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Ed "Doc" Holliday is a semi-retired dentist, author, and speaker based in Tupelo, Mississippi. Known for his engaging storytelling and down-to-earth wisdom, Doc's personal experience with a devastating $200,000 financial scam on Valentine's Day 2025 sparked the writing of My 200K Nightmare. With a deep desire to help others avoid similar pain, he transformed his financial tragedy into a powerful teaching tool. Doc is also the author of the historical fiction series, Hatchie, where his passion for storytelling and history shine through. He now dedicates his platform to financial education, scam awareness, and inspiring resilience in others. In episode 718 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how a successful dentist could ever fall victim to a financial scam, how he lost $200,000 to a scammer, why intelligent and successful people actually make attractive targets for scammers, how creating urgency is so effective at getting otherwise rational people to make irrational decisions, what are some of the warning signs that should immediately make them suspicious, what makes crypto particularly attractive to scammers, which warning sign seems painfully obvious that he simply couldn't see while he was inside the situation, why victims are often reluctant to tell their spouse, children, friends, colleagues, or even law enforcement that they've been scammed, how we create an environment where someone feels comfortable saying, "Something happened to me and I need help", and what are the first actions they should take to protect themselves from scammers and potentially limit the damage. Enjoy!

Introducing She Escaped the Unthinkable and Chose Her Own Beginning from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast BUY THE BOOKS! I Choose My Beginning: A Story of Courage and Activism https://amzn.to/4j14o11 The Last Girl: My Story of Captivity, and My Fight Against the Islamic State https://amzn.to/4dwNaVF Nadia Murad was just 21 when ISIS attacked her village in northern Iraq. She was taken captive and endured unimaginable abuse before she escaped and went on to become one of the world's most powerful voices for survivors of genocide and wartime violence. A Nobel Peace Prize laureate and human rights activist, Nadia first shared her experience in her bestselling memoir, The Last Girl. Now, in her new book, I Choose My Beginning, she explores what it means to move forward and build a life beyond her past. Oprah and Nadia talk about the difference between surviving and healing and why she continues to speak out for the victims of the Yazidi genocide who are still missing. Nadia also opens up about finding love, getting married and creating a life that includes both her activism and her own happiness. Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney joins the conversation to talk about their work together seeking justice for ISIS crimes against the Yazidi people. 00:00:00 - Welcome Nadia Murad, author of “I Choose My Beginning” 00:05:40 - Why she chose to speak out 00:08:52 - Nadia wanted to rescue her niece 00:12:00 - Winning the Nobel Peace Prize 00:15:00 - Perceptions of survivors 00:18:00 - Online criticism 00:20:50 - Why Oprah admires Nadia 00:23:20 - Meeting Amal Clooney 00:27:00 - Cases for Yazidi women 00:31:30 - What Amal learned from Nadia 00:35:30 - Life in the refugee camp 00:37:35 - Falling in love 00:41:30 - Thousands of Yazidi people still missing 00:43:45 - The aftermath of war 00:51:00 - Nadia declined an operation 00:53:50 - Survival is not the end 00:56:00 - Building a new life Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/oprah/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

Beth Leeds has been an activist since she was 7 years old, when she cut through red tape and got a stop sign installed at a dangerous intersection in one day! And she has been inspired to stand up and act ever since.Beth stopped a huge 3,500 unit housing development by inspiring 10,000 people to take action, walking "The Walk to Save Laguna Canyon." She helped stop the offshore rigs off California four times, and eventually flew to Washington, DC, to get Congress to pass the National Ocean Protection Act—which she helped draft in her kitchen! But how did she pay for these decades of action as a volunteer? Beth is not only an activist, she is an entrepreneur. Beth now lives in Hawaii with her daughter Marielle and their furry friend Buddy. She is still active in her many pursuits including creating her little white Truce Flags for Peace with students at elementary schools. In episode 717 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how she became an activist at just seven years old, how to make a difference when you don't know where to start, what is "inspired action", how she was able to get 10,000 people to participate in the Walk to Save Laguna Canyon, how to persuade people who are resistant to change, turn a creative idea into a successful business, what to do when you experience rejection or disappointment, how to make a lasting difference in college, how to promote understanding and resolve conflicts on campuses, and what she hopes people remember most about Beth Leeds. Enjoy!

Annette Benedetti is a sex educator, intimacy coach, and host of the Talk Sex with Annette podcast. She built her career on a simple belief: pleasure is not a luxury and it's not shameful. It's a birthright. Most of us were handed silence, fear, or bad information about our bodies and desires. Her work exists to change that. Talk Sex with Annette now ranks in the top 1.5% of podcasts globally, with a community of hundreds of thousands across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. Every week she sits down with experts, researchers, and everyday people to have the honest conversations most of us were never allowed to have. No euphemisms. No shame. Just real talk about sex, bodies, and connection. She is the founder of Bi Women Empowered, a nonprofit close to her heart, and her work has been featured in Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, the New York Post, and SheKnows. In episode 716 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast (warning: we do talk about SA on college campuses in this episode), we find out what Annette learned through her conversations on the podcast "Talk Sex With Annette", is it too simplistic to teach consent as simply "yes means yes" and "no means no", can someone willingly consent to kissing, touching, or sex with one person and then withdraw that consent—or not consent to another person or another sexual act, why students hear the word "freeze" when discussing trauma but Annette also talks about submitting, appeasing, or becoming agreeable, why people ask after an alleged sexual assault "Why didn't they just leave?" and what they misunderstand about trauma, how alcohol and drugs immediately remove the ability for consent, why we've seen instances where survivors wait days, months, or even years before fully identifying what happened to them as sexual assault, what is the right way to respond when a friend comes to you the next morning and says, "I think something happened last night, but I'm not sure", and how trauma affect someone's future relationships, intimacy, body image, and sexuality.

Prior to her work at Ground Zero, Emmy Award-winning Motion Picture Sound Editor Solange Schwalbe started her career after graduating in Motion Picture/TV with Honors from UCLA. Her feature film career started with films such as "Gremlins," "Goonies," and "The Color Purple." Other projects include "Pirates of the Caribbean," "Star Trek IV & V," and "Die Hard 1, 2 & 3. In episode 715 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how she got into the movie business, what was her immediate reaction watching the news on September 11th in 2001, what motivated her to get involved, what were some of the things you witnessed that most Americans still don't know about, what it was like being one of four women out of 1,500 workers in the Pit, what it was like on a daily basis working the Pit at Ground Zero, what did the experience at Ground Zero teach her about stepping forward to help, how college students develop the courage to step forward, when did she first realize that the experience was affecting her mental health, and what she worries younger generations are missing about what happened.

Dr. Christopher Zacharda is the Senior Associate Dean of Students at Northwestern University. He oversees a large wellness related portfolio including Student Advocacy and Wellness, the Office of Community Standards, Off Campus Life, hazing prevention and disaster response. He earned a bachelor's degree in English and Political Science from Bucknell University; a master's degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of Connecticut; and a doctorate in Educational Psychology from the University of Southern California. He has worked in student affairs for over 25 years, with focuses on formal and informal accountability models, as well as restorative practices. He is also a research fellow for the Piazza Center out of Penn State, where his focus is hazing prevention and response. He has facilitated countless workshops on hazing prevention, sexual assault prevention, understanding consent and bystander intervention at several campuses, national headquarters and national conferences. He is a proud fraternity man having previously worked at his fraternity headquarters. He is also a former and current athlete, still competing as an open water and competitive US Masters swimmer. In episode 714 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how his own fraternity experience influence the kind of student affairs professional you became, what those different perspectives taught him about preventing sexual violence on college campuses, what does genuine consent look like on a college campus, what are common myths about consent, what is the 5-D method of bystander intervention, why the connection between values and behavior is so important, how to challenge problematic behavior, where does accountability fit into sexual violence prevention, and how to create environments where students are more likely to speak up when they're worried about someone's behavior. Enjoy!

1 Dr. Zabina Bhasin, M.D. ("Dr. Zee") is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, youth advocate, speaker, and founder of Listen to the KidZ (LTTK), a movement focused on bridging the communication gap between youth and adults. Known as a "Youth Translator," Dr. Zee works at the intersection of mental health, education, media, technology, and culture to help adults better understand the evolving needs of the next generation. With years of clinical experience working with children, teens, and families, Dr. Zee has become a nationally recognized voice on youth mental health, social media, digital culture, anxiety, resilience, and intergenerational communication. Her work emphasizes that listening to youth is not optional; it is essential for shaping healthier communities, schools, healthcare systems, and future leaders. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Zee collaborates with schools, organizations, media companies, and industry leaders to create youth-centered programming, research initiatives, and conversations that empower young people while helping adults respond with greater empathy and understanding. Through her platform, speaking engagements, media appearances, and upcoming research and documentary projects, Dr. Zee is helping redefine how healthcare, education, and society engage with today's youth. In episode 713 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why college sometimes feel so overwhelming even when everything appears fine from the outside, how important it is to have a group of people who genuinely know you and notice when something changes, why our need to belong is so powerful, why it's difficult to speak up when everyone else in the room seems comfortable with what's happening, how we can create a culture where saying "Hey, this isn't okay" actually increases someone's social standing, what is constant comparison doing to the mental health of college students, how can someone have hundreds or thousands of online connections and still feel profoundly alone, what should you actually say when you're worried about a friend, does she worry that students could increasingly turn to AI instead of other human beings when they are looking for advice, and what advice she has about protecting student mental health. Enjoy!

Krista Demcher is a keynote speaker, consultant, and podcast host who helps teams grow by connecting more. Here's what she believes: As the world gets more automated, the real advantage is simple: stop 'selling' and start connecting. And the fastest way to connect? Tell better stories, by showing off your different..which is BETTER than better. Her journey to this work wasn't a straight line. She started as a licensed counselor, understanding what motivates people and what holds them back, and then she spent over a decade building an 8-figure sales team, where she discovered the missing link: people don't struggle with sales because they lack tactics —they struggle because they don't know how to tell their story authentically. Krista has been featured on NBC, CBS, Fox, and HerMoney, authored a LinkedIn Learning course, and generated 5M+ views across social platforms with content built on one core belief: authentic connection drives real results, because today's audiences crave real people over polished personas. In episode 712 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what the sorority experience has meant to Krista, how chapters can figure out what makes them different, what are three pillars of personal branding, why stories are more persuasive than simply giving people facts about the organization, how to talk about why you joined the organization, how to move beyond small talk and create a real human connection, how to use AI technology without losing the authenticity, how to authentically help someone discover whether they belong, how to prepare every member to become a better recruiter, and what are the recruitment conversations that students remember. Enjoy!

With over 25 years of experience in education, Ed Bradley has embarked on a new journey as a life coach. Specializing in transitional, career, relationship, and business coaching, Ed draws from his rich background in teaching, mentoring, and leadership. His approach combines practical strategies with empathetic listening, helping clients overcome challenges, clarify their vision, and achieve their goals. Passionate about supporting individuals through life transitions, Ed is dedicated to unlocking their full potential and guiding them toward fulfilling, goal-aligned lives. In episode 711 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what young men taught him about what they need from the adults and mentors in their lives, what college men are struggling with right now that the rest of us aren't talking about enough, how to develop men and build leaders, what is the difference between supporting a young man and bailing him out, what separates a great mentor from somebody who simply gives a lot of advice, what prevents young men from reaching out for help, what fraternity brothers should be looking for when they're concerned that one of their brothers isn't doing well emotionally, how to find your purpose, how to hold your friends accountable, what could fraternities and sororities do differently to reach students who might never picture themselves joining one, and one lesson that students desperately need before graduation.

With more than 25 years of experience as an educator, Dr. Dionne Poulton is a respected HR Executive, Author, Executive Coach, Conflict Mediator, and nationally recognized expert in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Access (DEIBA). Valued for her intelligence, authenticity, and approachable style, she helps organizations address complex challenges with clarity, fairness, and practical solutions. Dr. Dionne is a trusted advisor to leaders across industries, guiding them in creating inclusive, respectful, and legally compliant workplaces. Her work ensures that employees at every level feel safe, valued, and supported—free from bullying, harassment, and discrimination—so they can thrive personally and professionally. A highly sought-after consultant and speaker, Dr. Dionne equips CEOs, executives, and HR professionals with the tools and strategies to meet their legal obligations, strengthen organizational culture, and foster lasting change. Through her leadership, Dr. Dionne champions workplaces where everyone can show up authentically and feel a true sense of belonging—regardless of identity, background, or lived experience. In episode 710 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what made her become so passionate about workplace culture, why doesn't bullying end when we leave K-12 schools, what does workplace bullying actually look like, what happens when people see that certain individuals are allowed to behave badly without consequences, what happens psychologically when someone with seniority uses that power against someone with less power, when should we try to resolve a conflict through conversation, when should we try to resolve a conflict through conversation, what does excellence without exclusion look like in practice, how much does favoritism contribute to toxic cultures, where is the line between pushing someone to become better and crossing over into humiliation, and what should I do if I believe I'm being bullied at work.

Reagan Pugh delivers keynote speeches and workshops to thousands of people each year and has worked with organizations like Facebook, Pepsi, Whirlpool, Cardinal Health, all branches of the US Military, Meals on Wheels, and the American Red Cross. Prior to writing and speaking full time, Reagan guided programs on storytelling and culture at companies like Nike, Western Digital, and Kimberly Clark as Chief Storyteller for a global management consulting firm. From 2009 to 2011, Reagan served as a tenth-grade English teacher with Teach for America on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. During that time, he launched a theater program that, in its inaugural year, won the state one- act play competition for the first time. Reagan has instructed at Texas State University, Trinity University, and Angelo State University. He continues to prioritize speaking to student audiences throughout the United States, having visited over fifty college campuses to date. Reagan is a TEDx speaker and frequent podcast guest, and he secretly publishes poetry under a pen name. A proud Texan, he now lives in Nashville with his wife, daughter, and white lab, Lily. In episode 709 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how his experience as Student Body President taught him about leadership, what his students taught him about human connection, what we misunderstood about emotions and high performance, why are some of the most capable people also the people most likely to question themselves, what is The Participation Principle, how we can get people to run for positions when they don't see themselves as "the leadership type", how can someone seemingly have everything going well and still feel like something is missing, how to build trust, how storytelling can help you communicate why belonging matters, and how college students can become better leaders. Enjoy!

Dr. John Foubert has written 11 books, 7 of which deal with the prevention of sexual assault. Dr. Foubert has published several dozen articles in some of the most respected peer reviewed journals in Education, Psychology, and Gender Studies on issues such as sexual assault prevention, pornography use, bystander intervention, fraternities, and religiosity. His scholarly articles have been cited over 3,000 times by other researchers. In addition, he has given over 300 professional presentations to conferences, universities, community and military organizations. In 1998, he and a group of colleagues founded One in Four. He served as President of this organization for nearly 20 years. One in Four was a non-profit organization dedicated to ending rape through means shown to be most effective through scientific research. Dr. Foubert has testified before House of Representatives Armed Services Committee on the issue of rape prevention, and has been called upon by the White House and the Pentagon for his expertise in rape prevention. Dr. Foubert also serves as an expert witness in litigation involving sexual violence. His media work includes appearances on CNN, NPR, in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Chronicle of Higher Education and Time magazine. In episode 708 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what drew Dr. Foubert toward studying college students and, eventually, sexual violence prevention, what works in sexual assault prevention, how to talk to men about sexual violence without immediately causing them to become defensive or disengaged, whether prevention education can actually create lasting changes in attitudes and behavior, what is it about certain fraternity cultures that can either increase the risk of sexual violence - or become an incredibly powerful protective factor against it, what did working with the military teach him about changing deeply embedded organizational cultures, what does the research actually tell us about pornography use among young adults, what finally gives someone the courage to challenge their own friends, how to become one of the safest organizations on our campus, and what should sorority women know about effective prevention that moves beyond simply telling women how to protect themselves. Enjoy!

Alicia Conner is the Director of Sales at Pharmavite, leading the $300M Walmart business for Nature Made — the #1 vitamin and supplement brand in the country. With 20 years in consumer packaged goods, Alicia has built her career on strategy, storytelling, and seeing what others miss. She leads with data, develops high-performing teams, and believes the best business growth starts with people who feel seen. She's also a long-time advocate for women in leadership. She is mentoring the next generation through her roots, sorority leadership. She is the mind behind CorporateSororitySister on Instagram for career tools, leadership reframes, and a confidence boost that's built to last. She has served nearly 15 years as a Recruitment Advisor with her sorority, and worked with thousands of women on leadership development and business operations. In episode 707 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Alicia chose the University of Arkansas and how sorority life impacted her as a leader, why college students struggle to recognize the professional value of what they're already doing, what separates the candidates who get noticed from everybody else, what does "personal brand" actually mean for a college student, why is storytelling such an important professional skill, what would a healthy networking strategy look like for a freshman or sophomore who isn't looking for a job yet, and mistakes that fraternity and sorority members make when talking about their Greek Life experience. Enjoy!

Alicia Conner is the Director of Sales at Pharmavite, leading the $300M Walmart business for Nature Made — the #1 vitamin and supplement brand in the country. With 20 years in consumer packaged goods, Alicia has built her career on strategy, storytelling, and seeing what others miss. She leads with data, develops high-performing teams, and believes the best business growth starts with people who feel seen. She's also a long-time advocate for women in leadership. She is mentoring the next generation through her roots, sorority leadership. She is the mind behind CorporateSororitySister on Instagram for career tools, leadership reframes, and a confidence boost that's built to last. She has served nearly 15 years as a Recruitment Advisor with her sorority, and worked with thousands of women on leadership development and business operations. In episode 707 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Alicia chose the University of Arkansas and how sorority life impacted her as a leader, why college students struggle to recognize the professional value of what they're already doing, what separates the candidates who get noticed from everybody else, what does "personal brand" actually mean for a college student, why is storytelling such an important professional skill, what would a healthy networking strategy look like for a freshman or sophomore who isn't looking for a job yet, and mistakes that fraternity and sorority members make when talking about their Greek Life experience. Enjoy!