Student athlete success in business is a common occurrence for Jay Dixon. Jay Dixon is an expert in sports and business, co-founding three companies and consulting on 50+ transactions. He provides expertise on the athletic identity along with research to support the athletic education as the key ingredient to business success. Jay authored "After the Game: Bridging the Gap from Winning Athlete to Thriving Entrepreneur" and started SuccessCoach.com, an elite accelerator for former athletes and investors to acquire and lead businesses and Humanize Capital, an investment firm that unleashes human potential. Jay's own journey as a student-athlete unfolded at the University of Nevada, where he played division 1 football as a defensive end. He played in three college bowl games and helped the Wolf Pack become conference champions during his junior year. He furthered his academic pursuits with a master's degree in English Literature from National University. Notably, Jay has earned recognition for Business Excellence in Venture Capital/Private Equity from Columbia Business School and studies with in MBA, adding another layer to his multifaceted expertise.

In episode 468 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why he chose the University of Nevada, Reno for his undergraduate experience, what it was like being a student athlete on campus, why athletes are perfectly poised for business ownership, what are the crucial mindset elements for professional success, how you can accelerate and go quickly from idea to enterprise in business, why self-awareness and emotional intelligence are so important in business, where you can go to find business mentors, where to go for new business investments, and when it makes sense to buy an existing business. Enjoy!

Are your college student interviewing skills lacking? Curtis Butler spent 30 years in finance as an investor and client-facing executive at industry-leading firms including J.P. Morgan. He has built and led teams and has been on both sides of the interview table hundreds of times. He has a keen understanding of what moves a resume to the top of the pile and what soft skills are required to stand out in an interview. Throughout his career, Curtis always made time for mentoring and has provided individualized coaching to scores of college and graduate students at his Alma maters, Union College and Johns Hopkins University. He has also stepped in to help children of friends and colleagues escape the frustration of a job search and embark on successful careers. His passion for coaching students and young professionals led Curtis to launch Guided Ascent Career Coaching in 2024, with Zoom-based 1-on-1 coaching designed to help clients define their path, plan the steps that can lead them there, and apply the job-search strategies that have proven successful over time — regardless of the industry.

In episode 467, we find out why Curtis decided to go to Union College, how he can decide which career is best for the students he works with, how college students can network while they are in college, what stands out about a college student resume, what are some tips for cover letters, what college students should wear for the interview, how you can answer the dreaded question "tell me about yourself", what soft skills employers are looking for today, and how to make the best job decision between two offers.

Liz Toombs owns the award-winning decorating firm PDR Interiors. She is a Certified Interior Decorator who, along with her team, offers comprehensive services for private residences as well as sorority houses across the country. The team’s work can be seen on over 70 campuses spread across 22+ states. Liz has been quoted by notable media outlets including The Huffington Post, The Associated Press, and Realtor.com. She and the company were featured on MSNBC’s Your Business.

Liz is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and is very involved in giving back to the Lexington community through the Junior League and other local charities. Mentoring other women is a keystone of PDR, something Liz learned to value through her fraternity experience as an alumna of Alpha Gamma Delta. Helping to preserve that experience for current and future members of women’s organizations is what drives Toombs to focus on sorority housing projects.

In episode 466 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why she chose the University of Kentucky, what was special about the women of Alpha Gamma Delta on campus that made her want to join, where her love of interior decorating came from, how she is able to come up with a design plan for each individual chapter, how student housing be a haven of mental well-being, some DIY tips for chapters who don't have a big budget, why mentoring other women is so important, what it's like being a Empower Institute Facilitator for Alpha Gamma Delta, and future plans for PDR Interiors. Enjoy!

Want to know how we can break stalking on college campuses? Stefania Ianno is the founder of Breaking Stalking, a trained marriage and family therapist, and a survivor of stalking. Her passion to educate communities on stalking awareness and prevention grew from her own personal experience, and recognizing that there is a lack of knowledge, research, and victim resources surrounding the crime of stalking. Stefania believes this needs to change, especially after hearing too many stories similar to hers, but ended with the loss of life. This is the main motivator for Stefania - raising awareness and teaching others how to recognize stalking and intervene at an early stage can potentially prevent additional crimes from occurring. Stefania's lifelong desire is to develop a career focused on helping others to improve their quality of life and empower themselves. Stefania now shares her experiences, provides this education nation-wide, and motivates others to take their lives into their own hands. Breaking Stalking is located in Upstate New York.

In episode 465 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Stefania decided on the University of Rochester for her undergraduate and graduate degrees, what happened when Stefania was stalked by someone she thought was a friend in 2011, why more resources and advocates are not generally available around stalking, what services Breaking Stalking provides, what students can do to help themselves if they are being stalked on campus, what coping strategies and support is available in the Stalking Support Group, how her educational background in therapy and counseling has been helpful in this business, and what are the future plans for Breaking Stalking. Enjoy!

Want to know why social closeness and connection in college is critical? Jason Corder, born in San Francisco in 1969, is a TEDx speaker, keynote speaker, author, cultural envoy, and coach who advises on mental and physical health. A graduate of Swarthmore College, he enjoyed a 20-year career as a visual artist, in which he was awarded a Ballinglen Fellowship and was a Sovereign European Art Prize Nominee. Having spent more than two decades living abroad, in Africa and Europe, he hones this global perspective into talks, workshops, podcast conversations and the like, to deepen dialogue and heighten perception. He lives with his three sons in Arizona. His TEDx talk is called "Social Closeness and Re-Establishing Connection".

In episode 464 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Jason decided on Swarthmore College for his undergraduate experience, what is was like living in Nairobi (Kenya), what he learned about the culture clash between Blacks and Whites, what is the research that shows why social closeness and connection in college is so important, why TEDx puts warning labels on some of the talks online, how we can stop our addiction to our phones, why we need to talk about mental health and wellness, and how we can find mindfulness and playfulness as adults. Enjoy!

Are you interested in social media branding for fraternity or sorority? Learn from the best! As a son of immigrant parents from Punjab, India, Chirag Nijjer’s infatuation for marketing began with his family’s store in NYC. From an early age, he was committed to finding ways to draw customers into the shop. Chirag set on his quest for education, earning a B.A. in Economics with a focus on Entrepreneurship. Finally, he was able to access the knowledge and books that were unavailable for his immigrant family. Chirag often could not wait to bring what he learned back to his family, and discovered his passion for teaching and speaking. In Chirag’s “9-to-5”, he is a Platinum Customer Success Lead and celebrated team member at Google. He works with some of the world's largest global brands, as an expert in crisis management and proactive problem-solving. For Chirag’s “5-9”, he is a dynamic speaker and insightful advisor, having worked with over 300 companies worldwide. With his proprietary methods and marketing strategies, he brings brands out of chaos and into action. In teaching his 3 core theories, Chirag takes businesses and student entrepreneurs from 0-80, putting them in a position to feel confident and comfortable to build their brand and effectively market their products and services. They finally grasp the complexities of marketing in a simplified way, using creativity and luck to push for the final 20 percent. In episode 463 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how Chirag got customers into his family’s clothing store as a kid in NYC, why he decided on Lafayette College for his undergraduate experience, why he joined Zeta Psi Fraternity, how he was able to get the job as a BOLD summer intern at Google, what he does today as Platinum Customer Success Lead at Google, how he was able to be a part of The Mega-Brands That Build America (season 2) on the History Channel, how fraternity and sorority members can build a brand around their chapter on social media, and how college students can bring their idea for a new product or service to market. Enjoy!

Are you looking for tips on Social Media for Sorority or Fraternity Chapters? Today we have with us Krysten Rhodes, one of my favorite content creators and brand ambassadors on social media. She is a member of Kappa Delta from Texas A&M, and now that she has graduated, Krysten currently serves as a Research Data Coordinator at MD Anderson in Thoracic/Head & Neck Medical Oncology in Houston, Texas. With everything Krysten does, she leaves her mark and goes above what is expected with a goal of leaving things better than before. Krysten inspires others with her drive and passion.

In episode 462 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Krysten chose Texas A&M, what made her want to join Kappa Delta, how much of an influence her parents were in going Greek, what fraternity and sorority members should be posting on social media to get people interested in joining, how she is able to get so many brand ambassador opportunities, what seniors in college should be considering as they get ready for alumni/alumnae life, what life is like after graduation in the workforce, and what Krysten wants to do in the future. Enjoy!

Want to know how do you overcome obstacles in your life? Christine Handy is a passionate advocate, keynote speaker, author and model who champions women to realize their power and inner beauty amidst adversity. As a breast cancer survivor, Christine is proof that pain does not have to limit is from thriving. Christine uses her experience in the fashion industry to challenge outdated cultural values that once limited inclusivity of certain groups of women in the past. Christine uses her story to inspire hope and courage. With authenticity, and vulnerability, Christine provides real life wisdom to those who have been affected by illness and trauma. Christine’s MISSION is to ensure that women feel less alone while encouraging women to focus on faith and their inner warrior. In episode 461 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why she decided on Southern Methodist University, which sorority she joined on campus, how she got started as a model for companies like Guess, J. Crew, J. C. Penney, Bud Light, Pepsi, Petco, and Target, what was her initial reaction when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, how she got control back in life, what made her decide to go back to work after all that and show there is still beauty in women without breasts, how you survive and thrive when life throws obstacles your way, advice to college students in terms of maintaining self-esteem, how you can manage fear, what is the mission of Wonder Women Initiative where she serves on the Board of Directors, and what you'll learn from her book called "Walk Beside Me" that will be a movie soon. Enjoy!