Sorority Chat

Liz Alexander
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A podcast about all things Greek housing, decorating, and beyond. Host Liz Alexander is an alumnae of Alpha Gamma Delta and owner of PDR Interiors, an interior decorating firm that focuses on enhancing the sorority housing experience. Having worked on over 80 college campuses across 25 states, Toombs is well-versed in the world of chapter facilities. She hosts many knowledgeable guests who provide valuable insight for the sorority housing industry. Connect with Liz:  🔗 ⁠⁠Website: PDR Interiors⁠⁠  📷 ⁠⁠Instagram: @pdrinteriors⁠

  1. 5d ago

    Color Analysis, Personal Style, and Confidence for Recruitment & Beyond

    On today's episode, host Liz Alexander welcomes Meghan Tinker of House of Colour Louisville to discuss how in-person color and style analysis helps women understand their best palettes, simplify wardrobe choices, and build confidence for key moments like sorority recruitment, the first day of class, and job interviews. Meghan explains House of Colour’s long-standing four-season draping process, addresses misconceptions that clients will be given strict rules, and shares practical guidance for themed recruitment outfits, choosing a signature “wow color,” and using accessories and lipstick to add flattering color near the face. They also talk about budgeting, avoiding trend-driven shopping mistakes, using photos to compare outfits, and how style shifts across life and career contexts. Liz closes with a “House Hot Take” on supporting mental health through chapter house design choices like soothing colors, natural light, quiet zones, and thoughtful acoustics. 📌 Connect with Meghan 📸  @houseofcolourlouisville 🌐 https://www.houseofcolour.com 📌 Connect with Liz:  📸 ⁠⁠Instagram: @pdrinteriors⁠ 🌐  ⁠Website: PDR Interiors⁠⁠  Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to Sorority Chat on your favorite podcast platform!If you loved this episode, leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share it with a friend in your sorority circle! Sorority Chat is your go-to podcast for all things Greek life! Liz Alexander hosts this show for sorority leaders, house directors, alumni, and anyone who loves sisterhood and the traditions that make Greek life unique. From leadership insights to house renovations and recruitment tips, Sorority Chat brings you real conversations, thoughtful insights, and fun stories. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Style Confidence Teaser 00:32 Welcome to Sorority Chat 00:57 Meet Meghan Tinker 02:26 How Color Analysis Works 04:32 Meghan’s Origin Story 07:22 Pandemic Closet Reset 08:32 Tools Not Rules 11:34 Color and First Impressions 13:28 Recruitment Outfit Strategy 18:12 Parents Helping Without Stress 21:21 Sorority Life Reflections 23:55 Personal Style Without Overdoing 27:46 Style Through Life Seasons 31:35 Underrated Colors and Autumn Myths 33:50 Final Takeaway and Where to Follow 36:12 House Hot Take: Mental Health Design 37:21 Wrap Up and Subscribe

  2. Jul 29

    Sorority Housing Risk Management with Kit Moorman

    Host Liz Alexander welcomes Kit Moorman, Director of Risk Management Education at MJ Sorority and a Kappa Alpha Theta alumna, to discuss how risk management in sorority housing goes far beyond rules and paperwork. Kit explains how MJ identifies national trends across chapters and helps members, advisors, and house corporations “get to yes” by adjusting behaviors and planning proactively. They cover emerging issues such as porch pickup exchanges that invite unknown visitors and pose slip-and-fall liability risks, and the rise of unofficial chapter houses where members rent together but may inadvertently create organizational risk. On the property side, they discuss designing spaces that balance privacy and community, retrofitting older homes for resilience amid changing weather patterns, and using technologies such as leak detectors and electrical fire sensors to predict, prevent, and protect. Liz closes with a design “hot take” emphasizing maintenance as an essential strategy for a cared-for home. 📌 Connect with  Kit: 🌐 www.mjsorority.com 🌐 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kitclark317/ 📌 Connect with Liz:  📸 ⁠⁠Instagram: @pdrinteriors⁠ 🌐  ⁠Website: PDR Interiors⁠⁠  Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to Sorority Chat on your favorite podcast platform!If you loved this episode, leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share it with a friend in your sorority circle! Sorority Chat is your go-to podcast for all things Greek life! Liz Alexander hosts this show for sorority leaders, house directors, alumni, and anyone who loves sisterhood and the traditions that make Greek life unique. From leadership insights to house renovations and recruitment tips, Sorority Chat brings you real conversations, thoughtful insights, and fun stories. Episode Highlights: 00:00 Episode Teaser 00:39 Welcome to Sorority Chat 01:08 Meet Kit Moorman 02:18 Career Path to Risk 04:00 What Risk Management Is 04:56 Porch Pickup Liability 06:22 Safer Swap Solutions 08:15 Unofficial House Risks 11:00 Awareness as a Skill 12:54 How MJ Shares Trends 16:10 Designing for Privacy 18:41 Weatherproofing Houses 23:57 Smart Tech Prevention 27:38 Water Damage and Sprinklers 32:00 Cookies and Hobbies 36:25 Thriving House Definition 37:32 House Hot Take Maintenance 38:32 Wrap Up and Credits

  3. Jul 22

    Career Readiness, Mentorship & ‘Just Take the Next Step’ with Career Coach Amanda Saha

    On today's episode of Sorority Chat, host Liz Alexander interviews career development specialist and private career coach Amanda Saha about helping young people build confidence and plan their next step. Amanda shares how growing up on a farm shaped her work ethic and responsibility, and how 4-H, FFA, and FBLA developed her leadership, public speaking, and interview skills. She explains her role in Jessamine County Schools supporting about 50–60 students through career coaching and pre-apprenticeship preparation, with examples including district technology, social media, after-school early childhood work, and maintenance. Amanda advises overwhelmed students to try something—get a job, volunteer, find mentors outside the family, and focus on communication and writing, including creating a resume and letter. Liz closes with a “House Hot Take” on how a cared-for sorority house sets expectations for sisterhood and culture. 📌 Connect with  Amanda: 📸  @asaha 🌐  amandasaha.com 📌 Connect with Liz:  📸 ⁠⁠Instagram: @pdrinteriors⁠ 🌐  ⁠Website: PDR Interiors⁠⁠  Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to Sorority Chat on your favorite podcast platform!If you loved this episode, leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share it with a friend in your sorority circle! Sorority Chat is your go-to podcast for all things Greek life! Liz Alexander hosts this show for sorority leaders, house directors, alumni, and anyone who loves sisterhood and the traditions that make Greek life unique. From leadership insights to house renovations and recruitment tips, Sorority Chat brings you real conversations, thoughtful insights, and fun stories. Episode Highlights:00:00 Episode Teaser00:29 Welcome to Sorority Chat00:54 Meet Career Coach Amanda02:19 Farm Life Work Ethic04:51 4H FFA FBLA Lessons09:12 Career Specialist Role10:16 Apprenticeship Examples14:29 Start Exploring Careers17:54 Next Step Mindset22:03 Stand Out Professionally26:48 Mentorship That Works30:41 Do Something Advice33:25 Wrap Up and Connect34:29 House Hot Take Segment35:27 Final Outro and Credits

  4. Jul 15

    Long-Distance Friendships in Greek Life (and Beyond) with Kelley Schillig

    In today's episode, Liz Alexander welcomes her best friend Kelley Schillig to discuss how to maintain long-distance friendships through major life transitions, from leaving high school or college to new jobs and seasons of adulthood. Drawing on their decade-long friendship that began professionally and grew through intentional planning, they share practical ways to stay connected without relying on instant replies or social media, including setting specific plans, using voice memos, and their weekly “Wednesday Waffle” video check-ins with their friend group. They emphasize extending grace when responses are delayed, reaching out even without immediate feedback, and showing up during difficult seasons. The conversation includes a humorous story about friends spotting Liz’s Costa Rica elopement via location-sharing, plus the episode’s “House Hot Take” on choosing flexible, reconfigurable chapter-room seating. 📌 Connect with Kelley: 📸  @kelleyschillig 📌 Connect with Liz:  📸 ⁠⁠Instagram: @pdrinteriors⁠ 🌐  ⁠Website: PDR Interiors⁠⁠  Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to Sorority Chat on your favorite podcast platform!If you loved this episode, leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share it with a friend in your sorority circle! Sorority Chat is your go-to podcast for all things Greek life! Liz Alexander hosts this show for sorority leaders, house directors, alumni, and anyone who loves sisterhood and the traditions that make Greek life unique. From leadership insights to house renovations and recruitment tips, Sorority Chat brings you real conversations, thoughtful insights, and fun stories. Episode Highlights:00:00 Long Distance Friendship Teaser00:27 Welcome to Sorority Chat00:58 Meet Kelley and The Topic02:44 How We Became Friends05:50 Making Plans Without Proximity08:48 Social Media vs Real Connection11:32 Voice Memos and Waffles17:36 Instant Replies and Grace23:46 Costa Rica Location Bust28:53 Traditions and Shared Interests31:18 Showing Up in Hard Seasons34:13 If You're Drifting, Reconnect35:43 Wrap Up and Past Episode Plug36:53 House Hot Take Seating Flex37:51 Final Thanks and Subscribe

  5. Jul 8

    Leadership, Accountability & Building Stronger Chapters with Kevin Kocian

    Liz Alexander welcomes Kevin Kocian, a Pi Kappa Phi alum from UT Arlington, to discuss leadership lessons from helping rebuild a struggling chapter that was low on members and in debt, and how those experiences shaped his approach to entrepreneurship and alumni service. Kevin shares how growing up in West, Texas influenced his persistence, why Pi Kappa Phi’s philanthropy (The Ability Experience) connected personally through his mother’s disability, and what he learned in roles including secretary, president, treasurer, and VP/DP about communication, budgeting, recruiting, delegation, and giving credit to the team. They explore active listening as a leadership and recruitment skill and Kevin’s view of Greek organizations as student-run businesses. He also explains Click Wave, an app designed to improve chapter engagement and accountability through structured communication, events/tasks, points, and future AI recommendations. Liz closes with a “House Hot Take” on keeping a facilities-chair binder for housing institutional memory. 📌 Connect with  Kevin 📸  https://www.instagram.com/cliqwaveapp/ 🌐 cliqwave.com/linktree 📌 Connect with Liz:  📸 ⁠⁠Instagram: @pdrinteriors⁠ 🌐  ⁠Website: PDR Interiors⁠⁠  Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to Sorority Chat on your favorite podcast platform!If you loved this episode, leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share it with a friend in your sorority circle! Sorority Chat is your go-to podcast for all things Greek life! Liz Alexander hosts this show for sorority leaders, house directors, alumni, and anyone who loves sisterhood and the traditions that make Greek life unique. From leadership insights to house renovations and recruitment tips, Sorority Chat brings you real conversations, thoughtful insights, and fun stories. Episode Highlights:00:00 Podcast Cold Open00:32 Welcome to Sorority Chat01:02 Meet Kevin Koshen02:02 Growing Up in West04:27 Early Tech Hustle05:57 Why Pi Kappa Phi08:33 Leadership Roles Lessons13:41 Listening and Recognition15:06 Greek Life as Business18:56 Alumni Award Reflections19:55 Click Wave Explained23:13 App Features and AI25:42 How to Find Click Wave26:30 House Hot Takes Segment27:22 Wrap Up and Subscribe

  6. Jul 1

    Modern Etiquette, Confidence & Conversation Skills for Sorority Women

    On this episode of the Sorority Chat Podcast, host Liz Alexander talks with etiquette trainer, author, and Old Soul Etiquette founder Mariah Humbert about making etiquette modern, approachable, and rooted in social awareness and emotional intelligence. Mariah shares her path from corporate fashion in New York City to launching her business in 2021, and discusses why soft skills matter more than ever in a digital age. They cover conversation “micro moments,” nonverbal communication, listening as a standout skill in recruitment and professional settings, and practical ways to prepare for important conversations without being scripted. Mariah, an Alpha Xi Delta alumna from the University of Delaware and author of two wedding-focused books, also explains common wedding etiquette tensions around money, decision-making, and communication. Liz closes with a “House Hot Take” on maintaining a facilities binder to ensure continuity in chapter housing. 📌 Connect with  📸  @mariah.humbert 🌐 www.mariahhumbert.com 📌 Connect with Liz:  📸 ⁠⁠Instagram: @pdrinteriors⁠ 🌐  ⁠Website: PDR Interiors⁠⁠  Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to Sorority Chat on your favorite podcast platform!If you loved this episode, leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share it with a friend in your sorority circle! Sorority Chat is your go-to podcast for all things Greek life! Liz Alexander hosts this show for sorority leaders, house directors, alumni, and anyone who loves sisterhood and the traditions that make Greek life unique. From leadership insights to house renovations and recruitment tips, Sorority Chat brings you real conversations, thoughtful insights, and fun stories. Episode Highlights:00:00 Episode Teaser00:27 Welcome and Guest Intro01:55 Fashion Roots to Career Shift05:00 Modern Etiquette Rebrand07:00 Conversation in Digital Age09:24 Recruitment Ready Presence12:48 Greek Life and Big Voice13:53 Building a Personal Brand15:23 Becoming an Author16:39 Wedding Etiquette and Family Dynamics19:48 Tradition vs Modern Thank Yous23:33 Confidence and Tell Me About You26:18 Key Takeaways and Where to Follow27:30 House Hot Take Binder Tip28:11 Wrap Up and Credits

  7. Jun 24

    Creativity, SEC Game Day Style & Sorority Life at Furman with Christian Wash Garvey

    Host Liz Alexander welcomes Christian Wash Garvey, a Franklin, Tennessee native and Furman University Kappa Delta alumna who became a teacher through Teach For America in Louisiana before moving into full-time entrepreneurship in Oxford, Mississippi, with Pinewood Press Company, creating custom artwork, accessories, and gifts with a strong SEC game-day focus. They discuss Christian’s experience in Furman's sorority, including deferred recruitment and how it shaped relationship-building during rush, as well as her creative roots, developing a signature aesthetic using school colors and regional motifs, and the behind-the-scenes challenges of running a creative business—especially finances, bookkeeping, and pricing. Christian shares how she balances motherhood with entrepreneurship by structuring seasons of work, using creative retreats like Montreat to recharge, and advises creatives to protect certain hobbies from monetization, value their time, and track how long projects actually take. Liz closes with a “House Hot Take” on replacing constantly breaking furniture with higher-quality pieces. 📌 Connect with Christian: 📸  @christianwashgarvey 🌐 https://pinewoodpressco.etsy.com 📌 Connect with Liz:  📸 ⁠⁠Instagram: @pdrinteriors⁠ 🌐  ⁠Website: PDR Interiors⁠⁠  Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to Sorority Chat on your favorite podcast platform!If you loved this episode, leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share it with a friend in your sorority circle! Sorority Chat is your go-to podcast for all things Greek life! Liz Alexander hosts this show for sorority leaders, house directors, alumni, and anyone who loves sisterhood and the traditions that make Greek life unique. From leadership insights to house renovations and recruitment tips, Sorority Chat brings you real conversations, thoughtful insights, and fun stories. Episode Highlights:00:00 Cold Open Creative Pricing00:34 Welcome and Guest Intro02:15 Teach For America Years03:48 Books and Reading Life04:21 Kappa Delta at Furman07:21 Deferred Recruitment Pros11:06 Where Creativity Comes From13:18 Running a Creative Business15:13 Signature Gameday Aesthetic16:49 The Grove Tailgate Culture20:22 New Products and Inside Jokes21:30 Motherhood and Summer Rhythm23:56 Montreat as Artists Retreat26:25 Mentoring Young Women Today30:51 Monetize or Protect Hobbies33:46 Wrap Up and Where to Follow34:33 Liz House Hot Take35:37 Final Thanks and Credits

  8. Jun 17

    Trusting God in the Messy Middle: Body Image, Singleness, and Identity with Nicoletta Bradley

    In today's episode, Liz Alexander welcomes speaker and Call Her Holy co-host Nicoletta Bradley, founder of the Noble Fitness Ministry nonprofit, to discuss how to navigate body image struggles, comparison, and future uncertainty through an identity in Christ. Nicoletta shares her experience with eating disorders that intensified in college at TCU, how counseling and faith reshaped her perspective, and how her story led to creating faith-centered fitness events that emphasize honoring the body rather than pursuing approval or appearance. She also explains how Call Her Holy began after she called off an engagement and why honest, scripture-grounded conversations resonate with college women. The episode covers trusting God’s guidance when decisions feel unclear, building real community through participation and service, approaching singleness without shame, setting boundaries with social media, and practical mindset shifts toward freedom and confidence. 📌 Connect with Nicoletta: 📸  https://www.instagram.com/nicolettabradley 🌐 https://www.areyounoble.com/ 📌 Connect with Liz:  📸 ⁠⁠Instagram: @pdrinteriors⁠ 🌐  ⁠Website: PDR Interiors⁠⁠  Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe to Sorority Chat on your favorite podcast platform!If you loved this episode, leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share it with a friend in your sorority circle! Sorority Chat is your go-to podcast for all things Greek life! Liz Alexander hosts this show for sorority leaders, house directors, alumni, and anyone who loves sisterhood and the traditions that make Greek life unique. From leadership insights to house renovations and recruitment tips, Sorority Chat brings you real conversations, thoughtful insights, and fun stories. Episode Highlights:00:00 Opening Reflection00:27 Welcome And Guest Intro02:35 TCU Story And Eating Disorder04:33 Calling And Nonprofit Vision06:53 Call Her Holy Origins10:25 Trust God With Decisions12:47 Redefining Fitness Culture16:50 Identity Shift In Practice20:51 Singleness and God's Timing25:39 Social Media Detox Tips27:35 Rapid Fire Q And A33:31 Connect And Closing Thanks34:52 House Hot Take Neutrals35:35 Final Outro And Credits

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A podcast about all things Greek housing, decorating, and beyond. Host Liz Alexander is an alumnae of Alpha Gamma Delta and owner of PDR Interiors, an interior decorating firm that focuses on enhancing the sorority housing experience. Having worked on over 80 college campuses across 25 states, Toombs is well-versed in the world of chapter facilities. She hosts many knowledgeable guests who provide valuable insight for the sorority housing industry. Connect with Liz:  🔗 ⁠⁠Website: PDR Interiors⁠⁠  📷 ⁠⁠Instagram: @pdrinteriors⁠

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  • Creator
    Liz Alexander
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Liz Alexander
  • Show Website
    Sorority Chat

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