Fraternity Foodie Podcast by Greek University

Dr. Michael Ayalon
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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.

  1. 3d ago

    Thomas Grossi: Sports Gambling in College

    Thomas Grossi is using his lived experience with gambling addiction and professional experience as a family law attorney to address the individual and family consequences of gambling-related harm. He created TAG Me In, Don't Chase: an organization dedicated to people and families from gambling-related harm through education, prevention, and pathways to recovery through both non-profit and traditional resources. This organization has been created with a special focus on young adults (high-schoolers and college-aged) with the goal to develop a statewide initiative focused on youth and young-adult gambling educations, prevention and recovery for both individuals and family members/educators (parents, siblings, athletic departments, and teachers). In episode 704 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how his psychology degree helps him as an attorney, when he realized gambling had become a problem, what is "chasing" in gambling, how normalization has changed the risk for young people, why gambling is so attractive to younger men, what are the early warning signs of gambling addiction, what are the ripple effects on family & friends, and how to start a conversation with someone who needs help. Enjoy!

  2. Aug 29

    Frederick Johnson IV: Discomfortable Leadership

    Frederick Johnson IV, M.Ed. is a leadership speaker and a trainer for educators. He is the creator of Discomfortable Leadership, and he created it so that it doesn't take you nearly as long as it took him to figure out. It's a framework to help students, professionals, and teams be more confident, courageous, and impactful. Through Discomfortable Leadership, Frederick teaches individuals and teams to climb the "Five Peaks" and use the HOPE Method to build self-awareness, lean into challenges, and lead in ways that drive performance and get results consistently. He's also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. In episode 703 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Fred chose education and who influenced him, when he realized that comfort was getting in the way of becoming the leader he wanted to be, what is discomfortable leadership, what is the biggest obstacle for emerging leaders, how to use discomfortable leadership in a fraternity chapter, how to preserve friendships without compromising your responsibilities, why practicing this skill is so important, what college students really need from mentors, why giving feedback is so important, and how to become a better leader in 24 hours. Enjoy!

  3. Aug 28

    Salvatore Tagliareni: Discover Your Purpose in College

    Salvatore J. Tagliareni is an internationally respected speaker whose life and work are deeply influenced by Viktor Frankl, the distinguished psychiatrist, Holocaust survivor, and founder of legotherapy. Frankly developed legotherapy, a meaning-centered approach that helps people find purpose, even in life's most painful circumstances. Its core belief: we can't always choose what happens to us, but we can choose our attitude and our response – and in that choice, we discover meaning. Through his rare mentorship with Frankl, Salvatore carries forward this timeless wisdom for leaders, teams, and individuals facing uncertainty, loss, and change. A former Catholic priest and executive leadership consultant, Salvatore is the author of nine books, including the bestselling "Roving Leadership". In episode 702 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how the different chapters in his life shaped him, why he called Viktor Frankl and eventually studied with him, how that experience changed his life, what is the power of choice and how that leaders us to purpose, why leadership is service instead of power, what is Roving Leadership, how we can learn from bad decisions, why we sometimes feel like "we are not enough", and gives Sal and his life meaning today. Enjoy!

  4. Aug 27

    Sandy Mortensen: Why College Students Need Flexibility and Balance

    Sandra Mortensen is a retired therapist and graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She has more than 45 years of experience across hospital and private practice. Sandy owned and operated physical therapy clinics in Colorado, where she specialized in post-surgical and injury rehabilitation, as well as pain management. She is an experienced presenter and educator who has trained physical therapists and healthcare professionals throughout her career. In episode 701 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Sandy decided to dedicate her retirement to helping people prevent physical health problems before they happen, what's her secret to skiing and hiking at age 83, why college is the perfect time to build healthy habits, how much damage sedentary lifestyles can do (sitting in front of a computer all day), what is happening in the body during her "wake up your brain" exercise, why flexibility and balance is still important, the biggest misconceptions about fitness with college students, what is her routine each morning, and what habits college students should develop. Enjoy!

  5. Aug 21

    Mindy Tucker: Building Sorority Rush Into Resume Power

    Every August, "RushTok" floods social feeds with clips of cheer routines, designer outfits, and viral Bid Day reveals. But behind the social media spectacle, modern sorority recruitment at major universities has quietly transformed into a multimonth, six-figure corporate operation run entirely by college women. Mindy Tucker, CEO of Tri Delta, is shifting that conversation in her new op-ed, "Beyond the Balloons." Drawing from her firsthand look at recruitment operations at the University of Arkansas, Mindy breaks down how college women manage massive budgets, negotiate commercial vendor contracts, and lead teams of 600+ peers—developing elite project management and leadership skills that help their resume building and careers. In episode 700 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how her career eventually led her to become the CEO of Tri Delta, what her work experience taught her about leadership in the Fraternity and Sorority world, what people misunderstand about leading an organization like Tri Delta, what made her write the op-ed called "Beyond The Balloons", why students sometimes struggle to explain their value to employers, whether running a sorority chapter is harder than managing employees, how we can make sure the members are delivering on their promises, and one leadership lesson she wish she knew at age 21. Enjoy!

  6. Aug 18

    Stacy Ross: Healthy Coping Strategies for College Students

    Stacy Ross is an author, speaker and mother of an adult with Borderline Personality Disorder. With raw honesty, Stacy tells the story of her 28 year journey parenting a child with mental illness. Stacy's openness about her struggles make her both relatable and believable with listeners often recounting personal experiences for the first time. Stacy also shares coping skills and strategies she's learned along the way leaving audiences feeling empowered, hopeful, and less isolated. In episode 699 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Stacy chose Cornell University and Sigma Delta Tau, what it was like to speak to her chapter about mental health and sisterhood, what gave her the courage to tell her story in her memoir called "Searching for Slippers", what concerns her about higher levels of loneliness in this generation, what are the early warning signs that a student is struggling, how to have the mental health conversation without making them feel judged, how asking for help in our chapter could be viewed as a strength instead of a weakness, what families often misunderstand about supporting a loved one with mental illness, advice for parents who are sending a student to college and worry about their mental health, and healthy coping strategies for college students. Enjoy!

  7. Aug 13

    Detria Austin Everson: Philanthropy and Service for College Students

    Detria Austin Everson is a nationally recognized leadership speaker, author, and C-suite executive with more than 20 years of experience driving organizational strategy, high-impact philanthropy, and community transformation. She most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the John and Lillian Miles Lewis Foundation in Atlanta, where she advanced initiatives focused on civil rights, civic engagement, and social justice — amplifying the legacy of Congressman John Lewis through national partnerships and youth leadership programs. A sought-after keynote speaker on leadership, philanthropy, and social impact, Detria brings both executive insight and lived experience to every stage — equipping organizations to lead with clarity, purpose, and results. In epsiode 698 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Detria joined Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and the impact that had on the woman and leader she became, why she refers to service as a superpower in her new book called""Serving Is a Superpower: Transforming Lives Through the Power of Giving and Receiving", what we receive when we serve others, how we move students from required service to meaningful service, the difference between philanthropy and service, the leadership skills that students develop while doing service, what working for Congressman John Lewis's legacy organization taught her personally about leadership and service, what are the human qualities that technology simply cannot replace, what a meaningful legacy actually looks like, and what could do this week that might begin to change not only someone else's life, but their own. Enjoy!

  8. Aug 12

    Jane Fischer: Helping Others With Disabilities in College

    Jane Fischer is a wife, mother of three adult children, and grandmother of four. She has been married to her husband, Al, for more than fifty years. She taught elementary school before deciding to stay at home and raise her children. After twenty years, she earned a Master's Degree in Special Education from Montclair University, with certifications as a Teacher of the Handicapped, and a Learning Consultant. Jane felt strongly that children with special needs have an opportunity to attend religious school so she spearheaded the formation of a special class in her Temple. Suzy was the first child to be Bat-Mitzvah in the class. Jane is very involved with Jespy House, a nonprofit organization that enables adults with intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to lead independent lives. Jane and Al purchased a home in 2004 for Suzy and four other Jespy clients, which enabled them to live an "independent" life with the necessary support. Today, Suzy lives in a condo with adult supervision. In episode 697 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out about Jane's journey from elementary school teacher to special education advocate and now author of the new book "If You Knew Suzy", why Suzy's story has the power to change the way people think, what Jane means when she says "predictions are not promises", what she would tell someone who feels like life isn't going according to plan, what advice she would give siblings of someone with disabilities, how students can make their campus more welcoming for students with disabilities, advice for students who want to become advocates but don't know where to start, how not to experience burnout as a caregiver, and what Suzy would want our college students to know. Enjoy!

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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.

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