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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 believe in

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61:48

Beautifully Broken, Bravely Rebuilt with Kathleen...

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2026/10/10

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 Month, I’m bringing you two special episodes of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast this week. Following my conversation with Liz Graham of 180 Turning Lives Around, I welcome author and domestic violence advocate Kathleen Albertson for an honest conversation about survival, healing, and breaking the cycle. Kathleen’s book, Beaut...

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59:44

From Survivor to CEO: Turning Lives Around with Liz...

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2026/10/07

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 most. In recognition of October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month, this episode of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast features a deeply personal conversation with Liz Graham, Chief Executive Officer of 180 Turning Lives Around. Liz shares what it was like to walk into a courthouse alone seeking a restraining order, afraid to tell...

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57:58

He Built Businesses. Together They Fought for his...

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2026/09/30

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 the Today is the Day Changemakers podcast, host Jodi Hope Grinwald welcomes entrepreneurs and Smilo Foundation co-founders Mike and Bethany Smilovich for a deeply personal conversation about cancer, advocacy, partnership, and finding hope when the future feels uncertain. Mike’s business experience spans healthcare, wellness, and consumer...

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67:47

From Red Carpets to Breaking News: Bill Cunningham's...

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2026/09/22

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 covering everything from Hollywood’s biggest nights to some of the country’s most difficult breaking news stories teach you about people? Bill Cunningham is an independent, award-winning producer of thousands of stories and live shots in 12 countries, broadcast on network, cable and syndicated television in North America and Britain with viewi...

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61:29

Leading with Vision: Mentorship, Monmouth, and the...

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2026/09/16

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 leader you are meant to become? In this episode of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Patrick F. Leahy, president of Monmouth University and Chair of the Board of the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music. Patrick shares how his professional journey began in a completely different industry before leading him...

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59:39

Finding Your Diamonds: The Courage to Heal, Evolve,...

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2026/09/08

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 Podcast, Jodi Hope Grinwald sits down with Liz Svatek—transformational coach, speaker, healer, author, podcast host, and Founder of the Warrior Woman Movement. Liz shares what it was like growing up in a volatile home and living in “two worlds”—the life others saw and the painful reality behind closed doors. She explains how those expe...

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62:44

Humble Beginnings, Brilliant Impact,...

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2026/09/02

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 in—even when doing so isn’t easy? In this episode of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, I sit down with Philip “Phil” Brilliant, founder and owner of Brilliant Environmental Services, LLC, a full-service environmental consulting firm celebrating 20 years in business. Phil has dedicated more than 38 years to environmental science...

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71:36

Calling You Can't Deny: Changing Girls' Futures in Kenya

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2026/08/18

Send us Fan Mail How is ZanaAfrica transforming menstrual health, girls’ education, reproductive health, and gender equality in Kenya? In this episode of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, host Jodi Hope Grinwald speaks with Megan Mukuria—founder of ZanaAfrica, Ashoka Fellow, Harvard University graduate, and award-winning social entrepreneur. Megan grew up in Connecticut and attended Harvard University. But after working with girls in Kenya, she recognized a truth that changed her lif...

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63:11

From “Yes, But” to “Yes, And”: Turning Change Into...

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2026/08/12

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 of Humanics Consulting, and we sit down with motivational keynote speaker, author and improv comedian Avish Parashar for a powerful and refreshingly honest conversation about navigating change, moving beyond apathy and replacing “yes, but” with “yes, and.” Avish reminds us that life isn’t scripted—it is the ultimate improvisation. We ...

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39:58

One Sandwich Sparked a Movement—And a Life Meant For...

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2026/08/05

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 your life—and ultimately impact millions of others? On this episode of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, host Jodi Hope Grinwald sits down with Karen Olson, founder and CEO emeritus of Family Promise, for an inspiring conversation about kindness, compassion, purpose, and the extraordinary impact one person can create. Karen’s d...

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65:20

Humor is a Healer: Replay of July 31, 2025 Episode

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2026/07/29

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 this episode I am joined by Lenny Dave, Kermit Cole, and special guest co-host, Michael Gershe. Humor connects people. Humor heals people. Humor is much more than telling a joke. Listen in the hear more about what humor means to us as a society. Last month, we said goodbye to our dear friend, Lenny Dave who is one of the guest'...

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63:08

Unbroken Motion

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2026/07/22

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, Matthew Fumo dove into shallow water while swimming with friends near the Longport Bridge in Ocean City, New Jersey. He struck his head on the bottom, sustained a C4 spinal cord injury, and was paralyzed from the shoulders down. He was told he could remain on a breathing tube for up to three years and would never move anything below his neck...

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61:22

Locally Rooted: Globally Minded

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2026/07/15

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 Wasiak, Founder of Humanics Consulting. Whitney believes we’re at our best when we’re locally rooted, globally minded. In this inspiring conversation, she shares how embracing new perspectives, cultures, and experiences expands our thinking, strengthens our leadership, and equips us to create greater impact right where we live. You’ll wal...

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57:25

Let's Stop Just Talking About It: It's Time to Take...

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2026/07/01

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 begin with an unexpected question inspired by the excitement surrounding the Knicks: If complete strangers can u...

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55:20

Why Humanity is Your Greatest Competitive Advantage

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2026/06/24

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, leadership, and what truly drives high-performing organizations. In an industry often known for projects...

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32:56

The Choices We're Not Making

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2026/06/17

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, relationships, routines, and identities that look successful from the outside. But what happens when something inside te...

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42:44

The Ripple Effect of Hope

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2026/06/02

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 SHE IS HOPE LA, owner of SHE IS HOPE REALTY, and contributing author in the newly released book Today is the Day. LIVE IT! – From Edge of Comfort to Center of Impact. Tisha'...

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51:16

Only Do Things That Make You Smile

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2026/05/13

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, we welcome Monique Mannen — Cellular Health Educator with decades of experience in entertainment...

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71:52

Who You Are Matters Most When It's Tested

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2026/05/06

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 Timothy Rougeux, Court-Appointed Monitor | Transforming Correctional Healthcare Systems for a conver...

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48:42

Pinky Swear: Healing, Fear, & Taking the Shot

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2026/04/08

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 Turkey’s Done starring Cheri Oteri, which earned Best Director, Best Actress, and Best Comedy at f...

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