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Discover Your Purpose in College

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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!

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Why College Students Need Flexibility and Balance

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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!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Onk8jOku0e0

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Mindy Tucker: Building Sorority Rush Into Resume Power

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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!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYBW4gpYBPU

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Jane Fischer: Helping Others With Disabilities in College

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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!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TB64Ig-8Jg

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Debra Stangl & Richard Kepple: Why Do College Relationships Fail

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Debra Stangl spent 20 years as a divorce attorney before founding Sedona Soul Adventures in 2002. What she noticed in those courtrooms was telling: most people didn’t actually want divorce. They wanted the disconnection, resentment, and emotional reactivity to stop. She watched clients cycle through second and third relationships repeating the exact same painful dynamics. That observation shaped everything she now teaches about emotional safety, nervous system patterns, and what she calls “the gunk” beneath recurring conflict, topics that translate directly into how college students navigate consent, communication, and campus relationship culture. Her forthcoming July 2026 book “High-Vibe Relationship” brings it all into focus. Love usually isn’t the problem. The unhealed pain between people is.

Richard Kepple built a successful Silicon Valley career before surviving a life-altering stroke that profoundly transformed his understanding of healing, vulnerability, purpose, love, and what truly matters in life. After his stroke, Richard wanted to give back and started teaching at the university level. After marrying Debra in 2017, he became her partner in Sedona Soul Adventures, bringing a rare combination of analytical thinking, emotional insight, neuroscience, spirituality, and transformational relationship work into the evolution of Sedona Soul Adventures, which led to the creation of the High-Vibe System™.

In episode 695 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Debra felt people wanted relief from emotional pain but not actually want a divorce, how Richard’s experience as a stroke survivor reshaped his understanding of vulnerability and connection, what inspired them to write “High-Vibe Relationship”, what unhealthy patterns they see starting during college that often continue into adulthood, why college relationships fail, why people repeat the same patterns in relationships, why communication is not the root issue, how to have difficult conversations, and how to be emotionally safe for your friends and partners. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmiBrTXGcTQ

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Lizette Espinosa: Will AI Eliminate Entry Level Jobs?

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Lizette Espinosa has lived many career lives. After defending clients in court and later building an e-commerce business, she faced a business pitfall in 2023 that made her think she might lose it all. That moment forced her to pivot and look outside the box. Her search led her to AI. Her husband had been using AI for two years; Lizette had been using it for six weeks when she saw what she was building and said, “You are a monster.” Today, Lizette is the co-founder of System + Soul AI, where she is passionate about helping humans run and grow their businesses with AI by teaching them how to use it with clarity, confidence, and humanity.

In episode 694 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what moments best prepared her for where she is today, her mentor who fundamentally changed the way she thinks about business, what the setback in 2024 taught her about resilience, how entrepreneurs know whether an idea is actually worth pursuing, what she means by “AI amplifying human capability”, whether AI will replace everyone or not, how AI prompts could help students become better leaders, what skills employers will value even more over the next five years, should college students be worried that AI will take entry level jobs away, and how do you know when it’s time to pivot. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ms56o70-v0M

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David Finkelstein & Rado Pagac: Three Biggest Health Mistakes College Students Make

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David Finkelstein is an 83-year-old former criminal attorney turned fitness inspiration who’s redefining what aging looks like. While most people his age are slowing down, Dave is speeding up, lifting, moving, and living with more strength and clarity than he had in his forties. After decades in the courtroom, Dave put away his briefcase, hung up his business suits and picked up a new mission: unlocking the secrets of lifelong strength, vitality, and resilience. Both mentally and physically. Rado Pagac is an award-winning bodybuilder, elite personal trainer, and recovery coach. By combining fitness coaching with high-level science, he empowers active seniors to defy age-related decline and helps individuals in recovery sustain long-term sobriety. Co-author of “A Better Me, A Better You”, Rado survived a difficult childhood in Slovakia to build a life centered on physical and mental resilience. He provides the definitive blueprint for building strength, overcoming addiction, and sustaining vitality at any age.

In episode 693 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what habits from your 20s and 30s eventually caught up with David, why he waited until ago 60 for his transformation, how Rado escaped a difficult childhood in Slovakia and built a career around health and resilience, why college students shouldn’t wait until later to get healthy, how you can improve your long term health in 15 minutes a day, the three biggest health mistakes college students make, one exercise every college student should master before they graduate, why strength training so important for long-term health, why energy drinks are so problematic, and how being kind to other people actually improve your own health. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Snf8cxr349k

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Dr. Imogene Drakes: How College Students Travel on a Budget

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Dr. Imogene Drakes is a career scientist, spiritual researcher, and international speaker. She grew up in Guyana’s multicultural society before moving to the United States in 1989. Her early passion for science led to a journey that would take her across six continents in search of the truth about religion, mythology, and science. Dr. Drakes managed clinical and forensic analyses in Guyana and served as lecturer for the Guyana Police Academy. After relocating to the US, she worked in clinical laboratory science, retiring as a Laboratory Director in 2025. Her diverse interests include teaching public health at SUNY Downstate, singing in a gospel choir, and volunteering as a board member in her community. Dr. Drakes has been recognized for outstanding community service and has presented at major medical society meetings, including as the opening presenter of the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Vermont Medical Society. Dr. Drakes is the author of “Around the World in 42 Days”.

In episode 692 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what lessons from her multicultural upbringing continues to shape her worldview today, what were the key decisions that shaped your professional path, what inspired her to take a solo journey through 10 countries and 11 ancient sites in just 42 days, what her travels taught her about uncertainty and self-discovery, how college students can find meaning and growth even if they don’t have the resources to travel around the world, what are some simple techniques students can use when they’re feeling overwhelmed, how to pause when feeling peer pressure and make better decisions in those moments, how to create cultures where people feel safe speaking up when something doesn’t feel right, an example of public health achievements that came through laws and policies that most people never think about, and questions about life and purpose students are asking today that she thinks deserve more attention. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_qXCvtia14

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Marc Dumas: Accountability in Fraternity and Sorority Chapters

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Marc Dumas is finishing up his term as National President of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity and 8 years on the Board of Directors. He was a colony and chapter founding father, President of the Greek Council, and the 1st Black President of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity.

In episode 691 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what inspired Marc to become a Colony Founding Father rather than joining an established chapter, what were the biggest lessons he learned from building a fraternity culture, what he learned about leading people with very different opinions and priorities as Greek Council President, how his definition of leadership changed from his undergraduate days to now serving 8 years on the Board of Directors for Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity, his advice for students from underrepresented backgrounds who may not see themselves in leadership yet, what accountability has to do with brotherhood and sisterhood, what needs to change and what should stay the same about our organizations, and the advice he would give himself as an undergraduate. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqqONcsRvA4

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