Fraternity Foodie Podcast by Greek University

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Fraternity Foodie Podcast by Greek University

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, diversity, and any issue involving college students today to help make our campuses safer and stronger.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Dr. Bill Martinov: Discover Your LEADERSHIP Style in 2025

    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, Dr. Martinov served at Long Island University as Director of Athletics and then Chief of University Alumni Engagement & Athletics Advancement. In episode 531 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Bill chose DePauw University for his undergraduate experience, why he decided to join Phi Delta Theta, what it was like working for Notre Dame and meeting Rudy, what is the relationship between athletics and Greek life and their contribution to campus culture, how to make a compelling case to a Director of Athletics and coaches to allow their student-athletes to also be Greek, how college students can identify their life and career goal, how to identify your leadership style, why failure is important in your journey, and how college students expand their network and find mentors while they are in college. Enjoy, and happy holidays!

    57 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Rajia Abdelaziz: Smart Jewelry Safety Hacks Every College Student Needs!

    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, bringing the product to market within just two years—an impressive feat for a startup in a competitive tech industry. As a minority female CEO, Rajia is passionate about inspiring other young entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams, despite societal pressures that may tell them otherwise. Beating the odds inspired Rajia to give back through mentorship, where she guides aspiring entrepreneurs at UMass Lowell’s Entrepreneurship program. Her goal is to empower the next generation of business leaders to challenge the status quo and achieve success on their own terms. Get your invisaWear smart jewelry with a 10% discount by using this link: https://invisawear.kckb.st/greekuniversity

    29 min

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    Rachel Pederson: Ways Fraternities & Sororities Can EXPLODE Their Social Media Presence in 2025

    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 most - including family, friends, and their dreams. In episode 529 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what it was like for Rachel as a Naval Sea Cadet, why she decided on North Central University in Minneapolis, how she was able to overcome being a college dropout, alcoholic, and single mother in poverty, what makes the social media managers that she trains special, what are ways that fraternities and sororities can grow their social media accounts in 2025, what to do with your TikTok account over the next 30 days, why vulnerability is so important to Rachel, what are her favorite books, and an action plan for aspiring entrepreneurs. Enjoy!

    31 min

  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    Artem Arefyev: Building a DIVERSE Student Organization in College

    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 Artem chose the University of South Carolina, why he decided to join Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity as a white man, what are his job responsibilities as Director of Member Services for the national fraternity, why college students should not avoid conflict, how we can handle conflict in our student organizations, what is implicit bias, how college students can talk about race and racism without being combative, how we can build diverse student organizations in college, how our organizations can better support marginalized students, how we can make an impact with DEI in our organizations, and what books we can read on DEI. Enjoy!

    51 min

  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    Susan Crooks: Creating a Stigma-Free Environment in College

    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 organization dedicated to reducing suffering and stigma surrounding mental health struggles. Together, we can foster understanding and support for those in need. Their mission is to destigmatize mental health, promote equity in care and research funding, and empower individuals through education and advocacy to foster hope and reduce suffering. In episode 527 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Susan chose to attend the University of Central Florida as an adult learner, we learn more about Susan's son Walt and the non-profit called Walt’s Waltz, how she finds the strength to help others after going through this, the myths about mental health, how college students can take their mental health temperature, how the arts can help with mental health, what is a mental health moonshot, and how we can create a stigma-free environment in college. Enjoy!

    45 min

  6. DEC 19

    Carey Conley: Break FREE from Mental Health Myths!

    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 every day toward living out their purpose. Purpose is what gives people hope. In episode 526 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Carey decided on Oklahoma State University, what was special about Phi Mu that made her want to join, what happened when she lost her husband Ross to suicide in 2014, what happened when she lost her son Cole to suicide just three years later, how students can find their purpose in life, how she came up with the title of her book "Keep Looking Up: Transforming Grief into Hope After Tragedy", strategies students can use to support friends who might be struggling with their mental health, myths about mental health, and how students can become advocates for mental health awareness on their campuses. Enjoy!

    32 min

  7. DEC 17

    Gabe Howard: Managing Depression and Anxiety In College Students

    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, D.C. Gabe’s work has been featured on major media outlets such as ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX, with over 150 appearances in news media coverage. He’s also interviewed everyone from experts and researchers to A-list celebrities on Healthline Media’s Inside Bipolar podcast - people like Dr. Phil McGraw, Alanis Morissette, and Jennette McCurdy. Gabe’s ability to talk about suicide and mental health with everyone is what makes him stand out. In episode 525 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what Gabe's life was like before age 26 when he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, what are the misconceptions around bipolar disorder, how supportive loved ones, treatment, therapy, and self-education led to recovery, what's his favorite interview on the “Inside Mental Health” podcast, some ways to boost your self-esteem, a good conversation starter for someone with social anxiety, how college students can manage their depression or anxiety, how you can help someone who is hesitant to seek help, and how you can explain depression to your family and friends. Enjoy!

    35 min

  8. DEC 11

    Jackie Bailey: BEST Public Speaking Opportunities for College Students to Get Ahead

    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 leadership, healing, communication, and parenting. Jackie is an award-winning team builder, educator, leader, and coach, who has spoken for corporations, associations, and nonprofit organizations. In episode 524 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what trauma Jackie went through as a child, how public speaking has helped her to heal, how college students can overcome stage fright, her advice for creating a clear and impactful message, how to engage your audience, how to use body language to show confidence, her advice on using slides and images in the presentation, how important story telling is during public speaking opportunities, and how college students leverage public speaking opportunities to network and build connections. Enjoy!

    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, diversity, and any issue involving college students today to help make our campuses safer and stronger.

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