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Ethocast
by Eddie Francis
Ethocast is a fraternity and sorority life leadership podcast that equips members with the knowledge and insights to help build strong chapters. Fraternity member Eddie Francis offers up commentaries and conversations filled with information to help college fraternity and sorority members develop their leadership skills, excel academically, and be the best members they can be.
Episodes
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35 | Career Readiness and Greek Life with Nicki Joiner
In offices across the country, people often ask, "How do these fraternity and sorority people get these jobs???" Nicki Joiner can answer that question. Having worked in both higher education and talent acquisition, Nicki knows the "secret sauce" for career advancement among fraternity and…
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34 | In Praise of Sacred Greeks with Dr. Lyman Montgomery Part 2
Dr. Lyman Montgomery returned to "Ethocast" to share more of his thoughts about those renouncing and denouncing Divine Nine fraternities and sororities. In this episode, he discussed that if renouncers and denouncers are going to call out D9 symbols, they should also consider the symbols of items...
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33 | In Praise of Sacred Greeks with Dr. Lyman Montgomery Part 1
As people continue to renounce and denounce their Divine Nine fraternities and sororities, Dr. Lyman Montgomery continues to push back...hard. He doesn't argue, he brings receipts. In part one of this conversation, Lyman talks about his motivation for founding Sacred Greeks, the inconsistencies…
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32 | Sorority Lessons for Life with Christine Briede
Although Christine Briede was initiated into Kappa Alpha Theta over 40 years ago, the lessons that she learned in college have carried her for life. A highly respected nonprofit professional in the Greater New Orleans area, Christine joined Ethocast to talk about how fraternity and sorority…
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31 | The D9 Marches to the Beat of a Different Drum with Tish Norman
As a proud member of a Divine Nine sorority, Tish Norman is aware that the stakes are high. That is why she is steadfast in her belief that members of D9 fraternities and sororities should recognize that we march to the beat of a different drum. In a powerful conversation, Tish talks about how…
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30 | Unveiling Purpose Through Pain with Ali Hornung
Ali Hornung's passion for giving goes beyond philanthropy. It's about hope. A nonprofit leader and speaker, Ali joined Ethocast to talk about how she managed grief in college and the importance of college students managing their grief. The Sigma Delta Tau member reveals that grief doesn't just…
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29 | Growing in Student Affairs with Darius Woodfork
Working in student affairs at your alma mater sounds like fun...right? Maybe; maybe not. Darius Woodfork is doing just that at Southeastern Louisiana University, where he was initiated into his fraternity and now serves as the assistant director of student engagement. Darius joined Ethocast to…
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28 | (Re)Introducing! and Divine Nine New Year's Resolutions
This episode starts with an announcement that the Black Greek Success Program is now The D9 Leadership Blueprint! But that's not it! College members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council now have access to a comprehensive leadership guide called The D9 Leadership Blueprint: Personal Leadership,...
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27 | Grown and Greek with Phaith "DJ Chocolate" Frazier
Phaith Frazier began Grown and Greek® as a celebration of the service and achievements of members of the Divine 9. Host of the podcast of the same name, Phaith visited "Ethocast" to talk about why she took such an interest in the stories of National Pan-Hellenic Council Greeks, how she sees the…
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26 | Building Leadership Through Philanthropy
Philanthropy is about more than money. It's about people and wanting to see a better world. When our fraternities and sororities engage in philanthropic partnerships and participate in our national programs, it should be about more than fulfilling requirements. It should be about leadership. This...
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25 | Identity in the D9
What does it mean to be oneself in a fraternity or sorority? In the Divine 9, fraternities and sororities that are members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, the idea of identity can be somewhat contentious because of our lifelong commitment to our organizations. This episode explores…
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24. Omega | Born into Fraternity Life with Tom Murphy
Tom Murphy was born into fraternity life--no, really. It also means that Tom has a deep appreciation for fraternity (and sorority) life and the value that it holds for students. In this episode, Tom visits to talk about how, as a legacy member of Phi Mu Delta, he grew up in fraternity life and...
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23. Psi | The Neuroscience of Goal-Setting with Maria Maldonado Smith
Maria Maldonado Smith gets into the neuroscience and benefits of goal-setting. The leadership coach and speaker visited "Ethocast" to talk about how goal-setting fits into college fraternity and sorority life as well as the importance of members leaning on each other to meet their goals. About…
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22. Chi | The Big 5 Personalities in Your Chapter
Fraternity and sorority life has no shortage of big personalities. So, what is a chapter to do when almost everyone's personality takes center stage? This episode is dedicated to applying the Big 5 Model of Personality to those chapter brothers and sisters, so that everyone can better understand...
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21. Phi | Leading on the Alumni Level with Mark Wiggins
As a fraternity man who was initiated in college, Mark Wiggins hadn't given life on the alumni much thought, let alone leadership. Next thing you know, he's leading his Kappa Alpha Psi alumni chapter. Mark visited "Ethocast" to chat about the mentality needed to shift from college-level…
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20. Upsilon | Warning Signs of Hazing with Mike Ayalon
Dr. Michael Ayalon recently defended his dissertation The Early Warning Signs of Hazing in College Fraternities and Sororities. Upon the unfortunate fraternity hazing death of Caleb Wilson, Mike discussed the findings of his research. He talked about unexpected findings, how the definition of...
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19. Tau | NPHC with Donna Jones Anderson
Donna Jones Anderson, the national president of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, visited "Ethocast" to let us in on what NPHC is really about. She talked about programs and initiative that many may not realize the organization does, including an idea from a major department store that turned…
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18. Sigma | The Power of Vulnerability with Edson O'Neale
There's a reason they call him "Big Ed." Edson O'Neale, as he points out, is normally the tallest guy in the room. But what people may not know is that Edson may very well be the most open in the room about his vulnerability. He visited "Ethocast" to talk about he has turned his own struggles and...
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17. Rho | The Transformational Power of Greek Life with Cory Bosco
Cory Bosco believes that students involved with fraternity and sorority life have transformational power. Not only has he seen their influence on campuses, but Cory has seen how this transformational power of Greek life extends well into members' professional years. About the Guest Having worked...
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16. Pi | NAPA with Bryan Dosono
Dr. Bryan Dosono visits Ethocast to discuss APIDA fraternities and sororities as well as the National APIDA Panhellenic Association (NAPA). He talks about what attracted him to Greek life, what sets Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American fraternities and sororities apart, and where he sees…
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15. Omicron | Mindfulness in Greek Life with Brandy Wilson Edwards
Known for her #SelfLoveChallenge, Brandy Wilson Edwards is big on mindfulness. She visited "Ethocast" to talk about how she has conquered a "horrible inner critic" to accept who she is unconditionally. In this conversation, you will hear why mindfulness and emotional intelligence should be a big...
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14. Xi | The Psychology of Hazing with Leslie M. Brown and Von Eaglin
The second part of the series on hazing is a throwback interview with two mental health professionals. Leslie M. Brown and Dr. Von Eaglin gave their thoughts about what motivates students to commit acts of hazing. This interview was first posted in 2014 on "The Eddie Francis Podcast Show" and it...
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13. Nu | Hazing Prevention with Jason Meriwether
Hazing Prevention Week is dedicated to spreading awareness about the dangers of hazing as well as the importance of hazing prevention. It's a busy week for Dr. Jason Meriwether, who wrote a book about hazing prevention and gives anti-hazing talks around the country. Jason joined "Ethocast" to…
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12. Mu | Personal Branding with Bailie White
It doesn't matter how and where you represent yourself, your personal brand matters. Bailie White is a firm believer in personal branding for college students, especially women. She visited "Ethocast" to talk about where students' personal branding journeys begin, how women can manage the thirst...
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11. Lambda | Suicide Prevention with Dennis Gillan
September is Suicide Prevention Month. It's a topic that Dennis Gillan knows too well after losing his two brothers to suicide. Still, Dennis manages to make students see the wonders and joys of life while delivering sobering insights in his talks. As a fraternity man, Dennis talks about why…
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10. Kappa | Personal Leadership...That's the Thing
Before you can lead your chapter effectively, there needs to be a sense of personal accountability. That's where personal leadership comes in. This episode takes a dive into the importance of personal growth and development so that chapter members, especially executive teams, can do their jobs...
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9. Iota | Creating Chapter Leaders Through Followership
You don't need a title to make an impact on your fraternity or sorority chapter. That can happen through followership--different from following. This episode breaks down how any chapter member can be an effective follower in service to their fraternity or sorority. From this episode, you can…
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8. Theta | Beyond Leadership Titles with Travis Martin
"Leadership is so much more than a title/position or individual concept." Those are words that Dr. Travis Martin shared in a comment about leadership on LinkedIn. On his third tour as a university fraternity and sorority life leader, Travis visited "Ethocast" to talk about how he works with...
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7. Eta | The Leader-Follower Relationship
Ever wondered what's behind how leaders and members interact in a fraternity or sorority chapter? On this episode of Ethocast, we explore how the leader-follower dynamic. Three takeaways for anyone in Greek life are: Leadership Evolved: How leadership paradigms have changed over time. Chapter...
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6. Zeta | Smaller Jeans and a Fake Smile with Sarah Callazzo
Once upon a time, Sarah Callazzo wore "smaller jeans and fake a smile." She would never consider herself a leader. With a camera roll filled with "progress pictures," Sarah battled an eating disorder that was invisible to her sorority sisters. She eventually found out that she was not alone and…
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5. Epsilon | Denouncing the D9 Pt. 2
As it turns out, it is a trend--people denouncing Divine 9 fraternities and sororities. As it turns out, however, there are many whose faith walks have been strengthened by their D9 memberships. This episode features some of those reflections and thoughts about how to learn and lead through this...
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4. Delta | Understanding Chapter Culture with Gregory Parks
On the previous episode, we approached the subject of chapter culture. This episode continues that conversation with someone who takes deep dives into chapter culture through his research--Dr. Gregory Parks. The episode defines culture, explores social identity, what it means for organizations to...
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3. Gamma | Denouncing the D9
It's nothing new for people to leave their respective fraternities and sororities, however, there is a trend of public announcements of people denouncing Divine Nine organizations. In this episode, we explore what this trend may be about. More importantly, we examine what this means for members…
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2. Beta | Greek University with Michael Ayalon
Michael Ayalon loves Greek life, but he also sees a wealth of issues that need to be tackled. In this episode, the CEO of Greek University and former executive director of Sigma Pi talks about what drew him to Greek life, the issues he addresses, what he is researching, working with campus...
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1. Alpha | What Is Ethocast?
We kick things off by talking about the "why" of "Ethocast" and setting the table for how leadership discussions will flow on this podcast dedicated to boosting effective leadership in college fraternity and sorority chapters. Ethocast is a "For Our Edification" limited series and is supported by...
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Ethocast is a fraternity and sorority life leadership podcast that equips members with the knowledge and insights to help build strong chapters. Fraternity member Eddie Francis offers up commentaries and conversations filled with information to help college fraternity and sorority members develop their leadership skills, excel academically, and be the best members they can be.
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Ethocast is a fraternity and sorority life leadership podcast that equips members with the knowledge and insights to help build strong chapters. Fraternity member Eddie Francis offers up commentaries and conversations filled with information to help college fraternity and sorority members develop...
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