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A Few of My Favorite Interviews
Hallmark's Home & Family, The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Meredith Vieira Show, NBC TODAY
Articles & Profiles
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Live Life to The Fullest With These, The Best Books On Risk Taking
BOOVE: The Online Book Magazine
By Editorial
January, 2021
This article showcases our top picks for the best books on risk taking. We reached out to industry leaders and experts who have contributed the suggestions within this article (they have been credited for their contributions below).

Committing to Change with Genevieve Piturro
Heels On Fire Podcast
with Amy Coats
January, 2021
Genevieve Piturro is the founder of the national nonprofit Pajama Program. She left a successful career to risk it all to deliver pajamas and books to children in group homes who deserve a loving, good night routine. After 20 years, the organization has donated over 7 million pairs of new pajamas and books across 63 chapters. She is the author of the book, Purpose, Passion and Pajamas: How to Transform Your life, Embrace the Human Connection and Lead with Meaning.

Purpose, Passion, and Pajamas: How to Transform Your Life, Embrace the Human Connection, and Lead with Meaning
Kirkus
By Editorial
January, 2021
"A charming, engaging, and uplifting motivational book."

Deborah Kobylt LIVE: Genevive Piturro
Deborah Kobylt LIVE
with Deborah Kobylt
January, 2021
Deborah Zara Kobylt talks with Genevive Piturro founder of the wildly successful nonprofit Pajama Program and author of the new book Purpose, Passion and Pajamas: How to Transform your Life, Embrace the Human Connection and Lead with Meaning.

The Two Most Vital Lessons From Founding A Nonprofit And What Other Leaders Can Learn
Forbes
by Genevieve Piturro
January, 2021
Now more than ever, we are all looking for meaning in our lives — and that includes in our work. As nonprofit founders, many of us are already pursuing our true purpose and leading teams that are united in part due to our passion and commitment to an amazing cause.

Piturro's Purpose
Westchester Magazine
By Michelle Gillan Larkin
January, 2021
A nonprofit pioneer in Irvington helps dreamers and doers discover their passion, just as she discovered hers in a pair of pajamas.

Personal Branding Exposed with Genevieve Piturro
Relevant with Megan MacNeill
with Megan MacNeill
December, 2020
Genevieve Piturro’s story of a triumphant leap off the corporate ladder to bring pajamas to children in shelters is touching the hearts of others looking for their purpose during today’s unsettled climate.

Pajama Program Founder, From Yonkers, Pens Book About Reaching Your Goals
Yonkers Times
By Dan Murphy
December, 2020
In these final few days before Christmas, one of the most heartwarming non profits in which you can make a donation, and a difference in someone’s life, is the Pajama Program, which raises funds to give underprivileged kids a pair of PJ’s and a book to read at night. (Pajamaprogram.org).

Embracing the Human Connection for Success
Today's Insurance Professionals
by Genevieve Piturro
November, 2020
In the past 20 years, I have seen extraordinary things happen when we meet face to face. The Human Connection has inexplicable power - it can be profound and transforming, and it always evokes respect. It is in these moments when we lead with meaning that we move mountains, and more significantly, it's when we move people. This is because it's here we begin to connect heart to heart.

From Corporate Ladder to Oprah's Couch: A Leap of Faith
River Journal North
by River Journal
November, 2020
Genevieve Piturro of Irvington was pursuing her dream of living like Mary Tyler Moore. She was a single, successful girl from Yonkers living the fast life in New York City and climbing the corporate ladder as a marketing executive.

Genevieve Piturro on Hallmark's Home & Family
The Hallmark Channel
Hallmark's Home & Family
October 2020
Speaker, consultant and author Genevieve Piturro changed her life by literally turning it upside down. Genevieve dreamed of delivering pajamas and reading bedtime stories to underprivileged kids. Her book, "Purpose, Passion and Pajamas" recounts how she overcame obstacles to make that dream come true.

In Time of Upheaval, Nonprofit Founder's Narrative Debuts to Heartfelt Reviews, Capturing Essence of What People Today are Searching For
RFD TV
©PR Newswire
September, 2020
Self-Help Memoir Offers Solace in Power of Human Connection and Lessons in Leadership from the Heart

Genevieve Piturro Drives Through Fear to Inspire Change
Noozhawk Santa Barbara
By Randi Zuckerberg
September, 2020
After many years of volunteer work with Starlight Children’s Foundation in Los Angeles, Genevieve Piturro founded the Pajama Program, which has provided more than 3 million pairs of new pajamas and new books to children, ranging from newborns to 17-year-olds, who are without parents and/or permanent homes.
That’s why I support this woman’s work.

What's In A Pajama? (An Extraordinary Pajama Story You'll Want To Hear Before You Go To Bed Tonight)
Get What You Want Podcast
with Shirley Baldwin
August, 2020
We often take for granted the simple things we have each day. But these things we call “simple” may be unheard of for another. In this episode, we get to listen to an extraordinary pajama story that will melt your heart. Shirley brings in Genevieve Pitturo, founder of the Pajama Program. Genevieve shares how a young girl’s question turned into a passion project that benefits millions of children today.

Purpose, Passion, and Pajamas with Genevieve Piturro
Minding Wellness Podcast
with Claudia Cometa
August, 2020
Genevieve was a TV executive in NYC for 20 years when a little girl’s question changed the course of her life - and she jumped off the corporate ladder. She began delivering pajamas and books to children in shelters and in 2001 founded Pajama Program, a national non-profit which is recognized for both its success – to date having delivered 7 million new pajamas and new books to children - and Genevieve’s story. Genevieve is a professional speaker and consultant, inspiring people to listen to their heart-voice connection to achieve success. Her first book: Purpose, Passion and Pajamas: How to Transform Your Life, Embrace the Human Connection and Lead with Meaning, will was just released in August, 2020. Genevieve has been interviewed on various media including OPRAH, TODAY, GMA, CNN, Fox & Friends, O Magazine and Forbes and is the recipient of many awards.

The Three Tomatoes Happy Hour Podcast: Find Your Purpose and Passion
The Three Tomatoes
with Kim Selby
August, 2020
In this week’s podcast, Kim Selby, our SF Editor has a wonderful conversation with Genevieve Piturro, founder of the non-profit "Pajama Program" that donates new pj's to children in shelters awaiting foster care. She shares her story of leaving corporate America and giving it all up to start a non-profit. She listened to a voice in her head and encourages us to do the same. Her delightful new book just launched, and it is perfect for this time of isolation. Purpose, Passion and Pajamas - How to transform your life, Embrace the human connection and Lead with meaning. Listen in and get some great takeaways to inspire you to do what makes your soul sing.

Thought Leader Life 605: Guest Genevieve Piturro
Thought Leader Life Show
with Mitchell Levy
August, 2020
Inspiring people to listen to their hearts, lead with meaning, and find their own purpose, passion, and pajamas. This episode features #ThoughtLeader and #Expert Genevieve Piturro (https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevievepiturro/) who is a professional speaker, consultant, author, and founder of the successful national nonprofit Pajama Program more than twenty years ago. Her mission is to inspire people to listen to their hearts, lead with meaning, and find their own purpose, passion, and pajamas.

Purpose, Passion and Pajamas with Genevieve Piturro
What Women Must Know Podcast
with Sherrill Sellman
August, 2020
Genevieve Piturro was a successful television marketing executive in New York City for twenty years when a little girl’s question changed the course of her life forever – and she jumped off the corporate ladder. She began delivering pajamas and books to children in shelters and in 2001 founded Pajama Program, a non-profit which has been recognized nationwide for both its success and Genevieve’s story. She has been the recipient of many local and national awards. An international speaker, consultant and author, Genevieve has made it her mission to inspire men and women across the globe to listen to their heart-voice connection in pursuing their passions to achieve success. Besides the amazing credentials and accolades, she is the author of Purpose, Passion and Pajamas: How to Transform Your Life, Embrace the Human Connection, and Lead With Meaning.

Books That Make You Show: Finding Your Purpose In Your Pajamas
Books That Make You Show
with Genevieve Piturro
August, 2020
We’re talking about Books That Make You Find Your Purpose In Your Pajamas
After months under lockdown, many of us may well be wondering what our purpose truly is. And if you can discover that purpose in your pajamas…hey, all the better!
Genevieve Piturro is the founder of the successful nonprofit Pajama Program and author of the new book, “Purpose, Passion and Pajamas: How to Transform your Life, Embrace the Human Connection and Lead with Meaning.”

Finding Your Pajamas
The Best of Everything New York
By The Best of Everything New York
August, 2020
Genevieve Piturro, founder of the non-profit organization, Pajama Program, is on a new journey to share her positivity with the world. Her recently launched book, Purpose, Passion, And Pajamas, is a call to action for others to join the “Lead With Purpose” movement. The Best Of Everything New York (TBOENY) was lucky to catch up with Genevieve at the start of her book tour to chat about her life in New York, paying it forward, and her love of Mary Tyler Moore.

EPISODE 10: Genevieve Piturro – Finding Your Calling
Insights to Live By Podcast
with Matt Zinman
August, 2020
Hers is among the most popular Oprah segments of all time. Genevieve Piturro, founder of the Pajama Program is an international speaker and author of the new book, “Purpose, Passion and Pajamas: How to Transform your Life, Embrace the Human Connection and Lead with Meaning.” Here she joins Matt to help inspire others to find their calling by listening to their hearts in pursuit of true success.

Starting a Non-Profit with Genevieve Piturro
Mentors & Moguls Podcast with Heather Stone
with Heather Stone
August, 2020
On today’s expert mentoring session, Genevieve Piturro joins the podcast. Genevieve is a founder, author, and consultant for the Pajama Program in New York City. So far, The Pajama Program has shared over 7 million “Good Nights” for children to have “Good Days.” In this episode, the founder of the project will share her inspiring story as well as tips on how to change your course and follow your heart.

The Importance of Bedtime Rituals
Thrive Global
By Genevieve Piturro
August, 2020
Growing up, I learned the importance of establishing a consistent and mindful routine before bed.

Episode: Purpose, Passion, and Pajamas
The Lisa Show on BYU Radio
with Lisa Valentine Clark
August, 2020
Interview begins at (1:28:57) - “Pajama Project” is the highest rerun Oprah segment of all time, and it features a non-profit that gives pajamas and books to struggling children in the U.S. If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s sure to make you cry or feel more inspired. Well today, we have the founder of the Pajama Program, Genevieve Piturro, on the show today.

WGVU-FM "The Morning Show"
WGVU-FM
with Shelley Irwin
July, 2020
Genevieve Piturro, founder of the nonprofit Pajama Program and author of the new book Purpose, Passion and Pajamas joins TMS to talk about how to transform your life, embrace the human connection and lead with meaning.

Purpose, Passion and Pajamas: How to Transform Your Life, Embrace the Human Connection, and Lead with Meaning
Forbes Nonprofit Council
Greenleaf Book Group
July, 2020
Genevieve Piturro found her purpose helping millions of children. Now she offers this inspirational guidebook for anyone whose life doesn't feel full enough.

GENEVIEVE M. PITURRO IS ‘LEADING THROUGH CHANGE’ IN NEW ZOOM SUMMIT
WAG Magazine
By Editorial
July, 2020
Genevieve M. Piturro, an Irvington resident, was a TV marketing executive delivering pajamas to a New York City shelter when a chance encounter with a little girl there changed her life.

Pajama Program founder pens book in effort to inspire
The Rivertowns Enterprise
By Patricia Robert
July, 2020
Twenty years ago, Irvington resident Genevieve Piturro changed the course of her life by starting Pajama Program, a national nonprofit organization that benefits children. She tells this story, and much more about herself, in “Purpose, Passion and Pajamas — How to Transform Your Life, Embrace the Human Connection, and Lead with Meaning,” set to be published Aug. 4.

Changemakers: Finding Your Purpose and Maintaining Human Connections During Lockdown
Pix 11 New York
By Tamsen Fadal, Juan Carlos Molina
April, 2020
Genevieve Piturro had a successful career in corporate America, but her like took a major turn when she says a voice inside asked her this question.
“If this is the next 30 years of your life, is this enough?” said Piturro.

Episode 79: Leaving Corporate To Helping Over 7 Million Children With Genevieve Piturro
Abundantly Clear Podcast
with Malorie Nicole
March, 2020
“If this is the next 30 years of my life, is this enough?” That is the question Genevieve Piturro asked herself that led to leaving her highly successful corporate career and creating a program that has now helped over 7 million children have good nights.

“If the Next 30 Years of Your Life Looks Like This, is This Enough?"
Little Pink Book
By Little Pink Book
March, 2020
7 Things to Think about if Your Answer is “NO”
One woman’s journey to find purpose, meaning and – yes that elusive happiness.

Boost Your Well-being: 10 Easy Acts for Human Connection
CoveyClub
By CoveyClub
February, 2020
Do you feel alone? Unfulfilled and without a sense of purpose, even when family and friends are present? Today so many of us seem to be struggling with these same issues: feeling disconnected and lonely. We’re living every day devoid of meaning. Yet tomorrow most of us will feel that way again. Just last year Cigna published a nationwide survey revealing that nearly 48 percent of all Americans report feeling alone. Clearly, loneliness is at epidemic levels in America.

Ask an Executive: How Can I Avoid Getting Burned Out as a Business Mentor?
Forbes Councils
by Regan Castle
December, 2019
Readers are invited to submit a question which we will then pose to one of our Forbes Councils members. This group is full of knowledge and experience — we’re eager to share their insights with you.

Tips for Battling the Loneliness Epidemic
Fox 32 Chicago
By Fox 32 Chicago
November, 2019
Genevieve Piturro, founder of Pajama Program and motivational speaker, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about ways you can combat loneliness in your personal life.

Over 220 Attend the 20th Annual Rockland Development Council Philanthropy Day Breakfast
Rockland County Times
By Rockland County Times
November, 2019
Rockland Development Council celebrated the “Spirit of Giving” at its 20th annual Philanthropy Day Breakfast on Thursday, November 7 at the Crowne Plaza, Suffern, NY.

Find Your Pajamas with Genevieve Piturro
The Dots Podcast
with Kathleen Buckzko
November, 2019
Genevieve Piturro is an innovative speaker & nonprofit founder who inspires leaders to embrace the human connection and reach the goals that have seemed elusive. She was a successful television marketing executive in New York City for twenty years when a little girl’s question (“What are pajamas?”) changed the course of her life forever.

12 Ways To Differentiate Your Nonprofit When Others Share Your Mission
Forbes
By Forbes Nonprofit Council
October, 2019
All nonprofit organizations start out with a pledge to make a difference in their community and spread awareness for their mission. Because so many nonprofits are passionate about the same causes, you may find it difficult to draw a distinction between your organization and other organizations with the same mission. However, each one is truly unique, and it’s essential to highlight that point of differentiation for your target audience.

Genevieve Piturro on Finding your Pajamas
Power Thread
By Power Thread
September, 2019
The Power Thread sat down with Genevieve Piturro, a native New Yorker and founder of the national non-profit Pajama Program. She was a successful television marketing executive until she changed her career and went in an entrepreneurial direction.

Episode 032 The Pajama Project with Genevieve Piturro
The Mosaic Podcast
with Daniel Bruce Levin
September, 2019
Genevieve Piturro, a successful television marketing executive, life changed when when a six-year-old girl’s question changed her life forever and she jumped off the corporate ladder!

Entrepreneur Helps Provide Huidance for Founders of Nonprofits
Observer Reporter
By Harry Funk
September, 2019
The inaugural Find Your Pajamas Nonprofit Business Intensive and Pitch Contest, scheduled for Sept. 14, features a series of guest speakers – Peterson is among them – and workshop sessions addressing effective strategies for the likes of raising funds, engaging volunteers and storytelling to creating social impact.