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Candice Schultz was working in her father's butcher shop at age 10 — where she discovered her natural talent for math and business, and then eventually earned her degree from Michigan State University. Her path has been fueled by a desire to explore and reshape financial patterns and build a sense of stability and confidence. For well over two decades, she worked as a Financial Consultant, guiding clients through personal and financial milestones. In 2022, she became a certified life coach, and soon after, a certified Enneagram practitioner — a powerful self-awareness tool that supports emotional intelligence and personal growth. Candice now enjoys coaching the whole person — not just their relationship with money. In episode 673 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Candice chose Michigan State University, when she realized that most young adults enter adulthood without truly understanding how money works, why Self, Life, and Money have to be connected for someone to feel truly "financially wellthy", how college students can improve their financial future, why traditional financial advice approaches sometimes fail, what are the biggest mistakes she sees young entrepreneurs make, what is the 70/30 Rule™ and how can college students implement it for their own finances, are there specific financial challenges or confidence barriers she sees among young women entering adulthood, what are the first three financial decisions they graduates should get right, and one piece of financial advice she would give to her 18-year-old self. Enjoy!

Leah Collins is a financial educator, speaker, and host of the hit financial television show Maxxed Out, currently streaming on HBO Max and Discovery+. Her work focuses on helping people understand how their financial decisions are shaped by real life—relationships, environment, lifestyle, and the moments where money decisions actually happen. She is currently bringing this work to college campuses through interactive financial preparedness programming designed specifically for students. Leah's sessions go beyond traditional financial literacy by incorporating storytelling, fun case studies, and real-life decision-making experiences that allow students to actually see the consequences of their choices in real time. In episode 672 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Leah chose Texas Tech, how credit cards shaped her relationship with money, what are the biggest mistakes college students are making with money, how financial decisions are shaped by environment and relationships, how things can go wrong financially in Greek Life, what financial system should college students be using, how important financial skills are in someone's career, how college students can build wealth after graduation, one story from her television show "Maxxed Out" that really stands out, and how her programs are different from the traditional financial literacy programs. Enjoy!

Robert M. Patterson is a visionary entrepreneur whose pioneering work helped shape the modern satellite communications and broadcasting industries. Over a distinguished five-decade career, he transformed bold ideas into groundbreaking innovations that forever changed how the world experiences live sports, breaking news and global events. His journey began in 1969 with a subsidiary of Hughes Aircraft Company—the builder of the satellites that delivered the Apollo 11 Moon landing to a global audience. Inspired by that historic broadcast, Patterson committed his career to advancing satellite technology— not merely following its evolution, but leading it. In episode 671 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out how fraternity brotherhood shaped his entrepreneurial confidence, if he realized he was stepping into history when his company built the satellites for Apollo 11, what watching the Moon landing taught him about possibility, how do you convince people to believe in something they've never seen before, what happens in a leader's mind when over a billion people are watching and something fails, how does responsibility change when you're broadcasting war or global conflict, what is the difference between a career and a job, what does the next 20 years look like with satellite technology, how does culture determine whether small problems become disasters, and what Robert would tell his 22 year old self. Enjoy!

Dr. Erika Horwitz is a globally recognized psychologist and mental-health leader working were science, systems, and human experience collide. An award-winning researcher and author, she create Hi F.I.V.E., an international anti-stigma campaign credited with shifting public understanding and driving real culture change in mental health. Dr. Erika translates complex science into sharp, actionable insight – shaping policy, practice, and how people understand their own minds. In episode 670 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why she feels that pain is inevitable but suffering is optional, what are the most common mental health struggles she is seeing right now in college-aged students, why 75% of adults feel overwhelmed, what are the early warning signs that a student is mentally struggling but hiding it well from their friends, what is the "5 Things Exercise" and how a student could use it during a stressful day, what's the first mental shift students need to make when they feel stuck in comparison, what is a realistic mindfulness exercise for college students, how can students develop a healthier relationship with their body and food, how do you start a conversation with a friend who's struggling mentally, and what should students avoid saying when trying to support someone going through anxiety or depression. Enjoy!

Cindy Eich is the Managing Broker of RE/MAX Suburban in Arlington Heights, Illinois. A leader in real estate and small business, she serves on the National Small Business Leadership Team, and chairs the Kendall Nicole Eich Foundation, assisting brain cancer patients and their families. Above all, Cindy is a devoted wife, mom, grandmother, and a grieving mom whose personal journey inspired her bestselling book, "Love Goes Further". In episode 669 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what happened when Cindy's daughter, Kendall, was diagnosed with brain cancer, what was the most powerful lesson Kendall lived by, what students should do when things don't go their way, how to focus on what you can do, what Kendall taught about celebrating the small wins, what are some healthy ways students can support a friend who is going through something heavy, how to create a culture where people feel safe opening up about difficult things, what she wishes more people understood about caregiving and family struggles, and what has been the impact of the Kendall Nicole Eich Foundation. Enjoy!

Ethan Starr has a bachelor's degree from Union College and a master's degree in library science from The Catholic University of America. He spent three years performing biographical and financial research on major donors for a national non-profit, and continues to assist non-profits with donor research on an ad hoc basis. For several years he has been researching billionaires and very high net worth multigenerational families in America. In episode 668 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what first sparked Ethan's fascination with billionaires, how his master's degree in library science and experience conducting donor research helped in uncovering billionaire trivia, some of his favorite billionaire stories, which billionaire surprised him the most, which lesson college students need to hear the most, how billionaires handle failure, trends in billionaire philanthropy, how billionaires use the internet and social media, and if Ethan could have dinner with any billionaire - dead or living - who would it be? Enjoy!

Amanda Black founded The Solo Female Traveler Network (SoFe Travel), a global community of 560,000+ rad women who travel solo. She designs women-only trips to offbeat places like hot air balloons in Turkey and cliffside monasteries in Bhutan, night markets in Egypt and dawn deserts camelback in Morocco. Amanda also studies how strangers become friends, the idea at the heart of her TEDx talk on shared-first experiences. Her work spans three projects: SoFe Travel (immersive group trips), Kindred (a community-building project for women closer to home), and The SoFe Travel Collective (an artisan-driven store supporting women artisans worldwide). Across it all, her focus is the same: build spaces where women feel braver, less alone, and more connected to themselves, each other, and the world. In episode 667 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Amanda chose University of Cincinnati and joined Chi Omega, how being "the new person" shaped how she thinks about belonging today, what was the moment Amanda realized this was more than just a travel group, what exactly is "shared firsts", how to have deeper conversations in college, why people feel lonelier in college, what is a practical way someone listening today can deepen one relationship this week, what role vulnerability plays in building connection, why safety is such a key ingredient in connection, and what it takes to turn an idea into a global community. Enjoy!

Over time, the standards that Max Quinn set for himself including small habits, simple structure, and daily execution helped him lose over 80 pounds, regain his energy, confidence, self-belief and his purpose. Max was able to completely transform how he showed up, not just physically, but as a husband, a father, and a leader. It came from consistency, accountability, and learning how to work with his life instead of against it. Max is here to share that message with audiences all over the world. In episode 666 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what made Max choose Bridgewater State, what was special about Sigma Pi Fraternity, what are some of the biggest leadership lessons he learned working with undergraduate fraternity leaders all over the New England region, what are a few daily habits that separate great student leaders from average ones, why college students rely on motivation instead of building systems that support long-term success, why it's important to align daily behavior with the letters students wear, how students can use the "Power List" system to improve their academics, leadership, and personal development, what was his turning point to building a disciplined lifestyle, what are common mistakes students make when preparing for life after graduation, and what inspired Max to create The Family Legacy Project. Enjoy!

Douglas Park is a Silicon Valley startup lawyer, strategic advisor, private-company board director, lecturer, and author of the book "Starting Startups: Integrate People, Product, and Position for Success". He has a PhD in Business from Stanford, has been named to the Super Lawyers list multiple times, and for over 25 years, he has helped emerging companies make smart, early-stage decisions that prevent expensive missteps. His approach is built around his own, unique 3P Framework: People, Product, and Position. Using this approach, Park has taught hundreds of entrepreneurs the essentials for building businesses that customers want and that investors can take seriously. This innovative method connects the dots across strategy, corporate and securities law, and organizational science —resulting in clear, practical, business guidance for founders and media audiences alike. In episode 665 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why Douglas chose Harvard for his undergraduate experience, why so many smart people with great ideas still fail, what is the 3P Framework (People, Product, Position), what is a famous example of a startup that failed because one of the 3Ps was out of alignment, what are the red flags when choosing co-founders or business partners, what conversations should people be having early that they usually avoid, what is the simplest way a student can validate product-market fit without spending a lot of money, why positioning is more important than hype, why this is the right time to start a business, what students should be thinking about instead of "AI is taking my job", and how can students use their fraternity/sorority network as a competitive advantage. Enjoy!

Edi Matsumoto holds a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Tsukuba University in Japan. After traveling around Southeast Asia exploring cultures and volunteering at the Mother Theresa's Home for the Dying Destitutes in Calcutta, India, she came to the U.S. She earned a Master's degree in Nursing, and she has worked in the healthcare field for nearly thirty years. Encouraged by her husband, Fred, who saw her sketch from 20 years prior, Matsumoto began taking art classes at a community college. In 2018, she earned her second Master's degree in Fine Art from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Edi's work has won numerous awards and has been shown at galleries and museums locally, nationally and internationally including the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, the Triton Museum of Arts in Santa Clara, and Pacific Grove Art Center among others. In episode 664 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what originally drew Edi to the healthcare profession, what was the moment where she realized she needed a different path, how her great-grandfather's traditional Japanese ink brush art influenced how she sees art today, whether she felt tension between creativity and practicality when she was younger, what lessons she learned by working with Mother Teresa, what is the importance of people who believe in us, where the idea for her book "Otter Therapy" came from, how humor and art actually help reduce stress, how to choose the best career for yourself, and what famous painting she will turn into an otter masterpiece next. Enjoy!

As a clinical psychologist, best-selling author, and founder and Executive Chair of Multi-Health Systems (MHS), Dr. Steven Stein spent over four decades advancing the science and application of emotional intelligence and psychological assessment. At MHS, they've built a global reputation for delivering scientifically validated tools used by governments, militaries, Fortune 500 companies, and elite sports teams. Their work has earned recognition as a three-time Profit 100 winner, one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, one of the 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and an E&Y Entrepreneur of the year in Health Care. Dr. Stein also brought psychological expertise and candidate selection assessments to reality TV, consulting on shows that include Beast Games, Big Brother Canada, Yes Chef, The Amazing Race Canada, MasterChef Canada, and many, many more. Whether Dr. Stein is speaking on stage, consulting with leaders, teaching at The Directors College, or conducting psychological evaluations for reality TV, his mission is to help people and organizations thrive through emotional intelligence, resilience, and evidence-based insight. In episode 663 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what a psychologist does behind the scenes of a reality show, why reality TV resonates so strongly with college students, what inspired Dr. Stein to to start studying these personality patterns, when does healthy competition become unhealthy, what does "The Strategist / Mastermind" bring to a team, how these personality archetypes can help you navigate friendships, leadership roles, and conflicts on campus, how emotional intelligence will influence whether someone becomes a respected leader in a group, three habits college students should start practicing today, what skills will matter most for students entering the workforce, and what advice he would give his 20 year old self. Enjoy!

Ron Dushkin, MD is a Holistic physician, Stress Management Specialist, Former consultant to Westinghouse and Johnson & Johnson in setting up their Stress Management Employee Wellness Program, Charter Member of the American Holistic Medical Associate, and a Former President of the American Institute of Homeopathy. In episode 662 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what inspired him to focus on stress management as a physician, what he discovered when he began studying the relationship between diet, stress, and disease, what resistance he faced with alternative and holistic medicine, how students can use the early warnings systems for stress, how Stress Management Breath works, how diet and exercise really influences stress levels, what are some daily stress-management habits students should develop early in life, what stress mistakes young professionals make, how younger generations handle stress versus older generations, and the most surprising thing he has learned about stress after decades of working with patients. Enjoy!

Mike DeJong is a multi-business owner, keynote speaker, and the author of Grow Smart: Your Path to Freedom: Mastering the Transformation from Operator to Owner. Over the past 30 years across multiple industries, including the last decade in franchising, Mike has built businesses, turned around struggling operations, and often been the person called in to fix what isn't working. Through that experience he discovered something most entrepreneurs do not realize until it is too late: Owning a business and having an owner's mindset are two completely different things. Mike now teaches entrepreneurs how to escape what he calls the operator trap, the cycle where owners work harder and harder but never actually gain freedom. In episode 661 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out what pushed Mike toward business ownership, what is the most common problem he seed when things start going wrong, what is the difference between an operator mindset and an owner mindset, what is the difference between a student leader who runs everything themselves versus one who builds systems within their chapter, why growing too early can hurt your business, how should young entrepreneurs think about scaling, what is the difference between having "staff" and building a true team, what are the first 3 steps students should take when starting their business, what habits should students build now to avoid burnout and overwork later in life, and what is the definition of success. Enjoy!

David B. Hampson—entrepreneur, pilot, aviation insurance guru, award-winning author of Rainbow Gold, and founder of Rainbow Gold Advisors—is a sought-after keynote speaker who brings real world business experience, humor, and authenticity to every stage. His new book is called "Rainbow Gold: Building a Business That's Both the Journey and the Destination", where entrepreneur David B. Hampson shares his candid story of moving from a science student with no business training to becoming a successful acquisition entrepreneur and aviation insurance leader. In episode 660 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why insurance is the DNA of capitalism, why we have so few companies that insure the fraternity and sorority industry, why liability insurance premiums are so high in our industry, what fraternity men misunderstand about liability, personal exposure, and risk, why there is a generational talent gap in insurance, what aviation gets right about accountability and safety that fraternities could learn from, how building a great business is about both the journey and the destination, how to spot burnout among high achievers, what financial mistakes do young professionals make in their first five years out of college, and what a 97% client retention rate means about your business. Enjoy!

Nathan Cook is a captivating speaker, poet, and mental health advocate who transforms audiences with his powerful storytelling and spoken word. Drawing from his journey of overcoming adversity, Nathan inspires individuals to embrace self-leadership, make intentional choices, and take ownership of their narratives. Known for his unique combination of poetic expression and practical strategies, Nathan empowers professionals to thrive in their personal and professional lives while fostering emotional resilience and authenticity. In episode 659 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out when Nathan realized he needed to change, how his experience in the US Navy shaped his view of leadership, pressure, and emotional control, what are college men telling themselves that might be holding them back, how students can create their legacy now, what is the danger of suppressing emotion in college, why anger is a destination that gives away your power, what self-leadership looks like for a college student, why poetry can be more effective than a lecture, and how students can reframe failure. Enjoy!