Fraternity Foodie

Check out our latest podcast interviews (and food suggestions) from all over North America!

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

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,....

Ben Gold: Should universities embrace ChatGPT? Featured

Our next guest is Ben Gold. Ben spent 20 years in technology, in which the last five were dedicated to an AI-driven enterprise solution analyzing conversations. He has authored the book “How to find your next job with ChatGPT, A Guide for Everyone.” and conducts webinars and coaching sessions for job seekers. Ben believes that AI isn’t just the future; it’s now. With job markets evolving, it is important for you, as current or future job seekers, to translate the complexity of AI into actionable strategies. Ben can demystify AI, turning it into a robust tool for your career growth. Whether you’re an entry-level candidate or a seasoned professional, his AI-driven strategies are tailored to your unique path. In episode 399 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what lessons Ben learned by being the Legendary Arcade Champion with world records in Stargate, Millipede and Q*bert during his video-game career, why he decided to go to American University in Washington DC, why he’s focused on Artificial Intelligence, whether universities should embrace ChatGPT, how college students can evaluate their best career path using AI, what you can learn from the social media profiles of hiring managers, what students should pay....

Dr. Ryan McKee: How can we start an alumni association for our Fraternity or Sorority? Featured

Dr. Ryan McKee is the Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Temple University. In the past, he served as an adjunct instructor at William Patterson University of New Jersey, Widener University, Montclair State University, Kean University, and Fairleigh Dickinson University. He has his Doctorate in Human Sexuality Education from Widener University and is a brother of Sigma Chi Fraternity. In episode 398 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what Dr. McKee thinks about the removal of deferred recruitment from his alma mater at Radford University, how he’s starting to build an alumni association in Philadelphia for Sigma Chi Fraternity, what the alumni needs are in his area, what types of events he sees in the future, how he’s reaching the alumni via social media and emails, and what his checklist looks like to build the alumni association.  Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnnPaC1BkBg  

Michael Allison: How can college students make their orgs more attractive to military veterans? Featured

Michael W. Allison is a self-made entrepreneur and philanthropist who has dedicated his life to helping others by sharing his own story of dedication, resiliency, and faithfulness. He is the founder of The Adversity Academy and Groomed & Tailored. As a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, he was the recipient of a number of awards during his career including the distinguished Purple Heart Medal, several Navy Achievement Medals with two Bronze Stars and the Combat Action Medal. Michael holds an MBA in business, he is also the recipient of the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award from Indiana Wesleyan University. He is also a TEDx speaker, an author and mentor. Michael mission in life is to inspire people, empower them and make an impact in their lives. In episode 396 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what it was like for Michael to be deployed overseas with the US Marines managing $2.2M worth of government equipment daily, how he survived a 2004 car bomb explosion in Iraq, how success in the military translates into success in the corporate world, why he chose Indiana Wesleyan, how college students can make their student organizations more attractive to military veterans, how to empower and....