part of the DemocraShe program...
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In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Jakle, the visionary founder of DemocraShe, a national non-profit organization on a mission to empower high school girls to see themselves as future political leaders and changemakers.
Sarah shares how DemocraShe actively recruits future leaders from historically underrepresented communities to flood our future with diverse, com...
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This week, my guest is Sarah Giberson—changemaker, community builder, and wellness advocate. Sarah wears many impactful hats and serves in roles that beautifully merge professional leadership with personal transformation.
She is the Director of Real Estate Development and Marketing for the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA), playing a key role i...
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Whether you are currently facing challenges or have overcome obstacles in your past, this episode is a powerful reminder that moments—both difficult and triumphant—are fleeting. The steps we take, no matter how small, can shape our path forward. Courage and resilience don’t always require grand gestures; sometimes, it’s the smallest steps that lead to the greatest c...
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In this episode Jodi welcome Angela Calzone, President and CEO of Inroads to Opportunities. Angela shares the inspiring work her organization is doing to create meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with different abilities.
Inroads to Opportunities is more than just a workforce development program—it’s a movement toward inclusivity, empowerment, and o...
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