Fraternity Foodie Podcast by Greek University

Today we have with us Paige Babineaux, a member of Chi Omega Sorority and a new member educator in her sorority. After graduation she married her high school sweetheart, had a baby boy in 2016 and another baby after that, and now she built the first digital swap shop for Greeks with her new app called Greek Town. We've been chatting it up online for a while now, and I'm just so happy to share Paig...

Trigger warning: we will be discussing sexual assault in this episode. Today our guest is Jane Epstein. Jane was sexually molested as a child over a period of years. It changes her beliefs about herself, her self-worth (or lack thereof), and she took detours in life. The carnage left behind from a selfish act of another human has had long-term effects and lasting pain. She is 49 years old and fina...

We have with us today Christine DiDonato, author of "Get There Faster: The no-nonsense, no-fluff guide to the career you want" and founder of Career Revolution, Inc. is an innovator in the space of emerging leader development. As a former Talent Management Executive at Sony, Christine focused her passion and research on developing the youngest generation of employees to become the next generation...

There's a big world out there—do you want to make your mark on it? Are you hungry for more money, success, confidence, or security? To get to that next level, you've got to make it happen. Entrepreneurship is one of the best ways to move your life and career forward, so long as you have proper expectations and the mindset for success. Oliver Seidler, our guest on episode number 164 of the Fraterni...

A new movie is about to hit movie theaters on August 27th (and on streaming services like Apple / Amazon that same day) that you want to see! Siobhan Fallon Hogan & Robert Patrick star in this new movie thriller with Jake Weary and Jay Jay Warren. The movie is called "Rushed". It was written by Siobhan Fallon Hogan who has been in a ton of movies and shows that you've already seen. We are very for...

Rob Lawless had a simple goal. It was simply to meet 10,000 strangers. He believes that genuine human connection is something important in today's world and it's also something that makes him happy. This journey is his way of leading by example. If anything, his hope is to encourage others to take the initiative to reach out to someone new and be open to establishing new relationships, which I bel...

Today we have with us Ashley Monroe. She is a fierce woman, speaker, blogger, teacher, coach, and wife to her amazing husband Travis. Ashley LOVES coffee just like me, she works out here and there, she is a high school English teacher, and she has lived in Saudi Arabia, Spokane WA, and Charlotte, NC. Ashley is probably most well-known for Fierce Women's community on Instagram and Facebook. She's m...

Our next guest gets it. She knows it's hard to make time for yourself without feeling guilty, but you feel stuck and unhealthy from the inside/out and need a change. If you're tired of feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, anxious (thus turning to unhealthy habits to cope) and never feel like there is any time to put yourself first--then you're in the right place, because Emily Nichols has found the...

Are you frustrated with the lack of available resources for mental health on your campus? What is the wait time like to get an appointment with a therapist? Our guest today is a physician assistant who has been practicing family medicine for the past 6 years. In addition to working as a medical provider, he is a speaker who focuses on spreading awareness, education, and encouragement to others reg...

Our guest today, Monica Irauzqui, is a travel expert for Yampu Tours. Yampu Tours applies its unrivaled expertise (21 years and counting) to plan journeys of a lifetime to Mexico, Central, South America, South East Asia, Africa, and India. Their talented staff and expert guides create and lead guided tours that shepherd travelers to the region's well-known attractions and hidden treasures on excit...

Today we have with us Dr. Kristen Nielsen Donnelly. Abbey Research was founded by Dr. Kristen Nielsen Donnelly in 2015. Kristen is a social science researcher with over two decades of experience, Dr. Donnelly is also a trained social worker with experience working in non-profits and faith communities. After completing her PhD, Dr. Donnelly realized her passion for serving organizations and her ski...

Today we have with us Zach Schleien, Co-founder of Filter Off. Zach has a passion for helping others achieve their goals in the personal branding and mental health space. His journey has been one of successes and failures. He has learned from working on his own side projects as well as working in a corporate setting, now at Johnson & Johnson. This unique mix of experience has given Zach the confid...

After you listen to this podcast episode today, you will learn how to push past your fear of failure. We'll talk about ways to unlock the potential of other fraternity and sorority members in your chapter and on your campus, as well as ways to engage on social media. To tell us all about it is Lauren Beane. She lives in Raleigh, NC with her husband and a (very) spoiled Boston Terrier. She is now o...

We have with us today the entire cast of the BlaQberry view, which is 5 Black Queer Men discussing topics such as racism, colorism, sex, and dating on their show, each with their own unique perspectives. It consists of Adrian Neil Jr, Dr. Zach Shirley, Quintin Coleman, Chris Walker, and Harold Brown. In episode #154 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what is the BlaQberry View, how we c...

Today we have with us Jeannie Burlowski. Jeannie is a full-time academic strategist, podcast host, and sought-after speaker for students ages 12–26 and their parents and grandparents. Her writing, speaking, and podcasting help parents set their kids up to graduate college debt-free and move directly into careers they excel at and love. Her work has been featured in publications such as The Huffing...

We have with us Karen McKenzie, the Creative Director and Co-Founder of Rhyme and Reason Design. Rhyme & Reason Design, Inc. is a customer-oriented, full service boutique agency specializing in branding, website development and social media. Their communication solutions are researched, crafted and developed with the perfect balance of creativity, smarts and technology. Karen and her team has work...

After you listen to this podcast episode, you will learn what Universities can do to offer better services and more appropriate accommodations for students with physical disabilities, and the things that our fraternities and sororities can do to be more attractive to students on campus with physical disabilities. In episode #151 ​ of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we have with us Bridget Gum, a st...

Nicole Morse is the Director of Community Initiatives for United Way of Gloucester County in New Jersey. As an experienced student affairs professional and lifetime member of Delta Gamma, Nicole wanted to do a takeover of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast for episode #150 ​ , and we were glad to let her do so. Her choice to interview on the show? None other than Greek University's founder, Michael Aya...

We have with us Dan Faill, who was born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina, where he attended the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. There he became a founding father of Theta Chi Fraternity. After college, he traveled for Theta Chi as a consultant and ended up attending grad school at the University of the Pacific. He worked at Loyola Marymount in LA and then served as Director of...

Dr. Steve Veldkamp is the Director of the Timothy J. Piazza Center for Fraternity and Sorority Research and Reform. In his role, Steve organizes fundraising priorities and supports unit fundraising initiatives. Additionally, as the Executive Director of the Piazza Center, he sets a national research agenda and works with research faculty in designing, conducting, sourcing, and resourcing explorato...

Today we have with us David Page! Two-time Emmy winner David Page changed the world of food television by creating, developing, and executive-producing the groundbreaking show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Before that, as a network news producer based in London, Frankfurt, and Budapest, he traveled Europe, Africa, and the Middle East doing two things―covering some of the biggest stories in the worl...

We decided to interview Dr. Louis Profeta about his column on LinkedIn called "A Sunday Talk on Sex, Drugs, Drinking, & Dying" to try to understand why it resonated with so many people in the country and ultimately went viral. It's also a part of our latest book, "From Letters to Leaders: Creating Impact on Your College Campus and Beyond". We find out what he thought about the new book, how we can...

Today we have with us Kristin MacDermott! Kristin is a resilience expert, and a family & business therapist. Most people avoid conflict. Kristin loves it. She feels conflict is an opportunity to learn, grow and get your needs met. Done right, it is a catalyst for building a stronger mindset and healthier relationships. She uses conflict to build resilience—in individuals, couples, families, and in...

Today we have with us Frank King! He is a six Time TEDx Talker, TEDx and Speaker Marketing Coach, and Former writer for The Tonight Show for 20 Years. He's fought a lifetime battle with depression, and thoughts of suicide, turning that long dark journey of the soul into 5 TEDx Talks, and sharing his insights on Suicide Prevention and Post-vention with corporations, associations, and college audien...

Today we have with us Dr. Shyam Sriram! He has been involved in the fields of secondary and higher education since 2003. He has worked as a teaching assistant at a Hispanic Service Institution (HSI)); teaching assistant at a large, urban university; taught full-time at the largest community college in a Southern state; worked as an adjunct professor at a historically-black college; spent a year wo...