Fraternity Foodie Podcast by Greek University

Dr. Michael Ayalon

On Fraternity Foodie, we will have some of the tough conversations in Fraternity and Sorority Life with the leading speakers and experts in the industry. We'll discuss topics such as hazing prevention, sexual assault prevention, alcohol and drug abuse prevention, mental health, recruitment, and any issue involving college or university students to help make our campuses safer and stronger.

  1. Jun 19

    Rei Vardi: How Entrepreneurs Create Momentum

    Rei Vardi is the Founder and CEO of Eon. He started it as a side project in his dorm room at Boston University and built it into a national EV mobility platform with 3,000+ cars in over 30 cities. He bootstrapped everything and reached scale without raising outside capital. Eon connects underused electric vehicles to people and companies that need flexible access. Renters get a simple way to drive an EV. Owners earn passive income through their virtual fleet model. The platform has generated over $10 million dollars for owners and helped save over 16 million pounds of CO₂. Rei's background is in biomedical engineering and he has always been interested in building real world systems. Eon grew out of that. Most of his work now is focused on improving automation, expanding their network, and making the experience as simple as possible for both renters and owners. In episode 685 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out when Rei knew he had to walk away from the "safe path" in life, what was the craziest thing that happened in the early days of his business, how college students will know when to go "all in" on their business idea, how he was able to create momentum as an entrepreneur, how bootstrapping the business made it grow stronger, how students should apply systems to grow their organization, what side hustles are available for college students today, and whether all cars will be subscription based in 10 years instead of owned. Enjoy!

    36 min
  2. Jun 18

    Dr. Ellyn Hilliard-McLeod: Improving Energy and Mental Focus

    Dr. Ellyn Hilliard-McLeod dedicated her life to helping others find healing and wholeness through a holistic approach to health. She earned her PhD in Holistic Nutrition from Clayton College of Natural Health, where her dissertation focused on the effectiveness of Gerson Therapy, and also holds a BA in Communications from UC Davis. With additional training as a Gerson Certified Therapist in vegan nutrition and a Diet Counselor Certificate from Bauman College in Cotati, California, Ellyn brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her work. She has owned and directed two wellness centers—Twelve Ways Healing Center in Boulder, Colorado, and The Healing Center in Fair Oaks, California—creating spaces where people could explore healing on every level. Her counseling work is also deeply rooted in the principles of A Course in Miracles, where she draws on the principles of Attitudinal Healing to guide others toward peace and self-discovery. In episode 684 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out the the new habits college student should be developing now, what the title of her book "It Takes More Than Carrot Juice" actually means, what common patterns have you seen in people who experienced transformation in their lives, how chronic stress impacts the body physically over time, what are some simple nutrition changes college students could realistically make that would dramatically improve their energy and mental clarity, what are the risks with Ozempic and similar GLP-1 drugs to lose weight, how students can tell the difference between a healthy wellness plan and wellness misinformation online, how unresolved resentment or toxic relationships can impact someone physically and mentally, and why fatigue and burnout have become so common among young adults. Enjoy!

    25 min
  3. Jun 12

    Nicolena Nino-Rosato & Timothy Rosato: Building Consent Cultures in College

    Attorney Nicolena Nino-Rosato has a unique and diverse background. Having started her career in the District Attorney's office while completing her master's degree In Healthcare Ethics and Bioethics, she understands all sides of a criminal case. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Washington and Jefferson University in 2005. She then earned her joint JD/MA at Duquesne University and in 2008 Nicole went on to complete her residency program for her PhD at Duquesne University at Mercy Hospital. After working for a large firm in downtown Pittsburgh, Attorney Nino furthered her education by attending Saint James School of Medicine, to which she attributes her ability to grasp difficult medical concepts that come up in her cases. We also have with us co-Founder Timothy Rosato of an app called The NotME App. In episode 682 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out common legal situations that college students find themselves in unintentionally, why communication is so complicated today, what was the inspiration behind The NotME App, healthy ways that college students can communicate their boundaries, how technology has changed the way college students communicate, what role alcohol plays in clouding communication, what is Title IX, how fraternities and sororities can create consent cultures in college, and how being a parent changes the way you think about student safety. Learn more about the app at: https://www.thenotmeapp.com

    33 min
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On Fraternity Foodie, we will have some of the tough conversations in Fraternity and Sorority Life with the leading speakers and experts in the industry. We'll discuss topics such as hazing prevention, sexual assault prevention, alcohol and drug abuse prevention, mental health, recruitment, and any issue involving college or university students to help make our campuses safer and stronger.