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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 todayisthedayliveit.c

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