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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…
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35 Million in Poverty is Unacceptable: Ali Knight on Building the Infrastructure for Opportunity
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, Jodi interviews Ali Knight. What does it take to move 35 million Americans out of…
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One Heart, Two Lives
Send us Fan Mail A New Heart. A Life Still Unfolding. | Bob Goodman on Resilience, Purpose & Possibility What happens when a healthcare leader who helped build…
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This Sucks...Unless It Doesn't: How to Change Your Mindset
Send us Fan Mail Stuck in traffic, spilled coffee on your shirt, or dealing with something much bigger? Mental toughness coach Chris Dorris says the problem…
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Beautifully Broken, Bravely Rebuilt with Kathleen Albertson
Send us Fan Mail What does it take to build a life of peace when you grew up believing fear was normal? In recognition of October’s Domestic Violence Awareness…
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From Survivor to CEO: Turning Lives Around with Liz Graham
Send us Fan Mail At 19, Liz Graham turned to 180 Turning Lives Around for help. Today, she leads the very organization that supported her when she needed it…
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He Built Businesses. Together They Fought for his Life. Stage 4 Melanoma & the Smilo Foundation
Send us Fan Mail What do you do when you’ve spent your life building businesses—and suddenly, you’re told you may have only weeks to live? In this episode of…
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From Red Carpets to Breaking News: Bill Cunningham's Front Row Seat to History
Send us Fan Mail This is such an incredible Today is the Day Changemakers episode! You won't want to miss this conversation... What does a career spent…
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Leading with Vision: Mentorship, Monmouth, and the Springsteen Center
Send us Fan Mail What becomes possible when you listen to those who believe in you—and allow their belief to help shape your journey as you grow into the…
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Finding Your Diamonds: The Courage to Heal, Evolve, and Become Limitless
Send us Fan Mail What if changing your relationship with fear could change your entire life? In this deeply honest episode of the Today Is the Day Changemakers…
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Humble Beginnings, Brilliant Impact, Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Community
Send us Fan Mail What does it take to build a 38-year career, lead a company through 20 years of growth and adversity, and stand up for the things you believe…
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Calling You Can't Deny: Changing Girls' Futures in Kenya
Send us Fan Mail How is ZanaAfrica transforming menstrual health, girls’ education, reproductive health, and gender equality in Kenya? In this episode of the…
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From “Yes, But” to “Yes, And”: Turning Change Into Possibility
Send us Fan Mail I’m Jodi Hope Grinwald, host of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast. In this episode, special guest co-host Fred Wasiak, Principal Owner…
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One Sandwich Sparked a Movement—And a Life Meant For More
Send us Fan Mail One Small Act of Kindness Can Change Everything: A Conversation with Karen Olson What if one small act of kindness could change the course of…
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Humor is a Healer: Replay of July 31, 2025 Episode
Send us Fan Mail On July 31, 2025, we released an episode about what humor means and how it is a true connector. Today, we’re honored to share it again. In…
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Unbroken Motion
Send us Fan Mail What happens when one moment changes the direction of your life—and you must decide how you are going to move forward? On July 20, 2017…
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Locally Rooted: Globally Minded
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast. Today’s guest is Whitney Buchmann, Founder of Illustra Impact, joined by co-host Fred…
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Let's Stop Just Talking About It: It's Time to Take Action
Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest challenge facing our communities isn't a lack of ideas... but our willingness to act? In this episode of the Today is the…
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Why Humanity is Your Greatest Competitive Advantage
Send us Fan Mail What if success isn't just measured by what we build—but by how we impact the people around us? This week on the Today is the Day Changemakers…
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The Choices We're Not Making
Send us Fan Mail What if the life you've built no longer feels aligned with the life you're meant to live? In this episode of the Today is the Day Changemakers…
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The Ripple Effect of Hope
Send us Fan Mail From Adversity to Impact: Tisha Janigian's Journey of Hope, Leadership & Empowerment What happens when one woman refuses to let her…
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Only Do Things That Make You Smile
Send us Fan Mail What does it take to leave your home country as a teenager, move to New York with nothing but a dream, dance your way through the…
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Who You Are Matters Most When It's Tested
Send us Fan Mail What happens when the person responsible for managing some of the hardest realities inside the prison system goes home carrying the weight of…
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Pinky Swear: Healing, Fear, & Taking the Shot
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jodi sits down with filmmaker, director, writer, and producer Monique Impagliazzo, whose work spans film, television…
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The $89 Decision That Sparked a Life of Laughter and Leadership
Send us Fan Mail What if one of the most prestigious programs in the world didn’t give her what you’d expect… …and what she actually walked away with is the…
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From Foster Care to CNN Hero: Rob Scheer on Trauma, Grit, & Changing the System
Send us Fan Mail CNN Hero. Featured on HBO Max’s Somewhat Familiar with Pedro Andrade. A national advocate transforming the lives of children in foster care…
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Applaud Our Kids: Where Access Becomes a Lifeline
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast. What if access isn’t just opportunity…but a lifeline? For some…
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Life is Long: Connection, Prevention, and the Conversations That Save Lives
Send us Fan Mail What if the words “life is long” meant something deeper? In this powerful and important episode of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast…
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LIVE IT! Author Series: Stories of Courage, Connection & Impact Part 2
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 6 of the Today Is the Day Changemakers Podcast — part 2 of a special multi-part series featuring authors from the soon to be…
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LIVE IT: Author Series: Stories of Courage, Connection & Impact
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 6 of the Today Is the Day Changemakers Podcast — and our first episode of 2026. This episode kicks off a special multi-part…
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2025 Recap Episode: Conversations, Courage, and a Book
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast and the final episode of 2025! Five years ago, in the middle of a major life transition I…
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No Script Required: An Actor's Speak Easy Approach to Public Speaking
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Today is the Day Podcast, I’m joined by actor, speaker, and public speaking coach Brian LaFontaine, whose journey is a…
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Heart, Hammer & Hope: The Sleep in Heavenly Peace Story
Send us Fan Mail On this week's episode of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast my guest is someone whose story will stay with you long after the episode…
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From Being Adopted to Postpartum Depression to Purpose
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, I welcome Tanya Newbould. This is a story of courage, advocacy, and transformation…
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The Day Hope Returned: Charles Allen Reed's Journey Out of the Darkness
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, I sit down with someone whose story will stay with you long after you finish…
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Greater Than the Game
Send us Fan Mail What does it look like to turn adversity into opportunity—and then use it to change millions of lives? This week's guest is Ryan Sahlin…
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Empowering Families: Wraparound Care & Domestic Violence Awareness
Send us Fan Mail What happens when a community truly wraps around a child and family? In this episode of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, I sit down…
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Education Without Borders: How Rowan Creates Opportunities for Students Worldwide
Send us Fan Mail In this Today is the Day Changemakers episode, Jodi Hope Grinwald sits down with Gokan Alkanat, Associate Provost for International Education…
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From Price is Right to Wonder Woman: Gwendolyn Osborne and the Success Party Mindset
Send us Fan Mail What does it really take to go from being seen by the world to finally being heard—to stop living for expectations and start celebrating your…
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Andrew Stadelberger: Yes And, Leadership, Authenticity, and the Player Coach Mindset
Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to lead with authenticity when life throws you the unthinkable? For this week's podcast guest, Andrew Stadelberger, founder…
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The Financial Concierge Approach with Nik Agharkar
Send us Fan Mail What if money talk didn’t feel intimidating or off-limits—what if it could actually become one of the most powerful tools you have to shape…
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Racer Mom: Lisa Clark on Family, Ferraris, and Fearlessness
Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, Jodi speaks to - Racer Mom – Lisa Clark on Family, Ferraris, and…
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Journey to My Cup: From Childhood Trauma to Helping Others Thrive
Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, I sit down with Lisa Allen—Coach, Strategist, Global Systems Consultant…
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Brewing Connection: How Starbucks Baristas Inspire Joy One Cup at a Time
Send us Fan Mail What if your daily coffee run was about more than just caffeine? In this heartfelt bonus episode of Today is the Day Changemakers, I sit down…
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Healing the Hustle: Debra Rizzi on Imposter Syndrome, Resilience, & Treating Yourself Like a Client
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, I had the absolute joy of sitting down with the amazing Debra Rizzi — award-winning…
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On My Way to Being Caffeinated - Caffeine Shot: Social Media Rollercoaster
Send us Fan Mail Today’s caffeine shot is about the social media rollercoaster. Followers. Subscribers. Views. It feels like a never-ending popularity contest…
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On My Way to Being Caffeinated - Caffeine Shot: Imposter Syndrome
Send us Fan Mail 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…
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General Stanley McChrystal's Biggest Leadership Secret: Character Over Credentials
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast. General Stanley McChrystal, retired four-star general, leadership expert, and…
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Ready to Empower: How Amanda Ready Built a Movement Around Women, Mental Health & Connection
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Ready, a licensed mental health counselor and…
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When Laughter Leads: Humors Role in Healing, Connecting, and Sharing Joy
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemaker Podcast. You know that feeling when laughter fills a room - the kind that draws people closer?…
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Checkmate to a Better Future - A Conversation with an Emerging Changemaker
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers podcast. What happens when a game becomes more than just strategy and competition and instead…
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How Do You Silence the Inner Critic - When It's Not Just Yours?
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast. How can speaking with true intention toward ourselves and others not only calm the ego…
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The Power of Deficits, Discipline, and Dedication with M. Quentin Williams
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast. In this episode of the Today is the Day Changemakers podcast we talk about the power of…
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One Fearless Woman: Empowering Woman to Use Their Gifts and Create Ripples of Impact
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Today is the Day Changemakers podcast, I interview an incredible fearless woman. Sharla Brown is the inspiring founder of One…
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Beyond the Stats: The Intersection Between Data, Leadership and a Touch of Chocolate
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast. On this episode I’m joined by Nicole Nicola, Director of Economic and Demographic…
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He Calls Me Redeemed: Finding Purpose Through Pain Part II with Arman Kaymakcian
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast. In this powerful continuation, Jodi sits down with author Arman Kaymakcian to dive…
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He Calls Me Redeemed: Finding Purpose Through the Pain
Send us Fan Mail What happens when you finally stop resisting — and start listening to the signs? Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast. In this…
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The ADHD Mind: How 'Hearing Our Way' Magazine Was Born with Melanie Paticoff Grossman
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast. In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Today is the Day Changemakers, Jodi Grinwald…
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Open To All: Building a Community with Purpose & Heart with Adam Glinn
Send us Fan Mail Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast featuring Adam Glinn, CEO, JCC of Middlesex County. In this powerful episode, Adam Glinn shares his…
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Permission or Power: How Not to Give Up Either To Limiting Beliefs
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast! What happens when you stop waiting for validation and start giving yourself permission…
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Forget the Glass Ceiling: DemocraShe is Raising the Floor Part 2
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers podcast. This is part two of the conversation with DemocraShe, Executive Director and Founder…