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. 4d ago

    Recruitment Style, Confidence & Budget Tips with Leighton Newberry

    Liz Alexander hosts Leighton Newberry, founder of Recruitment Ready and creator of the Instagram accounts Recruitment Ready and Cute Classy Confident, to discuss coaching women through sorority recruitment with a holistic focus on confidence, etiquette, and soft skills. Leighton shares how her consulting grew from helping friends with outfits, resumes, and conversation prep to serving clients nationwide, especially during the 2020 pandemic, and explains why she created a separate lifestyle account to share style, interiors, and post-grad occasion dressing. They cover actionable recruitment attire guidance by round (including T-shirt round accessories, sisterhood dress considerations, and preference round cocktail attire), comfort and practical rush-bag tips, current recruitment trends, and budget-friendly strategies such as shopping your closet and sales at Target and Dillard’s. Leighton also discusses in-person events, personal style exploration, and preparing for motherhood while leading her business, and Liz closes with a “House Hot Take” on using appropriately scaled rugs and art in large sorority-house spaces. 📌 Connect with  📸  @recruitment.ready 🌐 linktr.ee/recruitment.ready 📌 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. 00:00 Budget Style Teaser00:28 Welcome to Sorority Chat00:55 Meet Leighton Newberry03:17 How Recruitment Ready Began05:04 Launching Cute Classy Confident06:25 In Person Events and Etiquette09:11 Meaning Behind the Name10:34 Outfits for Each Round15:38 Comfort and Rush Bag Tips17:31 Trends for Fall Recruitment19:00 Budget-Friendly Shopping20:59 Style Beyond College22:57 Finding Your Personal Style25:57 Color Analysis and Body Type27:38 Working Mom Season Ahead30:33 Fashion Rapid Fire32:42 Where to Follow Leighton33:24 House Hot Take Scale Matters34:18 Final Thanks and Subscribe

    35 min

  2. May 20

    Building a Food Service Career Without a Traditional Path

    In this episode of Sorority Chat, Liz Alexander chats with Kyle Capron of Schert Foodservice, who shares how he built a 40+-year career in the food industry after leaving college, moving from a Dairy Queen cook to restaurant roles and ultimately to restaurant equipment sales, emphasizing doing work that fits your strengths and life goals. They discuss the value of trades, the shortage of skilled installers and technicians, and how Kyle’s team supports fraternity and sorority houses with everything from replacing a single refrigerator to full kitchen design, procurement, and installation across regions with very different chapter-house footprints. Kyle explains practical kitchen automation—especially combi ovens that use app-like programming and self-cleaning to reduce labor bottlenecks—and notes ongoing challenges, such as older-house utility limitations and meeting students’ after-hours dining needs, including interest in smart vending solutions. 📌 Connect with Kyle: 🌐  kylec@schertfoodservice.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 Show Cold Open 00:20 Welcome to Sorority Chat 00:47 Meet Kyle Capron 02:09 Dairy Queen Beginnings 03:13 Leaving College Behind 04:24 From Serving to Sales 07:10 Trades and Career Advice 11:04 Greek Kitchen Projects 14:08 Kitchen Automation Explained 16:47 Combi Ovens in Action 20:19 Utilities and Change Management 23:34 Late Night Meals and Smart Vending 27:06 Grilling and Farm to Table 30:10 Wrap Up and Contact Info 31:07 House Hot Takes Alumni Spaces 32:04 Final Thanks and Subscribe

    33 min

  3. May 13

    Sorority Recruitment Prep, #rushtok Myths & “Rejection Is Redirection” w/ Trisha Addicks

    Liz Alexander welcomes back Trisha Addicks, founder of It’s All Greek to Me and now author of The Rush Bible, to discuss what it really takes to prepare for sorority recruitment. Trisha shares how being denied a bid at the University of Georgia in 1986 shaped her mission to help PNMs build confidence, clarity, and realistic expectations. They break down how social media and Rushtok can distort priorities—especially around outfits, brands, and appearance—and emphasize the importance of authentic presentation, early preparation, and strong listening and engagement skills. Trisha warns against rumors and comparisons during recruitment, encourages defining success as finding the right fit rather than a “top house,” and offers guidance for parents to support without adding pressure. Liz closes with a “House Hot Take” on choosing consistent warm lighting around 3000K for cohesive Greek house interiors. Get your copy of  THE RUSH BIBLE ⁠⁠https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Rush-Bible/Trisha-Addicks/9781668217085⁠⁠ 📸 Trisha on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@rushwithconfidence⁠⁠⁠ 🌐 Trisha's company: ⁠⁠⁠https://itsallgreektome.org⁠⁠⁠ 🌐 www.trishaaddicks.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 Rumors and Comparison 00:34 Welcome to Sorority Chat 00:58 Meet Trisha Addicks 02:47 Trisha Recruitment Setback 06:09 Why Prep Matters 08:20 Writing The Rush Bible 10:43 Social Media Expectations 14:39 Start Early Preparation 16:27 Quieting the Noise 18:32 What Sets PNMs Apart 19:37 Parents Support Tips 20:54 Defining Recruitment Success 23:32 If You Don't Get a Bid 25:06 Rapid Fire Advice 26:26 Where to Find Trisha 27:28 House Hot Take Lighting 28:31 Final Wrap and Credits

    29 min

  4. May 6

    Nonlinear Careers, Boundaries, and Mentorship in the Music Industry

    Nonlinear Careers, Boundaries, and Mentorship in the Music Industry (with Molly Tarr) | Sorority Chat On this episode of Sorority Chat, host Liz Alexander talks with Molly Tarr, a Belmont University alumna and former Alpha Sigma Tau chaplain and T-shirt chair, about building a “messy” but meaningful career path in Nashville’s music industry. Molly shares how she moved from Ashland, Kentucky, then returned with more clarity, and explains why career journeys often look more linear online than they are in real life. They discuss learning to set workplace boundaries, communicating PTO with confidence while setting teammates up for success, and how challenging roles—including a mismatched freelance job—helped Molly develop the skills to have hard conversations. Molly also shares the milestone of signing her first management client. 📌 Connect with  Molly: 📸  instagram.com/mollytarr 🌐  tiktok.com/@korndogkardashian 📌 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 Career Paths Aren't Linear 00:38 Meet Molly Tarr 02:22 Sorority Connections 03:10 From Kentucky to Belmont 04:31 Leaving and Returning 05:47 Messy Career Lessons 08:27 Boundaries at Work 16:01 PTO Without Guilt 21:44 Music Industry Reality 23:21 Travel and Time Off 24:44 First Management Client 27:01 Advice and What's Next 28:27 Where to Follow Molly 29:42 House Hot Takes Segment 30:36 Final Wrap and Credits

    31 min

  5. Apr 29

    Leading a Sorority House Renovation with AXiD’s Alyssa Huff

    On today's episode of Sorority Chat, host Liz Alexander welcomes Alyssa Huff, an Alpha Xi Delta alumna and scientist, to discuss volunteering as house corporation president during the University of Washington chapter house renovation in Seattle. Elisa explains how commercial-style regulations, city permitting, and the realities of remodeling a nearly 100-year-old historic home—plus asbestos, outdated electrical, and major plumbing needs—made the project far different from HGTV expectations, and how communicating those constraints to alumni was challenging. She shares key lessons, including engaging a local contractor early, coordinating the contractor and architect together, and hiring a third-party owner’s rep to protect the chapter’s interests and manage budget oversight. Elisa also reflects on her AZD journey as a founding member at Western Kentucky, staying connected through scholarships and community, and balancing intense volunteer leadership with her academic career and new faculty role in Washington, DC. 📌 Connect with Alyssa 📸  @alyhuff30 🌐 https://hufflab.smhs.gwu.edu/ 📌 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 HGTV vs Reality 00:34 Welcome to Sorority Chat 00:59 Meet Alyssa Huff 02:52 Renovation Reality Check 05:17 Seattle Permitting Roadblocks 06:20 Start With the Contractor 10:25 Budgeting and Student Needs 17:05 Why Hire an Owner's Rep 20:05 Colonizing at WKU 24:46 Staying Connected to AXiD 28:22 Life in DC and What's Next 29:49 Wrap Up and House Hot Take 30:30 Pro Tip: Where Sisters Hang 31:22 Final Thanks and Subscribe

    32 min

  6. Apr 22

    Sorority Housing Behind the Scenes + Building Community Through Moves

    Today on Sorority Chat, host Liz Alexander welcomes Liza Hallsten, Assistant Director of Housing for Pi Beta Phi and a longtime Alpha Chi Omega advisor, to discuss what it really takes to run and renovate sorority chapter homes. Liza shares how her experience as a volunteer, property-management professional, and housing leader informs decisions about safety, budgets, and major repairs in aging, complex facilities, and why housing operations involve far more than décor. She also explains how the wider fraternity/sorority housing community collaborates across organizations, and how shifting labor and material costs affect timelines and quotes. As a military spouse who has moved nine times in 15 years, Liza describes founding the Stars and Stripes alumni chapter to help military-connected sisters build friendships and support, and offers practical advice for finding community after a move. 📌 Connect with Liza 📸  @lizamarie.axo 📌 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 Finding Your People00:47 Meet Liza Hallsten02:04 Day in Housing Ops03:49 Why She Keeps Advising06:11 Career Path in Housing09:56 Housing Myths and Costs13:14 Behind the Scenes Work15:46 Rising Costs and Labor18:02 Building Military Community21:42 Advice for New Cities23:49 Haunted House Lore27:12 Wrap Up and Contact28:45 Liz House Hot Takes29:49 Final Thanks and Outro

    30 min

  7. Apr 15

    From Dental Hygienist to Bid Day Design

    On today's episode of Sorority Chat, Liz welcomes Anna Carcamo, founder of Stellar Party, a full-service event production company serving clients coast to coast. Anna shares how she transitioned from eight years as a dental hygienist into event design after planning her son’s first birthday and noticing a local need for backdrop rentals, then taught herself through research and reinvested profits to grow the business. They discuss how her detail-oriented healthcare background influences quality control, what Stellar Party offers as a custom design-and-execute experience with 3D mockups, and where her team finds global inspiration. Anna explains the unique collaboration and logistics of sorority bid day and recruitment installs, including overnight setups, long pickups, and working with large chapter teams, as well as how budgeting conversations work and how their new 9,000-square-foot warehouse centralizes operations. 📌 Connect with  Anna 📸  @stellarparty.co 🌐  stellarparty.co 📌 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. 00:00 Go For It Mindset00:24 Welcome To Sorority Chat00:52 Meet Anna Carmo02:06 From Dental To Decor04:21 First Backdrop Breakthrough05:48 Transferable Type A Skills07:40 Early Hustle And Learning09:10 What Stellar Party Does11:58 Global Inspiration And Trends14:10 Bid Day Collaboration Process16:10 When To Book Bid Day17:37 Working With Sorority Spaces18:14 Sister Partnership And Balloons18:49 Partnering for Bid Day19:29 Favorite Theme Builds21:05 All Night Install Grind22:30 Mechanical Bull Chaos23:59 Teardown and Pickup Reality24:45 Not Greek but All In25:14 Starting a Creative Business27:08 Budgeting and Client Calls28:35 Bid Day Travel Limits29:41 Rentals and Reuse System30:45 New Warehouse Expansion32:15 Where to Follow Stellar Party32:55 House Hot Takes Tip33:51 Final Wrap and Credits

    34 min

  8. Apr 8

    Soft Skills That Set Greek Leaders Apart

    Confidence, Interviews & Thank-You Notes.On this episode of the Sorority Chat podcast, Liz interviews Michelle Rupp, an Emmy Award-winning journalist-turned-corporate communications leader and founder of Memorable Results Media, about how clear, confident communication can help college leaders turn Greek life experience into career opportunities. Michelle shares lessons from TV news—being specific, concise, and deadline-driven—and discusses the shift to corporate PR. The conversation focuses on soft skills that students may be missing, including making eye contact, offering firm handshakes, arriving early, and sending thank-you notes or emails after interviews. Michelle explains how to reframe networking through the lens of recruitment, leading with curiosity and value, and emphasizes translating sorority and fraternity roles into concrete resume skills such as brand management, budgeting, and crisis communication. Liz closes with a “House Hot Takes” design tip on durable, attractive performance materials for sorority houses. 📌 Connect with Michelle: 📸  @memorableresultsmedia 🌐  www.memorableresultsmedia.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 Thank You Note Edge00:34 Welcome and Guest Intro02:27 Michelle Journalism Origin05:17 Newsroom Communication Skills08:20 Liz TV Segment Lessons09:56 Switching to Corporate PR12:19 Grace After News Pace13:36 Gen Z Soft Skills Gap15:51 Handshake Practice Tips17:20 Confidence Building Next17:36 Reframing Networking Anxiety19:29 Be the Host in the Room20:17 Greek Leadership on Resumes24:29 Highlight Member Experience25:45 Mentorship Program Breakdown28:30 Thank You Notes That Win32:22 Reputation and Burning Bridges33:38 How to Connect with Michelle34:44 House Hot Takes Design Tip35:32 Final Wrap and Subscribe

    36 min
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About

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

Information

  • Creator
    Liz Alexander
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    92
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Liz Alexander
  • Show Website
    Sorority Chat

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