Fraternity Foodie Podcast by Greek University

Are you looking to build Alumni Relationship Management tools at scale in your fraternity or sorority? Trailblaize turns outdated spreadsheets and email lists into an interactive community. We're going to find out more today with the founders of Trailblaize: Owen Ridgeway, Ford Hudson, and Adam Perez! In episode 640 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what problem they personally experie...

Alka Sharma is a powerful public speaker who motivates audiences to achieve their full potential. As an author of "From Cocoon to CEO Living the Life of Your Dreams", she offers simple, practical advice for success. She also champions women's empowerment, guiding women to embrace their inner strength and confidence. And as a real estate investor, Alka uses smart strategies to build lasting wealth....

Leadership requires intentional development! A passionate NPHC speaker, Eddie began his leadership journey as president of his Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity chapter at Loyola University New Orleans, where he was also vice president of the Interfraternity Council. Because of his leadership, Eddie earned the Spirit of Loyola Award for Racial Understanding. He even choreographed a step routine that won...

Scott Courtright is a state archaeologist at USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service and a brother of Phi Sigma Kappa from Northern Arizona University. The most unique thing about Scott is that he was struck by lightning on a hike and survived! He's here to tell us all about it. In episode 637 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Scott chose Northern Arizona for his undergraduat...

How students create memorable first impressions should be mandatory content for any recent college graduate or soon to be graduate! Michelle Rupp brings over two decades' worth of local media expertise to the table. Having created a local lifestyle show, stood in front of a business reporting, and sat behind the anchor desk, not only can she help you craft a meaningful message to get noticed by lo...

Coach Nigel Romany's journey is rooted in a lifelong passion for educating and helping others. He began his career in the banking business, where he focused on servicing and educating clients. This natural inclination led him to transition into teaching, where he found a similar fulfillment in guiding others. His coaching career began over 20 years ago when he stepped in to coach his eldest daught...

The value of your own story is bigger than you think! Marcy Barbaro is a bold, heart-led speaker, writer, and coach who believes your story could change — or even save — a life. Hers began to change the day she stopped waiting to feel "ready" and started writing her truth. The result was Beautiful Humans, There's Nothing Wrong With You — a moving, humorous, and soul-stirring collection that's touc...

Mental health on college campuses in the future is something our next guest is already thinking about. Jack Hellmer is an entrepreneurial leader from Alpha Tau Omega at Florida Gulf Coast University with a social mission to make a positive impact on the mental health of our world. He is focused on reducing the stigma around mental health and supporting others where they are at. Jack is the Founder...

How to pivot in life? We have the perfect guest for you. Donnie Landon knows what it feels like to be counted out before life even begins. With a father incarcerated throughout most of his childhood and the streets often more present than stability, Donnie's early years were marked by trauma, transition, and turmoil. By 19, he found himself standing in a courtroom, facing the same fate as his fath...

The problem with leveling up too quickly? Stina Leigh is here to answer that. Founder and Owner of Stina Leigh Practice, Stina has been shaking up industries for over 25 years—effortlessly merging experiential marketing, business development, and health + wellness into a career that's as dynamic as she is. Stina Leigh Practice is the culmination of Stina's global expertise in health, fitness, nutr...

Finding belonging on college campuses is a specialty for Dr. Kevin Reese, an an experienced higher education professional with over fifteen years of experience working in a variety of roles that provide academic, personal, and professional support for college students that represent diverse and multifaceted backgrounds. Dr. Kev has experience in Admissions and Enrollment Management, Residence Life...

The purpose of The Advisor's Toolkit for 2026 is simple: To give you a clear, efficient look at what is actually working right now on college campuses — and how you can leverage proven programs, interventions, and resources as you plan for the year ahead. You'll hear from our full Greek University team tonight — speakers and consultants with diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and lived experiences....

Communication skills for dating in college are essential! Dr. Victoria Vaughn, a retired educator and lifelong learner, found herself newly single at fifty-five after a thirty-year marriage. Entering the senior dating pool, she discovered not just frogs but full-suitcases of "baggage"—from the talker and the narcissist to the bully, the cheater, and more. Her memoir, "Oh the Frogs I Kissed Before...

Turning connections into interviews is possible! Mark Langford is a Harvard MBA with 30-years of building and working with start-ups through Fortune 500 companies from Main Street to Wall Street both domestically and abroad. He transitioned out of the corporate world in 2013 to help others to identify and live their purpose, tap inner knowing and to release limiting beliefs in order to restore cla...

Why early failure is an advantage - the answer might surprise you! Certified Leadership Consultant Steve Williams started his own consulting company in 2013 after spending over 35 years in manufacturing leadership positions working with companies around the world. Steve taught at the master's level for a dozen years, is a public speaker and master storyteller that combines his unique perspective a...

Creating a helpline for eating disorders is now a reality. Sarah Callazzo used to wear smaller jeans and fake a smile. She liked having as many friends as possible. She would never consider herself a leader. Her camera roll was filled with 'progress pictures' of her body. She was fighting a losing battle with herself. She was in denial and was exhausted - but she would've never admitted it. Around...

Early Warning Signs of Body Dysmorphic Disorder from Linda Summersea! Linda is the author of "The Girl With the Black and Blue Doll", an honest and optimistic book about persevering through childhood depression in a dysfunctional household. What she has learned: the healing child will always be present in the adult, but in her case, the Survival and Healing have now become (almost) Forgiveness. Al...

Surviving to thriving in college? Today we speak to Tonya Comer, winner of the 2024 Nautilus Gold Book Award for Business & Leadership for the book: "In High Heels on a Ladder: The 7 Power Tools for Designing Your Life". She has also been named one of the Top 20 African American Interior Designers in the United States. As a visionary who is bringing design to life, Tonya writes, speaks, coaches, l...

How sales can set you apart in you career! David F. D'Orazi, a successful salesman and California native still residing in the Los Angeles area, has just published his new book "Sell, Sell, Sell!". David pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to thrive in sales, not just for a quarter, but for a career. Drawing from nearly a half-century of real-world experience, raw journal entries, and t...

Perseverance despite unimaginable loss is something our next guest knows very well. Darnell Hardy is a highly respected fitness coach and the founder of Optimize VO2 (OVOO), a metabolic fitness company dedicated to helping individuals achieve peak performance. With over a decade of experience in the fitness industry, Darnell has worked with a diverse clientele, ranging from everyday individuals se...

How to avoid mistakes when facing reputation damage is something that we discuss on the podcast today. After 25+ years working in the high-stakes, high-speed world of NASCAR, IndyCar, and Formula 1, Mike Mooney has seen firsthand how elite teams consistently outperform the competition—not because they have more talent, but because they execute brilliantly in the micro-moments others overlook. That...

Healing from childhood traumas is possible! Avonley Lightstone is the author of Strength of Scars, Letting Go, It's Just Temporary, and Going From Old to Gold. Her mission is to bring healing in to a world that often feels broken. She believes trauma and trials, when faced with courage, can become powerful challenges that strengthen us and create a ripple of hope and resilience. Through her own st...

How to get emotionally thriving relationships will be answered in this episode! Terry and Carol Moss are dynamic voices in the world of relationships. Terry is widely recognized as a pastor in the marketplace and a wholeness architect committed to helping individuals and couples thrive emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. A retired corporate executive with a thirty-six-year career in commer...

Don't be afraid to ask for help in college. With over 7 years of experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Colleen Gigante has developed a passion for helping children and families overcome mental health challenges and achieve their full potential. She has a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology which equip her with...

Deep conversations with grandparents are critical for so many reasons. God used an avalanche that took Nick Stevens' daughter in 2008 to put him on a path to help dads and granddads fulfill their unique roles for their family. Building heritage is a God-given responsibility and opportunity. Nick is the author of a book coming out in early 2026 called "The Power of Granddad's Voice: Seven Blessings...