Cassie Little: What causes disengagement in our chapter and how do we increase morale?

As Her Sorority Journey’s speaker, podcast host, and TikToker, Cassie Little considers herself a sorority advocate and community enthusiast. Her college sorority journey at Arizona State University and early professional experience at Sigma Kappa Sorority lit a fire in her soul that sorority has the power to change lives. Our chapters, officers, and members just need to be empowered in the role they play to create that reality. Starting this company in 2020 and learning too many lessons the hard way running a business through a global pandemic, She is willing to try nearly anything to ensure our national sorority community understands the power they hold and how to use it power for the good of those around them.

In episode 400 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Cassie chose Arizona State University, why she joined Sigma Kappa, what it was like working for the National Headquarters, why she decided to launch Her Sorority Journey in 2020 just as the pandemic started, what are some strategies to nurture meaningful relationships and a sense of belonging among our members and PNM’s, what causes chapter disengagement and how do we increase morale, what does good officer transition look like, how do we sell our skills within Fraternity and Sorority Life in our future career, and what are some lessons learned about entrepreneurship. Enjoy! 

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li-Iw-vMsPA

 
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Dr. Anita Knight Kuhnley: What lessons can we learn about managing conflict from Mister Rogers?

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23953938/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 is Dr. Anita Knight Kuhnley. Anita has her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision and she is certified as a highly reliable coder of the Adult Attachment Interview. She has authored or co-authored nine books, including her most notable publication called “The Mister Rogers Effect.” She knew she had to go on a research journey to discover how Mister Rogers had such an impact on children, and how we can be the Mister Rogers in our own neighborhoods. Even though he is gone we can still keep what he stood for alive, and pay it forward.

In episode 277 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Dr. Kuhnley decided to go for a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, what is the best part of being Associate Professor of Psychology and Counseling, who is Mister Rogers and what makes Mister Rogers special, what lessons we can learn from Mister Rogers on creating safer spaces for our children, how we can shift from breaking up with your partner to building up your partner, why speaking the language of empathy is so important, what are some science-based strategies from the neighborhood on engagement, what lessons we find on managing conflict from Mister Rogers, and how we can elevate our mood and sense of connection in as little as ten seconds. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfRa0wJ81NQ

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Ja’Net Adams: How did you dig out of $50,000 in college student loan debt in 2 years?

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23871930/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Ja’Net Adams is an International speaker, author, and the CEO of EMACK Consulting, but when she was in college she let money rule her life. She graduated from South Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. A short time after graduation she found herself in nearly $50,000 of debt! She dug out of the debt in two years by following the principles that she now speaks about to audiences all around the world as a professional motivational speaker. She speaks around the world to various corporations, universities and high schools about Financial Literacy. She recently released on Amazon her second book “The Money Attractor! Everyone’s Guide To Winning With Money So They Can Live Their Dreams!” and her advice has been featured on BBC, CNBC, Huffington Post, Forbes, Black Enterprise Magazine, Good Morning America, Fox Business, JET Magazine, BizWomenJournal.com, LearnVest.com, USA Today, USA Today College, and NPR’s Marketplace Money.

We find out why Ja’Net chose South Carolina State University, what was special about Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Co-Ed Business Fraternity, how she dug out of $50,000 in college student loan debt in 2 years, how to get employees more engaged at work, what is responsible social media behavior in today’s world, advice for college students to get paid internships, how college students can turn their passion into a real business, and how students can travel but still keep a reasonable budget. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJoWv_U2-3U

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Liz H. Kelly: How can Fraternities and Sororities get results with their PR efforts?

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22681226/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Author, Speaker, Goody PR Founder, Award-Winning Author and Podcast Host Liz H. Kelly is passionate about Magnifying Good! After securing 500+ media hits for her first book, Liz started her own PR Agency to promote brands, and has booked thousands of media interviews for clients, including the TODAY Show, PBS Postcards, CNN, Fast Company, Forbes, TIME, BBC World News, and hundreds of local TV and podcast interviews. As a published author, Liz and her work have been featured on CNN, FOX News, Lifetime, KCBS, KTLA, USA Today, The Chicago Tribune, The Washington Post, Buzzfeed, BBC Radio and many more media. Her book is called “8-Second PR. New Public Relations Crash Course”, and it’s a must read for every fraternity and sorority PR Chair listening right now!

In episode 233 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Liz chose the University of Maryland – College Park, what was special about the sisters of Alpha Omicron Pi that made her want to join, a recent success story from Goody PR (her Marketing Agency), how individual students can share their story in 8 seconds to a potential employer, how college sorority and fraternity students can develop a Wow Story and produce relevant media hooks for local journalists and their school paper, how sororities and fraternities can get more engagement on their social media posts, ways authors can stand out among the 4600+ books that are published each day, and Liz’s advice to a recent graduate that gets laid off in order to reinvent themselves. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ife2PFA31o

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Ed Latimore: How can boxing transform your life?

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22298276/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 is Ed Latimore! He’s a best-selling author, former professional heavyweight boxer (13-1-1 record), and a competitive chess player. His writing focuses on self-improvement and a practical approach to stoic philosophy. He likes to tell people that he has lived four different lives and from each of these lives, he’s learned something that’s helped him become who he is today.

In episode number 220 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Ed believes in being likable and controlling his emotions, why nobody was coming to save him, why he believes you can learn to do anything, how he chases away self-doubt, why our listeners should pick up boxing too, how we can improve your physical health and mental health through breathing, how we can improve engagement on our own social media accounts, and the benefits of being sober for 8 years.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev6CZM79sy0

 

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Brian Halderman: How can we find volunteer opportunities locally for our Fraternities & Sororities?

Our next guest is Brian Halderman, someone who is passionate about building community, connecting people to help each other solve problems and supporting systems, institutions, and organizations to advance the common good. This passion manifests through his work with GivePulse, Inc, a civic tech firm, that believes in the power of people and human ingenuity to build bridges, to mend wounds, and to advance society to new heights.

We find out why Brian decided on the University of Dayton for his undergraduate experience, what made Alpha Phi Omega (the co-ed service fraternity) the right choice for him, why theological reflection and social analysis are so important for students, how you can build a civic engagement culture at a University, what is GivePulse and how it can help our fraternities/sororities, the features of the platform, success stories, how our fraternities and sororities can find volunteer opportunities locally, and how Fraternities and Sororities can get more engagement from other students in their community service events. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABNdG3MHdDA

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Noah St. John: How do you build a more productive, motivated, and engaged Fraternity or Sorority?

Noah St. John is recognized as one of the most requested, in-demand business and motivational keynote speakers and executive coaches in the world. He is the only author in history to have works published by Hay House, HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster, Mindvalley, Nightingale-Conant and the Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher. Noah has also delivered over 1,000+ presentations for corporations, associations, business groups, colleges, universities and youth organizations worldwide. He speaks for groups ranging from 25-25,000+ and is a regular interviewee on TV, radio, podcasts, print and online media.

We find out from Noah what it was like to grow up in Kennebunkport, Maine dirt poor, why The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey is Noah’s top book choice, what is the AFFORMATIONS® Method, what is the condition of SUCCESS ANOREXIA that causes self-sabotage, how you can break your worst habit in 21 days without using willpower, how we can avoid the debt hangover this holiday spending season, the secrets to avoiding the dreaded holiday stress meltdown, the surprising mental health benefits of taking a break from your phone, and how to build a more productive, motivated, and engaged team. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2SShgkbKMk

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Joe Thompson: How do we create a growing FSL community that is diverse, engaged & committed to service?

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9915596/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Check out this stellar interview with Joe Thompson, the Assistant Director of Student Development at Stockton University in New Jersey. Joe talks about his start at Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania, choosing Phi Mu Delta Fraternity, the growth of the FSL community at Stockton, the importance of service, engaging first generation students, healthy masculinity, diversity in fraternities and sororities, being a Board member for Phi Mu Delta, and his favorite food spots in southern New Jersey that are not pizza places!

Video: https://youtu.be/Ala1VPjz90g

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Interview with Laurie Weidner, CEO of Parent Education Partners

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/9345176/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Check out my interview with Laurie today as we discuss the role of parents in student engagement, retention, and success. This is often a resource not utilized enough within the fraternity and sorority community as an ally. We talk about what makes Cal State Fullerton a great campus, Laurie’s role as a member of the Chancellor’s Leadership Council for the entire California State University system (23 campuses), how to improve student retention and completion rates, differences in the K-12 education system between California and Tennessee, why Greek Life is perfect for first generation college students, how Greek Life enables students to be more competitive in tight job markets, how fraternities and sororities can better retain their members, advice for better PR on your campus, how fraternities and sororities can make parents advocates in Greek Life, and what high school students should be doing to get themselves more prepared for their next step in their career or higher education. This is a do not miss episode!

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

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