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Welcome to another episode of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast.

What if access isn’t just opportunity…but a lifeline?
For some children, creative expression isn’t extracurricular.

It’s regulation.
It’s belonging.
It’s confidence.
It’s therapy for a mind that needs a safe place to land.

And when access is missing, something deeper is lost.

Some things are simply too important to be reserved for those who can afford them.
It was out of reach for my dad as a child —and by the time he found his voice later in life, he carried the weight of what access might have changed.

A deathbed regret over not having the opportunity to fully step into what you love?

That’s not acceptable.
That’s why Applaud Our Kids was born.

Today, I’m joined by Melissa Grinwald — President and Co-Founder — along with members of our advisory committee - Phil De Rita, Nick Ditri, Chris Maltese, and Elena Lanza — as we take you inside a nonprofit here in New Jersey that is doing something different. 

The Applaud Our Kids Foundation provides sustained, customized access for children of all abilities — because when access is present, creative expression becomes more than art.

It becomes stability.
It becomes identity.
It becomes a lifeline.

And if this conversation resonates with you — if you believe connection changes lives — I invite you to stay connected beyond this episode.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Today Is the Day Live It and Applaud Our Kids to witness the impact in real time.

Do you love to read stories of inspiration, resilience, courage, leadership? My book, Today Is the Day. LIVE IT! — available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble — shares 31 powerful personal journeys of how everyday changemakers are building their own tables as they go to the edge of their comfort zone. When you take that chance and believe in yourself you may find yourself in the center of creating incredible impact.

If you’re looking to grow your business in ways you may never have imagined — by connecting with your clients and customers in deeper, more meaningful ways that elevate both your impact and your bottom line — I would love to connect with you.

I offer keynote speaking, interactive seminars, and customized workshops where I share my signature T.A.B.L.E.™ Method and teach how to use connection as a strategy — not just a value — to strengthen culture, deepen client relationships, increase loyalty, and drive sustainable growth.
Because when connection is intentional, it stops being a soft skill and becomes a growth strategy.

You can reach me directly at [email protected] to learn more.

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