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Pilar Herreros: Mindfulness for Busy College Students

By admin on July 1, 2026

Pilar Herreros is a certified Life Coach, Meditation and Reiki specialist, former professional dancer, and one of Miami’s Pilates precursors. Her passion lies in inspiring her clients and taking them on an inner journey to remember and recognize the Truth that lies within all of us. Pilar provides private, virtual, and group sessions where she shares her unique personal techniques, so you can practice anytime, anywhere to instantly restore harmony, balance, and peace back into your life.

In episode 688 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what happened during Pilar’s school years that caused her to lose her smile, advice for college students who don’t fit in, how 5 minutes can change your life, the warning signs of stress in college, the misconceptions of mindfulness, how to incorporate mindfulness for busy college students, why we are not our thoughts, how posture can affect your confidence, and an example of Pilar’s one minute reset. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDGupnmR2xc

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Dr. Kasi Lacey: Increasing Psychological Safety in Fraternity and Sorority Life

By admin on February 12, 2026

As a former C-suite executive, Dr. Kasi Lacey know what it’s like to be the only woman at the table. She has built departments, led strategic plans, secured millions in grants, and managed crisis after crisis—all while battling imposter syndrome behind closed doors. She felt the pressure to prove herself. To be polished. To not take up too much space. Today, she speaks and coaches so that other women don’t have to carry that same pressure alone. Her keynote talks, workshops, and coaching programs are designed to help high-achieving students lead with clarity, confidence, and courage. She combines the science of psychology with real-world leadership experience to spark meaningful change—whether in a conference ballroom, a corporate boardroom, or a Zoom call with students who are ready for more. She has spoken to executives, educators, healthcare leaders, nonprofits, entrepreneurs, HR teams, students, and women in male-dominated fields—sharing tools to overcome burnout, build emotional intelligence, quiet the inner critic, and rise into roles they deserve.

In episode 641 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Dr. Lacey chose Austin College for her undergraduate experience, how starting off life in survival mode helped to shape her view of confidence, what her experiences in higher education leadership taught her about confidence, power, and silence that psychology alone couldn’t, what is the biggest misconception leaders have about confidence, what are some signs advisors or chapter leaders should watch for that signal confidence issues, how can Fraternity or Sorority leaders increase psychological safety in their organization, how student leaders can set boundaries without feeling like they’re letting their chapter down, why leaders tend to isolate themselves as responsibility increases, what role fraternities and sororities play in either reinforcing—or closing—the confidence gap for students, and what mindset shift has to happen first for real culture change to stick. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHtQ-hSfPg4

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Armida Espinoza: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

By admin on August 14, 2025

How to overcome imposter syndrome? Talk to Armida Espinoza, a first-generation Mexican American and a retired bilingual teacher. Armida hopes to write stories that shed light on second-language learners’ academic and emotional challenges, meeting them where they are and validating their reality. Armida hopes that second language learners might glean insight from her experiences on how to walk through their fears and insecurities in life by providing them with techniques that can help them manage their inner voice.

Armida is a member of the International Society of Latino Authors (ISLA), the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), the Authors Guild, and an alumni of the Children’s Book Masterclass Program and Publishing Mastermind with Miriam Laundry Publishing Company. Armida lives in Fresno, California, with her husband, Leonard, and three furry friends: Luna, Sol, and Cutie Boy.

In episode 596 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Armida chose Cal State Fresno, when she decided to rewrite her own story from struggling with reading in high school to becoming an international award-winning author, what unique perspective her teaching experience gives on how early self-doubt can take root in children, what are some early signs that someone might be struggling with confidence, how fraternity and sorority students can recognize the difference between healthy humility and harmful self-doubt, how to “welcome and befriend” your imposter, how to replace negative self-talk with empowering thoughts, what Armida would say to her younger self in 1st grade, and how to walk hand-in-hand with your imposter beyond fear. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrnFMG09Cvs

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Shameeka Baptist: What are some things college students can do to find their strength within?

By admin on August 21, 2023

Our next guest is Shameeka Baptist. She is the author and inspirational speaker behind “The Strength Within”. She is a young woman that grew up in the foster care system who defied the odds. Today, she shares her journey of resilience with others. Her hope is that it provides others the courage and strength to keep fighting and to persevere, because The Strength Within is what will carry you through. Shameeka believes that your past does not define your present or your future, and that God has a purpose for you.

In episode 387 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out more about Shameeka’s childhood as she grew up in the foster care system, how college students can figure out what their purpose and destiny in life actually is, ways college students can find their strength within, what is cognitive reframing to shift your mindset, how we can build more confidence in ourselves, examples of positive affirmations and how it can help us, what role religion plays in Shameeka’s life, advice for other foster care children that might be struggling, and what Shameeka plans to work on next. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fV-FJrwC3U

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Cristina Ramirez: How did you get through the worst year of your life?

By admin on August 10, 2023

Cristina Ramirez is a serial entrepreneur bringing her empowerment curricula to audiences everywhere – from college students to corporations. Her programs have been implemented across 41 states with over 10,000 individuals. A veteran of Wall Street and Silicon Valley, Cristina is an award winning coach, best-selling author, Ironman triathlete, and a USASA Snowboard National Silver Medalist. She has lived in Brazil, Chile, Morocco, and across the US. She speaks 5 languages and has been interviewed in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. Cristina is a widowed single mom, and when not on her computer you will find her traveling with her boys, hiking with her dogs, or cleaning the cat litter.

In episode 380 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Cristina chose Wellesley College, how she went from the girl at the back of the gym smoking pot to Ironman triathlete three times, why she took her career from Wall Street to Sesame Street, how a neighborhood 5K turned her into an entrepreneur, how she got through the worst year of her life, how she’s building confident children by allowing them to fail, how we sabotage our self-worth by looking at others, how we can increase profitability for companies by empowering our team with a growth mindset, and what are some success stories she can share in corporate settings. Enjoy!

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

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Mark Aylward: If students have no idea what they want to do after graduation, what is your advice?

By admin on July 19, 2023

In episode 368 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, Mark Aylward tells us why he chose the University of Notre Dame when there were plenty of good schools in Boston, how he landed in the recruiting business, how he managed to sell two staffing companies for $3M each, what was his advice to his children about starting their own businesses, what is his advice to college students who don’t know what they want to do after graduation, how unhappy employees can regain clarity and confidence in moving to the next job, what tweaks students can make to their LinkedIn profile to get more job opportunities and/or clients, what else college students should be doing to get their dream job, and what is the one thing Mark would do differently in his life. Enjoy!

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Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_Q2hwS3JDc

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Sultan Deniz: What are some meditation techniques to wake up in the morning without anxiety?

By admin on October 18, 2022

Our next guest is Sultan Deniz. Almost all her life she was searching for her “more”. She tried to figure out this thing called life, hitting lots of ups and downs. Until her MORE finally found her. Sultan’s life turned upside dzown & changed completely when she came into contact with meditation. It empowered her 100% + beyond. All areas of her life changed. She became a more peaceful, calm, at ease, clear, more centered, and clearly a more fulfilled person. Empowered. The mission of her heart is to empower souls – her way. To show you how to do the same is totally available for you, and in your life.

In episode 310 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out about Sultan’s early career as a banker in Germany, what are 3 world philosophies she studied for a more confident, abundant, and fulfilled life, What is the role of a meditative coach, what are some gifts she received from meditation, what techniques can we use to wake up in the morning without a racing mind or anxiety, whether meditation can help us with fear, anxiety, depression, loneliness, and increased stress levels, what meditation can we do in 20 minutes, what are three meditative secrets to improving our relationships, and how she started writing her meditative poetry book called My Ocean of Life. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px7Lolesqbk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px7Lolesqbk

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Erica N. Music: How did you stay motivated to graduate from college as an adult learner?

By admin on April 6, 2022

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22707374/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 Erica Music! Erica is a mother, educator, athlete, an active community volunteer, and the first in her family to earn a college degree. A native of Lexington, Kentucky, Erica earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Marketing Communication from Midway University in 2017. Erica’s career journey has included sales, higher education, and K-12 education. Erica’s educational journey has led her to develop a series of strategies for adult and working students by using her story to encourage, motivate, and rejuvenate adult learners who carry the many complex burdens and responsibilities of pursuing a degree. As a successful track athlete, Erica believes a person pursuing a degree should always remember, “if life presents a barrier, that hurdle is never bigger than the finish line.” There are many non-traditional students that enroll in college today.

In episode 235 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Erica chose the University of Louisville, how she stayed motivated to graduate college as an adult learner, what scholarships are available to reduce the costs of higher education, how you can build confidence within adult learners, how you can get over the social anxiety of working with younger students in class, how you can adapt to the latest technology, the role that your family and friends will play in your college journey, what it was like being a cheerleader for the Tennessee Titans for four years, and what it’s like to be a registrar at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School working with high school students each day. Enjoy!

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Dr. Erica Steele: How does googling your health problems create even more problems?

By admin on January 16, 2022

Our next guest is Dr. Erica Steele! She is an extensively educated and trained board-certified naturopathic doctor, doctor of natural medicine and certified functional medicine practitioner. Dr. Steele specializes in natural health, healing, disease prevention and total, holistic wellness. Since 2001, by applying multi-faceted and synergistic approaches to physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health, Dr. Steele has transformed the lives of countless children, teens, adults and elderly patients challenged by an array of conditions ranging from digestive and immune-related disorders to neurological, hormonal and more. She works with wisdom, experience and diligence to find the causes of disease and illness so her patients can advance from lives of managing symptoms to the life-giving benefits of sustainable well-being and optimal total health.

In episode number 207, we find out how Dr. Steele’s upbringing helped to prepare her to be a functional medicine practitioner and naturopathic doctor, how massage therapy helped with her understanding of anatomy and physiology, why she decided to go down the road of Naturopathic doctors even though she knew it would be an uphill battle, why she believes in finding the causes of imbalance in people’s health instead of just addressing the symptoms, why she resists the urge to weigh in on things such as the COVID-19 vaccinations, advice for college students with confidence challenges, what college students should do when they have parents who are overbearing and overprotective, how we can build up the proper nutrients in the body while gently detoxing the body, and how googling your health problems will create even more problems. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLq9amLbN7c

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Jake Schwartz: Why do we need magic now, more than ever?

By admin on December 20, 2021

After performing his first magic trick at the ripe-old age of two years old, Jake Schwartz was instantly hooked on magic. He never grew out of the magic within the tricks, and Jake is now one of the fastest-rising young stars of magic in the country. Jake is an international award-winning magician who has performed all over the world, including fortune-500 companies like CBRE Real Estate, the Philadelphia Phillies, the Philadelphia Union, the world famous Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City, and he was the youngest headliner to ever sell out the esteemed Smoke and Mirrors Magic Theater in Philadelphia. Outside of being a world-class magician, Jake is a huge Philadelphia Flyers and Penn State football fan, and an avid musician.

We find out how Jake got hooked on magic as early as two years old, why Penn State University was the right place for him, why Alpha Epsilon Pi was the right fraternity, how magic helped him spend 46 straight hours without sitting or sleeping to raise money during THON, how magic helps you gain confidence, how magic can help with your anxiety, what keeps him in the magic world today, whether magic is real, and why we need magic now more than ever. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajfIK0c8Gmw