college students – Greek University

Rana Walker: How to Use The FIB Method

By admin on May 7, 2026

Rana Walker is a professional mental health therapist and wellness coach. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Howard University and later obtained Master’s degree of Education in Counseling Psychology from Temple University. She starred as one of two original life coaches on Season 1 of NBC’s groundbreaking program, “Starting Over,” which aired daily and won an Emmy for her role. She has co-produced television programs since 2001, and renewed her love for writing, as evidenced in her column “Self Love…Mind, Body, Spirit”. Rana has translated her zest for life into her life’s passion—helping others to reveal who they are in truth.

In episode 676 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out more about her journey that she called “wandering in the wilderness and finding your way home”, what she meant by “thoughts are things”, how to reset if a fraternity or sorority member feels overwhelmed or anxious, how mindfulness can fit into a busy student’s life without feeling like another obligation, how Black and Latin sororities/fraternities approach wellness and identity, how chapters can better support members who are silently struggling with mental health, how students can use the FIB (focus, imagine, become) Method, how students can make better decisions in environments where there’s pressure, how travel shaped her understanding of identity and wellness, and more about her new TV show that she’s developing that was inspired by her journey. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTiW37tQ0Ws

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Dr. Sharon Elefant: College Students Partnering with Community Organizations

By admin on February 13, 2026

Dr. Sharon Elefant, Founder and CEO of The Nonprofit Plug, consults with various individuals to form and incorporate 501c3 tax exempt nonprofit organizations. Dr. Elefant specializes in supporting nonprofits to develop their organizational and administrative infrastructure, strategic vision, implementation plans, fund and growth development, and relationship cultivation. Additionally, she is adjunct faculty for Central Michigan University, Florida International University, and Pacific Oaks College specializing in health care business curriculum, supporting academic excellence in student advising, mentoring and internship programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. Living by the concept of Tikkun Olam, to repair the world, Dr. Sharon Elefant is an inclusive social justice advocate, educator, and nonprofit leader with a proven track record of building, growing, and enhancing organizational and fund development efforts on both a national and global level. Her innovative approaches and excellent communication skills have allowed her to successfully align community programs with specific community needs through various program partnerships and collaborations.

In episode 642 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what real belonging look like in a student organization, where she sees strong alignment with nonprofit values and fraternity/sorority values, how Tikkun Olam shows up when she advises organizations, what cultural warning signs suggests that an organization may unintentionally be excluding certain voices, what’s usually happening when organizations resist policies or oversight, how student leaders shift from a “one-year term mindset” to a legacy mindset, what values-aligned leadership looks like when tough decisions need to be made, how chapters can partner more intentionally with nonprofits or community organizations, which misconceptions about social justice or inclusion work she wants to challenge for fraternity and sorority leaders, and what gives her hope about the future of campus communities. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBLoa0SoGMk

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Marcel Vögeli: College Students Honoring Their Authentic Self

By admin on October 7, 2025

College students honoring their authentic self is an important concept, despite our need to always “fit in”. Marcel Vögeli is the legacy voice and passionate advocate of The Key to Self-Liberation®, the groundbreaking Encyclopedia of Psychosomatics by the late visionary Belgian life philosopher and author Christiane Beerlandt®. For over 12 years, Marcel has worked closely with Dr. Dirk Lippens and Christiane Beerlandt’s life companion — carrying forward her profound insights into the symbolic, emotional, and psychological origins of diseases and other phenomena. Today, he brings her life-changing work to new audiences worldwide with clarity, compassion, and conviction. Marcel is pleased to offer our students an exclusive 10% discount (discount code: GREEK10) on “The Key to Self-Liberation” when they order through www.christianebeerlandt.com.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_muGUpeXS0Y

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Jill Wright: College Students ASKING for Help

By admin on April 7, 2025

College students asking for help will get you closer to your goal! Jill Wright is an award-winning speaker and coach who helps working professionals and students take control of their time, reclaim their energy, and build sustainable self-care practices to thrive in every part of life. She figured out a system that allowed her to tweak the traditional time management advice to fit her unique needs, personality and circumstances. Now, she helps others do the same. She wakes up every day to the best version of herself, working on her own schedule and moving through life with confidence and clarity. You can claim the joyful, aligned life you want, and Jill is here to help you get there.

In episode 560 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Jill chose McMaster University, advice for students who feel tension between academic success, social expectations, and future goals, how college students can start building healthy self-care habits now, how students can customize their time management system, what she would say to a student who feels selfish for prioritizing their own needs or setting boundaries, how college students can start asking for help, one powerful habit college students can build now that will still benefit them ten years from today, and Jill’s strategy when things don’t go as planned — when you fall off the routine, miss your goals, or just feel stuck. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4TkV0s4Dds

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Deb Dutta: Why are personal branding AI websites for college students important?

By admin on May 1, 2024

Are you interested in personal branding AI websites for college students? Deb Dutta is the CEO of Criya – an AI tech startup backed by the prestigious Y Combinator and top tier VCs. Deb is a female immigrant founder with 13+ years of experience as a successful Product Executive at PayPal, Microsoft, Hitachi. Deb holds a Masters degree from Carnegie Mellon in computer science. Featured on Forbes, TechCrunch, New York Times, CBS and Y Combinator, Deb is an established keynote speaker, Forbes contributor and leads the Women in Product chapter. Aside from that, Deb actively mentors women to develop their skills in product management, entrepreneurship and fundraising. As the CEO of Criya, an AI startup, with a mission to shape the future of Professional Excellence. Deb’s vision is to empower every professional to level up their professional presence and collateral with AI, in 20 seconds with perfectly designed, on-brand web pages.

In episode 453 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out about the importance of women in Tech and why Deb is so passionate about it, what is a Head of Product and what are the daily responsibilities like, how the product for Criya came about, how she was able to raise over $5M in VC funding, why personal branding AI websites are important for college students, what is her response to those in higher education that are hesitant to embrace AI, how college students can grow their network, what is her time management advice, and how college students can lead their organizations to success. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN9eHd9cgmI

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Charlynne Boddie: How can college students find their purpose in life?

By admin on April 15, 2024

Miss Charlynne Boddie is an ordained minister with a prophetic edge, seasoned media professional and Hollywood producer, author, international life coach for people of all ages and has served as a corporate, police and military chaplain in the US and Europe. She is a former lead press officer for the White House, Ambassador for Israel and recent Pentagon instructor who has worked for both the Clinton and Bush Administrations for several of America’s largest national disasters.

In episode 448 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out more about Charlynne’s life as a child, what made her decide to attend Oral Roberts University, what it was like to work as a press secretary in the White House for Bill Clinton’s administration, what it was like meeting Oprah, how she was able to meet Beyoncé, how college students can find their purpose in life, how major health scares has shaped how she approaches each day, and what are some tips for writing that will bring peace into your life. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9OmiK13L_g

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Mike Starr: How can college students make their ongoing journey of being better automatic?

By admin on April 10, 2024

Mike Starr managed a successful $100 million dollar a year manufacturing business. He is an avid adventurer who climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro & canoed 54 days from Pittsburgh to New Orleans. He is an executive life coach, former nuclear trained submarine officer, & seasoned problem solver. Mike empowered dozens of business improvement teams with “one simple question” to clearly identify obstacles & implement lasting solutions. He graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a B.S. in E.E. He is active in the NAMI & Al-Anon communities & has been married for 44 years; he lives in Conway, AR.

In episode 445 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why he and a friend canoed 1850 miles from Pittsburgh to New Orleans, what it was like to go on a hitchhiking Odyssey for 5 months, how his time in the Navy impacted his life, why the foundation for success lies with conviction with our values, how organizations can do what we say we will do, why language is so important, what is “betterism” as described in his book “Journey into Peace”, and how college students can design habits and routines to be better automatically. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k3f10b17K8

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Kathy Gardarian: How can college students get better at solving problems?

By admin on April 3, 2024

Kathy Gardarian is the Founder and CEO of Qualis International Inc., a multi-million dollar sales and distribution company. She has served as a director on many boards, both corporate and non-profit, including Van’s Inc., The World Business Academy, Chapman University, The Gorbachov State of the World Forum, and the Woman’s Leadership Board at Harvard’s JFK School. She was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Woman Business Owners, and her company Qualis International Inc. has been one of the top forty woman-owned businesses in Orange County in Southern California. She lives in Newport Coast, California and published the book called “The Wisdom of Love in Business”.

In episode 441, we find out why she decided on Cal State Los Angeles for her undergraduate experience, how her company (Qualis International) has been so successful, how meeting the Dalai Lama changed the way she approaches business, where college students can do to find mentors, how college students can get better at solving problems, why you shouldn’t stay for the money if you’re unhappy at work, how you can clarify your intentions with people around you to reach your goals, why lifelong learning is so important, and how you can balance your masculine and feminine energies. Enjoy!

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