Build the Table: Creating Opportunity, Connection, and Lasting Impact for Youth with Jodi Grinwald
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Rob Scheer and Jodi Grinwald discuss creating opportunities and connections for youth through creative expression and community engagement.
On this episode of Fostering Change, Rob Scheer welcomes back Jodi Grinwald, founder of Today is the Day, co-founder of Applaud Our Kids Foundation, and author of the new book Today is the Day: LIVE IT!. Jodi is a returning guest to the podcast, and we’re excited to continue this important conversation around opportunity, connection, and impact. Jodi’s work is grounded in a simple but powerful idea: if the table doesn’t exist, build it — and make sure others have a seat. Her new book, Today is the Day: LIVE IT!, expands on that philosophy, encouraging readers to take action, lead with purpose, and create meaningful impact in their own lives and communities. 👉 Learn more and purchase the book: https://todayisthedayliveit.com/live-it This episode also builds on a recent crossover conversation — Rob was a guest on Jodi’s podcast, Today is the Day Changemakers. 🎧 Watch Rob’s episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1rN8EtfTJM&t=501s Through Applaud Our Kids, Jodi is helping children gain access to music, dance, and acting programs that might otherwise be out of reach. While her work is not exclusively focused on foster care, the connection is clear. Children experiencing…
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