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Let's Talk Tri Delta
by Tri Delta Fraternity
Welcome to Let’s Talk Tri Delta! Topics covered on this podcast will be relevant to the Tri Delta experience, both collegiate and alumnae, with hosts and guests who are members, friends and industry experts. We will take a deep dive into some of the most powerful stories from our award-winning magazine, The Trident, and we will get up close and personal with some of our brave, bold and kind members.
Episodes
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From “I Do” to Tri Delta With Shafonne Myers
As the founder of Pretty Pear Bride (a plus-size bridal magazine and platform) and an advocate for visibility, inclusion and belonging, Shafonne has built her career around creating space for women to show up as their full selves. She later expanded her work by acquiring Aisle Society, a…
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Game Day: Rivalries Run Deep. Sisterhood Runs Deeper.
When it comes to game day, which school does it best? Honestly, anyone can make the argument, but one truth stands above all else: rivalries run deep, but Tri Delta sisterhood runs deeper. From game day traditions and tailgates to stadiums, outfits, food and the rivalries we take VERY seriously,...
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A Broadway Journey with Clarissa Cueva
Clarissa shares her exciting career journey so far, from following a childhood dream of working in theater to making her Broadway producing debut with “Maybe Happy Ending,” for which she earned a Tony Award for Best Musical. She talks about the twists and turns along the way, the risks she took…
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Sisterhood, Screens and the Science of Connection With Dr. Adriana Stacey
Explore what it means to build authentic connection in a world designed to compete for our attention. As a Medical Advisor for ScreenStrong, a national nonprofit helping families navigate healthier relationships with technology, Adriana brings professional expertise and personal perspective to…
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Jeanne Cherundolo McPhillips on “Becoming Your Own Hero”
In this upbeat, energetic yet heartfelt conversation, Jeanne reflects on the parallels between Tri Delta and her life’s work, why every woman needs a circle of other women who believe in her and how believing in yourself can change everything. Drawing from her book, podcast, teaching and work...
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From Sisterhood to Storytelling with Bestselling Author Jo Piazza
What does it take to write a novel a year, run a media company, produce chart-topping podcasts and raise a family? You’ll find out as Jo talks about her fascinating career, from celebrity and political reporting in New York to publishing bingeworthy novels enjoyed worldwide! We get a sneak peek...
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From CDC to CEO with Shannon Bogardus
Shannon Bogardus, Delaware, doesn’t wait around for the “perfect time.” She creates it. In this episode, she shares how her experience as a chapter development consultant for Tri Delta shaped her leadership style, confidence and ability to navigate high-pressure environments. From mentoring...
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Tri Deltas in the TV Room—Weddings, Workouts and Words to Live By
In this episode, our hosts cover the latest updates across Tri Delta, including Collegiate Leadership Conference, Foundation news and exciting updates from Xavier University, plus a sweet story about Avery’s dad spotting Tri Deltas spreading Delta Love through the airport. ️ Avery shares about…
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Leading Through Change—2026 Woman of Achievement AnnaMaria DeSalva
What does it take to lead through change, tackle tough challenges and still find joy along the way? In this episode, AnnaMaria shares how embracing “360-degree leadership” has shaped her career and life—from navigating complex business challenges and building confidence to prioritizing mental...
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Say Yes at the Door—Woman of Achievement Julie Kincaid Hill
Julie Kincaid Hill, California/Los Angeles, served in boardrooms and offices that had never before included a woman. She’s chaired major university boards, guided institutions through crises, invested in healthcare innovation and built development companies from the ground up. But what makes this...
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From Grief to Purpose—The Story Behind Mandi Paris Designs
Dedicated to Mary Elizabeth. Amanda “Mandi” Posey Paris and Alix Flannigan Hunsucker, both Georgia, pledge sisters and best friends from Alpha Rho Chapter, have walked through the unthinkable together, facing Mandi’s daughter’s cancer battle, fear and loss. Today, as they build Mandi Paris...
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From C-Suite to Start-Up with Entrepreneur and 2026 Woman of Achievement Ashley Wilson McClellan
This episode is for anyone who has ever thought, “I could do more, but should I?” Ashley shares how she went from starting out as a Spanish interpreter to get her “foot in the door” to becoming a three-time CEO, leading hospitals through COVID and then humbly stepping back into the role of a…
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Choosing Yourself Isn’t Selfish with Author Danyelle Addesso
A lifelong lover of books and language, Danyelle shares how writing became both her refuge and her roadmap, helping her process difficult relationships, reclaim her sense of self and choose peace over confusion. She shares the catalyst that prompted her to write her debut poetry memoir, “All the...
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Sweet Success! The Story of Doughlicious With Kathryn Sabo Bricken
What started out as baking for friends turned into an international business with more than 5,000 retail doors (and growing). Kathryn talks about the moment she realized her hobby could grow into something bigger, balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood, an international move and leading her...
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From Tri Delta to TikTok: Pediatrician Heather Felton on Parenting and Social Media
Heather shares her journey from Tri Delta roots to balancing a full-time medical career with raising three daughters, all while offering practical advice for keeping kids safe, healthy and happy—both online and off. Heather is passionate about providing practical guidance for families—whether…
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Signing Off 2025 Tri Delta Style
Dive into the standout moments of 2025—from historic Day of Giving results to welcoming new sisters at UConn, celebrating alumnae milestones and strengthening our partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Along with these accomplishments, you’ll hear some lighter things, including...
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Seven Decades of Sisterhood with Past Fraternity President Sash Gabbard
In a candid interview with Tri Delta Chief Engagement Officer Elizabeth Howard DiMartino, Boston, Sash reflects on her journey from collegiate member to Fraternity President, offering a window into Tri Delta life in the 1950s and beyond, from June recruitment and curfews to the cultural shift of...
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A Heart for Giving—Lisa’s Second Chance Story
Lisa shares her story of how a second chance changed everything. This episode celebrates the beauty of second chances and the moments that remind us that failure isn’t final and that sisterhood can light the way back. Lisa opens up about losing her way in college, rediscovering herself through…
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Fostering Belonging Through Universal Design
How do you create true belonging? It might not start where you think. In this episode, we sit down with Kyra Loughlin, James Madison, to explore how Universal Design principles can reshape not only our chapter houses but also the ways that our members feel seen, valued and supported. Kyra walks…
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Tri Delta’s Past Presidents Panel—Recorded Live at VLC 2025
This Past Presidents Panel highlights the service and leadership of Tri Delta’s former Fraternity Presidents—their lessons learned, wisdom gained and reflections on guiding our Fraternity through times of challenge and change, all while staying rooted in our values of truth, self-sacrifice and...
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Hot Topics from the TV Room
Catch up with the ladies in the TV Room as they dive into today’s hot topics. First up is Nike’s new slogan, reintroducing “Just Do It” to a new generation with the launch of its latest campaign, “Why Do It?” The conversation explores what this new slogan means and whether Nike hit the mark...
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Mom Band—This is Not a Midlife Crisis
What happens when two Tri Delta sisters discover that they’re neighbors, both musically talented and both craving a creative outlet? You get Mom Band—a garage-born, all-woman powerhouse proving it’s never too late to chase your dreams. Sarah Bills, Union, and Alison Hillhouse, Virginia, talk…
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Aw Shucks! Building an Oyster Empire With Julie Qiu
As the founder of In a Half Shell, a blog exploring oyster culture around the world, and co-founder of the Oyster Master Guild (OMG), the first professional training program for oyster “sommeliers,” Julie brings storytelling, sustainability and serious flavor to seafood lovers, restaurants and…
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Chapter Founder Wins Sarah Ida Shaw Award
Listen as Delilah shares how she and a few close friends brought Tri Delta to life at Kenyon College. Starting with a big idea that turned into something truly special, she talks about what drew them to Tri Delta, what it was like to build a chapter from scratch and how they handled the highs and...
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From Sorority to Scripted Comedy
Lindsey dives into what scripted comedy development actually means and shares some behind-the-scenes stories—complete with a few *wink wink* big Hollywood names. But don’t worry, we won’t name-drop too much (“Ted Lasso,” ... “Abbott Elementary,” ... “Running Point”), as we want you to actually...
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A fashion-forward undergrad balances business and books
Kate shares her incredible journey from selling her first pieces on Etsy, to creating a brand that’s taken over campuses and pop-ups! Avery and Kate chat fashion trends (rethink animal print ...) and what she’s learned in business so far. She talks about how important Tri Delta is in shaping her...
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Finding Tri Delta After College, Making an Impact That Lasts
Rhema is a powerhouse, balancing her career as a professor at the City University of New York, pursuing her doctor of education degree at the University of Southern California, and leading her own consulting business focused on coaching women in leadership. She also serves as the executive VP for...
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Breaking Barriers in Sports Journalism
Caroline takes us through her exciting career journey—from interning at ESPN to her current role at Yahoo! Sports where she covers major games, events and highlights. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from her biggest sports moments, the challenges of navigating sports journalism as a woman…
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From Small-Town Start to Global Impact—Meet Woman of Achievement Sylvia Sydow Kerrigan
What do the jungles of Brazil, a popcorn popper, maritime law and the United Nations have in common? They’re all part of Sylvia’s incredible (and funny) journey. In this episode, you’ll hear how Sylvia started as a shy, small-town kid and eventually made her mark in the energy industry, from...
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A Visionary New Leader for Our Sisterhood
In this special episode, we take a closer look at Mindy’s incredible career path—from working on Capitol Hill and serving as a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Justice to leading strategic initiatives for global brands and nonprofits. Mindy shares the lessons she’s learned along the way…
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Beyond Beauty With Heidi Guest
Tri Delta CEO Mindy Tucker, Southern Methodist, dives into Heidi’s fun and exciting beauty and TV hosting career. Join them to follow along in Heidi’s career pivots, learn about the power of strengths-based leadership and hear how Tri Delta played a key role in her latest transition to starting…
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Fearless in Finance With 2025 Woman of Achievement Jacqueline Reses, Pennsylvania
Jackie shares how her time at in the Tri Delta chapter at the University of Pennsylvania shaped her leadership journey, giving her a lifelong network of strong, ambitious and fun women who continue to inspire her. We’ll dive into her impressive career—from lessons learned at Goldman Sachs to...
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Leading With Head and Heart With 2025 Woman of Achievement Karen Lynch Parkhill
Hear how being “cross-cut” during recruitment as a freshman gave Karen one of her first lessons in resilience—one that shaped her journey of grit and determination as she went on to realize her dream and become a Tri Delta as a sophomore. Since then, she’s carried those traits throughout her...
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Game On: The Mahjong Movement!
What started as a hobby in college for Megan became a creative passion—and during the pandemic, an opportunity to build something bigger. Now Megan leads a predominantly female team, employs fellow Tri Deltas and fosters a sense of community through her brand. She shares how Mahjong has become a...
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The Lowdown From the TV Room
Do you have strong feelings about baby tees? Turns out, you’re not alone! The Tri Deltas in the TV Room are back, and they’re diving into all the latest trends—fashion, pop culture, food and even a few hot takes on going down the TikTok rabbit hole. From SNL and Fleetwood Mac to Super Bowl...
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From Athlete to Advocate
Leah is a lifelong athlete, leader, philanthropist and a current volunteer with Tri Delta, helping shape the future of Tri Delta’s Foundation and working to expand our support as we serve our members. Professionally, Leah proudly serves as the first-ever Chief Advancement Officer at U.S. Soccer,...
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A Financial Head Start for Our Collegiate Members
Learn about our partnership with MJ Sorority and hear all about their five-episode podcast, Financial Head Start, available now to Tri Delta juniors and seniors. This series covers a broad range of must-know topics, including personal finance management, understanding compensation, knowing your...
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Facing cancer with courage
Imagine being 13, starting eighth grade and working toward making the volleyball team, when a sudden loss of coordination and numbness in your legs leads to a life-changing cancer diagnosis—a tumor growing around your spine. In this touching podcast episode, Ella shares her journey from diagnosis...
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Investing for Impact, Trailblazing With Purpose
It’s no surprise that Gayle has received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career. She inherited the spirit, energy and deep-rooted desire to create positive change from her parents—strong role models for this high-achieving woman. Discover why she accepted the invitation to serve on…
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2024 Founders' Day Proclamation
To read or watch the 2024 Founders' Day Proclamation, please visit The Trident online.
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From scholarships and sisterhood to success
Allie talks about everything from her collegiate Tri Delta experience and how she decided on law school to her gratitude towards donors for the scholarships that helped her reach her goals. She credits Tri Delta with providing invaluable skills from recruitment to building her confidence and...
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Filmmaking and Finding Community: It’s Never Too Late
Hear Mary discuss her unexpected path into independent filmmaking, proving it’s never too late to pursue your passions. She shares how her Tri Delta experience influenced her films and storytelling, weaving Tri Delta values into her themes of connection, empowerment, community and the importance…
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A Memorable Keynote From Doris Kearns Goodwin
Doris captivated us with stories of her late husband, Dick Goodwin, and her new book “An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s,” artfully weaving together biography, memoir and history. Listen in as Doris recounted her experiences working closely with President Lyndon B. Johnson...
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The Power of One: Inside One of the First Tri Delta St. Jude Events
If you’ve ever been curious about how our partnership with St. Jude first began, we have a story for you! Meet sisters Cora Beth and Meade and hear firsthand how these trailblazing women—along with their Beta Mu Chapter sisters—turned one bold idea into a domino effect. They’ll take you back to…
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Talking Back to School and Fall Favorites in the TV Room
Mindy, Meredith, Lexi and Avery—our Tri Deltas in the TV room—are back to talk about what’s on everyone’s mind: back to school. They dive into topics like the first day of school traditions, campus trends and all things fall, including a debate about the pumpkin spice obsession (yea or nay?).…
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Bringing Heart and Hustle to NCAA Men’s D1 Basketball
Bailey shares her story of growing up in Manhattan, Kansas, her early experiences that influenced her decision to join Tri Delta, and her journey from entry-level positions to becoming the Director of Operations for the Kansas State University men’s basketball team. Bailey highlights her formula...
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From Tri Delta to Trendsetting Jeweler Mignonne Gavigan
Maggie discovered that women radiate confidence when they wear one of her pieces, and that’s at the heart of her mission—creating a community where women feel as fabulous as they look. Learn how Maggie’s journey stitches together her Tri Delta values with her company ethos and, ultimately, her...
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JG Talks About Mastering College Success
Hear Jennifer’s journey from lawyer to college professor-turned-campus speaker and educational content creator. Through her campus talks and online courses, Jennifer shares invaluable advice for students and parents, cutting through the noise to highlight effective strategies for maximizing...
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Passion, Purpose and Philanthropy With a Fulbright Scholar
Riley shares her touching story of how a little boy she never met became the driving force behind her dedication to pediatric cancer advocacy. Listen as she talks about her work as a student researcher at St. Jude and her deep connection to Tri Delta. Discover how a beautiful coincidence led to...
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TV Room: Family Memories, Pansy Celebration and More
In today’s episode, we uncover the reason why Meredith is absent from the TV Room and laugh along with hot topics about vacations, family, passions, running, group fitness and DIY beauty. The conversation shifts gears into the craziness of life in May, with the end of the school year signifying...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Let’s Talk Tri Delta! Topics covered on this podcast will be relevant to the Tri Delta experience, both collegiate and alumnae, with hosts and guests who are members, friends and industry experts. We will take a deep dive into some of the most powerful stories from our award-winning magazine, The Trident, and we will get up close and personal with some of our brave, bold and kind members.
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