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!