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Discover Your Purpose in College

By admin on August 28, 2026

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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Ruth Fein: Supporting Someone Going Through Cancer

By admin on June 25, 2025

Supporting someone going through cancer – what’s the best way to do it when you don’t know what to say? Ruth Fein has a bunch of interesting titles. Medical/science reporter. Award-winning author. Patient engagement leader. Motivational speaker. Ruth is a globally recognized patient advocate leader with a proven track record bringing together the voice of the patient, not-for-profit sector, industry and academia in the hematology/oncology space.

In episode 579 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Ruth chose Utica College for her undergraduate experience, how her rare blood cancer shaped her work as a journalist and patient advocate, what inspired her to write The Big C² and how it’s different from other books, what is the best way to support someone going through cancer, how you can recognize red flags in your own health, what are some phrases to avoid when talking to someone who has cancer, what tools or perspectives have helped people she’s interviewed to move forward, how to make the most of that time with doctors and truly advocate for themselves, and what college students need to know about the future of cancer treatment.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-HaCcSFXUk

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Joel Dubin: How can college students evaluate potential employers to avoid dysfunctional companies?

By admin on March 30, 2024

Joel Dubin is a retired cybersecurity consultant turned humor author and foreign languages enthusiast. “The 7 Habits of Highly Dysfunctional Companies” was inspired by stupidity he observed at companies who sabotage not only their security but their business, as well. The 7 Habits are the most common problems he saw at screwed up companies around the world. This isn’t a typical business book. It’s a humor book poking fun at office politics, bureaucracy and toxic work environments, all ingredients of successful dysfunctional companies. It’s sort of an anti-manual of how not to run a business. Joel is the author of both editions of The Little Black Book of Computer Security and has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University.

In episode 438 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Joel chose Northwestern University for his undergraduate and MBA, why he decided to write the book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Dysfunctional Companies”, how college students can evaluate potential employers to avoid dysfunctional companies, why so many companies are bad at customer service, how we can make companies more efficient, how we can eliminate unnecessary meetings that could have been emails, how companies can retain their best employees, and what Joel’s thoughts are on remote employees. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_C5M4fUXAag

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Philip Blackett: How can we disagree without disrespect on college campuses?

By admin on March 22, 2024

Professionally speaking, Philip Blackett is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and small business owners grow their dream businesses, while utilizing his skillset in sales, marketing and business development. Philip served as President of Cemetery Services, Inc., a seven-figure business he bought based in the Greater Boston area. He’s worked at FedEx, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, and Chick-fil-A. Philip graduated from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with his Masters of Divinity (M.Div) degree with a concentration in Great Commission Studies. He also earned his MBA from Harvard Business School. In college, Philip graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a Morehead-Cain Scholar, majoring in Political Science and Economics. Philip is a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. When he is not fulfilling his purpose, Philip enjoys reading, watching sports, and raising his twin daughters, Sofia and Elizabeth, with his wife Mayra.

In episode 435 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Philip decided to go to UNC Chapel Hill, why he decided to join Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., what makes companies like as FedEx, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, and Chick-fil-A successful, How can we navigate tough conversations and disagree with someone’s views but still respect and love that person, how can we train ourselves to be open to new ideas and thoughts, what lessons he learned from his first failed business, what are the core four of dream business growth. Enjoy!

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

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Doug Crowe: How do you create referrals for your brand without spending a dime?

By admin on March 18, 2024

Doug Crowe won the Dale Carnegie Highest Achievement award as a high school student, and was one of the youngest trainers for that organization. He graduated from Northwestern University with a B.S. in speech, with a concentration in radio, TV and film. His clients include C-suite professionals from Apple, NASA, Louis Vuitton, the NFL, Bank of America, the U.S. Coast Guard, US Navy, and US Marines. While Doug has amassed a lifetime of experience and success as an author, speaker and media insider, he knows the power of associating with a world class team. From producing & publishing best-selling books, marketing on the largest infomercial network in the country or producing blockbuster Hollywood movies, Doug’s team has done it all and continues to excel with every client and joint venture they align themselves with. He is an avid scuba diver, instrument-rated private pilot, photographer, magician, and father of three.

In episode 434 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Doug chose Northwestern University for his undergraduate experience, how he was able to develop the RYLA leadership training program for Rotary, what Doug learned after writing a book he wasn’t happy with in 2008, what are other ways to build credibility other than writing a book, how we can embed humanity into the use of AI, what are the best ways to build your brand, how to create referrals for your brand without spending a dime, what are some secret success strategies used by today’s most effective leaders, and how you can quickly accomplish your goals. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrTUeBXLt-U

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Damon Lembi: What is the 3 step approach to dealing with imposter syndrome or self-doubt?

By admin on December 26, 2023

After dedicating the initial 22 years of his life to the pursuit of becoming a Major League Baseball player, Damon Lembi pivoted in 1995 to help his father (Walt Lembi, Founder of Learnit) by investing his heart and soul in Learnit to help individuals gain the knowledge and confidence they need in attaining their professional goals through the value of education. Damon has a deep commitment to the Learnit team past and present and the San Francisco Bay Area community as a whole, where he was born and raised. Damon attributes Learnit’s longevity and success to the ability to surround himself with “A” players and taking advantage of learning / evolving through past mistakes. Outside of Learnit, Damon is an avid reader, moviegoer, and live music fanatic. Most of all, Damon loves spending time with his wife, children—Lucy and Wally, and his dog.

In episode 417 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how Damon ended up at Arizona State University, what he learned by playing for three Hall of Fame D1 baseball coaches, what Damon’s dad was like dad and what was his vision with LearnIt, what is a “The Learn-It-All Leader” as he describes in his book “The Learn-It-All Leader: Mindset, Traits, and Tools”, what is the 3 step approach to dealing with imposter syndrome or self-doubt, how we can get honest feedback from our teams or student organizations, are we going to benefit as a society from AI or is this tool going to threaten us in the future, how we can build a great team, and when to use Sir Richard Branson’s mantra of ‘screw it, let’s do it’ decision-making. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZhqpB_Pk3s

Lisa Geraci Rigoni: What is the impact of clutter on your mental, physical, and emotional health?

By admin on December 20, 2023

To talk more about the impact clutter can take on your health and productivity, we have with us today Lisa Geraci Rigoni. Lisa is the founder of The Organizing Mentors, who’ll tell you she came into the professional organizing business honestly. Through helping hundreds of people, she’s discovered the mental blocks that hold us back from clutter-free living. She’s helped clients from all across the DC Metro area discover why they hold onto their stuff, break through unhealthy connections, and get to the peace of mind they deserve – and she and her team can help you, too!

In episode 415 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what is The Organizing Mentors, what is the impact clutter takes on your health (mental, physical, and emotional), how you can figure out your organizational style, how you can make ADD work for you, what is the LITL System of Organizing Anything, what are tips to get started with your spring cleaning, and what our listeners will learn by reading Lisa’s book called “17 Spatulas and the Man Who Fried an Egg”. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hk6_pFBBYWU

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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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Colin Campbell: What is the formula to launch a successful startup?

By admin on October 12, 2023

Colin C. Campbell has been a serial entrepreneur for over 30 years and is the author of Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneurs’ Secrets Revealed! that debuted #1 Best Seller on Amazon. He has founded and scaled various internet companies that collectively have reached a valuation of almost $1 billion. Having successfully navigated the exits of companies like Tucows Interactive, Internet Direct Canada, Hostopia, GeeksForLess, and .CLUB Domains, Campbell has not only cemented his name as a start-up expert but has also collected an array of accolades – including spots on the Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000 rosters for several years in a row. He currently runs an incubator with several successful companies including Paw.com, Escape Club, HipOptical, Pencila and others. A sought-after speaker in the world of entrepreneurship, Campbell has spoken at several high-profile universities and events. He also leads Startup Club, with almost one million members continuing to share his experiences as he interviews experts, authors, and serial entrepreneurs.

In episode 404 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Colin decided to attend University of Toronto Scarborough, what inspired him to write the book ‘Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat’, what is the formula to launch a successful startup, how you can hire the right people to help your company grow, how you can dress for success online, what is a mistake that newcomers often make, what are some startups that he didn’t pursue, what is a good scaling strategy for businesses, and what does the ideal exit strategy look like. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt4oBuWDgjw