Send us a text Welcome to season 2, episode 14. This week my special guest co-host is back! Scott Chesney is known as the 'Commander in Change', world-renowned motivational speaker and Coach. Visit www.scottchesney.com to learn more about Scott. Together, we interview, Laura Berman Fortgang, Career Reinvention Catalyst, Founder of Now What?® Coaching, best-selling author, TEDx speaker. Laura has 25+ years in the personal coaching field. She is a sought after speaker, tv person...
Send us a text 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 credentials should be the standard in how we lead, hire, and live. His new book is called On Character: C...
Send us a text 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 space for women around the world to heal emotionally, mentally, and financially by buildin...
Send us a text 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 Hope After Tragedy, Grief, and a Speedo. He is also a senior advisor at Kent State University’s Prof...
Send us a text 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 Future, a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to transforming lives through chess. And the mos...
Send us a text 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 identifying and dissolving two often-ignored causes of burnout: self-bullying and living outside t...
Send us a text 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 extraordinary leadership in social impact and justice reform. Q is an attorney, an educator, and...
Send us a text 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, skills development, and entrepreneurship. Her journey began in 20...
Send us a text 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 our everyday lives. Whether we’re counting miles walked, dollars spent, or calories consumed, we...
Send us a text 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 is his deep and personal connection to God. His faith has been a guiding force—helping him nav...
Send us a text 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 events that shaped his path in unimaginable ways. His memoir, He Calls Me Redeemed, was written in rooms...
Send us a text 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 at a very young age. When her cousin moved away, it felt like a profound loss—one that shaped...
Send us a text 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 giving back in meaningful ways—Adam developed an early understanding of ...
Send us a text 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 as a bestselling author and extraordinary book coach, Kim shares her deeply personal journey of hea...
Send us a text 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 part of the DemocraShe program. They share how being involved has helped them discover their ...
Send us a text 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 communities to flood our future with diverse, compassionate & confident women leaders in every sector - ...
Send us a text 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 Authority (FMERA), playing a key role in reshaping a historic military base into a thriving h...
Send us a text 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 smallest steps that lead to the greatest change. And when we share our experiences, we don’t just grow...
Send us a text 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 movement toward inclusivity, empowerment, and opportunity. From job coaching and skills training to d...
Send us a text 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 trying to navigate your career, this conversation is for you. Bart dives into the lessons he’s...