Rob Dubin: What did you learn about happiness and where personal growth comes from?

Rob Dubin is an international keynote speaker and Amazon #1 Best Selling author on happiness and employee engagement. His TEDx talk on Happiness has been viewed over 250K times. Rob was an award winning filmmaker who traveled the world making TV programs and commercials for Fortune 500 companies. He is also a serial entrepreneur who created multiple 7 figure businesses. After a near death survival experience that would have sidelined most, Rob bounced back more resilient than ever. At the age of 42 he and his wife sold their home, moved onto a 40’ sailboat, and spent the next 17 years sailing around the world studying human happiness and fulfillment. Given the ever changing nature of life at sea Rob learned first hand the key traits of resilience. Today Rob gives back by teaching courses in resilient leadership and employee happiness which increase engagement and reduce burnout. In episode 439 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how he and his wife survived a snow storm for days while missing in Aspen, Colorado with no tent or sleeping bag, how being happy in his subconscious mind ultimately saved his wife’s fingers and feet, what he learned about happiness and personal growth by sailing around the world for 17 years, why visualization is so important, how we can rewrite the stories of our past failures, how to overcome fear, what is his advice in retaining our members or employees, and how to balance business success with personal fulfillment. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyrrNl1QFvs

 
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Derrick Scott II: How do you overcome fear and unlock your leadership potential?

Our next guest is Derrick Scott II, a Mentor, Keynote and Public Speaker, as well as a Finance Strategy & Transformation Consultant. Derrick is an accomplished, collaborative & result-driven leader with over 7 years’ experience in strategic planning & management consulting. Assists institutions by integrating products to enable enterprise growth. He possesses the ability to thrive in fast paced working environments by applying analytical thinking, industry best practices, & adapting to ambiguity. He leverages technical & financial expertise in delivering dynamic recommendations and presentations for his clients.

In episode 428 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Derrick chose Florida State for his undergraduate experience, why he decided to join Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (Iota-Delta Chapter), how he was able to plan and execute events for 115,000 alumni as the Board President of the Florida State University Young Alumni Council, what were his job responsibilities at GE Power and also Deloitte, what is Cardinal Wisdom Consulting, how students can overcome fear and unlock their leadership potential, what surprised Derrick about his conversations with students about fear, and how he stayed committed to growth even when life handed him some obstacles to overcome. Enjoy! 

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrCiv6VP5d8

 
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John Suzuki: What are the dangers of a divided country?

John Suzuki believes we all have three careers; first to learn and go to school, second to earn and make a living, and third to return and give back. Now in his third career of giving back, John’s mission is to make the world better by inspiring people to live with less fear and divisiveness and bring a little more love into the world. John’s skills include inspirational speaking, storytelling, problem-solving, technology evangelism, sales & marketing, and relationship building. His authentic and sincere spirit and caring for people are always appreciated by those around him. Happily married for nearly 40 years, John and his wife split their time between Seattle and San Diego where their children and grandkids live. In episode 378 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why John believes that the third stage in life is to give back, what are the dangers of a divided and broken country, why he decided to write about the story of Shiro “Kash” Kashino in his book “American Grit – From a Japanese American Concentration Camp Rises an American War Hero”, how the most hated Americans ultimately defeat America’s enemies, what happened to these heroes after World War II concluded, what we need to do as citizens to ensure that it never happens again, how we can live in a society with less fear and more love, and what the response has been to the book. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tbzpY8veI0

 
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Maria Mantoudakis: What should we do when we experience fear or negative thinking?

Maria Mantoudakis is an international best-selling author of Tsunami to Greatness, award-winning motivational speaker, transformational leader, and personal development coach of more than 20 years. Maria is the Founder and CEO of Recreate Success Now, LLC. Maria combines her knowledge and experience to empower her clients to reclaim and transform their life in their life journey to success and greatness.

In episode 339 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Maria chose Rutgers University, why she decided to write the book “Tsunami to Greatness”, what we should do when we experience fear or negative thinking, what you should do when others put you down, why Maria’s father was talking about pretty shoes, how we can rebuild relationships after the pandemic, and how students can connect with their purpose in life. Enjoy! 

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3F2ZR9EoUI

 
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Dr. Reesa Woolf: How can college students remove their fear of public speaking and perform well?

Dr. Reesa Woolf is a TED Talk Trainer, a worldwide Keynote Speaker and a #1 Bestselling Author. Reesa has trained 3,000 clients in Fortune 500 companies to master persuasive writing and presenting and to deliver excellent talks and presentations. She is efficient with her time, extremely professional and goes above and beyond with her clients. Her book is called “Mr. Bear Speaks Without Fear”, so go and pick up that book on Amazon!

In episode 321 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Dr. Woolf chose the University of Maryland for her undergraduate experience, why she has dedicated her life to training others on public speaking, what tips she has to remove the fear of public speaking, what we should do if our material is boring, how students can move up in their career and get noticed in their first job, how we can stop rambling and finally get to the point, how we can get rid of those filler words in our speech (um, uh, you know), how we can use diplomatic wording for sensitive issues, and the best way for us to get a TEDx talk after we’ve perfected our public speaking skills. Enjoy!

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

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

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

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Greg Pestinger: How can we overcome feelings of worthlessness, fear, rejection, and depression?

Our next guest is Greg Pestinger, a member of the National Board of Directors for Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. After a career spent driving the success of major global brands, Greg has redirected his focus to help family businesses and high performing individuals achieve their goals faster than they could on their own. His own experience growing up in his family business, now entering the third generation of ownership, has included all the joy and challenges that came with it. He understands that in a family business, that work is seldom left at the office and often leads to hurt, frustration, and strain on the family. Greg also understands the sacrifices made, the pride and emotional connection of the founder that is often in contrast to the uncertain future felt by rising generations waiting in the wings.

This personal experience, along with thirty years working for some of America’s largest and most respected family-controlled companies, gives him a unique history that blends family passion with the power and resources of a Fortune 500 company. Greg offers actionable techniques for building revenue, market share, and profitability. He is tenacious about showing his clients how to secure new business, develop and launch new products, build customer loyalty, and forge strong relationships with business partners. Among his clients & peers, Greg is known for his ability to bridge the gap across family business generations and motivate clients and their teams to accomplish ambitious goals to achieve exceptional business results.

We find out why Greg chose Kansas State for his undergraduate experience, why he chose Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, what it was like working for Anheuser-Busch for 19 years, how Jack Daniel’s has been able to build a recognizable brand all over the world, how he gets professionals and business owners to realize their full potential at Kykeon Coaching, what types of things the Board of Directors of SigEp working on now, how he overcomes feelings of worthlessness, fear, rejection, and depression, how we can build a lifetime commitment to the fraternity, and Greg’s favorite restaurants in Louisville, Kentucky. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOlBwgDmLB0

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Britt Tucker: How can students find their purpose and start to live their best life?

Britt Tucker lives in Nashville, eat Chick-fil-A like it’s her last meal and is the biggest nerd with a lot of freakin’ energy. She’s the All-American girl who grew up checking society’s boxes…only to find herself unfulfilled. Even after all the awards and praise from others as she attained the cookie cutter lifestyle, she found herself with a deep yearning and realization that there had to be more. So, she quit her corporate job (gasp), traveled the world (12+ islands), read tons of books and began her journey of self development. In the process, she uncovered the voice and light that God had given her but she was too busy following a “checklist” to discover them. She is still on the path of fully stepping into the woman she was created to be, but she is enjoying every step of the way!

In episode number 179 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Britt chose Auburn over University of Georgia, what it was like being a cheerleader at Auburn, what she learned once she began a journey of self development, how people can find their purpose and start to live their best life, how students can decrease stress, how college students can engage in goal setting and action lists now to help them achieve their career goals, how Britt was able to overcome her fears as an entrepreneur, and what her new book to be released in 2022 is all about. We even learn her favorite restaurants in Nashville. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zlSv1f-jy4

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Eric Erenstoft: What is Conscious Intelligence?

Our next guest, Eric Erenstoft, is CEO of E3 Capital Partners and ElevateID.org, is a former Disney Exec, Entrepreneur, 1st Responder, Competitive Roughwater Swimmer, Adventurer, and GenXer. He is a Southern California native and has worked in and called six different countries home. Eric Erenstoft is a prolific Author, Keynote Speaker and expert applying the principles of Conscious Intelligence® on Peak Performance, Catalytic Leadership, Entrepreneurism, Empowerment, Mindset, & Women In Business. Along the way and always, he has weaved adventure travel, being a decorated, competitive ocean swimmer, vinyasa yoga, aerial and martial artist, employ as a 1st Responder with the LA County Fire Department– into the fabric of his adrenaline laden life. Yes, he is quite familiar and comfortable in dynamic, high pressure environments.

In episode number 177 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Eric chose Pepperdine University for his undergraduate experience, what made SigEp the right choice for him, what it was like working for Yahoo during the dotcom boom, what he did for the Walt Disney Company, what is Conscious Intelligence, what we should be doing when we experience fear, how we can invite others to experience our world, how we can get out of the divisiveness in our world, and what students will learn from Eric’s programs. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2mGoaSgeZw

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