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Let’s talk to The Greatness Activator! Natalie Spellman is a Transformational Success Coach, Mental Health Clinician, Occupational Therapist, Author, Transformational Speaker, and a US Combat Marine. She is empowering individuals to unlock their potential, overcome challenges, and find purpose.

In episode 430 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Natalie chose Stony Brook University for her undergraduate experience, how her service as a US Combat Marine shaped her as a person, how she was able to heal from emotional, mental, and spiritual turmoil, how she figured out what her purpose was in life, what are the 5 Steps to Stepping Into Greatness, what are the different functional identity types, what advice she has for stress management, what readers would learn in her new book "Drop Stress Like a Hot Potato", and what is the process in putting together a life roadmap for a client. Enjoy!

More than just an executive business, life coach, and speaker, Jesse Hile is on a mission to help high performers, leaders, athletes, teams, and organizations to create the most extraordinary version of themselves. By leading with empathy and compassion, Jesse is helping his clients find ways to create the life and business they desire, and the person they want to become. Through his deep 1:1 coaching and team development coaching, individuals and teams see a long lasting transformation personally and professionally. His job is to care about you and the results you want to create for yourself, holding you accountable to keep you responsible for elevating to the life you desire.

In episode 429 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Jesse chose Indiana State University for his undergraduate experience, what was special about the men of Phi Kappa Psi that made him want to join, what was the powerful and personal story about his fraternity brothers helping him in a time of crisis, how students can lead with empathy and compassion to create meaningful and powerful relationships in their chapter, how he discovers what is truly holding his clients back from where they want to be, how to fix retention in your organization, how we improve unity on a college campus between fraternity and sorority chapters, why vulnerability is so important in leadership, and how you can be more fully present. Enjoy! 

Join the women of Greek University in this International Women's Day Celebration called "I'm so beautiful, it's ridiculous". This conversation about women's mental health features emcee Ms. Tish Norman as well as panelists Priscilla Maria Gutierrez, Erica Music, Brandy Wilson Edwards, and Sarah Callazzo. Enjoy!

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! 

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! 

Dr. John W. McAllister is a productive and recognized higher education scholar with professional experience in Graduate education, Blindness and visual impairments, Graduate Education Program Coordination, student affairs, academic program administration, and disability services management. Dr. McAllister maintains an active research agenda that examines race, gender, and disabilities in American higher education, diversity issues in colleges access and achievement; the effects of education policies and campus environments on racial/ethnic minority student outcomes; and access to programs and accommodations for students with disabilities. He also participates in multiple higher education and Blind and visually impaired professional associations via committees and certification and continuing education programs.

In episode 426 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how moving to the white neighborhood of Ferguson, Missouri impacted Dr. McAllister as a child, why working with students who have disabilities is a lifelong passion, what his definition of student success is and how fraternities and sororities help student success, why he decided on Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. as a student organization, how do we change the narrative of Fraternities and Sororities to be more in line with our values, how we can make our student organizations more accessible to students with disabilities, what are his responsibilities at University of Arkansas at Little Rock as program coordinator for Rehab of the Blind, and how do we get more diversity among tenured professors on college campuses. Enjoy!

Dr. Andrea Arlington received her Doctorate in Consciousness Studies from the Emerson Theological Institute and is a Religious Science Minister with over 10 years of service in her spiritual community. She is a Certified ICF Life Coach, Family Recovery Coach, Daring Way Facilitator - based on author and researcher Brené Brown’s work. She is a speaker, author, online course developer, mother and grandmother. She has personally guided thousands of clients through healing toxic family relationships and issues related to addiction by teaching researched based tools and strategies to create connection and recovery. Dr. Andrea hopes to bring her seasoned expertise to the masses. She is a speaker, online course creator and author of the forthcoming book, "Revelations of a Bad Mom: A Journey of Loving Your Child into Recovery and Healing Your Family".

In episode 425 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what happened when Dr. Andrea lost her brother Ben to addiction, how her daughter's heroin addiction impacted the family, how her own mothering contributed to the situation, how the "Bling Ring" celebrity burglaries magnified her struggle and pain, how her daughter was able to heal and renew, what are the healthy communication tools and strategies that she uses as a coach, and how she is able to support families to navigate the intricacies of recovery. Enjoy! 

Mona Shah Joshi is a passionate advocate for happiness and well-being. Since 1996, Mona has been a dedicated guide, leading teams and individuals on a transformative journey. With Mona on your team, you’ll learn how to discover your full potential by harnessing the power of your mind. Mona has helped countless students and faculty navigate academic and personal challenges with greater ease, contributing to a more positive and thriving campus community. With over 200,000 hours of transformative programs across four continents, Mona Shah Joshi stands as a beacon of inspiration. Her unwavering dedication to fostering joy, resilience, and renewed purpose has left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of those fortunate enough to cross paths with her. In episode 424 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Mona chose University of Maryland Baltimore County for her undergraduate experience, what is Art of Living Foundation, what is the top cause of stress for college students, what breathing techniques can college students use when they feel stress coming on, what are some tools college students can use for guided relaxation, what are ways students can increase their energy, what are strategies for a happier and healthier life, and what are the five secrets of abundance. Enjoy!

Tim McHeffey, MBA brings over 40 years of being on the firing line daily, demonstrating solutions to true-to-life management problems. Tim has worked with both large and small companies. He is a past seminar author and presented for both Skill-Path and Dun and Bradstreet, and has successfully trained thousands of business people. Tim resides in Center Moriches, NY, with his wife, Danielle. He has four children and seven grandchildren.

In episode 423 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what has changed in Tim's Suffolk County Community College Business Administration class over the last two decades, what motivated Tim to write the book "Solving Sticky People Problems", how he is able to motivate his people, how to tell your employee that they have an odor problem, how to deal with your best employee who delivers stellar results but is also causing the most problems at the office, what to do if an employee goes out to lunch and comes back slurring their words and having difficulty walking straight, how do you effectively delegate, how to organize productive meetings, and why goal setting doesn't always work. Enjoy!

Bailie White is a Nashville, Tennessee girl at heart currently living in the charming town of Savannah, Georgia. After graduating school in Kentucky, she married her college sweetheart and life has taken them on a wildly fun ride ever since. Just five years after graduating college, she had started, scaled, and sold a six-figure business. Without a doubt, Bailie is hooked on entrepreneurship for life! Today, entrepreneurship looks less like traveling the world and owning a travel company, and more like podcasting and speaking to college women about taking ownership of their own lives and living out their own brands of beautiful.

In episode 422 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Bailie chose Western Kentucky University, what made her want to join Alpha Delta Pi over other organizations, why she decided to sell her six-figure travel business, how students can overcome all the stumbling blocks after graduation, how students should think about life after graduation, what is a brand of beautiful, and what kinds of stories Bailie will be sharing on her new podcast. Enjoy!