Fraternity Foodie Podcast by Greek University

What Karen Laos has learned through her experience is that it really comes down to 3 things her mom taught her about how to treat people: "Be direct, honest and kind." Karen teaches high achieving women in business to speak with confidence and clarity. She has 25+ years of experience specializing in communication for companies such as NASA, Google, Facebook, Netflix, Sephora, Fidelity, Bacardi, Un...

Our next guest believes that success can be taught! Louis Pelliccioni, Jr. uses his 55 years of experience from his careers; sports coaching & finance to teach the skills, attitudes, attributes, all backed by research, in order to become successful. In episode 390 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what made Louis choose West Virginia University, what are the two most important traits f...

Today we're going to meet Beverly Smirnis. The fact that Beverly and Steve Smirnis live, work and play together is what first inspires some of their followers. Since they first became a couple, the Smirnis team has enjoyed travel, food and wine. Their backgrounds in public relations, marketing and journalism led to published freelance articles, which earned them invitations to explore, taste and t...

Keep Music Alive was founded by husband and wife team Vincent James & Joann Pierdomenico in the summer of 2014. They believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn how to play music and every adult needs to be reminded that it's never too late to start playing. All donations to Keep Music Alive are tax-deductible and support Kids Music Day, Teach Music Week and their year-round Instrument P...

Our next guest is Shameeka Baptist. She is the author and inspirational speaker behind "The Strength Within". She is a young woman that grew up in the foster care system who defied the odds. Today, she shares her journey of resilience with others. Her hope is that it provides others the courage and strength to keep fighting and to persevere, because The Strength Within is what will carry you throu...

Nicole Byars is the founder of Honest Yoga. She's a struggling overachiever turned yoga educator and studio owner. Not to be dramatic or anything - but yoga saved her life. If we rewind a decade you would find her struggling with an eating disorder while balancing first-time motherhood and an unhappy marriage. Yoga was ultimately what got Nicole through that challenging time. She ended up getting...

As a certified grief coach, Ahira Smith's approach is rooted in empathy, mindfulness, and self-compassion who is dedicated to helping you address the 'blind spots in our emotional education.' Ahira is committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space for you; To express your thoughts, emotions, and guide you towards a healthier and more fulfilling life after loss. In episode 385...

Seeing the devastating and deadly effects of marijuana in his patients, family, and friends, Dr. Raymond Wiggins began investigating the subject, and what he found shocked him. His search for answers revealed an overwhelming body of evidence showing the adverse effects of marijuana. Soon, he found he was not alone. As people learned of his quest, many had similar stories of friends and family who...

Dr. Ann Maria Hester's passion is patient empowerment! For over two decades she has worked diligently to educate health care consumers on powerful, easy-to-understand methods to optimize their health (and their health care) and lower their medical bills. She is a syndicated columnist as part of the Price of Business Digital Network. Yes, patient empowerment is her theme! What else could it be? Few...

Veronica Karaman uses champion mindsets from sports to help unlock people's potential. She believes there is a champion in everyone and it's her joy and passion to connect people to their true champion identity and then equip them through her signature system, The Champion's Way. Whether it is in sports (mainly golf), academics, personal leadership, or basic life-coaching, people often get results...

Thomas is the author of the "Never Been Promoted" book series and host of the "Never Been Promoted" podcast, a platform where he delves into the entrepreneur journey, discussing the process of unraveling, liberating, and igniting the entrepreneurial spirit. Thomas has earned the nickname "AI Nerd," hosting the AI Nerd YouTube channel, where he showcases his deep fascination with and understanding...

Cristina Ramirez is a serial entrepreneur bringing her empowerment curricula to audiences everywhere – from college students to corporations. Her programs have been implemented across 41 states with over 10,000 individuals. A veteran of Wall Street and Silicon Valley, Cristina is an award winning coach, best-selling author, Ironman triathlete, and a USASA Snowboard National Silver Medalist. She ha...

As President and CEO of Personalysis, Adrienne McDunn continues the legacy of mentor and Personalysis founder, James R. Noland, to support fulfillment and success in all aspects of individual endeavor. Believing that work can offer the opportunity to pursue purpose and passion, Adrienne empowers clients to contribute their best self and lead more meaningful lives. Minnesota roots and global heart....

John Suzuki believes we all have three careers; first to learn and go to school, second to earn and make a living, and third to return and give back. Now in his third career of giving back, John's mission is to make the world better by inspiring people to live with less fear and divisiveness and bring a little more love into the world. John's skills include inspirational speaking, storytelling, pr...

Rashmi Airan is a keynote speaker and consultant determined to create organizational cultures focused on integrity, authenticity, and accountability. Rashmi instills audiences with the energy and understanding to create the safe space that will allow us to engage in courageous conversations in all aspects of our lives. She will create a strategy for any organization to address reputational risk is...

Dr. Dominique Padurano (also known as Dr. P) holds 4 permanent teaching certifications from New York State, a Master's degree in Education, as well as a Ph. D. in History from Rutgers and a Bachelor's degree in Art History from Harvard, where she graduated with high honors. Since opening Crimson Coaching in 2014, she has been blessed with scores of students hailing from 14 states and 11 countries....

Greg S. is working to develop a strong understanding of leading people from different backgrounds and managing complex tasks. Through his various roles such as the current President of Chi Phi Fraternity at East Carolina University, he has expanded his abilities to collaborate with others, inspired and motivated teams, and efficiently managed resources. His pursuit of learning provides him with a...

Kathy James is a highly regarded Trauma and Mental Health Public Speaker and a respected Corporate Leader with over 16 years of experience training and developing associates. Known for her powerful and inspiring TEDx talk, "Zooming In to Make a Difference," Kathy combines her expertise in corporate leadership and her personal journey of overcoming mental illness and depression to empower audiences...

Our next guest is Katie Evans, who is first and foremost a storyteller. She realized early in her career that people learn fastest when taught in that form. Her presentations are informative, timely and insightful. Katie believes that laughter is a powerful teaching tool and uses it liberally in her thought-provoking sessions. Everyone goes home feeling better and lighter. She delivers the perfect...

Our next guest has his roots firmly planted in Ontario, Canada. Marco Yim loves board games, belting the latest pop songs, and training adorable service dogs. But most of all, he loves helping people develop and own their communication skills. With over 10 years of experience in speaking training and workshop facilitation, Marco knows that anyone can become a great communicator. With the right tra...

Kim DeYoung is a seasoned consultant, choice coach, entrepreneur with a strong background in online marketing and retail merchandising with a proven track record of driving business growth through strategic thinking and meticulous implementation. As a choice coach, Kim specializes in supporting thought leaders, coaches, authors and teachers who have a powerful message to share with the world. She...

At his core, Ish Arteaga has the heart of a shepherd and wants to invite others to live their best life now! You'll see his heart on display when speaking to an auditorium of thousands, facilitating a workshop for a group of 10, and in his evaluation of startups. Ish speaks regularly on how to 'Enjoy College on Purpose,' helping students make the most out of college. From finances and life managem...

Through public speaking and client coaching, Teresa Rand inspires individuals to be their best selves and surround themselves with other successful people. As the founder and President of Rand Consulting, her firm specializes in speaking, training, and career coaching for individuals and businesses. As a former CEO, having managed budgets of up to $35 million and being responsible for more than 1,...

In episode 368 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, Mark Aylward tells us why he chose the University of Notre Dame when there were plenty of good schools in Boston, how he landed in the recruiting business, how he managed to sell two staffing companies for $3M each, what was his advice to his children about starting their own businesses, what is his advice to college students who don't know what the...

Jennifer Gershberg is a powerful and dynamic speaker who has given talks for numerous schools, scholarly and industry conferences, student organizations, Greek chapters, and Panhellenic Associations.  She has participated as a guest on several podcasts and on speaker panels concerning various topics critical to students.  Audience members have called Jennifer "extremely motivating," "direct," "hig...