Chi O Conversations

Whooooooo knew Chi Omega’s National Ritual Officer S.M. Elaine Baker (Pi | University of Tennessee) is also a high-powered executive of a global financial company? Tune in today as she talks about elevating women in business and young girls through education.

What gets you out of bed every day? Sister Jan Langbein (Iota Alpha | Southern Methodist University), talks about finding her purpose as an activist to end violence against women. Tune in as Jan shares info on picking your battles, taking a stand, and not being afraid to be impolite when helping others.

Tune in as Carrie Lee | Kappa Lambda, presidential appointee and women’s advocate shares how women supporting women makes our world better. She also dishes on what it's like to be a hedge fund manager, humanitarian and huge Formula 1 fangirl. Click the link in our bio to watch the episode!

Wish you were attending NY Fashion Week right now? Tune in to our Chi O Conversations podcast today, as Kristine Brucal (Beta Gamma/University of Louisville), gives us a front row seat to her experience walking AND photographing the runway during Fashion Week! Kristine also shares how her mom's Filipino heritage inspires her one-of-a-kind designs and keeps her connected to her culture.

Bestselling author, brand strategist, and business owner. Join us as Christina Sharkey Geist, (Sigma Epsilon/ Vanderbilt) shares her business and personal journey, reinventing herself every decade and how her Chi Omega Sisters helped her all along the way.

Want to learn how to lead with kindness? Tune in to the Chi O Conversations podcast today to hear TedxTalk speaker and recent G.H., McKenna Daly (Chi Zeta), share her sage advice. Click the link in our bio/here to watch the episode on Youtube, or catch the audio versions on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

What's the tea Sis? Do you enjoy keeping up with Entertainment Tonight? Tune in to the Chi O Conversations podcast today to hear 6-time Emmy winning executive producer Erin Johnson (Xi Lambda/ Washington & Lee) chat with Chi Omega CEO Leslie Herington about how she went from Recruitment Chair to prime time Hollywood producer. Click [here/the link in our bio] to watch the episode on YouTube!. You c...

What does your favorite song say about your relationships? Tune in today, and listen to Chi Omega’s podcast, Chi O Conversations, as Dr. Shaniece Criss (Delta Theta/Oglethorpe), a health science faculty member at Furman University, shares her media literacy relationship test with Chi Omega CEO, Leslie Herington. They also discuss collegiate mental wellness. Click the link in our bio to watch the e...

Chi O Conversations, the Fraternity's official podcast, is back with SEASON 2‼️ Tune in today as Chi Omega CEO Leslie Herington sits down with Riley Watkins (Epsilon Beta) chapter president at UNC-Chapel Hill. You won't want to miss Riley's miraculous story and witness her ruthless positivity! Watch on YouTube or Chiomega.com and listen on Apple Podcast & Spotify.

That’s a wrap! Chi O Conversations, the Fraternity’s very own podcast, concludes its first season with National Ritual Officer (S.M.) Gena Runnion/Psi Chapter. Tune in as Gena sits down with Chi Omega CEO Leslie Herington to discuss her 11 years leading the Fraternity Sorority community at an SEC school, how it feels to be the mother of a Fraternity man and how to walk with purpose through the air...

Chi O Conversations returns with a special episode featuring S.H., Laura Miller, Chi Omega's National President. Tune in to hear her talk with CEO, Leslie Herington, about her own experience – from her college years at the Rho Epsilon Chapter at Texas Christian University, to serving as an advisor for over 30 years, and being a founding member of the National Recruitment Team. Leading over 265,00...

Chi O Conversations just dropped a new episode! Jill Bowman, Chi Omega’s National Treasurer (Zeta Beta). Jill sits down with C.E.O. Leslie Herington to talk about her first two years at the Council table in one of the most trying times in Chi Omega and how her experience came in handy.

Chi O Conversations, the Fraternity’s regular podcast, returns with another episode today featuring Missy Pask, our S.K.A., National Secretary. She sits down with CEO Leslie Herington to discuss her long running tenure on the Governing Council and what led her to a life of Chi Omega service. Missy also reveals a nickname that you will want to hear more about! Click the link in our bio to watch the...

Ever wanted to catapult your passion into an international brand? Tune in to our Chi O Conversations podcast today as Chi Omega CEO Leslie Herington sits down with Sonal Patel-Cochran, Psi Gamma/Mercer University as she explains how she took her love for traditional art from her Indian American heritage and established, Tribe, a crafted and curated retail collection showcasing the story of local a...

The Chi O Conversations podcast returns with another remarkable episode! Our guest, Tonya Clement, was selected by S.H. Laura Miller to serve as the keynote speaker at Chi Omega's Firesides Leadership Training in January. Tonya is an initiate of the Chi Zeta Chapter at Colorado State University, and she is the 20th U.S. woman to successfully climb Mount Everest. Tune in to hear about the challenge...

Chi O Conversations episode 10 is out now and all about life transitions and women’s mental health awareness! Tune in today as licensed clinical social worker Elissa Costello, Kappa Mu at Sacred Heart University, shares her story and chats with CEO, Leslie Herington about how today’s global landscape affects college student stress levels and life management more than ever before.

If you’ve never tuned in to Chi O Conversations, the Fraternity’s regular podcast, you’ll want to today! CEO Leslie Herington interviews former S.N.V. Punky Penberthy, Iota Alpha/SMU, who shares what it was like to be grow up the daughter of the S.H. and then go on to serve on the Governing Council herself. She’ll also reveal the celebrity guest who attended her birthday party at the Executive Hea...

Sisters, be sure to tune in to our newest Chi O Conversations podcast episode today! Jessica Peñaranda, president of the National Multicultural Greek Council sits down with CEO Leslie Herington in a special extended episode to share her story and discuss inclusion in the Fraternity Sorority community.

Our Chi O Conversations podcast episode number 7 is finally out! Join us today to hear fan favorite National Archivist Lyn Harris, an initiate of Chi Omega’s Psi Gamma Chapter /Mercer University share her story and Chi Omega’s. Lyn has served as National Archivist since 2006, and she was awarded Chi Omega’s highest honor, the President’s Award during our virtual Convention in 2020. Join us on YouT...

We’re back with another Chi O Conversations podcast episode! Join us today to hear from Marcie Booth, an initiate of Xi Delta/University of Toledo. Marcie is a current member of Chi Omega’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee as well as a current member of our Volunteer Development Task Force. Tune in on YouTube for the video broadcast or listen to the audio version on Spotify or Apple Podca...

We’re back with another Chi O Conversations podcast episode! Join us today to hear from Dr. Emily Smith, an initiate of Chi Omega’s Xi Chapter/Northwestern University. Emily is an epidemiologist, a scientist, a health advocate, and is currently a Chi Omega National Recruitment Team volunteer! Tune in on YouTube for the video broadcast or listen to the audio version on Apple Podcast to hear Emily s...

We’re back with another Chi O Conversations podcast episode! Join us today to hear from Anna Bucker, an initiate of Chi Omega’s Alpha Beta Chapter/Auburn. Anna is currently serving her ninth year on the Supreme Governing Council of Chi Omega as our National Vice President. Tune in on YouTube for the video broadcast or listen to the audio version on Apple Podcast to hear Anna share her story with C...

Chi O Conversations is back with a second episode featuring Raegan Rutty, an initiate of Chi Omega’s Eta Delta chapter / University of Florida and recent Olympic gymnast. Raegan competed in Tokyo this summer (2021) as the first ever Olympic gymnast from her home country, The Cayman Islands.

Introducing Chi O Conversations! Episode 1 features a special extended interview with Jennifer (JJ) Jones, immediate-past president of the National Pan-Hellenic Council or NPHC, an organization composed of nine international Greek letter sorority and fraternities often referred to as “the divine nine.” Join us to hear JJ share her sorority story with Chi Omega CEO Leslie Herington.