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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Detria Austin Everson: Philanthropy and Service for College Students
08/13/2026
Detria Austin Everson: Philanthropy and Service for College Students
Detria Austin Everson is a nationally recognized leadership speaker, author, and C-suite executive with more than 20 years of experience driving organizational strategy, high-impact philanthropy, and community transformation. She most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation in Atlanta, where she advanced initiatives focused on civil rights, civic engagement, and social justice — amplifying the legacy of Congressman John Lewis through national partnerships and youth leadership programs. A sought-after keynote speaker on leadership, philanthropy, and social impact, Detria brings both executive insight and lived experience to every stage — equipping organizations to lead with clarity, purpose, and results. In epsiode 698 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Detria joined Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and the impact that had on the woman and leader she became, why she refers to service as a superpower in her new book called""Serving Is a Superpower: Transforming Lives Through the Power of Giving and Receiving", what we receive when we serve others, how we move students from required service to meaningful service, the difference between philanthropy and service, the leadership skills that students develop while doing service, what working for Congressman John Lewis's legacy organization taught her personally about leadership and service, what are the human qualities that technology simply cannot replace, what a meaningful legacy actually looks like, and what could do this week that might begin to change not only someone else's life, but their own. Enjoy!
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Jane Fischer: Helping Others With Disabilities in College
08/12/2026
Jane Fischer: Helping Others With Disabilities in College
Jane Fischer is a wife, mother of three adult children, and grandmother of four. She has been married to her husband, Al, for more than fifty years. She taught elementary school before deciding to stay at home and raise her children. After twenty years, she earned a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Montclair University, with certifications as a Teacher of the Handicapped, and a Learning Consultant. Jane felt strongly that children with special needs have an opportunity to attend religious school so she spearheaded the formation of a special class in her Temple. Suzy was the first child to be Bat-Mitzvah in the class. Jane is very involved with Jespy House, a nonprofit organization that enables adults with intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to lead independent lives. Jane and Al purchased a home in 2004 for Suzy and four other Jespy clients, which enabled them to live an “independent” life with the necessary support. Today, Suzy lives in a condo with adult supervision. In episode 697 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out about Jane's journey from elementary school teacher to special education advocate and now author of the new book "If You Knew Suzy", why Suzy's story has the power to change the way people think, what Jane means when she says "predictions are not promises", what she would tell someone who feels like life isn't going according to plan, what advice she would give siblings of someone with disabilities, how students can make their campus more welcoming for students with disabilities, advice for students who want to become advocates but don't know where to start, how not to experience burnout as a caregiver, and what Suzy would want our college students to know. Enjoy!
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Dwayne Morton: Performing Under Pressure in College
08/07/2026
Dwayne Morton: Performing Under Pressure in College
Dwayne Morton is a former international basketball player but his biggest accomplishments happened away from the court. He is a published author, inspirational speaker, podcast host, resilience integrity coach, and mental performance expert to elite athletes, business and thought leaders. Dwayne is dedicated to inspiring resilience, igniting purpose, and empowering others to rise above life’s setbacks by showing up fully—mentally, emotionally, and intentionally—to win and overcome in every arena of life. He learned through his challenging experiences dealing with an 18-year misdiagnosed blood cancer and a bystander of a police shooting. Both challenges were not based on his decision but he took the responsibility and overcame. In episode 696 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Dwayne felt his greatest accomplishments were away from the basketball court, what he learned about resilience after a misdiagnosed blood cancer, his perspective on responsibility versus victimhood after being witness to a police shooting, what does "showing up" actually look like in friendships, leadership, and chapter life, why building identity before achievement is so important, what mindset separates people who consistently perform under pressure from those who don't, what small decisions college students make that end up having enormous long-term consequences, how to close the gap between values and culture, how to distinguish between building resilience and simply telling people to "tough it out", and what does living with purpose and integrity mean to him. Enjoy!
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Debra Stangl & Richard Kepple: Why Do College Relationships Fail
08/06/2026
Debra Stangl & Richard Kepple: Why Do College Relationships Fail
Debra Stangl spent 20 years as a divorce attorney before founding Sedona Soul Adventures in 2002. What she noticed in those courtrooms was telling: most people didn't actually want divorce. They wanted the disconnection, resentment, and emotional reactivity to stop. She watched clients cycle through second and third relationships repeating the exact same painful dynamics. That observation shaped everything she now teaches about emotional safety, nervous system patterns, and what she calls "the gunk" beneath recurring conflict, topics that translate directly into how college students navigate consent, communication, and campus relationship culture. Her forthcoming September 2026 book "High-Vibe Relationship" brings it all into focus. Love usually isn’t the problem. The unhealed pain between people is. Richard Kepple built a successful Silicon Valley career before surviving a life-altering stroke that profoundly transformed his understanding of healing, vulnerability, purpose, love, and what truly matters in life. After his stroke, Richard wanted to give back and started teaching at the university level. After marrying Debra in 2017, he became her partner in Sedona Soul Adventures, bringing a rare combination of analytical thinking, emotional insight, neuroscience, spirituality, and transformational relationship work into the evolution of Sedona Soul Adventures, which led to the creation of the High-Vibe System™. In episode 695 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Debra felt people wanted relief from emotional pain but not actually want a divorce, how Richard's experience as a stroke survivor reshaped his understanding of vulnerability and connection, what inspired them to write "High-Vibe Relationship", what unhealthy patterns they see starting during college that often continue into adulthood, why college relationships fail, why people repeat the same patterns in relationships, why communication is not the root issue, how to have difficult conversations, and how to be emotionally safe for your friends and partners. Enjoy!
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Lizette Espinosa: Will AI Eliminate Entry Level Jobs?
07/23/2026
Lizette Espinosa: Will AI Eliminate Entry Level Jobs?
Lizette Espinosa has lived many career lives. After defending clients in court and later building an e-commerce business, she faced a business pitfall in 2023 that made her think she might lose it all. That moment forced her to pivot and look outside the box. Her search led her to AI. Her husband had been using AI for two years; Lizette had been using it for six weeks when she saw what she was building and said, “You are a monster.” Today, Lizette is the co-founder of System + Soul AI, where she is passionate about helping humans run and grow their businesses with AI by teaching them how to use it with clarity, confidence, and humanity. In episode 694 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what moments best prepared her for where she is today, her mentor who fundamentally changed the way she thinks about business, what the setback in 2024 taught her about resilience, how entrepreneurs know whether an idea is actually worth pursuing, what she means by "AI amplifying human capability", whether AI will replace everyone or not, how AI prompts could help students become better leaders, what skills employers will value even more over the next five years, should college students be worried that AI will take entry level jobs away, and how do you know when it's time to pivot. Enjoy!
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David Finkelstein & Rado Pagac: Three Biggest Health Mistakes College Students Make
07/23/2026
David Finkelstein & Rado Pagac: Three Biggest Health Mistakes College Students Make
David Finkelstein is an 83-year-old former criminal attorney turned fitness inspiration who’s redefining what aging looks like. While most people his age are slowing down, Dave is speeding up, lifting, moving, and living with more strength and clarity than he had in his forties. After decades in the courtroom, Dave put away his briefcase, hung up his business suits and picked up a new mission: unlocking the secrets of lifelong strength, vitality, and resilience. Both mentally and physically. Rado Pagac is an award-winning bodybuilder, elite personal trainer, and recovery coach. By combining fitness coaching with high-level science, he empowers active seniors to defy age-related decline and helps individuals in recovery sustain long-term sobriety. Co-author of "A Better Me, A Better You", Rado survived a difficult childhood in Slovakia to build a life centered on physical and mental resilience. He provides the definitive blueprint for building strength, overcoming addiction, and sustaining vitality at any age. In episode 693 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what habits from your 20s and 30s eventually caught up with David, why he waited until ago 60 for his transformation, how Rado escaped a difficult childhood in Slovakia and built a career around health and resilience, why college students shouldn't wait until later to get healthy, how you can improve your long term health in 15 minutes a day, the three biggest health mistakes college students make, one exercise every college student should master before they graduate, why strength training so important for long-term health, why energy drinks are so problematic, and how being kind to other people actually improve your own health. Enjoy!
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Dr. Imogene Drakes: How College Students Travel on a Budget
07/22/2026
Dr. Imogene Drakes: How College Students Travel on a Budget
Dr. Imogene Drakes is a career scientist, spiritual researcher, and international speaker. She grew up in Guyana’s multicultural society before moving to the United States in 1989. Her early passion for science led to a journey that would take her across six continents in search of the truth about religion, mythology, and science. Dr. Drakes managed clinical and forensic analyses in Guyana and served as lecturer for the Guyana Police Academy. After relocating to the US, she worked in clinical laboratory science, retiring as a Laboratory Director in 2025. Her diverse interests include teaching public health at SUNY Downstate, singing in a gospel choir, and volunteering as a board member in her community. Dr. Drakes has been recognized for outstanding community service and has presented at major medical society meetings, including as the opening presenter of the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Vermont Medical Society. Dr. Drakes is the author of "Around the World in 42 Days". In episode 692 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what lessons from her multicultural upbringing continues to shape her worldview today, what were the key decisions that shaped your professional path, what inspired her to take a solo journey through 10 countries and 11 ancient sites in just 42 days, what her travels taught her about uncertainty and self-discovery, how college students can find meaning and growth even if they don't have the resources to travel around the world, what are some simple techniques students can use when they're feeling overwhelmed, how to pause when feeling peer pressure and make better decisions in those moments, how to create cultures where people feel safe speaking up when something doesn't feel right, an example of public health achievements that came through laws and policies that most people never think about, and questions about life and purpose students are asking today that she thinks deserve more attention. Enjoy!
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Marc Dumas: Accountability in Fraternity and Sorority Chapters
07/21/2026
Marc Dumas: Accountability in Fraternity and Sorority Chapters
Marc Dumas is finishing up his term as National President of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity and 8 years on the Board of Directors. He was a colony and chapter founding father, President of the Greek Council, and the 1st Black President of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. In episode 691 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what inspired Marc to become a Colony Founding Father rather than joining an established chapter, what were the biggest lessons he learned from building a fraternity culture, what he learned about leading people with very different opinions and priorities as Greek Council President, how his definition of leadership changed from his undergraduate days to now serving 8 years on the Board of Directors for Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, his advice for students from underrepresented backgrounds who may not see themselves in leadership yet, what accountability has to do with brotherhood and sisterhood, what needs to change and what should stay the same about our organizations, and the advice he would give himself as an undergraduate. Enjoy!
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SiennaMarísa Brown & Kevin L. Murphy: How to Respond to a Disclosure of Abuse in College
07/16/2026
SiennaMarísa Brown & Kevin L. Murphy: How to Respond to a Disclosure of Abuse in College
SiennaMarísa Brown, M.S. is a PhD candidate, author, and survivor advocate dedicated to increasing awareness of campus sexual violence and institutional accountability. Kevin L. Murphy, Esq. is an attorney, co-author, and advocate for survivors’ rights who successfully represented Brown in a federal Title IX lawsuit. In episode 690 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out about SiennaMarísa's story and why she decided write "I Am the 1 in 4", what made this particular case so important that Kevin wanted to help tell the story in a book, what misconceptions students have about sexual assault on college campuses, advice for student leaders who genuinely want to create safer environments for everyone, what is the gap between what students assume happens after a report is made and what can actually happen, why some survivors lose trust in the investigative process, what what role counseling, supportive relationships, and purpose play in the healing journey, how education becomes part of the healing process, how to respond to a disclosure on a college campus, how to build a culture where members feel safe reporting concerns, and what they hope readers will do differently after finishing the book, "I Am the 1 in 4". Enjoy!
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Ellen Raim: The Unwritten Rules for New Graduates at Work
07/06/2026
Ellen Raim: The Unwritten Rules for New Graduates at Work
Ellen Raim is a former Chief Human Resources Officer at global companies, she sat in rooms where decisions about early-career talent get made. She knows what executives think reviewing performance. What makes someone “promotable” versus overlooked. The unwritten rules—because Ellen helped write them. As employment attorney with 10 years practice, Ellen understands workplace dynamics from compliance and risk perspective. More importantly, she knows how to help you navigate difficult situations without vulnerable position. As someone now spending years working exclusively with Gen Z professionals, she understands unique challenges Gen Z faces. This isn’t your parents’ workplace. Rules changed. Expectations are different. The path to success is less clear. In episode 689 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what are the biggest mistakes recent graduates are making at work, why she decided to write the book called "Play the Game: Insider Strategies to Thrive in Your Early Career", what employers expect from new graduates that colleges often don't teach, what are the "unwritten rules" of the workplace, how students can articulate the value of their fraternity or sorority experience during job interviews, resume mistakes that immediately move candidates into the "no" pile, whether networking is still more important than applying online, what strengths this generation bring to the workplace that older generations often overlook, what workplace situations should young professionals take seriously and document, and what leadership traits consistently predict long-term success. Enjoy!
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Pilar Herreros: Mindfulness for Busy College Students
07/01/2026
Pilar Herreros: Mindfulness for Busy College Students
Pilar Herreros is a certified Life Coach, Meditation and Reiki specialist, former professional dancer, and one of Miami's Pilates precursors. Her passion lies in inspiring her clients and taking them on an inner journey to remember and recognize the Truth that lies within all of us. Pilar provides private, virtual, and group sessions where she shares her unique personal techniques, so you can practice anytime, anywhere to instantly restore harmony, balance, and peace back into your life. In episode 688 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what happened during Pilar's school years that caused her to lose her smile, advice for college students who don't fit in, how 5 minutes can change your life, the warning signs of stress in college, the misconceptions of mindfulness, how to incorporate mindfulness for busy college students, why we are not our thoughts, how posture can affect your confidence, and an example of Pilar's one minute reset. Enjoy!
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Charles Grimes: What Does Great Leadership Look Like?
06/30/2026
Charles Grimes: What Does Great Leadership Look Like?
Charles Grimes is a Business Psychologist. For almost 30 years he’s been coaching individuals and teams to achieve way more than they ever thought they could. He’s worked with many global brands - companies such as Barclays, British Airways, BP, Google, Lloyds Bank, McDonalds, Pfizer, Unilever, Virgin Atlantic – on the broad topic of Leadership. Be sure to check out his book called, "A Question of Leadership". Charles will help take your team to the next level! In episode 687 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how his experiences shaped his view of leadership, why his Asperger's diagnosis was liberating, why students should not mask who they really are, how to listen like a conductor, how to avoid "solo thinking", advice to new leaders who lead people with more experience, how students can create shared leadership, why you shouldn't feel pressure to have life figured out in college, what disappointment taught Charles about resilience, and what great leadership looks like. Enjoy!
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Chad Betz: Avoiding the Comparison Trap
06/22/2026
Chad Betz: Avoiding the Comparison Trap
Chad Betz has a proven track record of delivering results by cultivating meaningful relationships within and outside the organization. His expertise lies in enhancing processes, coaching individuals, and driving production to help you and your organization reach your goals. In episode 686 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Chad was feeling like a failure despite career success, what is authentic success, how we can avoid the comparison trap, why you shouldn't feel pressure to have everything in life figured out by graduation, what skills we need as AI continues to reshape careers, what AI can't replace, when it's time to pivot to a new career opportunity, why high achievers are burning out, one question for you to answer before you accept your job opportunity, and one small action you can take today to build your success. Enjoy!
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Rei Vardi: How Entrepreneurs Create Momentum
06/19/2026
Rei Vardi: How Entrepreneurs Create Momentum
Rei Vardi is the Founder and CEO of Eon. He started it as a side project in his dorm room at Boston University and built it into a national EV mobility platform with 3,000+ cars in over 30 cities. He bootstrapped everything and reached scale without raising outside capital. Eon connects underused electric vehicles to people and companies that need flexible access. Renters get a simple way to drive an EV. Owners earn passive income through their virtual fleet model. The platform has generated over $10 million dollars for owners and helped save over 16 million pounds of CO₂. Rei’s background is in biomedical engineering and he has always been interested in building real world systems. Eon grew out of that. Most of his work now is focused on improving automation, expanding their network, and making the experience as simple as possible for both renters and owners. In episode 685 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out when Rei knew he had to walk away from the "safe path" in life, what was the craziest thing that happened in the early days of his business, how college students will know when to go "all in" on their business idea, how he was able to create momentum as an entrepreneur, how bootstrapping the business made it grow stronger, how students should apply systems to grow their organization, what side hustles are available for college students today, and whether all cars will be subscription based in 10 years instead of owned. Enjoy!
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Dr. Ellyn Hilliard-McLeod: Improving Energy and Mental Focus
06/18/2026
Dr. Ellyn Hilliard-McLeod: Improving Energy and Mental Focus
Dr. Ellyn Hilliard-McLeod dedicated her life to helping others find healing and wholeness through a holistic approach to health. She earned her PhD in Holistic Nutrition from Clayton College of Natural Health, where her dissertation focused on the effectiveness of Gerson Therapy, and also holds a BA in Communications from UC Davis. With additional training as a Gerson Certified Therapist in vegan nutrition and a Diet Counselor Certificate from Bauman College in Cotati, California, Ellyn brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her work. She has owned and directed two wellness centers—Twelve Ways Healing Center in Boulder, Colorado, and The Healing Center in Fair Oaks, California—creating spaces where people could explore healing on every level. Her counseling work is also deeply rooted in the principles of A Course in Miracles, where she draws on the principles of Attitudinal Healing to guide others toward peace and self-discovery. In episode 684 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out the the new habits college student should be developing now, what the title of her book "It Takes More Than Carrot Juice" actually means, what common patterns have you seen in people who experienced transformation in their lives, how chronic stress impacts the body physically over time, what are some simple nutrition changes college students could realistically make that would dramatically improve their energy and mental clarity, what are the risks with Ozempic and similar GLP-1 drugs to lose weight, how students can tell the difference between a healthy wellness plan and wellness misinformation online, how unresolved resentment or toxic relationships can impact someone physically and mentally, and why fatigue and burnout have become so common among young adults. Enjoy!
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Monica Hightower: Why Some Students Get Overlooked for Jobs
06/17/2026
Monica Hightower: Why Some Students Get Overlooked for Jobs
Monica Hightower is a Fortune 500 HR Insider, Speaker, and Career Strategist. With nearly two decades of experience inside major corporations, she has designed intern programs, made return offer decisions, and sat in the rooms where hiring conversations happen. She founded Ajaroe to share this insider knowledge directly with students. In episode 683 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what made Monica want to share these insider secrets about HR with students, some of the biggest misconceptions students have about hiring, why some students get overlooked for jobs, what recruiters are actually evaluating in interviews, how to translate your leadership roles in college to something employers value, the biggest mistake students make on their resume, when students should start preparing for recruitment season, how to approach alumni on LinkedIn, how to prepare for an interview, and how to negotiate salary for your job. Enjoy! Monica would love to offer the Greek U community 10% off through June 30th with the code GREEKU. Listeners can join the program following a 15 minute career strategy review with her at the following link: https://calendly.com/ajaroe/15min
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Nicolena Nino-Rosato & Timothy Rosato: Building Consent Cultures in College
06/12/2026
Nicolena Nino-Rosato & Timothy Rosato: Building Consent Cultures in College
Attorney Nicolena Nino-Rosato has a unique and diverse background. Having started her career in the District Attorney’s office while completing her master's degree In Healthcare Ethics and Bioethics, she understands all sides of a criminal case. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Washington and Jefferson University in 2005. She then earned her joint JD/MA at Duquesne University and in 2008 Nicole went on to complete her residency program for her PhD at Duquesne University at Mercy Hospital. After working for a large firm in downtown Pittsburgh, Attorney Nino furthered her education by attending Saint James School of Medicine, to which she attributes her ability to grasp difficult medical concepts that come up in her cases. We also have with us co-Founder Timothy Rosato of an app called The NotME App. In episode 682 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out common legal situations that college students find themselves in unintentionally, why communication is so complicated today, what was the inspiration behind The NotME App, healthy ways that college students can communicate their boundaries, how technology has changed the way college students communicate, what role alcohol plays in clouding communication, what is Title IX, how fraternities and sororities can create consent cultures in college, and how being a parent changes the way you think about student safety. Learn more about the app at: https://www.thenotmeapp.com
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Dr. Allen Lycka: Get Out of Survival Mode and Start Living
05/21/2026
Dr. Allen Lycka: Get Out of Survival Mode and Start Living
Dr. Allen Lycka is acknowledged as one of the leading cosmetic dermatologists globally for three decades. In 2003, Dr. Lycka was misdiagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), and, after additional research, discovered he had Chronic Lyme Disease. He was treated and practiced for another 16 years as a cosmetic dermatologist. He retired in 2019 to help others overcome adversity as he did. Because of what he learned, he co-authored the bestselling book "The Secrets To Living A Fantastic Life." He co-authored two more bestsellers in 2020, "bLU Talks Presents: Business, Life and the Universe," with Corey Poirier and "Pillars of Success" with Jack Canfield. The second edition of "The Secrets To Living A Fantastic Life" launched in 2023. In episode 681 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why many leaders feel like they are in survival mode instead of influence mode, what is the Leadership Alignment Model, why student leaders assume that feeling exhausted and overwhelmed is just “part of leadership”, what is the misalignment between energy and load, what influences a leader's energy, how to reduce unnecessary leadership load, what does leading from the summit look like, how to create a culture where leadership responsibilities are shared instead of centralized in one exhausted person, what is the FAST Leadership Energy Index, and how students can check themselves on the index.
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Chloe Hechter: Connecting to Gen Z With Authenticity
05/15/2026
Chloe Hechter: Connecting to Gen Z With Authenticity
Chloe Hechter is based in New York City, she graduated from Syracuse University in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Communication & Rhetorical Studies Bachelor of Arts in Writing. She has an avid social media presence and following on social media and she has used her platform to tell relatable stories about being a 20-something and to create niche content for the Jewish community. In episode 680 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Chloe chose Syracuse University, what joining Alpha Epsilon Phi did for her growth and confidence, why authenticity helps her to connect with Gen Z, why so many people are terrified of judgement online, what business lessons she has learned in growing her platform, what the mainstream media still gets wrong about Jewish young adults, the message she would give Jewish college students today who feel isolated or anxious because of rising antisemitism, how fraternity and sorority communities can become better allies to Jewish students, and Chloe's dream sketch for Saturday Night Live. Enjoy!
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Christianne Meneses Jacobs: Finding Your Dream Job After College
05/14/2026
Christianne Meneses Jacobs: Finding Your Dream Job After College
For Christianne Meneses Jacobs, the roles of author and educator go hand-in-hand. A veteran educator and career readiness expert with over 25 years of experience, a Master’s degree in Education (Curriculum and Instruction) and certifications as a Reading Specialist, she has dedicated her career to shaping the lives of children and adolescents. Her work is rooted in the belief that literacy and professional skills are the primary tools for lifelong success. Christianne has witnessed first-hand the widening “skills gap” facing young adults today. This book is the result of her classroom experiences and is designed to give the next generation the professional tools they are not learning in standard academic settings. In episode 679 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how Kappa Alpha Theta shaped her career, when she realized there was a major gap in career readiness, how to grow your skills gap in your first job, what are the 7 key areas for career readiness, what advice she would give students who are struggling to find a job, how to get past the applicant tracking system, and what a great LinkedIn profile looks like. Enjoy!
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Celeste Warren: Ethical Leadership in College
05/13/2026
Celeste Warren: Ethical Leadership in College
Celeste Warren is a visionary leader who had an impressive 28-year tenure at a global Fortune 100 company, where she rose to the esteemed position of Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer. During her decade-long leadership of the Global Diversity and Inclusion Center of Excellence, Celeste implemented groundbreaking initiatives that fostered a culture of inclusivity and equity, setting new standards in the industry. Celeste is a published author and her articles on diversity, equity and inclusion have been featured in numerous national and global publications and she has had the opportunity to speak at various events across the world. She has recently published her second book entitled “The Truth About Equity, What It Really Is, What It Isn’t and Why Everyone Wins When We Get It Right.” In episode 678 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Celeste chose the University of Kentucky, what lessons from her journey as a global leader college students should implement now, how her career unfolded, what students are getting right and what they are getting wrong, how students can make a real impact, how to build courage and accountability in college, what ethical leadership looks like in college, and a common myth about equity. Enjoy!
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Trisha Addicks: Building Potential New Member Confidence
05/12/2026
Trisha Addicks: Building Potential New Member Confidence
There is an exciting new book out now from the nation’s top sorority rush consultant, Trisha Addicks, called THE RUSH BIBLE: Secrets to Crush Sorority Recruitment and Find Your Forever Greek Home (Simon & Schuster; May 12, 2026). With a record number of 125,000+ women go through sorority rush across the country each year, Trisha’s services are in demand now more than ever. If you’ve tuned into any of the sorority news over the past few years, you’re likely already familiar with Trisha. She was the first official rush coach in the business with her consulting firm It’s All Greek to Me, which now employs a 24-person team. Trisha has been featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal and in The Cut and you’ll likely recognize her from the HBO Max documentary, Bama Rush. Addicks is the best in the business, but her services come at a high price. Now, for the first time ever, Trisha is lifting the curtain on the rush process in THE RUSH BIBLE, a straight-talking, warm, and prescriptive guide for any panicked young woman (or, let’s get real, her mom) facing rush. In episode 677 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what happened to Trisha when she went through recruitment at Georgia, how Trisha describes her work, why now was the right time to the write "The Rush Bible", how the book is different from what we see on social media, how to separate self-worth from bid results, advice for students who feel crushed when they are released, how social media has changed expectations around recruitment, what many students misunderstand about the process, whether recommendation letters matter today, whether being a legacy is really powerful or not, why authenticity is so important in this process, what role parents should play, how we can create healthier recruitment cultures, and how students can reframe rejection when it happens. Enjoy!
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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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