comedy – Greek University

Dr. Kiana Dancie: Building Stronger Relationships in College

By admin on June 30, 2025

Building stronger relationships in college – and more authentic relationships – can happen with the 3Rs Framework: Recognize, Release, and Realign. To tell us more about that, it’s time to introduce Dr. Kiana Dancie. She is a one-woman revolution at the intersection of laughter, healing, and empowerment. She is an award-winning comedian, transformational speaker, celebrated actress, best-selling author, certified emotional intelligence coach, and serial entrepreneur. With over 15 years of experience in entertainment and personal development, she has masterfully turned her pain into purpose and her voice into a vessel for global healing. Whether through her best-selling books, her captivating keynotes, her unapologetic comedy, or her movement-making platforms, Dr. Kiana Dancie is not just someone to watch—she’s someone to work with, learn from, and never forget.

In episode 582 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out about Kiana’s biggest struggles and Georgia Southern, what inspired her to merge comedy with emotional healing and empowerment, how group laughter exercises and storytelling can break down emotional barriers, how the “Sisterhood Reset” program uses her 3Rs Framework to Recognize, Release, and Realign, what “baggage” college students carry the most, one take away from her book “Bye Bye Bags: Laughing to Lighten the Load”, what students who feel stuck in their trauma or are afraid to be vulnerable should do, what is the lasting change she brings in the Baggage Claim Worldwide Collegiate Tour, what is the Campus Comedy Corner and what can students do if they are not comfortable in front of a group. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRjBf63_0W8

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Stephanie Foster: How did you create a comedy tour about mental health for college students?

By admin on September 22, 2023

Our next guest is Stephanie Foster, a standup comic and a sister of Zeta Tau Alpha. After losing her best friend to suicide, she created a comedy tour about mental health that stops at college campuses across the nation. They are sponsored by Maybelline New York and backed by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

In episode 394 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Stephanie chose Texas Tech, what was special about the sisters of Zeta Tau Alpha that made her want to join, how she got into standup comedy, why Stephanie decided to launch a comedy tour about mental health, how she was able to get Maybelline and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on board as sponsors with the comedy tour, how all the great comedians joined the tour, what college students should do if they see a sister or brother having difficulties with their mental health, what the response has been like from college students, and what the future looks like for the Without Rhyme Nor Reason Comedy tour. Enjoy!

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

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Katie Evans: How can college students quickly build rapport with new people they meet?

By admin on July 26, 2023

Our next guest is Katie Evans, who is first and foremost a storyteller. She realized early in her career that people learn fastest when taught in that form. Her presentations are informative, timely and insightful. Katie believes that laughter is a powerful teaching tool and uses it liberally in her thought-provoking sessions. Everyone goes home feeling better and lighter. She delivers the perfect touch of comedy, inspiration and timely messaging that will make your event fun, meaningful, and memorable for all. Katie’s passion is supporting people in succeeding beyond their wildest dreams.

In episode 373 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Katie chose the University of Washington for her undergraduate experience, why she decided to make the move into hypnotherapy, how college students can quickly build rapport with new people, how college students can learn to negotiate better, ways for students to improve their physical and mental well-being, how you can sell more products or services in a sales position, how to bring comedy into your storytelling, and how to better retain your members or employees.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryxb2xZ-HJY

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Frank King: How can we screen, assess, and reduce the risk of suicide on college campuses?

By admin on April 17, 2021

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/18761141/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 Frank King! He is a six Time TEDx Talker, TEDx and Speaker Marketing Coach, and Former writer for The Tonight Show for 20 Years. He’s fought a lifetime battle with depression, and thoughts of suicide, turning that long dark journey of the soul into 5 TEDx Talks, and sharing his insights on Suicide Prevention and Post-vention with corporations, associations, and college audiences. He’s had two aortic valve replacements, a double bypass, a massive heart attack, and three stents, and lived to joke about it all, so he is truly funny at heart.

On episode # 145, we find out why Frank chose UNC Chapel Hill for his undergraduate experience, what it was like to be a writer for the Tonight Show (Jay Leno) for 20 years, what it was like to work the comedy circuit with Jerry Seinfeld, Jeff Foxworthy, Ron White, Adam Sandler, Dennis Miller, Ellen DeGeneres, Rosie O’Donnel, Kevin Nealon, and Kevin James, how we can screen, assess, and reduce the risk of suicide on college campuses, what are the objects, substances, and actions that are common in suicide attempts, what are some of the best practices for connecting the patient to referral, how any of our listeners find their idea worth spreading and get a TEDx talk, and Frank’s favorite restaurant in Springfield, Oregon. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZs5h_QP1fc

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James Robilotta: Why is being an authentic leader important?

By admin on August 27, 2020

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/15782291/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Welcome to an epic episode of Fraternity Foodie, this is episode number 78. Today we interview James Robilotta, someone who helps audiences pause and think about the way they lead, the way they connect, and the way they can impact their world. He creates moments that empower teams and individuals to realize they are the only thing standing in the way between the results they want and the results they’re currently seeing. He is an award-winning, recognized professional speaker on stages all across the country with a background in stand-up and improv comedy. He delivers powerful and hysterical keynotes and workshops that will transform lives. I know because I’ve seen it in person, and I will tell you that it’s a very fun ride with this guy. He truly loves to make people think and make people laugh. He’s the real deal. We find out how this Long Island, New York native selects University of North Carolina – Wilmington for his undergraduate experience, what made him choose Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc., what he learned as a Resident Director, what he thought when COVID-19 hit just as he was rolling out a brand new business, why is being an authentic leader important, what is PHEAM and how can we do that virtually, how can introverts network and feel less awkward about the experience, how societal norms play a role in men’s ability to connect with each other on a deeper level, and where we are going to eat the next time I find myself in Minneapolis. Don’t miss this episode! Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDFYe6ypNIY