Fraternity Foodie Podcast by Greek University

Don Eggspuehler grew up in a small town in the heartland of America during the 1950s. Like millions of other “Baby Boomers” growing up in midwest rural towns at that time, Don enjoyed a large close-knit family, which fostered the passing-down of life lessons through story-telling. After graduating from Iowa Falls High School in 1965, Don attended The Ohio State University. While majoring in International Studies, Don also learned how to fly airplanes and helicopters, achieving commercial pilot ratings. After graduating from OSU in 1969, Don joined the U.S. Marine Corps as an officer and progressed through a series of flying assignments, including combat bombing missions in A-6A jets in Vietnam. In episode 575 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Don chose The Ohio State University for his undergraduate experience, what he thought about when he was drafted into the Marines and the promise he made to his mom, what his Mom's reaction was to his book called "Letters to Mom", what lessons he learned from his time in the military, how he was able to deal with high pressure situations, how reading his letters helped to deal with his invisible wounds, how laughter can be a tool for resilience, what life lessons he learned in grade school, and why storytelling is so powerful. Enjoy!

Sussi Mattsson is a visionary leader with 20+ years of international experience in entrepreneurship, a founder of two companies in Sweden and the U.S., with deep expertise in executive coaching, speaking and developing people to lead with clarity, purpose, and bold innovation. She is passionate about transforming ideas into action, empowering high-performing teams, and shaping the future of business and education through responsible, human-centered leadership. In episode 574 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcasts, we find out how Sussi had the courage to run away at only 8 years old with $1 in her pocket, what was the turning point that made her decide to share your story with the world, when the idea for the From Me To You™ Movement came to life, why it is important for young people to begin their healing journeys early, what is the four step method and what it helps people achieve, what is the Wisdom Letter and why is writing one such a transformative act, how college organizations like fraternities and sororities can become safe spaces for healing and emotional support, how to help a friend struggling with past trauma, and what does success look like at the end of that journey. Enjoy!

Morgan Hannaleck is deeply passionate about mental health and dedicated to creating a world where individuals feel seen, supported, and empowered. Her purpose lies in helping others navigate their mental health journey and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health struggles. As a Company Owner, Regional Director, Therapist, Writer, and Public Speaker, Morgan finds profound fulfillment in using her personal and professional experiences to inspire change and provide hope. Through her work, Morgan aims to empower individuals to embrace authenticity, heal, and show up fully in their lives. She is committed to reshaping the way mental health is understood and creating a culture of compassion and connection. In episode 573 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Morgan chose Westfield State University, what is the emotional and physical toll of eating disorders, what are some of the masks that college students wear, how fraternities and sororities can create safe spaces for students to be vulnerable with each other, how to recognize when a fraternity brother or sorority sister is silently struggling, what it means to "come home to yourself", what Morgan would tell her college-aged self, how college students can create authentic connections on campus, and what college students will take from Morgan's new book called "We Can Take Off The Masks and Be Real". Enjoy!

Barbara Limmer is a professional Career Coach and Consultant who has personally coached thousands of professionals and executives from around the world. She brings extensive experience working in all sides of the hiring process, including career management, human resources, and executive search. She previously worked with MBA students and alumni as a Career Management Director at Thunderbird School of Global Management and in a variety of human resources roles focused on recruiting, training and employee relations for companies including Bank of America and MetLife. She also worked as a “headhunter” in New York City while attending graduate school. In all of her positions, she continually conducted either “real” job interviews or “mock” interviews, providing real-time, detailed and in-depth feedback on what could be improved in their answers. Laura Browne has extensive experience in leadership and management development. She was a Senior Director of Human Resources for a global tech company where she taught managers how to be better interviewers. She is a speaker, trainer, and coach who helps global leaders and individuals be more successful. At Career Coffee Break (www.careercoffeebreak.com) she shows clients how to get promoted and make more money at work by negotiating raises and higher starting salaries at new jobs. Laura is the author of three business books and two fiction books including Help! My Company Swiped Left!, Increase Your Income: 7 Rules for Women Who Want To Make More Money at Work, and A Salary Cinderella Story (Or How To Make Money Without A Fairy Godmother). Laura has written for Forbes and has been quoted as a business expert in major publications including Cosmopolitan, Family Circle magazine, and USA Weekend. Connect with them on LinkedIn! Barbara Limmer: www.linkedin.com/in/barbaralimmer [https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbaralimmer] Laura Browne: www.linkedin.com/in/laurabrowne/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurabrowne/] Publisher discounts for our listeners from Manning.com! Fraternity Foodie listeners can get 45% off discount code for "Interview Speak" (no expiration date) by using the code: FFlimmer at https://mng.bz/pZpz [https://mng.bz/pZpz] In episode 572 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what inspired them to write "Interview Speak", how their backgrounds in HR, executive coaching, and leadership development inform the structure and content, how college students can stand out in the interview process, interview questions that trip people up the most, how students can use the job posting to prepare, what are the different types of interview questions, the role of body language and attire during the interview, what are some cringe interview responses, how we can recognize what the hiring manager really wants to figure out, and what college students should do after the interview. Enjoy!

Over seven years of Meg’s life was like being in a prison day after day, little was in her control. In the beginning she thought it’ll pass, life will get better, but year after year the punishment just got added to earlier means of torture. The physical abuse was scary and many times she didn’t think she’d survive, but the mental controlling games destroyed her from the inside out. She couldn’t escape her mind. If there was a moment of peace it was quickly replaced with some form of his evil game that never let her forget that this wasn’t a nightmare, it was her life. She would torture myself on especially hard days by playing the “if I had only” or “I wish I would have” game. Meg Grett-Pratt is a survivor of abuse – she experienced emotional, financial, sexual, physical, and stalking abuse. Meg studies digital forensics, and is an advocate for victims of domestic and sexual assaults and volunteer for victim crisis hotlines. Her goal is to help prevent and put an end to abuse and violence in relationships. In episode 571 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Meg decided to go to Colorado Mesa University, early warning signs of an abusive relationship, understanding the more subtle forms of abuse — emotional, digital, and financial, what are common “green flags” or signs of healthy relationships, how students can safely set and enforce boundaries in a relationship, how to help a friend may be in an abusive or controlling relationship, how technology changed the way abuse shows up in college relationships, what Meg's healing journey look like, and what tools helped her the most.