Game Changers: The One Thing That Made the Difference … With Jess Todtfeld
Game Changers: The One Thing That Made the Difference ... With Jess Todtfeld
Podcast Description
Want to know the one move that changed everything for today’s top business leaders?
Game Changers with Jess Todtfeld is a business podcast where executives, founders, and industry disruptors reveal the single game-changing idea, decision, or shift that transformed their business success.
In these short episodes, you’ll get behind-the-scenes insights, bold strategies, and real stories — without the fluff.
Whether it’s:
* A marketing pivot that unlocked growth
* A leadership lesson that shifted company culture
* Or a mindset shift that led to a breakthrough...
You’ll walk away inspired, informed, and ready to make moves in your own business.
Hosted by Jess Todtfeld — media strategist, bestselling author, and Guinness World Record holder for most media interviews in a single day. He’s the founder of Media Ambassadors, helping experts turn visibility into real business results.
Real leaders. Real strategies. Real results.
New episodes on the first and third Monday each month.
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Episodes delve into transformational topics in the business realm, such as pivotal marketing strategies, leadership evolution, and mindset shifts, with specific episodes discussing actionable insights like a unique 15-word authority statement that attracted high-paying clients and a breakthrough in company culture.
Want to know the one move that changed everything for today’s top business leaders?
Game Changers with Jess Todtfeld is a business podcast where executives, founders, and industry disruptors reveal the single game-changing idea, decision, or shift that transformed their business success.
In these short episodes, you’ll get behind-the-scenes insights, bold strategies, and real stories — without the fluff.
Whether it’s:
* A marketing pivot that unlocked growth
* A leadership lesson that shifted company culture
* Or a mindset shift that led to a breakthrough…
You’ll walk away inspired, informed, and ready to make moves in your own business.
Hosted by Jess Todtfeld — media strategist, bestselling author, and Guinness World Record holder for most media interviews in a single day. He’s the founder of Media Ambassadors, helping experts turn visibility into real business results.
Real leaders. Real strategies. Real results.
New episodes on the first and third Monday each month.
What if your life shattered overnight… and you rebuilt it by choosing red?
In this heartfelt episode of Game Changers: The One Thing That Made the Difference, host Jess Todtfeld speaks with Rachel Kerr Schneider, author of The Widow Chose Red, about grief, resilience, and how a relationship with faith — not just religion — helped her reclaim purpose after devastating loss.
Rachel’s husband was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), a terminal illness that slowly paralyzes the body while leaving the mind fully aware. He passed away within three years, leaving Rachel a widowed mom of two young boys — and faced with the most difficult chapter of her life.
Instead of collapsing into despair, Rachel turned inward — and upward. She began talking with Jesus daily. She journaled. She reflected. She chose faith over fear. And when it came time to celebrate her husband’s life, she wore a red dress — a bold symbol of love, passion, and the Holy Spirit.
💬 “There is never the same love twice. Sometimes your heart breaks open so it can actually hold more love.”
This episode will inspire anyone navigating grief, caregiving, loss, or reinvention. Rachel offers not just encouragement, but concrete tools you can use: journaling, voice memos, faith as a conversation, and connecting with like-minded community.
0:00 – Meet Rachel Kerr Schneider
1:45 – Her husband’s ALS diagnosis
3:10 – Understanding the brutal nature of ALS
4:35 – A moment of crisis tests her faith
6:00 – The shift: From religion to relationship
7:10 – Daily conversations with Jesus
9:00 – Power of the Holy Spirit during hard moments
11:20 – Life 14 years later: Unexpected blessings
12:05 – Why she wore red to the funeral
13:10 – The meaning behind The Widow Chose Red
15:00 – Hope, healing, and her message to readers
17:00 – Tools for healing: journaling, voice notes, support
20:45 – The Spirited Salon and building community
22:10 – Why your story could save someone else
24:00 – Final thoughts: You are not alone
“Faith is a relationship, not a religion” — the mindset shift that changed Rachel’s life
Journaling and voice memos as powerful outlets for grief
The symbolic choice of red: love, fire, and transformation
Community is crucial — no one should walk through grief alone
Sharing your story can give others the courage to face their own
How Rachel built Spirited Pros to support women on similar journeys
🎧 Game Changers: The One Thing That Made the Difference is a business and leadership podcast hosted by Jess Todtfeld, media strategist, bestselling author, and Guinness World Record holder for most media interviews in 24 hours. Hear powerful conversations with thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyday heroes about the single idea that shifted everything.
🌐 Website: https://MeetTheGameChangers.com
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🎤 This podcast is part of the visibility and authority-building network at Media Ambassadors, helping experts turn their message into powerful, lasting content.
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