# Build the Table: Creating Opportunity, Connection, and Lasting Impact for Youth with Jodi Grinwald

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Podcast: [Fostering Change](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fostering-change-249935)
Published: 2026-04-21T14:04:11+00:00
Episode link: https://youtu.be/zISdYxSrUsY
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## Resource

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 instability or hardship often miss out on opportunities that build confidence, identity, and a sense of belonging. This conversation explores what it means to create those opportunities — and why access, connection, and creative expression can change the trajectory of a child’s life. Episode Highlights What it means to “build the table” and create opportunities for others Why access to the arts can be transformational for children The role of connection in building confidence and long-term impact How purpose can drive action, even when the path is unclear Why opportunity and exposure matter for y…

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