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Today is the Day Changemakers

LIVE IT! Author Series: Stories of Courage, Connection & Impact Part 2

January 14, 2026 • Jodi • Season 6 • Episode 2

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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 author-voices:

Heather Mistretta - Writer/Former Reuters Journalist; President, Women & Girls Education International; Board Member, Native American International Caucus; Certified Health Coach
Fred Wasiak - Owner/Founder, Humanics Consulting and Creator of Outdoors with Papa
Catherine Curry-Williams - Cofounder, She Angels Foundation; Founder, Shane’s Inspiration; TEDx Speaker & Best-selling Author
Debra Rizzi - President & Partner, Rizco
Deborah Baker - CEO, Beyond the Uniform, LLC; U.S. Air Force Veteran; CEO Women Operating in Overflow
Janet Kotsakis - Chief People Officer, Food Bank of South Jersey
Mohan Metla - Founder & Owner, Mohan Group LLC
Steve Cohen - Author of Leading from Within; Cofounder & Chair, Meditation4Leadership
Terese Rolke - Former Executive Director, Monmouth Regional Chamber of Commerce, Entrepreneur

What unfolds is a living, breathing conversation with nine contributing authors.

This episode explores:

Why numbers, titles, and followers do not define impact
How one decision—starting a podcast—created a ripple effect leading to a book, a forum, and a growing ecosystem
What it means to lead with humanity, courage, trust, and vulnerability
Why change doesn’t require permission—it requires alignment
How kindness, collaboration, and presence create lasting transformation

Each author shares:

Why they said yes to this project
What inspired their chapter
What they hope readers take away
One word describing how it feels to become a published author

You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how the book is structured:

Each chapter opens with a personal dedication and original quote
Each chapter closes with “Embrace the Moment” reflection questions—inviting readers to pause, reflect, and take action
The book is designed not just to be read, but to be shared, discussed, and lived

📌 Follow along and connect with the authors:
Instagram & Facebook: @TodayIsTheDayLiveIt
Website: todayisthedayliveit.com

🎧 Available on YouTube and all major streaming platforms.

About the Host

Jodi Hope Grinwald is an Integrative Success & Leadership Connection Strategist, coach, speaker, and author with over two decades of experience working with leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and mission-driven organizations. She specializes in helping individuals and teams navigate career transition, leadership growth, and team development while strengthening culture and alignment at every level of an organization.

📩 Now booking speaking engagements, author talks & signings, and coaching opportunities.

Learn more at todayisthedaylivei

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