Today is the Day Changemakers

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, Philanthropist, and Advocate for Healing and Innovation. Lisa’s story begins in the 1970s, when as a young child she was placed in foster care. Daily abuse, isolation, and neglect could have silenced her, but instead she taught herself...

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 with Roylene Matthews, manager of the Barnegat Starbucks, and Corinne Laboy assistant manager, to explore how they create meaningful moments of connection—one cup at a time. For me, Starbucks has become much more than a coffee stop. It’s the...

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 entrepreneur, mentor, breast cancer survivor, and all-around inspiration. She’s also the President and Co-Founder of Rizco , a woman-owned business delivering brand-led marketing that is designed to matter. Our conversation felt more like two...

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 — 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 l...

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 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 adm...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast. 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 credenti...

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 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 sp...

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? 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 H...

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 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 Futur...

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, 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 ide...

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 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 extrao...

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 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 emp...

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 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 ou...

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 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...

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 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 event...

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 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...

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 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 commitm...

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 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...

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, 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...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast! 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 communit...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers podcast.  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...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers podcast! 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 sma...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers podcast.  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 movemen...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Today is the Day Changemakers podcast!  This is part two of our two-part episode featuring Changemaker Bart Henderson. In this conversation, Bart shares what it takes to build a brand, invest boldly, and create a lasting impact. We dive into the importance of prioritizing health mind, body, and spirit as well as the power of mentorship, must-read books for personal and...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast.  This week, I’m excited to bring you Part One of a special two-part series with Barton Henderson—entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Henderson Promos and Agora Guild . Bart shared so much valuable insight that we had to break it into two episodes! Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or simply someone...