Grown and Greek Podcast

Leading with Purpose and Passion with Mitchelle Jones, Sigma

In this episode, DJ Chocolate sits down with Mitchelle Jones to discuss the intersection of professional success and Greek-letter leadership. Mitchelle shares her personal "origin story," reflecting on how her HBCU roots and her journey into the Divine Nine shaped her perspective on collective responsibility and social impact.

George Brooks, Omega

In this episode of the Grown and Greek Podcast, we sit down with George Brooks as he shares his powerful journey from growing up in Baltimore to becoming a driving force at the Walt Disney Company. A proud HBCU graduate and military veteran, George reflects on how humility, discipline, and service shaped his path and continue to guide his leadership today. George gives us an inside look at how data technology and artificial intelligence are transforming the guest experience at Disney, offering a fascinating glimpse into innovation at one of the world’s most iconic brands. He also opens up about the lifelong lessons he’s gained from brotherhood within the Divine Nine, his commitment to community engagement, and how golf has become a passion that helps him connect with others on and off the course. This uplifting conversation is filled with wisdom, inspiration, and a celebration of Black excellence, leadership, and Greek life. Find more shows like this on the Mean Ole Lion app.

Tinesha "T-Bone" Ross, Delta

In this powerful episode of the Grown and Greek podcast, host DJ Chocolate sits down with Tinesha Ross, Senior Manager of Engineering Operations at United Launch Alliance. From a childhood shaped by tragedy in Alabama to launching rockets into space, Tinesha shares how mentorship, her HBCU experience, and her sorority support system helped her rise. She opens up about community engagement, breaking barriers as a Black woman in STEM, and her mission to inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators. This is a story of resilience, sisterhood, and unapologetic Black excellence. Find more shows like this on the Mean Ole Lion app. Don’t forget to follow, rate, comment, and share!

Patrick Packer, Alpha

In this episode of the #GrownAndGreek podcast, host #DJChocolate (@djchocolatedotcom) sits down with #PatrickPacker, President and CEO of #DatusHenryIndustries—the only African-American owned, vertically integrated CBD company in Alabama and a proud member of #AlphaPhiAlpha Fraternity, Inc.

Christopher Columbus, Sigma

In this episode of the Grown and Greek podcast, host DJ Chocolate welcomes comedian Christopher Columbus, who shares his journey from DJing to stand-up comedy. He discusses the challenges and nuances of performing in the Atlanta comedy scene, the importance of storytelling in comedy, and the art of timing and transitioning during performances. Columbus reflects on his early experiences in comedy, including a memorable bet that led him to the stage, and emphasizes the significance of audience engagement and feedback in honing comedic skills. In this engaging conversation, Christopher Columbus discusses the nuances of crowd work in comedy, his journey into Phi Beta Sigma, and the mission of the Greek Comedy Tour. He emphasizes the importance of community service within the fraternity and shares insights on the healing power of laughter. The discussion also touches on his influences in comedy and his aspirations for the future of the Greek Comedy Tour, aiming to foster unity among different Greek organizations through humor and entertainment.