Discover Your Purpose in College

Salvatore J. Tagliareni is an internationally respected speaker whose life and work are deeply influenced by Viktor Frankl, the distinguished psychiatrist, Holocaust survivor, and founder of legotherapy. Frankly developed legotherapy, a meaning-centered approach that helps people find purpose, even in life’s most painful circumstances. Its core belief: we can’t always choose what happens to us, but we can choose our attitude and our response – and in that choice, we discover meaning. Through his rare mentorship with Frankl, Salvatore carries forward this timeless wisdom for leaders, teams, and individuals facing uncertainty, loss, and change. A former Catholic priest and executive leadership consultant, Salvatore is the author of nine books, including the bestselling “Roving Leadership”.

In episode 702 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how the different chapters in his life shaped him, why he called Viktor Frankl and eventually studied with him, how that experience changed his life, what is the power of choice and how that leaders us to purpose, why leadership is service instead of power, what is Roving Leadership, how we can learn from bad decisions, why we sometimes feel like “we are not enough”, and gives Sal and his life meaning today. Enjoy!

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Mindy Tucker: Building Sorority Rush Into Resume Power

Every August, “RushTok” floods social feeds with clips of cheer routines, designer outfits, and viral Bid Day reveals. But behind the social media spectacle, modern sorority recruitment at major universities has quietly transformed into a multimonth, six-figure corporate operation run entirely by college women. Mindy Tucker, CEO of Tri Delta, is shifting that conversation in her new op-ed, “Beyond the Balloons.” Drawing from her firsthand look at recruitment operations at the University of Arkansas, Mindy breaks down how college women manage massive budgets, negotiate commercial vendor contracts, and lead teams of 600+ peers—developing elite project management and leadership skills that help their resume building and careers.

In episode 700 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how her career eventually led her to become the CEO of Tri Delta, what her work experience taught her about leadership in the Fraternity and Sorority world, what people misunderstand about leading an organization like Tri Delta, what made her write the op-ed called “Beyond The Balloons”, why students sometimes struggle to explain their value to employers, whether running a sorority chapter is harder than managing employees, how we can make sure the members are delivering on their promises, and one leadership lesson she wish she knew at age 21. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYBW4gpYBPU

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Alison Hornung: How did you get philanthropy results for Panhellenic council?

Alison Hornung is a 23 year old graduate of the University of Rhode Island, with degrees in Global Business Management, German, and Human Development and Family Sciences. She has been a passionate childhood cancer advocate since the age of 12. Her biggest inspiration remains her honorary “little sis,” Ella, who battled leukemia for 3 years. Ella lit a spark for Ali and all those around her that inspire them to fight for what they believe in. Ali has advocated multiple times to Congress members in D.C. and virtually for more funding for pediatric cancer in honor of Ella and all of the other fighters, survivors and angels. ⁣ Ali has raised over $350,000 for various organizations including LLS, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, The Izzy Foundation, Talia’s Legacy, The Tomorrow Fund and more. She is the founder of Miracle Masks, a small business where she has created over 2,500 face masks and donated all of the proceeds to childhood cancer foundations.

In episode 427 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Ali has been a passionate childhood cancer advocate since the age of 12, why she decided to attend the University of Rhode Island, what was special about the sisters of Sigma Delta Tau that made her want to join, how she was able to get results as VP of Philanthropy and Service for Panhellenic, how she’s been able to raise $350,000 for various organizations since then, her advice for other passionate non-profit leaders that also want that kind of media attention, how you can go from pain to passion in life, and what’s next for The Glimmer of Hope Foundation over the next five years. Enjoy! 

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPvI1NKOYeM

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Dr. Victoria Rader: Why is the Law of Gratitude so important?

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/23521823/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. Victoria Rader, Possibility Coach. Through thousands of client sessions and hundreds of seminars, Victoria has witnessed that the cap to one’s fulfillment is defined by their subconscious programming. As a result, she created products and services with a unique proprietary success formula of healing one’s heart, freeing one’s mind, and expanding one’s talents and skills to see, create, and live a life of limitless possibilities. She’s the host of All About The Voice Podcast, internationally best-selling author of Until You Win, Until You Shine, and Manifest mE Journal. Her newest book is Prosper mE: 35 Universal Laws to Make Money Work for You.

In episode number 254 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why freedom is so important to the Ukrainian people, why Victoria chose George Mason University when she came to the United States, what motivates Victoria to succeed, why building a big network so important for college students, how college students can improve their financial situation, why the Law of Gratitude is so important, why service to our community is critical, and some excellent exercises to help us forgive. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjozR_r0Eiw

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David Crocker: What are the benefits of community service to the students and the orgs who serve?

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/22786025/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 David Crocker! Most people believe serving others is a nice thing to do, but it doesn’t really make any difference. David knows serving others is an overlooked but powerful change agent to make our communities better places to live. He knows there is no area of life that a serving mindset cannot improve. Having worked with thousands of people over 15 years motivating and equipping them to serve others, David is considered an expert in this field. His work spans 25 states and 4 countries and continues to spread. He has appeared on WRAL-TV, WBIRTV, WATE-TV, WRJZ-Radio, and published numerous articles. He’s the author of the book “Compassionaries: Unleash the Power of Serving”.

In episode 238 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how David equipped over 2,300 congregations in 25 states and four countries with the Inasmuch model of compassion ministry, why students need to be thinking about what they are doing and the transformational power of serving, whether this trend of service to others will continue to grow with Gen Z, the benefits of serving to the students and the organizations who serve, the characteristics of those who serve, the challenges of serving, how student organizations can determine which organization in the community is the best one in the community to serve, and how students can use their service opportunities to attract more like-minded students into their organizations. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZlPgTDWvr4

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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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Nick DeStefano: Can we offer everyone the opportunity to serve and positively impact others?

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/17881832/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Welcome to episode #117 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast! Today we have with us leadership and resilience speaker Nick DeStefano! As the founder of DeStefano Leadership LLC, he teaches college student leaders HOW to embrace the suck of pain and fear so they can live resiliently and start Chasing the Awesome Life. If student leaders want to avoid burnout they need to learn the practical tools required to have difficult conversations, develop confidence, and make leadership a priority regardless of position. Nick brings infectious energy, hope and passion to everything he does!

We find out why Nick decided on College Misericordia in Dallas, Pennsylvania, why CrossFit is so beneficial, why Coastal Carolina University is such a great community to work for, how being stressed and stretched thin can be a good thing, how we can offer everyone the opportunity to serve and positively impact others, how organizations discover their own issues or blind spots, advice for Freshmen to thrive at college, what are SMART and DUMB goals, what is chasing the awesome life, and Nick’s favorite places to eat in Conway, South Carolina.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiF4plkEr-U

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Making Hazing History with Mike & Hank: Masonic and Adult Service Group Hazing Deaths

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/15361046/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Welcome to our next episode of Making Hazing History with Mike and Hank! I’m Mike Ayalon, CEO of Greek University. Our co-host today is Hank Nuwer, the Author of Hazing: Destroying Young Lives, Wrongs of Passage, High School Hazing and The Hazing Reader. Hank was retired for 21 days from Franklin College, and now he’s already back to work at Ball State.

Today Hank and I explore some of the hazing deaths affiliated with Masonic groups and Adult Service Groups. We even discuss one hazing death involving Daniel Rees where Benjamin Franklin was the bystander that could have intervened. Check out these amazing stories with Hank!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcvO0SdWjzk

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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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