success – Greek University

Maya Azucena: What’s the Secret to Removing Life’s Biggest Obstacles?

By admin on January 26, 2025

Want to remove all obstacles in life? Check out Maya Azucena, an Award-winning Singer, Recording Artist and Humanitarian, known for her versatile voice which adapts to multiple genres and sports a soulful 4-octave range. She is a cultural ambassador with a focus on Women’s & Youth Empowerment and Domestic/Sexual Violence, who has completed 12+ humanitaran tours sponsored by American Embassies and U.S. State Department to countries such as China, Tanzania, Suriname, India, Sri Lanka, Haiti and Turkey. As a full-time touring Artist, she has traveled under her artist name Maya Azucena and with her band to 40+ countries. Diverse worldwide Collaborations including artists such as rock band Brass Against, guitar legend Vernon Reid (Living Colour), jazz greats Marcus Miller, Jason Miles, soulful house producers DJ Spinna, DJ Logic, alt-pop group Fitz and the Tantrums, international icons such as Croatian super-star Gibonni, and countless underground HipHop artists such as Immortal Technique.

In episode 534 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Maya chose Swarthmore College and then ultimately left, how she became a world-travelled inspirational recording artist touring with her own music, why she is so passionate about Women’s & Youth Empowerment and Domestic/Sexual Violence, ways that college students can make an impact in stopping domestic/sexual violence, what it’s like working with Stephen Marley (the son of Bob Marley), and how to clear obstacles in life. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLIve2ejcr4

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Colin Campbell: What is the formula to launch a successful startup?

By admin on October 12, 2023

Colin C. Campbell has been a serial entrepreneur for over 30 years and is the author of Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.: Serial Entrepreneurs’ Secrets Revealed! that debuted #1 Best Seller on Amazon. He has founded and scaled various internet companies that collectively have reached a valuation of almost $1 billion. Having successfully navigated the exits of companies like Tucows Interactive, Internet Direct Canada, Hostopia, GeeksForLess, and .CLUB Domains, Campbell has not only cemented his name as a start-up expert but has also collected an array of accolades – including spots on the Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000 rosters for several years in a row. He currently runs an incubator with several successful companies including Paw.com, Escape Club, HipOptical, Pencila and others. A sought-after speaker in the world of entrepreneurship, Campbell has spoken at several high-profile universities and events. He also leads Startup Club, with almost one million members continuing to share his experiences as he interviews experts, authors, and serial entrepreneurs.

In episode 404 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Colin decided to attend University of Toronto Scarborough, what inspired him to write the book ‘Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat’, what is the formula to launch a successful startup, how you can hire the right people to help your company grow, how you can dress for success online, what is a mistake that newcomers often make, what are some startups that he didn’t pursue, what is a good scaling strategy for businesses, and what does the ideal exit strategy look like. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt4oBuWDgjw

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Louis Pelliccioni: What are the two most important traits for success in anything?

By admin on September 12, 2023

Our next guest believes that success can be taught! Louis Pelliccioni, Jr. uses his 55 years of experience from his careers; sports coaching & finance to teach the skills, attitudes, attributes, all backed by research, in order to become successful. In episode 390 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what made Louis choose West Virginia University, what are the two most important traits for success in anything, what parents should be teaching their kids in college, what are the enemies of success, how we can better handle the stress in our lives, why public speaking skills are so important, how we can improve our Emotional Intelligence, and how college students can figure out what they should be doing in life. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5i9H-kLScY

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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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Dr. Stuart Lichtman: How can I accomplish the impossible using Cybernetic Transposition?

By admin on April 2, 2023

Our next guest is Dr. Stuart Lichtman. Stuart is an executive, entrepreneur, researcher, consultant, trainer and coach. He’s also creator of the Arintel artificial intelligence data analysis program, President of Partners in Excellence, Inc. and President of Successful Ventures Publishing, Inc. Stuart’s formal education includes undergraduate and graduate work at MIT in engineering, psychology, and artificial intelligence, masters work in applied psychology, and doctoral work in organization development and cross cultural business. He has also conducted extensive research on the unconscious/intuitive bases of success and the individual and collective operation of the human mind. Stuart has directed or run 100 companies and trained more than 75,000 people around the world.

In episode 338 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Stuart chose MIT for his undergraduate experience, how Asperger’s Syndrome helps him see through to the heart of the matter, what is Cybernetic Transposition and how it can help to accomplish seemingly impossible things, how you can identify blockers in your life, how you can change blockers into successful habits, how you build a success team, and how to find the perfect job for you. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qPvr24IXdQ

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Dr. Fatima Bustos-Choy: What should students do if they are confused about their career?

By admin on October 17, 2022

Dr. Fatima Bustos-Choy is on the show today! Dr. Fatima is a seasoned holistic life coach, author, and leadership development consultant with over 30 years of professional, corporate, and business experience. She has worked with thousands of people in helping them to overcome obstacles and to grow and become their best and truest selves. She believes that doing inner work first is the foundation for achieving outer work. This involves integrating your mind, heart, body, and spirit into all facets of your life and work and creating harmony between personal and professional goals.

In episode 309 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out about Dr. Fatima’s adjustment as young immigrant from the Philippines in search of the American dream, how her mother helps her as an inner voice, why we get butterflies in our stomach before a big event in our lives, how students can find their way if they are confused about their career, what students should do if their student organization needs a turnaround, what are the five paths to abundance and success, how chronic diseases are preventable in a natural way by making healthier choices, what are the relationships keys to better communication and authenticity, and what are some secret powers that we may not be using. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geDnGP-Fubs

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

By admin on June 23, 2022

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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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Judy Balloff: How can we attract the right people into our lives and our organizations?

By admin on April 2, 2022

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In episode 231 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how Judy found true happiness and abundance in every aspect of her life, what are the 12 universal laws, why there is no such thing as “unlucky”, what are the 7 P’s to control your thoughts, why people talk to themselves throughout the day, what to do if you find yourself in a world of negativity about your life, their job, or organization, how we attract the right people into our lives and organizations, and how you have power over your mind – not outside events.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYI9ua3-oYs

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Maheen Agha: How can fraternity/sorority communities encourage and support diversity of membership?

By admin on January 17, 2022

Our next guest is Maheen Agha! She is a recent graduate from New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury, New York. She is currently a Physician Assistant Students Master’s Degree student at NYIT, and she is heavily involved with the Greek System on campus, so I figured other students would appreciate her perspective!

We find out why Maheen chose NYIT in Old Westbury, New York, how she knew which sorority was the right one, how attending the NGLA conference helped her personal and organizational growth, how they achieved recruitment success for all organizations on campus, what she learned as Student Assistant and Student Coordinator in the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, how she reached other students on social media, how fraternity and sorority communities encourage and support diversity of membership, what’s next after graduation with a Masters Degree, and how college students can rewire their minds for success. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_V2feMWuRE

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Oliver Seidler: How did you go from waiting tables to a successful real estate business?

By admin on July 22, 2021

There’s a big world out there—do you want to make your mark on it? Are you hungry for more money, success, confidence, or security? To get to that next level, you’ve got to make it happen. Entrepreneurship is one of the best ways to move your life and career forward, so long as you have proper expectations and the mindset for success.

Oliver Seidler, our guest on episode number 164 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, had to learn these lessons the hard way. He started his own real estate company right before the recession, fought like crazy to keep it alive during the lean years, then saw rapid growth and expansion in the years that followed. Oliver’s new book, “A Renegade’s Rules: How a ‘C’ Student Created An ‘A’ Life, and How You Can, Too” recounts Oliver’s journey from waiting tables to heading up a company that pioneered the wholesale real estate industry. What you’ll discover is a life filled with more options, excitement, challenge, fulfillment, and purpose.

We find out why Oliver chose Florida State University, how his grade-school worth ethic transferred to his work ethic in adulthood, how he went from waiting tables to becoming a successful real estate agent, how the 2008 recession impacted his business and him personally, the best possible response when things don’t go according to plan, how he stayed so resilient in the face of adversity, how you can handle the doubters in your life, how to overcome your fear of failure, how his business (PropertyForce) works, and his favorite restaurants in Miami. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLl9LmxL8BQ