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David Pruden: What does sportsmanship mean to you?

By admin on December 6, 2023

David Pruden lives in the Metro Detroit Area in the state of Michigan. He was homeschooled for the majority of his educational career before attending and graduating from Bloomfield Christian school in 2019. He recently graduated with a degree in Political Science from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. David enjoys sports and was a varsity athlete in Basketball and Baseball during his time in high school. He aspires to become a Lawyer in the field of Contract Law. His goal is to create his own multi-purpose sports agency in the future. He has a passion for encouraging young people and playing sports.

In episode 411 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what it was like for David to be homeschooled instead of going to a public school growing up, what he learned as an athlete growing up, why he decided to choose Wheaton College for his undergraduate degree, what sportsmanship means to him, what his advice is to new college students regarding their academics, how college students can manage their money, how he was able to set goals and hold himself accountable, what he plans on doing now that he has graduated from college, and what his dream multi-purpose sports agency looks like. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9EpkXdK2ms

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Jenny Powers: What are the seven guiding truths to living your best life?

By admin on December 6, 2023

Jenny Powers is a motivational speaker, bestselling author and dedicated life coach helping individuals unleash their true potential and live a life of purpose. With 10 years of experience in personal development, Jenny has guided countless individuals in embracing their passions, overcoming obstacles, and creating lives filled with meaning and fulfillment. Through her engaging and empowering speaking style, Jenny has captivated audiences worldwide, inspiring them to follow their hearts and live their dreams. Her insights, wisdom, and practical strategies have transformed the lives of many, leaving a lasting impact on those who have had the privilege of experiencing her keynotes and workshops.

In episode 410 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Jenny decided on Williams College, how being on the soccer team and the lacrosse team prepared Jenny for her career, what her professional journey taught her, how she ended up being committed to a mental health institution, how Jenny took control of her life from there, what are the seven guiding truths to living your best life, what our listeners will learn by reading “EMPOWERED: The Woman’s Guide to Following Your Heart”, how the workbook and journal will help our students, and what students will learn in the “100 Days of You” course. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BruSyCjcM3k

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Veronica Karaman: What is The Champion’s Way?

By admin on August 13, 2023

Veronica Karaman uses champion mindsets from sports to help unlock people’s potential. She believes there is a champion in everyone and it’s her joy and passion to connect people to their true champion identity and then equip them through her signature system, The Champion’s Way. Whether it is in sports (mainly golf), academics, personal leadership, or basic life-coaching, people often get results beyond their expectations in record time.

In episode 382 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Veronica chose Duke University, what it was like to play in the Women’s U.S. Open and win the TN Senior Women’s Open Championship, what is The Champion’s Way, how we can slay the negative self-talk in our head, how to improve parent-child relationships for peak performance, how competition and spirituality mix to reach your full potential, how we develop our mental toughness, and Veronica’s advice to a college student on how to create a successful college year. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6tGlSdXhp8

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Fletcher Cleaves: What did the car accident teach you about overcoming adversity & being prosperous?

By admin on July 14, 2023

Fletcher Cleaves is a native of Memphis, TN who decided to turn his tragedy into a testimony. As an advocate and motivational presenter, he speaks out against the dangers of texting and driving as well as overcoming adversity. He aspires to share his journey in hopes it will save lives and inspire others to reach their goals, regardless of the challenges they may face.

In episode 366 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Fletcher initially chose to play football for Lambuth University, what happened when he was driving his car on September 10, 2009, whether he has forgiven the person who was driving distracted to force him off the road, what it was like to go back to school at the University of Memphis as a quadriplegic, what made him want to join Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., what is his advice to fraternity and sorority members about making good choices in life, why knowledge is power, what is his favorite adventure that he’s been on, what the car accident taught him about overcoming adversity and being prosperous in life, and Fletcher’s advice to other college athletes.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA0iPBSX8z8

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Jeremy Kellem: Why should college students conceptualize who they are before they leave college?

By admin on August 10, 2022

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/24010251/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Our next guest, Jeremy Kellem, is the CEO/Founder of a business called W.I.N. which stands for We Impact Now. Through the platform of W.I.N., he is committed to make a life-enriching and life-enhancing impact in the lives of those they work with through life-enriching programs, keynote speaking, mentorship, coaching and much more. Jeremy played 5 years of Professional Football in the Arena Football League (AFL). With every chance he gets, Jeremy uses his platform as a former professional athlete and now as a professional speaker, educator, and TV Sports Analyst to speak to as many kids, teenagers, young adults, and elders as possible. He shares his life, academic, and athletic experiences with them in hopes to encourage them to always keep God first, work hard and never give up on their dreams.

In episode number 280 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Jeremy chose Middle Tennessee State University for his undergraduate experience, why he decided to join Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., what it was like to be a professional football player (including 2015 Defensive Back of the Year and 2013, 2014 Arena Bowl Championships), what he learned by interviewing Principals, Deans, Assistant Principals, Teachers, and Social Workers in the Middle Tennessee area, why he decided to be a full time speaker, how students can use the Triple Threat Formula to figure out what they should do with their lives, why college athletes and students should conceptualize who they are before they leave college, and what we can do to remind Fraternity and Sorority members of their oath they took and the values they promised to uphold. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pE6EwcfW_s

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Trevon Bryant: What do men really mean when they say they are fine?

By admin on May 19, 2022

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23167490/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Today we have with us Trevon Bryant! Trey was a college football player with dreams of playing in the NFL when he suffered a traumatic knee injury tearing his ACL, MCL, both medial and lateral meniscus and patellar tendon all in one snap. His life changed in an instance and he had to figure out a way to reinvent himself. Trey started a motivational speaking company called “Talking with Trey” and is sharing his message and uplifting people around the world.

In episode 249 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how growing up in a single-parent household and his height started insecurities for him at an early age with comparisons to your friends, why he decided to play football for the University of New Hampshire’s Division 1 program, how his traumatic knee injury happened where he tore the ACL, MCL, both medial and lateral meniscus, and patellar tendon, how he struggled with suicidal ideation, depression, and anxiety, what he means by “I embraced me and that’s why I’m free”, how daily affirmations have helped him, how students find the time to cook healthy foods at home and get into daily exercise, what is the impact of social media on today’s college students, and what he enjoys most as Residential Hall Director at UNH. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3egS-aXzj2o

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“Death of a Rookie”. A play written and performed by Hank Nuwer

By admin on May 24, 2020

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/14550344/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Hank Nuwer has written two different versions of a play about a young man who dies in an alcohol-fueled initiation. In one version the youth is a fraternity pledge.

In this play, “Death of a Rookie,” it is a freshman ballplayer who perishes. Many of the lines in the play come from Hank’s interviews with families who lost a son in a hazing incident.

This play was first acted by Hank Nuwer after he was selected as an Anne Frank fellowship winner at Buffalo State College. It has been performed as a reading by Hank for athletes at the University of Cincinnati, Franklin College and at a California high school. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stYw1OeSjoQ