The LowDown Podcast

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The LowDown Podcast focuses on topics like health, wellness, fraternity and sorority community, higher education and life skills that women need in all stages of their lives. Featuring experts in that field who share their insight and knowledge. Finally, hear from inspiring, empowering and ambitious Sigma Kappas. Tune in monthly for new episodes.

  1. Understanding Benefits Packages with Eric Charles, MJ Companies Employee Benefits

    2D AGO

    Understanding Benefits Packages with Eric Charles, MJ Companies Employee Benefits

    Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction00:24 Employee Benefits with Eric Charles02:00 What Are Employee Benefits?02:39 Types of Insurance in a Benefits Package03:19 Choosing Between PPO and High Deductible Plans04:13 Examples of Using Different Coverages06:20 Importance of Medical Insurance and Short-Term Disability07:46 Key Terms in Health Insurance13:09 Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)18:14 Navigating Open Enrollment and Plan Selection20:12 Finding Healthcare Providers and Cost-Saving Tips22:55 Options for Health Insurance Without Employer Benefits24:32 Final Tips and Considerations

    27 min
  2. Compensation and Knowing Your Worth with Julie Bingham, MJ Companies Compensation Consulting

    JAN 22

    Compensation and Knowing Your Worth with Julie Bingham, MJ Companies Compensation Consulting

    Timestamps 00:00 Introduction01:06 Meet Julie Bingham: Career Overview01:42 Understanding Compensation Consulting03:06 Defining Compensation and Rewards04:03 Hourly vs. Salary: Key Differences06:57 Overtime and Work Hours09:40 Bonuses and Incentives11:13 Negotiating Your First Job Offer16:44 Salary Growth and Increases18:52 Market Dynamics and Pay Disparities21:19 Benchmarking and Online Data26:21 Evaluating Job Offers28:55 Education and Compensation30:22 Performance and Pay32:40 Company Culture and Compensation33:28 Final Thoughts on Compensation

    36 min
  3. Saving and Budgeting with Nicole Yankauskas, Avalon Wealth Advisory

    JAN 1

    Saving and Budgeting with Nicole Yankauskas, Avalon Wealth Advisory

    Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction01:18 Meet the Experts: Nicole and Brie01:38 Foundations of Personal Finance03:56 Budgeting Basics and Strategies06:40 Behavioral Finance and Money Mindset20:48 Credit and Debt Management27:48 Good Debt vs. Bad Debt30:26 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

    32 min
  4. Introducing our Financial Head Start Podcast Series

    12/22/2025

    Introducing our Financial Head Start Podcast Series

    We’re excited to share that we’ve partnered with MJ Sorority to bring you a new series on financial literacy—made possible through a grant from the Sigma Kappa Foundation. Our first episode will release Jan. 1, we hope you tune in!

    2 min

  5. 11/14/2023

    Navigating Relationship with Jessica Smith

    Jessica's Website Get the book!  Check out the 'Your Twenties' community!Follow Jessica on Instagram

    39 min

  6. 03/17/2023

    Tiffany Eckert | Kindness Always Wins

    Links  Follow Tiffany on TikTokTiffany Eckert | CBS Article

    22 min

  7. 10/31/2022

    Episode 40 | The Importance of Care with Alysa Martin

    Join us as we talked to board certified infectious disease pharmacist Alysa Martin! On this episode we talk about the importance of care in both the medical field and at home.

    24 min

  8. 05/24/2022

    Introducing Active Minds and Sigma Kappa

    Links ActiveMinds.orgSigma Kappa | Mental Health ResourcesTalkspace and Sigma KappaTalkspaceFor members of Sigma Kappa don't forget to check out The Learning Center for other materials mentioned in this ep!

    27 min
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The LowDown Podcast focuses on topics like health, wellness, fraternity and sorority community, higher education and life skills that women need in all stages of their lives. Featuring experts in that field who share their insight and knowledge. Finally, hear from inspiring, empowering and ambitious Sigma Kappas. Tune in monthly for new episodes.

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  • Creator
    Sigma Kappa Sorority
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The contents of this podcast are protected by U.S. and international copyright laws and are owned by Sigma Kappa Sorority.
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