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

Fletcher Cleaves: What did the car accident teach you about overcoming adversity & being prosperous? Featured

Fletcher Cleaves is a native of Memphis, TN who decided to turn his tragedy into a testimony. As an advocate and motivational presenter, he speaks out against the dangers of texting and driving as well as overcoming adversity. He aspires to share his journey in hopes it will save lives and inspire others to reach their goals, regardless of the challenges they may face. In episode 366 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Fletcher initially chose to play football for Lambuth University, what happened when he was driving his car on September 10, 2009, whether he has forgiven the person who was driving distracted to force him off the road, what it was like to go back to school at the University of Memphis as a quadriplegic, what made him want to join Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., what is his advice to fraternity and sorority members about making good choices in life, why knowledge is power, what is his favorite adventure that he’s been on, what the car accident taught him about overcoming adversity and being prosperous in life, and Fletcher’s advice to other college athletes.  Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA0iPBSX8z8

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Dr. Drew Gold: How can we manage conflict within student organizations? Featured

Dr. Drew Gold is Associate Professor of Management at Saint Leo University with a concentration on Emotional Intelligence, Professional and Personal Development, Strategic Planning and Innovation Management. He has an extensive background in strategic, technology, and innovation management, and finance. He’s done extensive work with athletes and students at Saint Leo University on developing and harnessing the power of emotions for improved performance. Drew can show you how you can train yourself to improve performance and relationships in all aspects of your life! In episode 365 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Drew chose The Ohio State University for his undergraduate experience, what is the best part of being an Associate Professor at St. Leo University, what his responsibilities were as University Senate President, what approach he uses with Emotional Intelligence, what results he’s seen in student athletes by developing and harnessing the power of emotions for improved performance, what leadership skills are needed in today’s servant leaders, how do we get accountability in student organizations and stay true to the mission, how can we manage conflict within student organizations, and how we can recognize the warning signs of mental health issues in student populations. Enjoy! Link:....

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Craig Gustafson: How do you have great conversations with people you meet for the first time? Featured

For years, Craig Gustafson felt like he missed class the day they gave out the book of social grace. It seemed everyone had a rule book for successful social strategies – everyone but him. After decades of frustration he discovered the hidden science of why people act the way they do in social situations. Craig is a Body Language Trainer, certified by The Science of People. More simply, he is a People Skills coach – on a mission to help everyone thrive in social situations, because we all win when we have great interactions. In episode 364 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what Craig did in the US Navy for 26 years, when he first realized that he might have been missing some social skills that other people seemed to have already, whether there are any upsides to social awkwardness, what a body language trainer does, what are examples of body language cues that we might not already know about, what’s the difference between introverts, people with social awkwardness, and autism, what are some tips to overcome that social awkwardness, what is the key to having great conversations with people you meet for the first time, and....

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Frank Jackson: What is “The Pearl Effect” on enhancing the well-being of a group? Featured

To say that our next guest is a founder, speaker, and writer wouldn’t quite capture who he is and what he does. Frank Jackson’s company, The Pearl Effect, is a research based outlet for his own lived experience. It is the story of thriving, that is to say a story of well-being despite circumstances. Writing, speaking, and educating is how he creates impact and conveys his story because his story is the human story. Frank hopes to help communities and individuals change the narrative on their history toward one of strengths, beauty, and thriving. In episode 363 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Frank chose Texas Christian University for his undergraduate experience, why he decided to join Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., what is The Pearl Effect for the black community, what can I do if I know about communities who continue to persist, protect, and access well-being despite challenges, how I can create a more inclusive environment to get a more diverse membership, how I can educate members of my organization about different cultures, how we can reduce the financial barrier of joining fraternity and sorority life, what students can do to remove the stigma and....

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