Today is the Day Changemakers

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, episode 20, 'Spread Awareness, Save Lives' with Carla Scarabino & Carley Dietrick. In this episode I am joined by my guests Carla Scarabino, Chief Development Officer and Carley Dietrick, Addiction Navigator and Student Alliance Coordinator from Tigger House Foundation. Tigger House Foundation was inspired by the...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, episode 19, 'Three Minute Leadership’ with Michael Reuter. This is part of the Inspire Series! This episode I am joined by my special guest cohost Scott Chesney, world renowned motivational speaker and life coach. Together we interview the incredible Michael Reuter. Michael is the Director Emeritus, Stillman Leadership Pro...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, episode 18, 'Commander in Change’ with Scott Chesney. This is part of the Inspire Series!  Scott Chesney is a World Renowned Motivational Speaker and Life Coach. He is known as the Commander in Change by his clients and has presented to over 1.5 million people in 40 countries. Scott is navigator of life with paralysis for...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, episode 17,  'Be Genuine & Bring Your "A" Game' with Michele Siekerka. Michele Siekerka is the President and CEO of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association.  I have had the honor of working with and for Michele, and now serve as a consultant and lead for the NJBIA's Not-for-Profit Council...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, episode 16, 'Are You Snoozing Your Wake Up Calls' with Jason Goldberg? In this week's episode, I welcome my guest Jason Goldberg. You are in for a real treat with this special episode! A must listen from beginning to end!  Jason is an award winning entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, international "Edutainer",...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, episode 15 'Reflection, Vulnerability, & the Power of the Arts'. In this week's episode, I welcome Megan LoBue, Membership & Development Manager at ArtPride New Jersey. Megan shares she is the resident data nerd of the organization.  ArtPride New Jersey is the voice for the New Jersey arts community and t...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, episode 14 'Creating Opportunities & Changing Lives'. My guest in this week's episode is Mark Valli, CEO, Norwescap.  Norwescap is a 55 year old organization that provides services to those in need in Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset, Sussex, and Warren, counties in New Jersey.  You will hear early on in this conv...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, episode 13, 'Theater; So Much More Than a Stage'. My guests in this episode are Luis Cardenas and Sarah 'Rosie' Rosenberg, Co-Artistic Directors and Co-Founders, Open Hydrant Theater Company.  Open Hydrant is the only AEA Professional Ensemble Theatre Company serving the youth of the Bronx.  As CEO of the Zz...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, episode 12, 'Creating a Healthy Company Culture & Community'. My guests in this episode are Thomas Villane, President and Ann Marie Baker, Vice President of Design 446.  Tom and Ann Marie have created a fabulous home for their staff and clients when they visit. Pre-pandemic during the winter months Tom would whip...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, episode 11,The Bags We Carry Really Do Matter'. This episode is part of the Inspire Series. For this interview I have a fabulous guest co-host joining me. Dennis Budinich, the Chief Culture Officer at Investors Bank. If you have not listened to my one on one interview with Dennis, check out episode 10.  Together, Dennis an...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, episode 10 , 'Creating a Culture of Hope, Optimism, and Happiness'.  In this episode my guest is Dennis Budinich, Chief Culture Officer, Investors Bank.  Every episode that is shared is full of inspiration, lessons learned, and words of wisdom.  I hope you take the time to listen to both episode 10 and 11, which are p...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 9 of Today is the Day Changemakers, 'The Road to Opportunity.'  In this episode my guest is Michael Pizzano. Michael's role at Kindred changed since this episode was recorded. He is now the CEO, Kindred Hospital - South Florida. Michael is also President of the American College of Healthcare Executives in NJ, professor at Centenary  University and...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 8 of Today is the Day Changemakers, 'Embrace the Rockstar Within.'  In this episode my guest is Jacob Slichter, drummer for Semisonic and the author of 'So You Wanna Be a Rock & Roll Star' (Broadway Books, 2004). He has written for the New York Times, has been a commentator for NPR’s Morning Edition, and currently teaches creative nonfict...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 7 of Today is the Day Changemakers, 'Let Your Passion Drive Your Purpose'.  In this episode my guest is Andrea Plaza, Founder & Chief Storyteller of Andrea Plaza, LLC. If you have ever felt like there was something more out there for you, or that you need to make a change in order to take better care of yourself, this is the episode to listen to. ...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 5 of Today is the Day Changemakers, 'Where You Start is Only Part of the Journey.'  In this episode, I interview Kristina Henderson, CEO, Henderson Promos and 2020 Mrs. New Jersey American. Henderson Promos is a certified women owned business. The concept for this business started with Bart, Kristina's husband, making t-shirts in their kitchen to...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 5 of Today is the Day Changemakers, 'Community Allyship.'  In this episode, I interview Jeremy Grunin, president of the Grunin Foundation. When we chatted I learned that Jeremy serves on 18, yes 18, not-for-profit boards and is acting chair on a few as well such as Chairman of Count Basie Center for the Arts; Trustee of Center for Non-Profits;  Board M...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to episode 4 of Today is the Day Changemakers, Everything Happens for a Reason. On this week's Today is the Day Changemakers podcast, I interview my dear friend Rashad Malik Davis who is an award-winning author, illustrator, and storyteller who explores themes of spirituality and social justice in his work. I was introduced to Rashad a little over three years ago when...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Today is the Day Changemakers episode 3!  This week Jodi interviews Toni Pergolin, President & CEO of Bancroft, and author of the book titled "Too Important to Fail: Leadership Lessons for Nonprofits".  Toni has won several awards including being honored as a Women of Excellence by SJ Magazine and winning the Campbell's Soup Extraordinary Leadership A...

Send us Fan Mail This week's Today is the Day Changemakers interview is with Michael Weamer, President & CEO of The Marfan Foundation. Michael joined The Marfan Foundation after over two decades as the Executive Vice President for the American Heart Association. Michael serves on multiple Boards.  While Michael is leading his team to achieve great success in spreading the mission and visi...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast! The launch is finally here! Hello! I am Jodi Grinwald and I am looking so forward to sharing weekly interviews I will be having with changemakers, inspirers, and those who are crushing the status quo. You will hear real stories from people that are making a real difference in their corner of the world!  In this short episode yo...