Fraternity Foodie Podcast by Greek University
On Fraternity Foodie, we will have some of the tough conversations in Fraternity and Sorority Life with the leading speakers and experts in the industry. We'll discuss topics such as hazing prevention, sexual assault prevention, alcohol and drug abuse prevention, mental health, recruitment, and any issue involving college or university students to help make our campuses safer and stronger.
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Rana Walker: How to Use The FIB Method
05/07/2026
Rana Walker: How to Use The FIB Method
Rana Walker is a professional mental health therapist and wellness coach. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Howard University and later obtained Master’s degree of Education in Counseling Psychology from Temple University. She starred as one of two original life coaches on Season 1 of NBC’s groundbreaking program, “Starting Over,” which aired daily and won an Emmy for her role. She has co-produced television programs since 2001, and renewed her love for writing, as evidenced in her column "Self Love...Mind, Body, Spirit". Rana has translated her zest for life into her life’s passion—helping others to reveal who they are in truth. In episode 676 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out more about her journey that she called “wandering in the wilderness and finding your way home", what she meant by "thoughts are things", how to reset if a fraternity or sorority member feels overwhelmed or anxious, how mindfulness can fit into a busy student’s life without feeling like another obligation, how Black and Latin sororities/fraternities approach wellness and identity, how chapters can better support members who are silently struggling with mental health, how students can use the FIB (focus, imagine, become) Method, how students can make better decisions in environments where there’s pressure, how travel shaped her understanding of identity and wellness, and more about her new TV show that she's developing that was inspired by her journey. Enjoy!
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Dr. Kristen Gwinn-Becker: Using History to Build Engagement
04/29/2026
Dr. Kristen Gwinn-Becker: Using History to Build Engagement
Dr. Kristen Gwinn-Becker is a professional historian, digital strategist and established thought leader in the field of digital preservation. She holds a PhD in U.S. History from George Washington University and has worked for over 15 years in software development. Kristen is a published author, accomplished scholar and experienced public speaker, including her TEDx talk on the Future of History. Kristen is the CEO and Founder of HistoryIT, headquartered in Portland, Maine, and they maintain outposts in Chicago, Indianapolis, Pittsburgh and Southern California. In episode 675 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out when she realized that so much important history was actually at risk of being lost, what exactly does HistoryIT do, why they started working with fraternities and sororities, why she described history as “essential infrastructure", what is the most surprising thing she's uncovered while working with fraternity or sorority archives, how chapters use their own history to build stronger brotherhood/sisterhood, how can digitized history actually drive engagement with alumni and donors, how do you begin to organize composites, scrapbooks, and boxes in basements without feeling overwhelmed, what’s the one idea about history that she wishes more leaders truly understood, and how Kristen thinks about her own legacy. Enjoy!
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Marjie Hadad: Mentoring College Students
04/28/2026
Marjie Hadad: Mentoring College Students
Marjie Hadad empowers audiences with leadership communications strategies and tools to strategically avoid or manage high-stress situations and crises. She is a globally recognized crisis and leadership communications expert, former television news reporter and anchor, and an award-winning TV producer and author. In her keynotes and training, Marjie uses her decades of experience and expertise to empower leaders, at every level, worldwide, to strengthen their leadership communications skills and management of high-stress situations and crises. In episode 674 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Marjie selected Boston University, what moment first taught her that how you communicate under pressure can change everything, what lessons from live television still show up in her work today, how to coach leaders to slow down without losing control of the situation, why who delivers the message is sometimes more important than the message itself, advice she would give a chapter leader who suddenly finds themselves in a crisis they didn’t see coming, how to communicate with clarity without escalating fear or defensiveness, how leaders should think differently about narrative control in a world where everyone has a platform, how leaders can use humor appropriately without minimizing the seriousness of a situation, and how "The Bob Method" works so well when teams feel overwhelmed or discouraged. Enjoy!
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Candice Schultz: How College Students Can Improve Their Financial Future
04/21/2026
Candice Schultz: How College Students Can Improve Their Financial Future
Candice Schultz was working in her father's butcher shop at age 10 — where she discovered her natural talent for math and business, and then eventually earned her degree from Michigan State University. Her path has been fueled by a desire to explore and reshape financial patterns and build a sense of stability and confidence. For well over two decades, she worked as a Financial Consultant, guiding clients through personal and financial milestones. In 2022, she became a certified life coach, and soon after, a certified Enneagram practitioner — a powerful self-awareness tool that supports emotional intelligence and personal growth. Candice now enjoys coaching the whole person — not just their relationship with money. In episode 673 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Candice chose Michigan State University, when she realized that most young adults enter adulthood without truly understanding how money works, why Self, Life, and Money have to be connected for someone to feel truly “financially wellthy”, how college students can improve their financial future, why traditional financial advice approaches sometimes fail, what are the biggest mistakes she sees young entrepreneurs make, what is the 70/30 Rule™ and how can college students implement it for their own finances, are there specific financial challenges or confidence barriers she sees among young women entering adulthood, what are the first three financial decisions they graduates should get right, and one piece of financial advice she would give to her 18-year-old self. Enjoy!
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Leah Collins: How College Students Can Build Wealth After Graduation
04/13/2026
Leah Collins: How College Students Can Build Wealth After Graduation
Leah Collins is a financial educator, speaker, and host of the hit financial television show Maxxed Out, currently streaming on HBO Max and Discovery+. Her work focuses on helping people understand how their financial decisions are shaped by real life—relationships, environment, lifestyle, and the moments where money decisions actually happen. She is currently bringing this work to college campuses through interactive financial preparedness programming designed specifically for students. Leah’s sessions go beyond traditional financial literacy by incorporating storytelling, fun case studies, and real-life decision-making experiences that allow students to actually see the consequences of their choices in real time. In episode 672 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Leah chose Texas Tech, how credit cards shaped her relationship with money, what are the biggest mistakes college students are making with money, how financial decisions are shaped by environment and relationships, how things can go wrong financially in Greek Life, what financial system should college students be using, how important financial skills are in someone’s career, how college students can build wealth after graduation, one story from her television show "Maxxed Out" that really stands out, and how her programs are different from the traditional financial literacy programs. Enjoy!
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Robert M. Patterson: Differences Between a Career and a Job
04/12/2026
Robert M. Patterson: Differences Between a Career and a Job
Robert M. Patterson is a visionary entrepreneur whose pioneering work helped shape the modern satellite communications and broadcasting industries. Over a distinguished five-decade career, he transformed bold ideas into groundbreaking innovations that forever changed how the world experiences live sports, breaking news and global events. His journey began in 1969 with a subsidiary of Hughes Aircraft Company—the builder of the satellites that delivered the Apollo 11 Moon landing to a global audience. Inspired by that historic broadcast, Patterson committed his career to advancing satellite technology— not merely following its evolution, but leading it. In episode 671 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how fraternity brotherhood shaped his entrepreneurial confidence, if he realized he was stepping into history when his company built the satellites for Apollo 11, what watching the Moon landing taught him about possibility, how do you convince people to believe in something they’ve never seen before, what happens in a leader's mind when over a billion people are watching and something fails, how does responsibility change when you're broadcasting war or global conflict, what is the difference between a career and a job, what does the next 20 years look like with satellite technology, how does culture determine whether small problems become disasters, and what Robert would tell his 22 year old self. Enjoy!
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Dr. Erika Horwitz: Stress Reduction Exercise for College Students
04/10/2026
Dr. Erika Horwitz: Stress Reduction Exercise for College Students
Dr. Erika Horwitz is a globally recognized psychologist and mental-health leader working were science, systems, and human experience collide. An award-winning researcher and author, she create Hi F.I.V.E., an international anti-stigma campaign credited with shifting public understanding and driving real culture change in mental health. Dr. Erika translates complex science into sharp, actionable insight – shaping policy, practice, and how people understand their own minds. In episode 670 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why she feels that pain is inevitable but suffering is optional, what are the most common mental health struggles she is seeing right now in college-aged students, why 75% of adults feel overwhelmed, what are the early warning signs that a student is mentally struggling but hiding it well from their friends, what is the “5 Things Exercise” and how a student could use it during a stressful day, what’s the first mental shift students need to make when they feel stuck in comparison, what is a realistic mindfulness exercise for college students, how can students develop a healthier relationship with their body and food, how do you start a conversation with a friend who’s struggling mentally, and what should students avoid saying when trying to support someone going through anxiety or depression. Enjoy!
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Cindy Eich: Celebrate The Small Wins in College
04/09/2026
Cindy Eich: Celebrate The Small Wins in College
Cindy Eich is the Managing Broker of RE/MAX Suburban in Arlington Heights, Illinois. A leader in real estate and small business, she serves on the National Small Business Leadership Team, and chairs the Kendall Nicole Eich Foundation, assisting brain cancer patients and their families. Above all, Cindy is a devoted wife, mom, grandmother, and a grieving mom whose personal journey inspired her bestselling book, “Love Goes Further”. In episode 669 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what happened when Cindy's daughter, Kendall, was diagnosed with brain cancer, what was the most powerful lesson Kendall lived by, what students should do when things don’t go their way, how to focus on what you can do, what Kendall taught about celebrating the small wins, what are some healthy ways students can support a friend who is going through something heavy, how to create a culture where people feel safe opening up about difficult things, what she wishes more people understood about caregiving and family struggles, and what has been the impact of the Kendall Nicole Eich Foundation. Enjoy!
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Ethan Starr: Life Lessons From Billionaires
04/04/2026
Ethan Starr: Life Lessons From Billionaires
Ethan Starr has a bachelor’s degree from Union College and a master’s degree in library science from The Catholic University of America. He spent three years performing biographical and financial research on major donors for a national non-profit, and continues to assist non-profits with donor research on an ad hoc basis. For several years he has been researching billionaires and very high net worth multigenerational families in America. In episode 668 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what first sparked Ethan's fascination with billionaires, how his master's degree in library science and experience conducting donor research helped in uncovering billionaire trivia, some of his favorite billionaire stories, which billionaire surprised him the most, which lesson college students need to hear the most, how billionaires handle failure, trends in billionaire philanthropy, how billionaires use the internet and social media, and if Ethan could have dinner with any billionaire - dead or living - who would it be? Enjoy!
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Amanda Black: Deeper Conversations in College
04/03/2026
Amanda Black: Deeper Conversations in College
Amanda Black founded The Solo Female Traveler Network (SoFe Travel), a global community of 560,000+ rad women who travel solo. She designs women-only trips to offbeat places like hot air balloons in Turkey and cliffside monasteries in Bhutan, night markets in Egypt and dawn deserts camelback in Morocco. Amanda also studies how strangers become friends, the idea at the heart of her TEDx talk on shared-first experiences. Her work spans three projects: SoFe Travel (immersive group trips), Kindred (a community-building project for women closer to home), and The SoFe Travel Collective (an artisan-driven store supporting women artisans worldwide). Across it all, her focus is the same: build spaces where women feel braver, less alone, and more connected to themselves, each other, and the world. In episode 667 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Amanda chose University of Cincinnati and joined Chi Omega, how being “the new person” shaped how she thinks about belonging today, what was the moment Amanda realized this was more than just a travel group, what exactly is "shared firsts", how to have deeper conversations in college, why people feel lonelier in college, what is a practical way someone listening today can deepen one relationship this week, what role vulnerability plays in building connection, why safety is such a key ingredient in connection, and what it takes to turn an idea into a global community. Enjoy!
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Max Quinn: Common Mistakes Students Make Prior to Graduation
04/02/2026
Max Quinn: Common Mistakes Students Make Prior to Graduation
Over time, the standards that Max Quinn set for himself including small habits, simple structure, and daily execution helped him lose over 80 pounds, regain his energy, confidence, self-belief and his purpose. Max was able to completely transform how he showed up, not just physically, but as a husband, a father, and a leader. It came from consistency, accountability, and learning how to work with his life instead of against it. Max is here to share that message with audiences all over the world. In episode 666 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what made Max choose Bridgewater State, what was special about Sigma Pi Fraternity, what are some of the biggest leadership lessons he learned working with undergraduate fraternity leaders all over the New England region, what are a few daily habits that separate great student leaders from average ones, why college students rely on motivation instead of building systems that support long-term success, why it's important to align daily behavior with the letters students wear, how students can use the "Power List" system to improve their academics, leadership, and personal development, what was his turning point to building a disciplined lifestyle, what are common mistakes students make when preparing for life after graduation, and what inspired Max to create The Family Legacy Project. Enjoy!
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Douglas Park: Now Is The Right Time To Start a Business
04/01/2026
Douglas Park: Now Is The Right Time To Start a Business
Douglas Park is a Silicon Valley startup lawyer, strategic advisor, private-company board director, lecturer, and author of the book “Starting Startups: Integrate People, Product, and Position for Success”. He has a PhD in Business from Stanford, has been named to the Super Lawyers list multiple times, and for over 25 years, he has helped emerging companies make smart, early-stage decisions that prevent expensive missteps. His approach is built around his own, unique 3P Framework: People, Product, and Position. Using this approach, Park has taught hundreds of entrepreneurs the essentials for building businesses that customers want and that investors can take seriously. This innovative method connects the dots across strategy, corporate and securities law, and organizational science —resulting in clear, practical, business guidance for founders and media audiences alike. In episode 665 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Douglas chose Harvard for his undergraduate experience, why so many smart people with great ideas still fail, what is the 3P Framework (People, Product, Position), what is a famous example of a startup that failed because one of the 3Ps was out of alignment, what are the red flags when choosing co-founders or business partners, what conversations should people be having early that they usually avoid, what is the simplest way a student can validate product-market fit without spending a lot of money, why positioning is more important than hype, why this is the right time to start a business, what students should be thinking about instead of "AI is taking my job", and how can students use their fraternity/sorority network as a competitive advantage. Enjoy!
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Edi Matsumoto: Choosing the Best Career For Yourself
03/31/2026
Edi Matsumoto: Choosing the Best Career For Yourself
Edi Matsumoto holds a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Tsukuba University in Japan. After traveling around Southeast Asia exploring cultures and volunteering at the Mother Theresa’s Home for the Dying Destitutes in Calcutta, India, she came to the U.S. She earned a Master's degree in Nursing, and she has worked in the healthcare field for nearly thirty years. Encouraged by her husband, Fred, who saw her sketch from 20 years prior, Matsumoto began taking art classes at a community college. In 2018, she earned her second Master's degree in Fine Art from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Edi’s work has won numerous awards and has been shown at galleries and museums locally, nationally and internationally including the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, the Triton Museum of Arts in Santa Clara, and Pacific Grove Art Center among others. In episode 664 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what originally drew Edi to the healthcare profession, what was the moment where she realized she needed a different path, how her great-grandfather’s traditional Japanese ink brush art influenced how she sees art today, whether she felt tension between creativity and practicality when she was younger, what lessons she learned by working with Mother Teresa, what is the importance of people who believe in us, where the idea for her book "Otter Therapy" came from, how humor and art actually help reduce stress, how to choose the best career for yourself, and what famous painting she will turn into an otter masterpiece next. Enjoy!
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Dr. Steven Stein: Becoming a Respected Leader in Your Chapter
03/30/2026
Dr. Steven Stein: Becoming a Respected Leader in Your Chapter
As a clinical psychologist, best-selling author, and founder and Executive Chair of Multi-Health Systems (MHS), Dr. Steven Stein spent over four decades advancing the science and application of emotional intelligence and psychological assessment. At MHS, they’ve built a global reputation for delivering scientifically validated tools used by governments, militaries, Fortune 500 companies, and elite sports teams. Their work has earned recognition as a three-time Profit 100 winner, one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, one of the 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and an E&Y Entrepreneur of the year in Health Care. Dr. Stein also brought psychological expertise and candidate selection assessments to reality TV, consulting on shows that include Beast Games, Big Brother Canada, Yes Chef, The Amazing Race Canada, MasterChef Canada, and many, many more. Whether Dr. Stein is speaking on stage, consulting with leaders, teaching at The Directors College, or conducting psychological evaluations for reality TV, his mission is to help people and organizations thrive through emotional intelligence, resilience, and evidence-based insight. In episode 663 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what a psychologist does behind the scenes of a reality show, why reality TV resonates so strongly with college students, what inspired Dr. Stein to to start studying these personality patterns, when does healthy competition become unhealthy, what does “The Strategist / Mastermind" bring to a team, how these personality archetypes can help you navigate friendships, leadership roles, and conflicts on campus, how emotional intelligence will influence whether someone becomes a respected leader in a group, three habits college students should start practicing today, what skills will matter most for students entering the workforce, and what advice he would give his 20 year old self. Enjoy!
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Dr. Ron Dushkin: Early Warning Systems For Stress
03/25/2026
Dr. Ron Dushkin: Early Warning Systems For Stress
Ron Dushkin, MD is a Holistic physician, Stress Management Specialist, Former consultant to Westinghouse and Johnson & Johnson in setting up their Stress Management Employee Wellness Program, Charter Member of the American Holistic Medical Associate, and a Former President of the American Institute of Homeopathy. In episode 662 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what inspired him to focus on stress management as a physician, what he discovered when he began studying the relationship between diet, stress, and disease, what resistance he faced with alternative and holistic medicine, how students can use the early warnings systems for stress, how Stress Management Breath works, how diet and exercise really influences stress levels, what are some daily stress-management habits students should develop early in life, what stress mistakes young professionals make, how younger generations handle stress versus older generations, and the most surprising thing he has learned about stress after decades of working with patients. Enjoy!
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Mike DeJong: Growing Too Early Can Hurt Your Business
03/24/2026
Mike DeJong: Growing Too Early Can Hurt Your Business
Mike DeJong is a multi-business owner, keynote speaker, and the author of Grow Smart: Your Path to Freedom: Mastering the Transformation from Operator to Owner. Over the past 30 years across multiple industries, including the last decade in franchising, Mike has built businesses, turned around struggling operations, and often been the person called in to fix what isn’t working. Through that experience he discovered something most entrepreneurs do not realize until it is too late: Owning a business and having an owner’s mindset are two completely different things. Mike now teaches entrepreneurs how to escape what he calls the operator trap, the cycle where owners work harder and harder but never actually gain freedom. In episode 661 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what pushed Mike toward business ownership, what is the most common problem he seed when things start going wrong, what is the difference between an operator mindset and an owner mindset, what is the difference between a student leader who runs everything themselves versus one who builds systems within their chapter, why growing too early can hurt your business, how should young entrepreneurs think about scaling, what is the difference between having “staff” and building a true team, what are the first 3 steps students should take when starting their business, what habits should students build now to avoid burnout and overwork later in life, and what is the definition of success. Enjoy!
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David Hampson: Achieving Accountability and Safety in Your Organization
03/23/2026
David Hampson: Achieving Accountability and Safety in Your Organization
David B. Hampson—entrepreneur, pilot, aviation insurance guru, award-winning author of Rainbow Gold, and founder of Rainbow Gold Advisors—is a sought-after keynote speaker who brings real world business experience, humor, and authenticity to every stage. His new book is called “Rainbow Gold: Building a Business That’s Both the Journey and the Destination”, where entrepreneur David B. Hampson shares his candid story of moving from a science student with no business training to becoming a successful acquisition entrepreneur and aviation insurance leader. In episode 660 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why insurance is the DNA of capitalism, why we have so few companies that insure the fraternity and sorority industry, why liability insurance premiums are so high in our industry, what fraternity men misunderstand about liability, personal exposure, and risk, why there is a generational talent gap in insurance, what aviation gets right about accountability and safety that fraternities could learn from, how building a great business is about both the journey and the destination, how to spot burnout among high achievers, what financial mistakes do young professionals make in their first five years out of college, and what a 97% client retention rate means about your business. Enjoy!
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Nathan Cook: Why Poetry Can Be More Effective
03/20/2026
Nathan Cook: Why Poetry Can Be More Effective
Nathan Cook is a captivating speaker, poet, and mental health advocate who transforms audiences with his powerful storytelling and spoken word. Drawing from his journey of overcoming adversity, Nathan inspires individuals to embrace self-leadership, make intentional choices, and take ownership of their narratives. Known for his unique combination of poetic expression and practical strategies, Nathan empowers professionals to thrive in their personal and professional lives while fostering emotional resilience and authenticity. In episode 659 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out when Nathan realized he needed to change, how his experience in the US Navy shaped his view of leadership, pressure, and emotional control, what are college men telling themselves that might be holding them back, how students can create their legacy now, what is the danger of suppressing emotion in college, why anger is a destination that gives away your power, what self-leadership looks like for a college student, why poetry can be more effective than a lecture, and how students can reframe failure. Enjoy!
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Ariel Vox: Understanding Personality Types Will Help Your Chapter
03/19/2026
Ariel Vox: Understanding Personality Types Will Help Your Chapter
Ariel Vox is a dynamic speaker and a Destiny Designer. She combines her rich background in various fields to offer a unique perspective on overcoming fear and turning failure into success. Her diverse experiences led her to start her own business, which she sold for a 7-figure sum after just 2 years. Ariel loves to speak at events, where she inspires others to STOP doubting their dreams and START doubting their limitations. She captivates audiences with her stories and practical advice. In episode 658 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what does “LUCK” actually mean in her framework, what lessons from entrepreneurship shaped the ideas behind her book, what are the four distinct personality patterns, how her approach is different from MBTI, DISC, or Enneagram, what are the common mistakes people make when trying to read someone’s personality in the first five minutes of meeting them, how understanding personality types can help chapters improve brotherhood, sisterhood, and communication, what personality combinations tend to work well together in leadership roles within student organizations, how understanding personality can be game-changing in a job interview, and how students can overcome procrastination, stress, and uncertainty about the future. Enjoy!
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Dr. Evelyn Kelly & Natalie Kelly: Budget Trips For College Students
03/18/2026
Dr. Evelyn Kelly & Natalie Kelly: Budget Trips For College Students
Evelyn Kelly, PhD, based in Ocala, Florida, is an accomplished writer, speaker, and educator with a deep passion for exploration and learning. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Florida, a master’s degree, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Tennessee, where her studies spanned microbiology, English, and history. With 22 published books to her name—including works on stem cells and a comprehensive two-volume encyclopedia of genetics—Evelyn has taught at four universities. Natalie Kelly, MS, resides in Tallahassee, Florida, where she serves as the Chief Executive Officer of a state organization and is a seasoned writer and public speaker. She earned both her M.S. in Communications and B.S. in Visual Arts and Communications from The Florida State University. Over her 35-year career, Natalie has held prominent leadership roles, including being the youngest female staff director in the Florida Senate and a director in Washington, DC. She has also run her own public relations and lobbying firm. In episode 657 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how a mother-daughter duo ended up traveling the world together, what keeps Evelyn motivated and adventurous at age 91, how college students can realistically plan an unforgettable trip on a tight budget, why national parks are such powerful travel experiences, what makes them special for Gen Z travelers, how travel helps students reset mentally and emotionally, what is their best tips for car-camping or road trips to keep costs low, what makes America so unique to explore, what advice they would give students about traveling with parents, grandparents, or siblings, and what should be your first step in planning an adventure. Enjoy!
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Matthew Fornaro: What College Students Should Do Before Signing a Contract
03/17/2026
Matthew Fornaro: What College Students Should Do Before Signing a Contract
Matthew Fornaro is a business law attorney with over two decades of service in South Florida who brings valuable, engaging conversation to audiences. Throughout his career, he has had the pleasure of guiding entrepreneurs and small business owners through both the practical and strategic aspects of building successful businesses, from entity formation and contract drafting to handling complex disputes and mentoring new professionals stepping into the world of business. As a proud graduate and instructor for entrepreneurship programs and someone who has offered pro bono work to veterans, he relates deeply to the sense of purpose and community that our listeners embrace. His background as a law firm founder and his recognition with Marquis Who’s Who in Forbes Magazine reflect a dedication to making the often intimidating world of business law approachable and relevant for people at any stage of purposes like Greek life, professional growth, and networking. In episode 656 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Matthew chose FAU, what inspired him to be an attorney, what legal steps should someone should take before launching their first venture, what are the biggest legal mistakes he sees young entrepreneurs make, what are the most common types of business disputes, what college students should do before signing a contract, what skills college students should develop now if they want to become successful entrepreneurs, what role mentorship played in his career, a legal lesson every college graduate understood before entering the professional world, and the most unexpected cases he has worked on. Enjoy!
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Tammie Osborne: What You Didn't Know About Starting a Business
03/16/2026
Tammie Osborne: What You Didn't Know About Starting a Business
Before COVID-19 hit the US in 2020, Tammie Osborne spent over a dozen years as an in-demand nationwide healthcare technology executive and consultant, on the road nearly every week. Tammie knew she needed to uncover a new ‘normal’, one she hoped to find in a coworking space. She soon learned, however, that her corner of Middle Tennessee didn’t offer what she envisioned. So, in true entrepreneur fashion, she discovered a new passion: to create that which she was seeking and build a place where busy women could be productive without distraction, continue to grow professionally, socialize, and even exhale. The Sapphire Suite in Franklin, TN is fashioned as a destination—a thoughtful, welcoming place where women can crush their task lists and conquer new frontiers in a dynamic, nurturing environment of like-minded women. In this place, female strengths, intuition, and potential are organically recognized and nurtured; and women will always be made to feel both supported and inspired. In episode 655 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what drew Tammie into healthcare, what was the moment she know that she needed to build something new, how you know when it's time to pivot, why designing a co-working space was so important in Middle Tennessee, how we can design spaces where people feel safe, supported, and inspired, how organizations can balance productivity and social culture, how college students can seek out mentors without feeling intimidated, what nobody told her about starting a business, and why you shouldn't feel pressure to have your whole career mapped out. Enjoy!
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Lindsay Barnett: The Impact of Kindness in the Body
03/15/2026
Lindsay Barnett: The Impact of Kindness in the Body
On top of Lindsay Barnett’s extensive training as a certified Integral Coach, she has spent more than two decades leading and transforming organizations at every stage of growth—from startups to global enterprises like Mattel. She has worked through hypergrowth, integrations, and organizational redesigns, always drawn to the moments when people and systems are in motion and transformation is possible. Lindsay’s own career has been a story of reinvention. She has pivoted across roles, industries, and continents — pursuing flexibility and purpose as her life and values evolved. Lindsay has lived and worked abroad, immersed in different cultures, and learned firsthand how perspective expands when you step outside what’s familiar. Those experiences taught her that transformation isn’t just organizational — it’s deeply personal. In episode 654 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what Lindsay is seeing right now in terms of stress, isolation, and division, what happens in the body when we show kindness or even see kindness, why college students underestimate kindness as a stress-reduction strategy, how chronic stress change how we treat each other, what is the connection between burnout and unkindness, how does everyday kindness reduce the likelihood of harmful behaviors, what does “self-kindness” look like for high-achieving students, how we can reframe students from being afraid that kindness equals weakness, how kindness habits formed in college can impact someone’s career long term, and how kindness — toward yourself or others — play a role in your recovery. Enjoy!
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Brian Dixon: Why Most Men Drift After College and How To Avoid It
03/14/2026
Brian Dixon: Why Most Men Drift After College and How To Avoid It
Brian Dixon — most folks call him Dixon — is a Colorado-based Adventurer, Author, and Speaker, and a recovering midlife man-zombie. For twenty years, he lived misaligned — playing the superhero for everyone but himself. In 2014, a life-threatening mountain bike crash ended years of quiet drift. Alignment took longer — until he made a decision most men his age would never consider. At fifty, he chased down a dream from his youth. He found a mentor, committed to years of training, and flew a paraglider solo off Colorado's Lookout Mountain. It might sound like a midlife cliché. It wasn't—it was clarifying. That flight reset his True North. Everything he teaches fits into a simple mantra: Wake up. Realign. Move forward. Today, he helps men break free from misalignment — so they can Wake Up. Realign. Move Forward. In episode 653 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how a driven, high-functioning guy ends up asleep at the wheel, what happened with his pulmonary embolism after the mountain bike crash, why he launched a paraglider solo off Lookout Mountain, why men drift after college and how to avoid it, what does misalignment look like in your twenties, how you lead others without losing yourself, what does “True North” actually mean for a 21-year-old, how to distinguish between destructive risk and growth-producing risk, what is the moment men give up but never talk about, and what daily habits keep a man awake instead of drifting. Enjoy!
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Dr. William Lanting: Fears College Students Should Let Go Of
03/12/2026
Dr. William Lanting: Fears College Students Should Let Go Of
https://www.youtube.com/@GreekUniversity?sub_confirmation=1 Dr. William Lanting has traveled to 6 continents, 84 countries, and all 50 states, covering more than 1.5 million miles. He practiced medicine for 42 years and has also been an attorney, national baseball card dealer, and national lecturer. Through his extraordinary experiences, he shares insights that have reshaped his life and can change yours. In episode 652 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out which one of the 23 near-death experiences changed Bill the most, what goes through your mind when you’re staring at what feels like the end, how fear quietly limit college students today, how students cab take bold risks without being irresponsible, how students can create a life of purpose now instead of waiting until after graduation, how Bill wants people to remember him, what travel has taught him about perspective, how working in medicine shapes how he approaches risk, what does wise risk-taking look like in your 20s, and one fear students should let go of. Enjoy!
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Taj Simrit: Repairing Relationships in College
03/11/2026
Taj Simrit: Repairing Relationships in College
Taj Simrit is a modern Renaissance man whose journey has been defined by seeking wisdom through experience and transforming hardship into humility. Guided by the belief that true healing begins within, his work reflects themes of self-discovery, peace, and forgiveness. His debut book, Behold My Soul, shares timeless lessons on healing and transformation that resonate across cultures and generations. Beyond the page, Taj is a globetrotter, a travel writer, a public speaker, a retreat facilitator, and a consultant, known for creating transformative experiences that encourage inner growth and meaningful human connection. In episode 651 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how Taj's early life was purposeless and compassionless, whether his 8 years of traveling solo was running away, searching, or something else entirely, what was his “rock bottom” moment, what are some of the biggest ego traps young adults fall into, how students can they lead without being driven by ego, how college students can repair relationships, what happens psychologically and physically when someone carries resentment for years, how students can begin exploring spirituality without feeling like they have to abandon their existing beliefs, why so many men struggle to admit they’re hurting, and what college students should do if they don't know their purpose. Enjoy!
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Steve Kelly: The Power of Kindness in College
03/10/2026
Steve Kelly: The Power of Kindness in College
Stephen Kelly is a speaker and author. He is a filmmaker and former high school teacher of public speaking, theater arts and religion. He also coached wrestling, basketball and baseball. Steve recently wrote his first children’s book called “Butterflied”. In episode 650 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what made kindness his message, what patterns he saw in young people when it came to self-esteem and how they treated one another, how kindness is more powerful than a tornado on a college campus, what was the moment in his own life where kindness completely changed his direction, what actually happens in the brain when we perform an act of kindness, what he would say to fraternity men who believe toughness is more important than compassion, can kindness actually improve academic performance and confidence, what is happening psychologically in those moments of hazing or exclusion in college, what are some practical ways fraternity and sorority members can make someone’s day on campus, and what does self-kindness look like for a stressed-out college student. Enjoy!
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Tom Hicks: Difficulty With Failure While in College
03/09/2026
Tom Hicks: Difficulty With Failure While in College
Tom Hicks is the founder and CJO (Chief Juggling Officer) of Throw & Catch Consulting based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He provides practical and fun leadership development experiences that blend storytelling, reflection, and active learning to create deeper connections while playing with a purpose for individuals, teams, and organizations. Tom has worked at all levels in higher education for the past 20+ years and has adapted several of his most popular campus-based workshops for organizations of all types. When he’s not on campus or conducting workshops, Tom enjoys cycling and traveling with his wife Megan and cheering on their daughter Emily in all of her activities. In episode 649 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Tom chose Hiram College for his undergraduate experience, how he developed his signature juggling keynote program, how the keynote helps people rethink how they approach challenges in life, how his 20 years in higher education influences his approach to speaking and coaching, why students struggle with failure today, what leadership challenges he sees most often in Greek life, how chapters can use the 4 p's (Patience, Persistence, Purposeful Practice, and Purpose) in recruitment, academics, or chapter management, why trust and collaboration are so difficult to build but easy to lose, what students tell him about college life in his role as Student Support Coordinator, and how he developed the mantra “Be Competent, Curious, & Kind.” Enjoy!
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Danny Karon: Legal Issues for Fraternity and Sorority members
03/08/2026
Danny Karon: Legal Issues for Fraternity and Sorority members
For almost 30 years, Danny Karon, a member of Sigma Alpha Mu who went to Indiana University, has successfully represented plaintiffs and defendants in class-action and individual lawsuits. He chairs the American Bar Association National Institute on Class Actions. It’s the nation’s largest and most prominent non-partisan class-action program for lawyers, judges, and professors. Danny is also passionate about educating our next generation of lawyers. That’s why he teaches class-action litigation at the University of Michigan Law School and The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and taught complex litigation at Columbia Law School. Danny writes a column on civil justice for Law360, a hugely popular legal daily, and has published articles in countless other publications. His website called YourLovableLawyer.com offers actionable insight on common legal problems and describes pitfalls in a way that everyone can—indeed, needs to—understand. Because in law, as in life, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In episode 648 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what first inspired him to pursue law, what surprised him most when he started teaching future lawyers, what he would do differently as a college student today, what are the most common legal mistakes he sees college students or recent graduates make, what are three basic legal habits every college student should develop, what should someone do if they’re being harassed or defamed online, what legal risks come with parties, events, and social hosting, how students can protect themselves when signing leases, contracts, or internships, what legal issues student leaders in fraternities and sororities be aware of, and what inspired him to write "Your Lovable Lawyer’s Guide to Legal Wellness". Enjoy!
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Dr. Tina Tran: Careers in Medicine for College Students
03/07/2026
Dr. Tina Tran: Careers in Medicine for College Students
Dr. Tina Tran brings more than 20 years of experience in veterinary practice, education and leadership. Her career includes work in small animal private practice, shelter medicine and academic leadership roles at Portland Community College, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine, where she served as founding faculty and clinical relations lead veterinarian. Most recently, Tina is founding dean of the proposed veterinary school at Hanover College in Indiana. Tina is widely recognized for her contributions to veterinary education and her commitment to creating learning environments where all students feel supported and empowered to succeed. Outside of work, Tina likes cooking, traveling, and taking care of her many houseplants. In episode 647 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why she chose UC Davis for her undergraduate experience, what made her want to join Kappa Alpha Theta, how the sorority helped to prepare her for the realities of veterinary school and leadership roles, why you don't have to “choose” between Greek life and a demanding career like medicine, the pressure she felt growing up as a first-generation Filipino-American student, what role mentors played in her journey, how student organizations—especially fraternities and sororities—can be better allies for diversity and inclusion, how she protects her mental health, what animals taught her about leadership and empathy, how working in animal welfare shaped her worldview, and what should students be doing now if they want careers in medicine. Enjoy!
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