Ethocast

As people continue to renounce and denounce their Divine Nine fraternities and sororities, Dr. Lyman Montgomery continues to push back...hard. He doesn't argue, he brings receipts.  In part one of this conversation, Lyman talks about his motivation for founding Sacred Greeks, the inconsistencies of renouncing and denouncing logic, and more. About the Guest Dr. Lyman Montgomery is the founder...

Although Christine Briede was initiated into Kappa Alpha Theta over 40 years ago, the lessons that she learned in college have carried her for life. A highly respected nonprofit professional in the Greater New Orleans area, Christine joined Ethocast to talk about how fraternity and sorority members can positively impact society, especially in modeling healthy relationships. About the Guest Christi...

As a proud member of a Divine Nine sorority, Tish Norman is aware that the stakes are high. That is why she is steadfast in her belief that members of D9 fraternities and sororities should recognize that we march to the beat of a different drum. In a powerful conversation, Tish talks about how the pressure of being knowledgeable, constantly watched, and strategic in recruiting may seem unfair, but...

Ali Hornung's passion for giving goes beyond philanthropy. It's about hope. A nonprofit leader and speaker, Ali joined Ethocast to talk about how she managed grief in college and the importance of college students managing their grief. The Sigma Delta Tau member reveals that grief doesn't just have a personal impact, but it also affects academic performance and student leadership responsibilities....

Working in student affairs at your alma mater sounds like fun...right? Maybe; maybe not. Darius Woodfork is doing just that at Southeastern Louisiana University, where he was initiated into his fraternity and now serves as the assistant director of student engagement. Darius joined Ethocast to talk about what he has learned, the real deal about his work, and what kinds of leaders he would like to...

This episode starts with an announcement that the Black Greek Success Program is now The D9 Leadership Blueprint ! But that's not it! College members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council now have access to a comprehensive leadership guide called The D9 Leadership Blueprint: Personal Leadership, Ubuntu, and Collective Impact . Episode 28 of Ethocast also dives into New Year's Resolutions for the Di...

Phaith Frazier began Grown and Greek® as a celebration of the service and achievements of members of the Divine 9. Host of the podcast of the same name, Phaith visited "Ethocast" to talk about why she took such an interest in the stories of National Pan-Hellenic Council Greeks, how she sees the D9 pooling resources for community progress, the criticism that D9 Greeks don't do enough, and how the D...

Philanthropy is about more than money. It's about people and wanting to see a better world. When our fraternities and sororities engage in philanthropic partnerships and participate in our national programs, it should be about more than fulfilling requirements. It should be about leadership. This episode explores building that leadership through philanthropy. "Ethocast" is presented by Edify Ventu...

What does it mean to be oneself in a fraternity or sorority? In the Divine 9, fraternities and sororities that are members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, the idea of identity can be somewhat contentious because of our lifelong commitment to our organizations. This episode explores individual identity and how it complements or clashes with our D9 membership. Disclaimer:  I am neither a...

Tom Murphy was born into fraternity life--no, really. It also means that Tom has a deep appreciation for fraternity (and sorority) life and the value that it holds for students. In this episode, Tom visits to talk about how, as a legacy member of Phi Mu Delta, he grew up in fraternity life and gravitated toward FSL leadership, even guiding him to become the executive director of the Northeast Gree...

Maria Maldonado Smith gets into the neuroscience and benefits of goal-setting. The leadership coach and speaker visited "Ethocast" to talk about how goal-setting fits into college fraternity and sorority life as well as the importance of members leaning on each other to meet their goals. About the Guest Maria Maldonado Smith is the chief empowerment officer of MMS Consulting Firm and creator of th...

Fraternity and sorority life has no shortage of big personalities. So, what is a chapter to do when almost everyone's personality takes center stage? This episode is dedicated to applying the Big 5 Model of Personality to those chapter brothers and sisters, so that everyone can better understand each other.

As a fraternity man who was initiated in college, Mark Wiggins hadn't given life on the alumni much thought, let alone leadership. Next thing you know, he's leading his Kappa Alpha Psi alumni chapter. Mark visited "Ethocast" to chat about the mentality needed to shift from college-level leadership to alumni-level leadership including an experience he had guiding his chapter through an unexpected t...

Dr. Michael Ayalon recently defended his dissertation ⁠ The Early Warning Signs of Hazing in College Fraternities and Sororities ⁠ . Upon the unfortunate fraternity hazing death of Caleb Wilson, Mike discussed the findings of his research. He talked about unexpected findings, how the definition of hazing compares among campus National Interfraternity Council groups, National Panhellenic Conference...

Donna Jones Anderson , the national president of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, visited "Ethocast" to let us in on what NPHC is really about. She talked about programs and initiative that many may not realize the organization does, including an idea from a major department store that turned into millions of dollars in scholarships. Donna also gave us her big dream for NPHC's future. About the...

There's a reason they call him "Big Ed." Edson O'Neale, as he points out, is normally the tallest guy in the room. But what people may not know is that Edson may very well be the most open in the room about his vulnerability. He visited "Ethocast" to talk about he has turned his own struggles and victories, including what it means to find one's one voice in Greek life, into life lessons for member...

Cory Bosco believes that students involved with fraternity and sorority life have transformational power. Not only has he seen their influence on campuses, but Cory has seen how this transformational power of Greek life extends well into members' professional years.  About the Guest Having worked for both at a fraternity's headquarters and professionally on campuses for over a decade, Cory Bo...

Dr. Bryan Dosono visits Ethocast to discuss APIDA fraternities and sororities as well as the National APIDA Panhellenic Association (NAPA). He talks about what attracted him to Greek life, what sets Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American fraternities and sororities apart, and where he sees NAPA going. About the Guest Dr. Bryan Dosono joined Lambda Phi Epsilon at the University of Washington in...

Known for her #SelfLoveChallenge, Brandy Wilson Edwards is big on mindfulness. She visited "Ethocast" to talk about how she has conquered a "horrible inner critic" to accept who she is unconditionally. In this conversation, you will hear why mindfulness and emotional intelligence should be a big part of fraternity and sorority members' personal and chapter growth so that they don't burn out before...

The second part of the series on hazing is a throwback interview with two mental health professionals. Leslie M. Brown and Dr. Von Eaglin gave their thoughts about what motivates students to commit acts of hazing. This interview was first posted in 2014 on "The Eddie Francis Podcast Show" and it was reposted on "For Our Edification." About the Guests Leslie is a licensed marriage and family therap...

Hazing Prevention Week is dedicated to spreading awareness about the dangers of hazing as well as the importance of hazing prevention. It's a busy week for Dr. Jason Meriwether, who wrote a book about hazing prevention and gives anti-hazing talks around the country. Jason joined "Ethocast" to give his views on the state of hazing nationally. He also discusses how colleges and universities can enga...

It doesn't matter how and where you represent yourself, your personal brand matters. Bailie White is a firm believer in personal branding for college students, especially women. She visited "Ethocast" to talk about where students' personal branding journeys begin, how women can manage the thirst for ambition, and students' personal branding mistakes and wins. About the Guest A native of Nashville,...

September is Suicide Prevention Month. It's a topic that Dennis Gillan knows too well after losing his two brothers to suicide. Still, Dennis manages to make students see the wonders and joys of life while delivering sobering insights in his talks. As a fraternity man, Dennis talks about why "Dudes Need Dudes." About the Guest Dennis Gillan is the executive director of Half a Sorrow Foundation , a...

Before you can lead your chapter effectively, there needs to be a sense of personal accountability. That's where personal leadership comes in. This episode takes a dive into the importance of personal growth and development so that chapter members, especially executive teams, can do their jobs effectively.  You'll get an idea of what personal leadership is, how to develop it, and how to lever...

You don't need a title to make an impact on your fraternity or sorority chapter. That can happen through followership--different from following. This episode breaks down how any chapter member can be an effective follower in service to their fraternity or sorority. From this episode, you can learn: The definition of followership. What it means to be an effective follower. Steps chapter members can...