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, diversity, and any issue involving college students today to help make our campuses safer and stronger.
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Dr. Gerald Robison: Managing Your Time as a College Student
07/02/2025
Dr. Gerald Robison: Managing Your Time as a College Student
Managing your time as a college student is getting difficult? Gerald Robison has pastored churches on three continents, trained over 1,200 Bible teachers in over twenty-five countries, served as the international training manager for Walk Thru the Bible, and founded and cofounded three ministries. Affectionately known as “Dr. G” to many, he has a deep foundation for ministry. He was called to ministry while still in high school and began preparations for it. He achieved his BA in psychology and counseling at Furman and Mercer Universities, his master’s degree and his Doctor of Ministry at Luther Rice Seminary, another master’s degree in education and counseling at Georgia State University, and more graduate studies at the International Institute of Theology and Law sponsored by Simon Greenleaf School of Law and the International Institute of Human Rights sponsored by the University of Strasbourg, France. In episode 584 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what originally sparked his passion for global missions and ministry work, what are common examples of these unused moments in college, what are practical habits students can adopt today to start redeeming their time like Elon Musk, how we can turn short moments into powerful opportunities for growth or productivity, advice for students who are searching for their life’s purpose or feeling unsure about their future path, a mistake he made early in his leadership journey that taught him something invaluable about managing time, how students can develop the discipline to live intentionally, how students can live out a global vision in a very local college setting, and one lasting message about faith. Enjoy!
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Jason Rieger and Drew Hopson: Helping Fraternity & Sorority Chapters Manage Finances
07/01/2025
Jason Rieger and Drew Hopson: Helping Fraternity & Sorority Chapters Manage Finances
Jason Rieger is the Co-Founder and CEO of Switch. Jason was the first employee for the largest group travel company for college students (JusCollege Acq. by Pollen for $25M). He was responsible for building and scaling their sales rep network across 200 college campuses and delivering over $100M in revenue. He is a brother of AEPi from Cal State University. Drew Hopson is a Nonprofit Executive, a Tech Sales Leader, a Community Advocate, and is Driving Impact at the Intersection of Innovation, Service, and Education. He is currently the Vice President of Business Development and Partnerships at Switch, a financial technology company that is working in the Fraternity and Sorority Life space. In episode 583 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what inspired the founders to build Switch (a financial technology company), what problem they were trying to solve for Fraternity and Sorority chapters, what features Switch offers that traditional payment tools like Venmo or spreadsheets simply don’t provide, how Switch makes money, how Switch helps chapters who struggle with transparency and accountability in their finances, how Switch helps new treasurers transition smoothly when leadership changes, whether Switch integrates with any other systems or tools commonly used by campus organizations, what are some success stories they can share, and what is the long term vision for Switch. Enjoy!
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Dr. Kiana Dancie: Building Stronger Relationships in College
06/30/2025
Dr. Kiana Dancie: Building Stronger Relationships in College
Building stronger relationships in college - and more authentic relationships - can happen with the 3Rs Framework: Recognize, Release, and Realign. To tell us more about that, it's time to introduce Dr. Kiana Dancie. She is a one-woman revolution at the intersection of laughter, healing, and empowerment. She is an award-winning comedian, transformational speaker, celebrated actress, best-selling author, certified emotional intelligence coach, and serial entrepreneur. With over 15 years of experience in entertainment and personal development, she has masterfully turned her pain into purpose and her voice into a vessel for global healing. Whether through her best-selling books, her captivating keynotes, her unapologetic comedy, or her movement-making platforms, Dr. Kiana Dancie is not just someone to watch—she’s someone to work with, learn from, and never forget. In episode 582 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out about Kiana's biggest struggles and Georgia Southern, what inspired her to merge comedy with emotional healing and empowerment, how group laughter exercises and storytelling can break down emotional barriers, how the “Sisterhood Reset” program uses her 3Rs Framework to Recognize, Release, and Realign, what "baggage" college students carry the most, one take away from her book "Bye Bye Bags: Laughing to Lighten the Load", what students who feel stuck in their trauma or are afraid to be vulnerable should do, what is the lasting change she brings in the Baggage Claim Worldwide Collegiate Tour, what is the Campus Comedy Corner and what can students do if they are not comfortable in front of a group. Enjoy!
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Will Yank: How to Reclaim Hope
06/27/2025
Will Yank: How to Reclaim Hope
Will Yank is a 2020 graduate from Wabash College who is also a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. At 21 years old, he was diagnosed with leukemia and septic shock, and now he speaks on reclaiming hope, something that is a very important lesson for us all to consider when life throws us a curveball and we start to feel pain, failure, or regret. Today we’re going to hope for something. In episode 581 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Will decided on Wabash College, what made him want to join Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, what it was like to be diagnosed with leukemia and septic shock at 21 years old, why hope is more than just a “feel-good” emotion, why having a future vision so important for college students today, what we can do for students who feel like they have no one to lean on, how students can turn past pain, failure, or regret into a teacher instead of a burden, how to support members going through difficult mental health or life challenges, what is one action students can take right now to reclaim a sense of hope, and what his legacy will be for this generation of college students. Enjoy!
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Sheila Donnell: Turning Job Loss Into Opportunity
06/26/2025
Sheila Donnell: Turning Job Loss Into Opportunity
Turning job loss into opportunity is possible. "Sheila Donnell has had careers in and out of five industries from California to Japan to New York. She has a message of hope and determination for anyone who wants to make a career switch or how to start over. She offers many lessons on being flexible and asking the right questions. So instead of ending up in a job you don't want, you will land in a job you will love." - Jack Canfield, author of the Chicken Soup For The Soul series. in episode 580 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Sheila chose Cal Poly - San Louis Obispo for her undergraduate experience, what kept her adaptable over her career journey, what inspired her to write “You’re Fired! You’re Hired!”, how students can reframe a job loss into opportunity, advice for students to stay hopeful through the job search, what questions they should ask before they accept the job offer, what are some non-traditional job paths that students should consider, how students should think about loyalty, growth, and change, how can students prepare for an unpredictable job market while still staying true to their passions, and one thing students can do this week to ignite their career. Enjoy!
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Ruth Fein: Supporting Someone Going Through Cancer
06/25/2025
Ruth Fein: Supporting Someone Going Through Cancer
Supporting someone going through cancer - what's the best way to do it when you don't know what to say? Ruth Fein has a bunch of interesting titles. Medical/science reporter. Award-winning author. Patient engagement leader. Motivational speaker. Ruth is a globally recognized patient advocate leader with a proven track record bringing together the voice of the patient, not-for-profit sector, industry and academia in the hematology/oncology space. In episode 579 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Ruth chose Utica College for her undergraduate experience, how her rare blood cancer shaped her work as a journalist and patient advocate, what inspired her to write The Big C² and how it's different from other books, what is the best way to support someone going through cancer, how you can recognize red flags in your own health, what are some phrases to avoid when talking to someone who has cancer, what tools or perspectives have helped people she's interviewed to move forward, how to make the most of that time with doctors and truly advocate for themselves, and what college students need to know about the future of cancer treatment.
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TJ Jones: Solving burnout and anxiety for college students
06/24/2025
TJ Jones: Solving burnout and anxiety for college students
Solving burnout and anxiety for college students in this episode! Too many rising leaders are thrown into high-stakes roles without the tools, support, or strategy to truly succeed. Cue the self-doubt, miscommunication, and sleepless nights trying to hold it all together. Sound familiar? That’s exactly why TJ Jones does what he does. TJ helps developing leaders go from overwhelmed to unstoppable—mastering their mindset, communicating like pros, and leading teams that actually want to follow. Through transformative coaching, workshops, and his signature iCARE Leadership Model, TJ bridges the gap between ambition and real leadership impact. In episode 578 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why TJ chose Penn State for his undergraduate experience, when he realized that being a “Caring Warrior” was his true leadership path, what inspired him to write "The Caring Warrior", why leadership isn’t about being the hero of the story, how students can lead with both strength and compassion, and advice for students who are experiencing burnout and anxiety. Enjoy!
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Frank Buchholz: Common Mistakes That Young Investors Make
06/23/2025
Frank Buchholz: Common Mistakes That Young Investors Make
Common mistakes that young investors make can be avoided! Frank Buchholz is a retired financial advisor with 40 years of experience helping individuals and families achieve financial security. Known for his approachable INVESTING and practical advice, Frank combines his deep expertise with real-life stories to demystify investing. Now, he’s sharing his insights in this transformative guide, The Investor’s Golden Playbook. In episode 577 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what inspired Frank to write The Investor’s Golden Playbook for a wider audience, what’s the first mindset shift that young investors need to make, what is the most important thing to remember from the 12 golden rules of investing, common mistakes that young investors make, attributes that college students should start building now to set themselves up for long-term financial success, how college students can use credit cards wisely without falling into debt traps, how young investors should think about investing even if they don't have much to invest, how gratitude ties into financial wellness, what is the beauty of charitable giving, and more resources to learn about financial investing. Enjoy!
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Norbert Heuser: The harmful effects of caffeine and energy drinks on college students
06/17/2025
Norbert Heuser: The harmful effects of caffeine and energy drinks on college students
The harmful effects of caffeine and energy drinks on college students: Are energy drinks bad for you? Born and raised in Germany, Norbert Heuser spent most of his professional life between his residence in Germany and Asia. He is a German entrepreneur, inventor, life & health coach, public speaker and author. Norbert had his own companies in Taiwan, Mainland China, Hong Kong, Germany and in the USA. Working with and among the Chinese for the past 35 years he had a deeper look into the culture and lifestyle than a regular Western person could possibly have. It is there he was introduced to Chinese Medicine. Norbert alternates between Europe and the USA, where he is invited as a public speaker, delivers seminars, and webinars, and appears on interviews and talk shows. In episode 576 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what inspired Norbert's passion for alternative medicine, how his personal health challenges and his grandson’s health issues shaped his current mission and work, some of the biggest misconceptions students have about caffeine, the harmful effects of caffeine and energy drinks, how to reduce or eliminate caffeine safely, healthy and energizing alternatives to coffee or energy drinks, the truth behind the water we drink on campus every day, and how caffeine and other factors can contribute to mental health challenges.
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Don Eggspuehler: Dealing with High Pressure Situations
06/16/2025
Don Eggspuehler: Dealing with High Pressure Situations
Don Eggspuehler grew up in a small town in the heartland of America during the 1950s. Like millions of other “Baby Boomers” growing up in midwest rural towns at that time, Don enjoyed a large close-knit family, which fostered the passing-down of life lessons through story-telling. After graduating from Iowa Falls High School in 1965, Don attended The Ohio State University. While majoring in International Studies, Don also learned how to fly airplanes and helicopters, achieving commercial pilot ratings. After graduating from OSU in 1969, Don joined the U.S. Marine Corps as an officer and progressed through a series of flying assignments, including combat bombing missions in A-6A jets in Vietnam. In episode 575 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Don chose The Ohio State University for his undergraduate experience, what he thought about when he was drafted into the Marines and the promise he made to his mom, what his Mom's reaction was to his book called "Letters to Mom", what lessons he learned from his time in the military, how he was able to deal with high pressure situations, how reading his letters helped to deal with his invisible wounds, how laughter can be a tool for resilience, what life lessons he learned in grade school, and why storytelling is so powerful. Enjoy!
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Sussi Mattsson: Start Your Healing Journey Early
06/11/2025
Sussi Mattsson: Start Your Healing Journey Early
Sussi Mattsson is a visionary leader with 20+ years of international experience in entrepreneurship, a founder of two companies in Sweden and the U.S., with deep expertise in executive coaching, speaking and developing people to lead with clarity, purpose, and bold innovation. She is passionate about transforming ideas into action, empowering high-performing teams, and shaping the future of business and education through responsible, human-centered leadership. In episode 574 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcasts, we find out how Sussi had the courage to run away at only 8 years old with $1 in her pocket, what was the turning point that made her decide to share your story with the world, when the idea for the From Me To You™ Movement came to life, why it is important for young people to begin their healing journeys early, what is the four step method and what it helps people achieve, what is the Wisdom Letter and why is writing one such a transformative act, how college organizations like fraternities and sororities can become safe spaces for healing and emotional support, how to help a friend struggling with past trauma, and what does success look like at the end of that journey. Enjoy!
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Morgan Hannaleck: The Emotional and Physical Toll of Eating Disorders
06/10/2025
Morgan Hannaleck: The Emotional and Physical Toll of Eating Disorders
Morgan Hannaleck is deeply passionate about mental health and dedicated to creating a world where individuals feel seen, supported, and empowered. Her purpose lies in helping others navigate their mental health journey and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health struggles. As a Company Owner, Regional Director, Therapist, Writer, and Public Speaker, Morgan finds profound fulfillment in using her personal and professional experiences to inspire change and provide hope. Through her work, Morgan aims to empower individuals to embrace authenticity, heal, and show up fully in their lives. She is committed to reshaping the way mental health is understood and creating a culture of compassion and connection. In episode 573 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Morgan chose Westfield State University, what is the emotional and physical toll of eating disorders, what are some of the masks that college students wear, how fraternities and sororities can create safe spaces for students to be vulnerable with each other, how to recognize when a fraternity brother or sorority sister is silently struggling, what it means to "come home to yourself", what Morgan would tell her college-aged self, how college students can create authentic connections on campus, and what college students will take from Morgan's new book called "We Can Take Off The Masks and Be Real". Enjoy!
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Barbara Limmer and Laura Browne: Interview Techniques for College Students
06/03/2025
Barbara Limmer and Laura Browne: Interview Techniques for College Students
Barbara Limmer is a professional Career Coach and Consultant who has personally coached thousands of professionals and executives from around the world. She brings extensive experience working in all sides of the hiring process, including career management, human resources, and executive search. She previously worked with MBA students and alumni as a Career Management Director at Thunderbird School of Global Management and in a variety of human resources roles focused on recruiting, training and employee relations for companies including Bank of America and MetLife. She also worked as a “headhunter” in New York City while attending graduate school. In all of her positions, she continually conducted either “real” job interviews or “mock” interviews, providing real-time, detailed and in-depth feedback on what could be improved in their answers. Laura Browne has extensive experience in leadership and management development. She was a Senior Director of Human Resources for a global tech company where she taught managers how to be better interviewers. She is a speaker, trainer, and coach who helps global leaders and individuals be more successful. At Career Coffee Break (www.careercoffeebreak.com) she shows clients how to get promoted and make more money at work by negotiating raises and higher starting salaries at new jobs. Laura is the author of three business books and two fiction books including Help! My Company Swiped Left!, Increase Your Income: 7 Rules for Women Who Want To Make More Money at Work, and A Salary Cinderella Story (Or How To Make Money Without A Fairy Godmother). Laura has written for Forbes and has been quoted as a business expert in major publications including Cosmopolitan, Family Circle magazine, and USA Weekend. Connect with them on LinkedIn! Barbara Limmer: Laura Browne: Publisher discounts for our listeners from Manning.com! Fraternity Foodie listeners can get 45% off discount code for "Interview Speak" (no expiration date) by using the code: FFlimmer at In episode 572 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what inspired them to write "Interview Speak", how their backgrounds in HR, executive coaching, and leadership development inform the structure and content, how college students can stand out in the interview process, interview questions that trip people up the most, how students can use the job posting to prepare, what are the different types of interview questions, the role of body language and attire during the interview, what are some cringe interview responses, how we can recognize what the hiring manager really wants to figure out, and what college students should do after the interview. Enjoy!
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Meg Grett-Pratt: Helping a Friend in an Abusive Relationship
05/26/2025
Meg Grett-Pratt: Helping a Friend in an Abusive Relationship
Over seven years of Meg’s life was like being in a prison day after day, little was in her control. In the beginning she thought it’ll pass, life will get better, but year after year the punishment just got added to earlier means of torture. The physical abuse was scary and many times she didn’t think she’d survive, but the mental controlling games destroyed her from the inside out. She couldn’t escape her mind. If there was a moment of peace it was quickly replaced with some form of his evil game that never let her forget that this wasn’t a nightmare, it was her life. She would torture myself on especially hard days by playing the “if I had only” or “I wish I would have” game. Meg Grett-Pratt is a survivor of abuse – she experienced emotional, financial, sexual, physical, and stalking abuse. Meg studies digital forensics, and is an advocate for victims of domestic and sexual assaults and volunteer for victim crisis hotlines. Her goal is to help prevent and put an end to abuse and violence in relationships. In episode 571 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Meg decided to go to Colorado Mesa University, early warning signs of an abusive relationship, understanding the more subtle forms of abuse — emotional, digital, and financial, what are common “green flags” or signs of healthy relationships, how students can safely set and enforce boundaries in a relationship, how to help a friend may be in an abusive or controlling relationship, how technology changed the way abuse shows up in college relationships, what Meg's healing journey look like, and what tools helped her the most.
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Michael Dixon: Turning Our Unique Members Into Recruiting Power
05/22/2025
Michael Dixon: Turning Our Unique Members Into Recruiting Power
Michael Dixon received a bachelor’s degree in multidisciplinary studies from North Carolina State University and a master’s degree in college student affairs leadership from Grand Valley State University. Michael is a Doctoral candidate at Indiana State University. Michael is a former higher education administrator with more than 18 years in the industry. He has several research interests and his brief study in philosophy causes him to ask lots of questions. In his free time, you can catch Michael playing a round of disc golf or competing in sports and/or board games. In episode 570 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Michael chose NC State for his undergraduate experience, what made him choose to join the Grad Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., why he enjoys working in DEI spaces, why that DEI work is so critical, how to take our unique members and turn that into recruiting power, what we should do if we struggle with our self-confidence when talking to new members, how we can break down bias in the Fraternity and Sorority recruitment, one part of the recruitment experience that we should reevaluate, practical ways we can improve the new member experience, and how recruitment can impact our chapter culture. Enjoy!
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Dr. Tharaka Gunarathne: Rocket Fuel Motivation in College
05/21/2025
Dr. Tharaka Gunarathne: Rocket Fuel Motivation in College
Rocket fuel motivation in college is on the way! Tharaka, also known as “Dr. T”, is a Psychiatrist, TV Doctor and Corporate Event Speaker. He is a three time TEDx Speaker, a Psychiatrist on Channel 4 celebrity shows, a Podcaster and other stuff. He specialized in High Performance, Psychological Cohesion, Cognitive Biases and Memory Training. Dr. T turns complex brain and mind science into actionable strategies for organizations in order to drive more clarity and change. In episode 569 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Dr. T chose the University of Aberdeen in Aberdeen Scotland with a focus on Medicine and Surgery, why he is so focused on the field of psychiatry, how we can use the mechanics of memory science for better recall, how we use brain science and memory techniques to align organizations, what is the ‘Mind, Action, Profit’ Blueprint, how brain science of motivation can help keep that motivation sustained over long periods of time, what is something we can do to achieve this level of health and output, and how college students can be less stressed. Enjoy!
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Karima McKenzie: Transforming Your Mental, Physical and Spiritual Health
05/16/2025
Karima McKenzie: Transforming Your Mental, Physical and Spiritual Health
Transforming your mental, physical and spiritual health is possible. Karima McKenzie is a certified educator with 22 years of experience, and she has had the privilege of inspiring thousands as a math teacher, coach, and administrator. Her journey hasn’t been without its challenges—after battling burnout, anxiety, depression, and coming dangerously close to suicide, she found her purpose. Those struggles became the catalyst for writing her book, “Temples Are Sacred and So Are You”, a guide to help others honor themselves and reclaim their self-worth. She helps individuals and organizations develop self-awareness, overcome anxiety and emotional challenges, and become the best versions of themselves. Her workshops, courses, and book combine holistic practices with actionable steps to create a life of purpose, balance, and clarity. In episode 568 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out the most defining moments in Karima's life, how serious health challenges changed her perspective on wellness and purpose, why she wrote the book "Temples Are Sacred and So Are You", what are the details of the T.E.M.P.L.E.S. Method (Truth, Exercise, Meditate, Protect, Love, Eat to Live, Speak Your Truth), a few daily practices students can adopt to stay grounded and balanced, what does it mean to treat your body like a temple, what does setting a boundary actually look like in real life, how we can honor ourselves by saying no, why mentorship so crucial for young students, and healthy ways college students can express emotions. Enjoy!
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Randy Lyman: Emotional Intelligence for College Students
05/14/2025
Randy Lyman: Emotional Intelligence for College Students
Emotional Intelligence for College Students? We've got the guy! Randy Lyman is a physicist, entrepreneur, and leading expert on emotional intelligence and service based leadership. He has pioneered a groundbreaking approach that bridges science and spirituality to transform how people understand abundance. His book, "The Third Element," reveals the missing link in manifestation that most teachers miss - how unresolved emotional trauma secretly shapes our reality. After forging multiple successful businesses, including an Inc. 500 company, Randy Lyman discovered that true success requires more than just positive thinking and action. This revelation led him to develop a practical system for emotional mastery that has transformed thousands of lives. With a uniquely powerful blend of analytical thinking and emotional intelligence, Randy has built a devoted following through his weekly live sessions and transformational teachings. His framework helps leaders access their full potential by integrating all three elements: mind, body, and emotions. His background in physics and business gives him unique credibility in both corporate boardrooms and spiritual communities, making him a sought-after voice on the intersection of emotional intelligence and abundance. In episode 567 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why he chose Cal State Sacramento for his undergraduate experience, how true business success comes from balancing analytical thinking with emotional intelligence, what inspired him to write "The Third Element", one emotional skill he wishes he had developed earlier, how students can start building authentic professional relationships instead of transactional ones, what helped him navigate anger issues while also leading others, how unhealed emotional patterns might silently shape someone’s success—or lack of it—in their first job or relationships after college, a simple daily habit or reflection exercise he'd recommend, and one emotional truth every college student needs to hear. Enjoy!
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Jolayne Houtz: Hazing Prevention in Fraternity and Sorority Life
05/07/2025
Jolayne Houtz: Hazing Prevention in Fraternity and Sorority Life
HazingInfo.org is a partnership between StopHazing, the University of Maine, and the University of Washington Information School, along with founders Jolayne Houtz and Hector Martinez, who lost their son, Sam, to hazing in 2019. Sam Martinez was a 19-year-old business student at Washington State University in 2019 when he was hazed to death just weeks into his freshman year. Sam was funny and spontaneous, a loyal friend, a gifted athlete, a youth coach and a loving son and brother. Jolayne and Hector launched HazingInfo.org in partnership with students from the University of Washington Information School to ensure incoming college students and their families have current, accurate information about student organizations so they can make informed decisions about whether to join. Jolayne and Hector are actively working to change policies at the state and national levels to expand education and training about hazing prevention and to increase transparency about and accountability for hazing incidents. In episode 566 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out more about Sam Martinez, what concerns Jolayne had when Sam said he wanted to join a Fraternity, what information Jolayne was able to find about the fraternities on campus through her own research, what happened to Sam on the day he died in 2019, what Jolayne was able to determine from her investigation into hazing reporting, how she felt when the Stop Campus Hazing Act passed into federal law, what are the warning signs of hazing, how we can encourage more college campuses to be transparent about hazing on their campus, how we can get students to come forward and report hazing, how students can honor Sam's memory, and what gives Jolayne hope for the future.
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Tracy Latz, M.D.: Understanding the Four Love Connections
04/30/2025
Tracy Latz, M.D.: Understanding the Four Love Connections
Tracy Latz, M.D. is an Integrative Psychiatrist, Multidimensional Healer and has served as an Associate Clinical Faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. She holds a Masters degree in Immuno-Biology; doctorates in Medicine, Metaphysics & Holistic Healing; certifications in Mind-Body Medicine and is currently in her own solo private practice in a suburb of Charlotte, NC with over 20 years of clinical experience in shifting lives. In episode 565 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Dr. Latz chose Wake Forest University, how students can manage anxiety (especially before exams, presentations, or interviews), what are the 'Four Love Connections' and how could knowing them help students build better partnerships, how students can use her 'La Cucaracha' technique for the toxic people in their life, some simple holistic practices students could start using today to feel more energized, focused, and resilient, how students can step into their own power to create positive change without feeling overwhelmed, and how Dr. Latz wants young adults to approach mental health. Enjoy!
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Gayla Bentley: How to Dress for an Interview, for Students
04/30/2025
Gayla Bentley: How to Dress for an Interview, for Students
How to dress for an interview, for students? Gayla Bentley is here. Gayla has dedicated her life to helping others become comfortable in their own body through discovering their personal style. Gayla perceives obstacles as opportunities, always looking for the next new thing to learn and to educate people about style, while having fun doing it. Her campaign for size inclusivity and her desire to bring style to women with curves has been a lifelong pursuit. Residing in Houston, Texas with her husband, Russell and their dog, Skipper Bentley, Gayla says though she grew up in Westerly, Rhode Island and lives in Houston, Texas, her heart is at home in Paris. In episode 564 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how early in life Gayla knew that fashion was going to be her career, why she decided on the University of Rhode Island, some of the challenges she faced early on as a designer, what happened after she pitched her business on Shark Tank, how college students should dress for an interview, why she wrote the book "Fashion's Stepsister: A Journey to Style", and advice she would give to students struggling with self-image or feeling confident in their bodies. Enjoy!
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Dr. Ron Goldman: Creating Empathetic Communities on College Campuses and Elsewhere
04/23/2025
Dr. Ron Goldman: Creating Empathetic Communities on College Campuses and Elsewhere
Ronald Goldman, PhD is an award-winning psychologist, researcher, speaker, writer, and consultant. He specializes in developmental and applied psychology. His work is related to personal, emotional, and behavioral difficulties that often involve insensitive or harmful treatment of others. This focus improves individual and collective experiences. His research includes numerous contacts with mental health and medical professionals, parents, and children. Dr. Goldman’s publications have been endorsed by many professionals in related fields. His writing has appeared in newspapers, magazines, textbooks, and journals. He has been interviewed on various media programs. In episode 563 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Dr. Goldman chose Columbia University, why he decided to write the book called "The Empathy Evolution: Preventing Violence, Racism, Political Corruption, and Mental Illness by Creating More Caring People", why American problems such as like violence, racism, political corruption, and mental illness persist, what are the early life experiences that might be contributing to this crisis, how students begin to heal from past emotional wounds or internalized patterns that may be holding them back, how to build more empathetic communities on campus (especially in a time of such division and disconnection), how we improve the welfare of infants, children, and society, what culture can do to support improving our quality of life, one insight from this conversation that every student should consider. Enjoy!
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Orly Israel: How Do I Become a Better Listener
04/17/2025
Orly Israel: How Do I Become a Better Listener
How do I become a better listener? Orly Israel has learned that human connection is the key to overcoming loneliness, strengthening communities, and changing lives. After years of volunteering in crisis hotlines, prisons, and shelters—and experiencing his own personal loss—he’s made it his mission to help people listen, connect, and show up for one another. Now, Orly is using this experience to amplify his message. He continues to speak, teach, and create spaces for people to connect, ensuring that no one feels invisible and that support is always within reach. In episode 562, we find out why Orly decided on Syracuse University, how he lost everything in the LA fires, what he learned about young men by volunteering on a Suicide Hotline and Prison Program, What is The Listening Table, the best ways to form connections with potential new members on campus, how we can best retain our members in fraternities and sororities, how to become a better listener, how Warmline helped 500,000 people get support before they reach a crisis point, and Orly's advise to people who haven't been able to build a following or be consistent in their content creation. Enjoy!
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Jen Fort: What EVERY College Student Needs
04/11/2025
Jen Fort: What EVERY College Student Needs
Jen Fort is an Author, Coach, and Natural-Born Encourager. She is on a mission to share life’s wisdom gathered from personal experience, observation, and genuine connection. Her Wisdom & Warnings collection contains over 8,000 nuggets of valuable advice for navigating life’s challenges curated into over two dozen life milestone categories. In episode 561 (I called it 562 by accident) of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out when Jen knew it was time for a career reinvention, what is connectworking and why it is effective, how to get to the next stage with contacts that you meet, how to boost your confidence, what every college student needs, how often college students should be talking to their parents, how to get back to happiness after a messy breakup, and what college students should do if they are fearful. Enjoy!
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Jill Wright: College Students ASKING for Help
04/07/2025
Jill Wright: College Students ASKING for Help
College students asking for help will get you closer to your goal! Jill Wright is an award-winning speaker and coach who helps working professionals and students take control of their time, reclaim their energy, and build sustainable self-care practices to thrive in every part of life. She figured out a system that allowed her to tweak the traditional time management advice to fit her unique needs, personality and circumstances. Now, she helps others do the same. She wakes up every day to the best version of herself, working on her own schedule and moving through life with confidence and clarity. You can claim the joyful, aligned life you want, and Jill is here to help you get there. In episode 560 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Jill chose McMaster University, advice for students who feel tension between academic success, social expectations, and future goals, how college students can start building healthy self-care habits now, how students can customize their time management system, what she would say to a student who feels selfish for prioritizing their own needs or setting boundaries, how college students can start asking for help, one powerful habit college students can build now that will still benefit them ten years from today, and Jill's strategy when things don’t go as planned — when you fall off the routine, miss your goals, or just feel stuck. Enjoy!
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Hannah Westerman: Obstacles After Graduation
04/04/2025
Hannah Westerman: Obstacles After Graduation
Obstacles after graduation? Hannah Westerman is the Founder of Avenue West. She started her company 9 years ago in a coffee shop in New Orleans with nothing but a laptop and the desire to create beautiful things for people and companies she believed in. She knows that entrepreneurship can be scary, but perseverance and belief in yourself can help overcome even the toughest moments. Today she has a team of talented creatives who she collaborates with for different projects. Hannah is a native Portlandian who through a series of serendipitous events landed in Philadelphia, which she now calls home. When she’s not designing or drawing, she is riding her yellow bike around the city or seeing live music. In episode 559 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Hannah chose Binghamton University, how college prepared her for a career in graphic design, how she overcame the obstacles after graduation, advice for college students who want to start their own business, how play in the workplace is helpful, what kinds of work she does with NFL stars, more about the Christmas album she helped to create with the Philadelphia Eagles, and tips for college students that want high quality images for their IG accounts. Enjoy!
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Sig Muller: Being a Great Teammate in Your Organization
04/03/2025
Sig Muller: Being a Great Teammate in Your Organization
Being a great teammate in your organization will help you reach your goals too. Sig Muller believes that every day you have an opportunity to 'Be the World's Best YOU!'... doctor, nurse, parent, spouse, boss, teacher, accountant, marketer - whatever your calling. Any organization, team, or individual has the potential to 'Be the World's Best' by removing the barriers and unleashing their focus and power. Sig's journey to Be the World's Best began decades ago. It is far from perfect but this is still the middle innings. For him, it took a sudden cardiac arrest and dying to remove the barriers and regain the focus that he needed to show up and 'Be the World's Best'! Now his mission is to inspire, motivate, and help empower others to unleash their inner belief and talents to 'Be the World's Best' every day. On episode 558 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Sig chose Northwestern University, what was special about Sigma Chi that made him want to join, what happened on the day he died, how college students can remove the barriers in their life, what makes the best companies he worked for successful, how to be a great teammate in your organization, how to implement the attitude of gratitude, how to create lasting change, and what he learned from the failures in life. Enjoy!
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Larry Weingarten: Building an Energy Efficient House that is AFFORDABLE
04/02/2025
Larry Weingarten: Building an Energy Efficient House that is AFFORDABLE
Building an energy efficient house that is affordable! Raised on the Monterey Peninsula (California), Larry Weingarten has been self-employed most of his working life. He got his general contractor's license in 1982. Hot water has been an interest in its many forms, so Larry has been a member of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) and The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). In 1992, he and his wife completed the Water Heater Workbook. He has written articles on water heating and energy for various trade journals and has taught about these topics for PG&E, California State Parks, Affordable Comfort and others. Larry finished building an off-grid home in 2006 which was designed to be very efficient, comfortable and inexpensive. It was the 13th home to meet the '1000 Home Challenge', a competition for creating super-efficient homes. With over 50 years of dealing with man-made things and their makers, he has come to believe that self-sufficiency is an important goal to work towards. In episode 557 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out where Larry's passion for hot water came from, what he learned by building an off-grid home in 2006 which was designed to be very efficient, comfortable and inexpensive, how enlisting the powers of openness, perspective, and a quiet mind can go far in helping you fix any problem, how mentors have impacted his life, what is a good investment when fixing run-down homes, what is the difference between responding and reacting, what cats do for him, and what is the value of life. Enjoy!
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Dr. Jerome Puryear: Healthy Habits in College
04/01/2025
Dr. Jerome Puryear: Healthy Habits in College
Healthy habits in college? Yes, it's possible! Dr. Jerome Puryear has over 30 years of health care experience with over 25 state medical licenses. He is board certified in Obesity in Medicine and Health & Wellness Coaching. Dr. Puryear helps clients get the health care access they need and deserve through coaching, education and empowerment. Dr. Puryear has done it. He is an author and speaker and provides critical health and wellness education and knowledge to consumers. Dr. Puryear will give your audience real life experiences from the front lines of healthcare on navigating the healthcare system, preventing disease and avoiding premature death. In episode 556 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why he chose Purdue University, where his passion for helping patients transform their lives and maximize their health and wellness come from, stress management tips for college students, exercise tips while in college, how to build healthy habits in college, how to sustain these new healthy habits in the long term, tips for working with the healthcare system to be sure you are getting the right advice and the right care, why doctors are not looking at the body holistically anymore, and how to prevent cancer before it ever starts. Enjoy!
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Michael Forman: The Importance of Networking for College Students
03/31/2025
Michael Forman: The Importance of Networking for College Students
The importance of networking for college students cannot be overstated! Michael A. Forman has a track record of transforming business networking through strategic engagement and critical thinking. With a razor-sharp focus on customer service, he enables professionals to forge powerful connections and unlock new opportunities. Michael has crafted workshops that cultivate personal power and executive presence. Empowering professionals to leverage their stories for business success, he’s elevated networking from a mere transaction to an art form. The essence of our expertise lies in inspiring trust and fostering relationships that transcend business as usual, driving profitability through genuine connections. In episode 555 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what it was like to work for the US Air Force in law enforcement, why Michael chose DeVry University for his college education, why networking is such an important skill for college students, where students can go to network, how students can be career ready, how college students can build their communication skills, how to find the balance between confidence and arrogance, and advice on what college students should be posting on social media. Enjoy!
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