Fraternity Foodie Podcast by Greek University

Achieving healthy masculinity is possible on today's college campuses! Dan Clark is on our show today, but almost everyone calls him Nitro. He earned it because he wore spandex on television for years on the cult hit TV show the American Gladiators. His life changed on December 18, 2013. He had a heart attack. His life was a mess. His health was shot. Confidence collapsing. Future uncertain. Slipp...

Jay Abbasi believes that how we work should enhance our lives, not drain them. Leading training initiatives at Tesla, he experienced the demands of a high-performance culture firsthand, seeing the toll it takes on even the most resilient professionals. When his father passed away unexpectedly, it drove home a life-changing truth: success shouldn't come at the expense of well-being. This is the mes...

Irma Goosen, a TEDx Speaker, Motivational Speaker, Immigrant Success Advocate, and Author, commands attention with her informed perspectives on immigrant integration, shaped by her personal path from South Africa to the US and Canada. Her clear, engaging speaking style makes complex topics of cultural adaptation and leadership accessible and relatable to a global audience. Furthermore, Irma dedica...

How can you handle rejection? Scott Ramey, Authentic Sales Expert, Former Fortune 500 C-Suite Executive with more than $100 Billion of Successful Sales experience and Founder of The Ramey Group, is a seasoned leader, speaker and mentor with over three decades of experience in corporate America. Having served as Executive Vice President of Workplace Solutions at Transamerica, Senior Vice President...

Why do some people succeed and others don't? Rob Kalwarowsky specializes in helping leaders become high-impact individuals who turn their teams into happy, high-performing units that achieve their goals. He believes that traditional leadership coaching methods are not always enough to bring about the change that today's dynamic work environment demands. That's why Rob has taken a unique approach,...

How should students prepare for formal recruitment? Coming into college as a first-generation student, Maureen Anderson knew little about the college experience, let alone sororities and recruitment. Full of lingo that is confusing, a completely foreign culture, and a distorted image due to tv. movies, and social media. She went on to work at the Delta Phi Epsilon sorority headquarters as Director...

Want to remove all obstacles in life? Check out Maya Azucena, an Award-winning Singer, Recording Artist and Humanitarian, known for her versatile voice which adapts to multiple genres and sports a soulful 4-octave range. She is a cultural ambassador with a focus on Women's & Youth Empowerment and Domestic/Sexual Violence, who has completed 12+ humanitaran tours sponsored by American Embassies and...

What is the impact of substance use on mental health? Dr. Michael Milobsky is the owner and operator of Pediatrics at the Meadows, a primary care pediatric practice in Castle Rock, Colorado, committed to keeping patients healthy and safe by providing unparalleled access to excellent in-office care. Renowned, trusted, and skilled diagnostician, with 20 years of experience as a pediatric hospitalist...

Jean Alfieri was a Human Resource professional for over 30 years, and is now a full-time author, speaker, and dog fan. She has coached mid-level and executive managers on the importance of mindset and positive thinking techniques. In episode 532 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Jean chose Valparaiso University for her undergraduate experience, how college students can make the rig...

Dr. Bill Martinov has over 35 years of higher education experience inclusive of senior administrative leadership, teaching, coaching, fund raising and student recruitment that has embraced both diversity and campus-wide collaboration with the primary goal of enhancing personalized student success. This includes experience in advancement, athletics, admissions, and student affairs. Most recently, D...

Rajia Abdelaziz, Advocate for Women and Children's Safety, is the CEO and co-founder of invisaWear, a company at the forefront of smart jewelry and life-saving technology. In just a few short years, she has scaled the business to reach over 100,000 customers, offering them innovative solutions to personal safety. Through strategic fundraising efforts, Rajia successfully raised millions of dollars,...

Rachel Pedersen is the 'Queen of Social Media' with 1.3 Million TikTok followers. She is an expert in all things social media - literally every platform! She delights in empowering businesses with social media strategies that support MASSIVE, needle-moving growth, & she teaches busy people how to find freedom by becoming SUCCESSFUL social media managers - without sacrificing the things that matter...

Artem Arefyev is the current Director of Member Services for the Executive Office of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc. and the Conference Manager for The Harbor Institute. He graduated with a Bachelors from the University of South Carolina, and also got his Masters in Higher Education Administration from there as well. In episode 528 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why...

Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, caring counselors are here for you. Dial 988. On August 22, 2019, Susan Crooks faced an unimaginable loss when her son Walt succumbed to treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. In his memory, Susan and her other son, Will, established Walt's Waltz—a nonprofit organi...

For the last 20 years, Carey Conley has had a flourishing business career which has taken her around the world. Unfortunately, tragedy struck, and everything changed. She lost her husband, Ross, in 2014 and just three years later, she lost her son, Cole, at age 26 - both to suicide. Today, Carey helps people create a crystal clear written vision for every area of their life, so they take action ev...

Managing depression and anxiety in college students is possible! Gabe Howard is an award-winning speaker, author, and podcast host who is passionately dedicated to mental health advocacy while living with bipolar disorder. With over 250 keynote addresses under his belt, he has had the honor of sharing his message at esteemed venues like Oxford University and the National Press Club in Washington,...

College students leveraging public speaking opportunities! Jackie Bailey is the International Conversation Coach, and she inspires clients to break their silence and become victorious over trauma. She is the founder of The Speak Feed Lead Project, a semi-finalist in The World Championship of Public Speaking, a TEDx speaker, and a six-time best-selling author of books ranging on topics from leaders...

Can we discourage substance abuse but still have fun? In her 20s, Jo Weatherford was a drug-and alcohol-addicted Playboy model, partying with celebrities in Hollywood. After an arrest and failed suicide attempt, she knew it was time to get clean. She went back to school to get her master's degree in Human Development, and spent the next 12 years teaching courses on addiction at the University of N...

A proven formula for achieving your New Year's resolution! Deborah Mallow is the CEO AT THE DAILY DECISIONS™️ YOUR RAY OF SUNSHINE: AN INSPIRATIONAL PUBLIC SPEAKER, AUTHOR, IMPASSIONED PRESENTER AND FACILITATOR; she values addressing both large and mid-sized audiences with powerful presentations and creative, interactive exercises that will help your workforce, sales teams, your affinity groups, m...

How to live a life without limits! Vivienne Kjönö, born in the beautiful city of Stockholm, Sweden, continues to lead a vibrant international life. Vivienne's prominent corporate track record has represented well-known domestic and multinational companies. Her success is a direct result of creating strategic goodwill alliances. Working with recognizable global hospitality brands, such as TGI Frida...

On episode 520 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we have for you a great program called "Healing Together: Navigating Post-Election Stress and Uplifting Our Students" with mental health expert Brittany Richmond and the Executive Director of Half a Sorrow Foundation, Dennis Gillan. We'll discuss how we can manage our personal and professional stress, uplift students in a divisive climate, build cam...

How to not worry about things out of your control? Ron Schneebaum, MD is uniquely positioned to teach you how to live a happier life. During his 40 year career as a primary care pediatrician, he regularly noted the power and importance of love for the human psyche. He also saw that when love is not felt, self-worth crumbles, and enjoyment of life decreases. Ron is a Diplomate of the American Board...

How to fix your hangover? When it comes to health, Jill Grimes, MD, is PASSIONATE about PREVENTION. As a proud Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, her practical and evidence-based advice covers all ages, genders and body parts. Dr. Grimes has always enjoyed educating, in and out of the exam rooms. Her message is shared across all media platforms, from print magazines and online fo...

Addressing mental health in college is extremely important. Today we're talking to Chris Troutt, LMFT, a Christian family therapist who brings a unique background to her clients. She and her late husband, Burt, are parents to twelve children and have twenty-five grandchildren. Chris is a biological mother, an adoptive mother, a stepmother, and a foster mother; she brings both education and persona...

How do you choose the right job offer? Let's ask Lindsay Barnett, who has dedicated her career to transforming workplace cultures, leaders, teams, and individuals over the last 15 years. Lindsay earned her undergraduate Anthropology degree from the University of California, Berkeley and her Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship and Organization Behavior from The UC...