INVITE JODI FOR A DYNAMIC SPEAKING ENGAGEMENT OR WORKSHOP AT YOUR NEXT EVENT

Jodi Samuels spent decades of her adult life honing her philosophy: Live, Love, Matter. She was passionate about enjoying the most of every moment, spending time doing what she loves with those whom she loves, and making sure everything she does had a purpose and changed the world, even if only in just a small way for someone.

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When her youngest daughter was born with the surprising diagnosis of Down syndrome, everything changed. Suddenly she was thrust into a life full of doctor visits, appointments, meetings, bureaucracy and countless therapies sessions for her daughter. 

But something her husband had said on their way out of the hospital galvanized her new approach to life: “They may as well have branded the word ‘activist’ on our foreheads.”

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Sure enough, on top of entrepreneur, mom, full-time volunteer for her not-for-profit, Jodi became the advocate in chief for her daughter, battling for her basic rights, inclusion and dignity. Jodi, who had always shied away from ?, had to dig deep to find her own voice in order to become the voice for her daughter. 
 
Now she reframes life’s challenges and believes we all have the ability to change our world and overcome obstacles. Her book Chutzpah, Wisdom and Wine details her journey and the lessons she has learning along the way. As a speaker, Jodi’s passion is to see individuals be transformed and become resilient no matter what life may throw their way.

SPEAKING REVIEWS

 JODI'S PREVIOUS SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS 

• Wine on the Vine

• Pulse of Israel (Black & White)

• Suzie Q

• Jewish Philanthropy Podcasts

• Land of Israel.com

• Premier Chess

• Shabbat of a Lifetime

• Janice Leibowitz (People of the Book)

• King David Schools 

• Chai FM

• Fachler family dedication

• Keshet

• South African Board Jewish Education 

• Fit Life

• Shir Hadash on Emek 

• Yeshiva College

• JICNY

• Love Adventure Mom (Inspirational Parenting)

• Ou Israel

• Midst Chaos Podcast 

•  Baltimore Jewish Federation

•  Sy Syms  Business School Yeshiva University 

• Talkline with Zev Brenner

• Xperince 

• The Macks Center for Jewish Education 

• Holocaust Museum & Center For Tolerance and Education at Rockland Community College

• Gvahim

• Kedma 

• Mizrachi South Africa

• Kosher Conundrum

• Unforgettable Israel

• Arutz Sheva

• The Power of Unstoppable: Siggi B. Wilzig’s Astonishing Journey from Auschwitz Survivor and Penniless Immigrant to Wall Street Legend

• NYPL- Reel Abilities: Author Talk with Jodi Samuels: Parenting Children with Disabilities Talk

• Yeshiva College South Africa 

• Bach Synagogue Long Beach

• Limmud NZ