ForCollegeForLife Podcast

On this episode of the ForCollegeForLife Podcast, we’re introducing you to Dr. Ray Lutzky, a nationally recognized speaker, educator, and strategist, challenging students and professionals alike to rethink power, leadership, and what it truly means to lead with humanity. With more than two decades of experience spanning higher education, nonprofit work, and public-private partnerships, Dr. Lutzky...

On this episode of the ForCollegeForLife Podcast, we’re introducing you to McKenzie Pendry, a consultant and educator helping fraternity and sorority communities rethink culture, accountability, and what values-based leadership actually looks like in practice. Drawing from nearly a decade of experience working with collegians nationwide, McKenzie specializes in leadership development, equity and i...

On this episode of the ForCollegeForLife Podcast, we’re introducing you to Morgan Hannaleck, a voice helping students rethink authenticity, self-worth, and what it truly means to know themselves beyond the expectations placed on them. Morgan is a licensed clinical social worker, speaker, and founder of Beyond Your Mask, whose work is rooted in both professional expertise and lived experience. Draw...

On the latest episode of the ForCollegeForLife podcast, we sat down with Amanda Phillips about the importance of being the person to ask, "are you doing okay?" and the stories we tell ourselves that prevent us from asking hard, but direct questions about mental health.  Throughout the conversation, Amanda challenges a common assumption: that only professionals can make a meaningful diffe...

Shauna has more than 12 years of experience in higher education and the fraternity/sorority life profession. Her background includes roles as a campus-based practitioner, headquarters-level leader managing educational programming strategy and design, and at the association level supporting experience design. She currently works as an education and events professional in the trade show industry whi...

Over a twenty-plus year career in higher education, Dr. Marcus R. Langford has served as a tireless advocate for students and the student experience. His work is rooted in a belief that belonging is foundational to success. A seasoned senior leader with service across multiple institutional types, Dr. Langford helps mission-driven institutions close the gap between who and what they aspire to be a...

On the latest episode of the ForCollegeForLife podcast, we sat down with Jeremy Paul to talk about leadership, belonging, and what it really means to show up. His message is simple but powerful… leadership isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about showing up, trying, asking, reflecting, and trusting the process. Through his “unpolished leadership” philosophy, Jeremy reminds us that growth...

Dr. Joshua Robinson is a Student Affairs Educator who specializes in student safety and related policies, fostering a sense of belonging on campuses, and student leadership development. Throughout his career as a higher education professional, he has worked to challenge norms, establish environments that encourage prosocial behaviors, and collaborate with students to cultivate cultures of student...

Shoot Your Shot: Building Meaningful Relationships That Open Doors In this episode of the For College for Life Podcast , host Casey J. Cornelius sits down with ESPN anchor and keynote speaker Jay Harris to discuss his newest program, Shoot Your Shot: Guaranteed Ways to Build Your Network, Get in the Room, and Develop Meaningful Relationships. Jay shares the real story behind his 20+ year career at...

A new year brings fresh energy, big goals, and, for many people, New Year’s resolutions that don’t quite stick. In this episode of the For College for Life podcast, leading voice and speaker Jaclyn Gallo kicks off the season with a powerful conversation about visioning, goal-setting, and how to actually follow through in 2026. Jaclyn breaks down why so many resolutions fail by “Quitter’s Day” in e...

The highly anticipated introduction episode of the ForCollegeForLife founder is here! Casey J. Cornelius is the founder and president of ForCollegeForLife and one of the nation’s leading voices on personal development and healthy masculinity. A first-generation college graduate with a bachelor's degree and two master's degrees, Casey has spent more than a decade traveling the country to...

Matt Kovatchis shares his powerful journey from the high-pressure world of corporate banking to becoming a mental health and self-compassion speaker who empowers students to lead with heart. Matt opens up about ignoring his inner voice, confronting shame, and ultimately finding freedom through vulnerability and acceptance. His story reveals why true leadership begins with self-love and how shiftin...

Gavin Bell is a speaker and storyteller who creatively incorporates the art of both narrative and humor into his speaking endeavors. Professionally, he has worked in Higher Education as a student affairs practitioner for close to 6 years in a variety of different capacities. Ultimately, he strives to center relational student mentorship at the core of all his roles and aspires to create spaces whe...

Have you ever ordered something online because the pictures look perfect, but when you open the package it’s nothing like what you were expecting? Have you ever found someone on a dating app, but when you met them in person they were basically a different human being? Have you ever watched a student leader promoting their organization in a way that didn’t seem authentic? Does your campus have a fr...

Jaclyn Gallo is a nationally-recognized Speaker and 2x best-selling Author inspiring audiences to embrace optimism and never give up. She’s the host of the Spark Your Light podcast, which ranks in the top 1.5% of all podcasts globally, with listeners in 96 countries. Jaclyn’s work has been featured by Forbes, Business Insider, and Good Morning Washington. Jaclyn’s entrepreneurial dreams were born...

Qy'Darrius Z. McEachern is a Black, able-bodied, cisgender man from a low-income background who has committed himself to researching & educating people on the systemic oppressions impacting us every single day through an antiracist lens. He earned his Bachelors’ degree in Psychology with minors in Social and Economic Justice and Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hi...

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This episode explores the question of what Dr. King and Malcolm X would teach today's leaders. Odell Bizzell and Casey J. Cornelius explore the dynamic between the two iconic figures, challenging the common perception that Dr. King was the safe, peaceful leader while Malcolm X sought confrontation. He argues that both leaders embodied elements of each other, emphasizing the importance of unde...

Mindy Sopher has been a professional advisor and mentor to students in Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia and at NC State University in Raleigh. Currently, she teaches Nonprofit Leadership and Development and advises undecided new students Program Information: https://forcollegeforlife.com/mindy/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindy-sopher-2681b62/

As we observe Suicide Prevention Month, it's crucial to amplify conversations that can make a real difference. The latest episode of The ForCollegeForLife Podcast is dedicated to this very mission. Join us for a "Fast 15" deep dive with Jessi Beyer, as we navigate the complex and poignant subject of suicide and its ideation. This episode isn't just a conversation; it's a r...

Caitlin Roberts has worked in higher education for over 20 years, primarily with fraternities and sororities. Her work has taken her all over the country working with students on recruitment, leadership development and community building. But when she woke up in the hospital after an attack by the father of her son, she knew she had a different message to share. Caitlin speaks for those who can’t...

Dr. Mari Ann Callais serves as the Sr. Director of Strategic Initiatives for Delta Delta Delta Fraternity. She has been a keynote and featured speaker at many local, regional, national, and international conferences and conventions. She has been a member of AFA since 1991 and wrote her dissertation on Sorority Rituals and Behavior. Links: Learn more about Dr. MAC and her programs Connect with Dr....

Chris Molina is the recipient of the 2020 NAMCA College Speaker of the Year Award (National Association for Masterminds & Co-curricular Advancement), an Amazon Best-Selling Author of his book I’m in a Leadership Role, Now What? The Student Edition , a Podcaster on the Professional by Choice Podcast and the How’d You Meet Podcast, a Personal Development Coach, a United States Marine Corps Veter...

Mindy Sopher has been a professional advisor and mentor to students in Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia and at NC State University in Raleigh. Currently, she teaches Nonprofit Leadership and Development and advises undecided new students Program Information: https://forcollegeforlife.com/mindy/ Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindy-sopher-2681b62/

After an unexpected loss her freshman year of college, Jasmine Williams hit rock bottom. Now as an Adversity + Resilience Speaker, she teaches audiences how failure and adversity can help them grow. Using her firsthand experiences, Jasmine helps audiences support classmates and colleagues through grief, anxiety, and other difficult experiences. After 6 years as a speaker, Jasmine became a public s...