Today is the Day Changemakers

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 Day Changemakers Podcast , I sit down with Catherine Wilson, President & CEO of United Way of Greater Newark for one of the most honest conversations I've had about leadership, community, and creating meaningful change. We begi...

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 Podcast , I sit down with Ed DeAngelis, Founder and CEO of EDA Contractors , whose journey from selling newspapers as a young boy to leading a company of more than 400+ employees challenges much of what we think we know about success,...

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 Podcast , Jodi sits down with artist, coach, and entrepreneur Marc Scheff for a powerful conversation about reinvention, creativity, purpose, and the courage to embrace change. Many of us spend years building careers, relationship...

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 circumstances define her future? In this inspiring episode of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast , host Jodi sits down with Tisha Janigian , founder and president of S HE IS HOPE LA , owner of S HE IS HOPE REALTY , and contributing aut...

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 entertainment industry alongside icons like Prince and Liza Minnelli… survive a life-altering health crisis… and then completely reinvent your life to help others heal from the inside out? On today’s episode of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast...

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 leadership… while also trying to raise children as a single father? In this deeply honest episode of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast , Jodi Hope Grinwald and cohost Fred Wasiak, Principal Owner, Humanics Consulting sit down with Ti...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jodi sits down with filmmaker, director, writer, and producer Monique Impagliazzo , whose work spans film, television, documentaries, music videos, and commercials—and whose passion for storytelling is rooted in connection, courage, and impact. With over 15 years in the industry, Monique has built an incredible career, including directing the award-winning comedy...

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 reason everything works today? In this episode, I sit down with Theresa Hummel-Krallinger —and this conversation goes way beyond career paths. We start talking, and within minutes, it’s clear—this isn’t just an interview.  It’s one of those co...

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. In this powerful episode of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast , host, connection strategist, and author Jodi Hope Grinwald sits down with Rob Scheer , founder of Comfort Cases . Rob’s story begins with a painful reality experienced by...

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 children, creative expression isn’t extracurricular. It’s regulation. It’s belonging. It’s confidence. It’s therapy for a mind that needs a safe place to land. And when access is missing, something deeper is lost. Some things are simply too import...

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 , Jodi Hope Grinwald sits down with: • Tom Peregrin , Founder of Life Is Long • Liz Menges , Chief Operating Officer, Ocean Partnership for Children • Jess Pepe , Development Coordinator, Ocean Partnership for Children Together, they have an...

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 released book: Today Is the Day. LIVE IT! — Edge of Comfort to Center of Impact The book is currently ready for pre-orders online on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart to name a few sites. In this episode, I’m joined by nine incredible...

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 series featuring authors from the soon to be released book: Today Is the Day. LIVE IT! — Edge of Comfort to Center of Impact The book is currently ready for pre-orders online on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart to name a few sites. Th...

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 had an idea I had carried for years: What if meaningful conversations with those making a difference in their corner of the world and beyond could help people feel less alone—and more hopeful about what’s possible? On December 30 , Today is...

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 powerful reminder that one conversation can change everything. Brian grew up in Rhode Island and later attended college in North Carolina on a golf scholarship, fully expecting his future to be on the course. After his first year, he was told he...

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 ends: Luke Mickelson, founder of Sleep in Heavenly Peace .  Luke’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary.  He didn’t create a nonprofit — he sparked a national movement. Featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, Hallmark Cha...

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.  I’m honored to welcome Tanya Newbould — Life Transformation Strategist, ACC/ICF Certified Coach, speaker, entrepreneur, author, and founder of DelPozzo Jewelry and SOZO Heart . Tanya’s journey includes being adopted in the U.K., moving to Los...

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 listening. His name is Charles Allen Reed , and his journey is one of the most honest, heartbreaking, and ultimately hope-filled conversations I’ve had on this show. Charles grew up surrounded by challenges most adults would struggle to handle, let...

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 , Founder & Executive Director of Greater Than The Game , a New Jersey–based 501(c)(3) media nonprofit dedicated to sharing uplifting, inspirational stories from the world of sports and empowering youth to build mental strength and resili...

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 with three leaders from Ocean Partnership For Children (OPC)—a care management organization serving youth across Ocean County, NJ—to talk about support, safety, and hope during Domestic Violence Awareness Month and beyond. Guests Include: Je...

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 and Chief International Officer at Rowan University . Born in Turkey and educated across continents, Gokhan shares the culture shocks that shaped him—from Istanbul to Alabama to New Jersey—and how those experiences fuel his mission to suppo...

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 own success? This week's Today is the Day Changemakers podcast guest is the incredible Gwendolyn Osborne —actor, model, CEO, podcast host, and wellness speaker. You may know her from seeing her when she was on The Price Is Right with bo...

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 of the award-winning consultancy d , that question has defined his journey. At 15, Andrew lost his father on 9/11. That heartbreak could have closed him off. Instead, it ignited a drive to keep showing up, to keep saying “Yes, And” —a...

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 your future? In this episode of Today is the Day Changemakers , host Jodi Grinwald welcomes Nik Agharkar , a financial concierge, attorney, and advisor who has spent nearly two decades guiding individuals, families, and business owners through...

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 Fearlessness 🚦 Racing wasn’t something Lisa Clark ever planned—in fact, she never even thought about it . After raising her family and building a career in real estate, she stepped boldly into her second act as an amateur Ferrari racecar drive...