Dennis Gillan
Season 3 Episode 8
Join us as we close out mental health awareness month with Dennis Gillan, founder of Half a Sorrow Foundation, a non-profit focused on suicide prevention.
Dennis tackles the difficult topic of grief and keeping others safe, even if you’re not a mental health expert. He manages to bring levity and insight to this critical topic.
Please note this episode covers potentially triggering topics, such as suicide, depression, and loss.
Season 3
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Dennis Gillan
Join us as we close out mental health awareness month with Dennis Gillan, founder of Half a Sorrow Foundation, a non-profit focused on suicide prevention.
Please note this episode covers potentially triggering topics, such as suicide, depression, and loss.
Dennis tackles the difficult topic of grief and keeping others safe, even if you’re not a mental health expert. He manages to bring levity and insight to this critical topic.
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Katherine Scully
Life’s challenges can seem overwhelming at times. But Katherine Scully, Iota Alpha | SMU, reminds us that sometimes these challenges can also present wonderful opportunities.
Check out episode 7 of Chi O Conversations, where Katherine talks about how beating the big C has helped her realize not to sweat the small stuff.
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Ansley Bilyeu
It only takes one small thing to start a ripple effect. Ansley Bilyeu, Gamma | Florida State, explains how her visit to Tanzania opened her eyes to the global water crisis.
Check out episode 6 of Chi O Conversations, where Ansley talks about how your passion can help you find your purpose, your career, and your community.
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Chelsea Bear
When it comes to sparking positive conversations, Chelsea Bear, Pi Mu | Florida Gulf Coast, could teach a master class.
Check out episode 5 of Chi O Conversations, where Chelsea shares how she uses her platform to spread awareness of Cerebral Palsy, and how her Chi Omega Sisters encouraged her to be her authentic herself.
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Laura Bennett
What do Chi Omega and competing in the Olympics have in common? According to Laura Bennet, Iota Alpha | SMU, both are about team collaboration, having a vision and executing it.
Join us for episode 4 of Chi O Conversations as Laura shares with us the importance of living with intent and appreciating success of any kind
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Chloe Pasman
Get ready to be inspired by Chloe Pasman, Mu Delta | Bradley.
In episode three of Chi O Conversations, Chloe shares how she uses her positivity, her Sisters, and TikTok dances to overcome the challenges she faces living with SEPN1 muscular dystrophy.
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Mary Huddleston
Just in time for the holidays, episode two of Chi O Conversations features event planner and entrepreneur Mary Hollis Huddleston, Rho Epsilon, TCU.
She shares tips on how to delegate, stay organized, and be a hostess with the most fun.
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Naiah Mensah
Welcome back podcasters! We’re kicking off Season 3 of Chi O Conversations with Naiah Mensah, Pi Alpha | Cincinnati.
She is a women’s health advocate and nursing student speaking out about how being vulnerable can help us find our resilience and our voice.
Season 2
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Riley Watkins
Chi O Conversations, the Fraternity's official podcast, is back with SEASON 2 Tune in today as Chi Omega CEO Leslie Herington sits down with Riley Watkins (Epsilon Beta) chapter president at UNC-Chapel Hill. You won't want to miss Riley's miraculous story and witness her ruthless positivity!
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Dr. Shaniece Criss
What does your favorite song say about your relationships? Tune in today, and listen to Chi Omega’s podcast, Chi O Conversations, as Dr. Shaniece Criss (Delta Theta/Oglethorpe), a health science faculty member at Furman University, shares her media literacy relationship test with Chi Omega CEO, Leslie Herrington. They also discuss collegiate mental wellness. Click the link in our bio to watch the episode on YouTube! You can also catch the audio versions on Apple Podcast and Spotify!
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Erin Johnson
What's the tea, Sis? Do you enjoy keeping up with Entertainment Tonight? Tune in to the Chi O Conversations podcast today to hear 6-time Emmy-winning executive producer Erin Johnson (Xi Lambda | Washington & Lee) chat with Chi Omega CEO Leslie Herington about how she went from Recruitment Chair to prime-time Hollywood producer.
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McKenna Daly
Want to learn how to lead with kindness? Tune in to the Chi O Conversations podcast today to hear TedxTalk speaker and recent G.H., McKenna Daly (Chi Zeta), share her sage advice. Click the link in our bio/here to watch the episode on Youtube, or catch the audio versions on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
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Christina Geist
Bestselling author, brand strategist, and business owner. Join us as Christina Sharkey Geist, (Sigma Epsilon/ Vanderbilt) shares her business and personal journey, reinventing herself every decade and how her Chi Omega Sisters helped her all along the way.
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Kristine Brucal
Wish you were attending NY Fashion Week right now? Tune in to our Chi O Conversations podcast today, as Kristine Brucal (Beta Gamma/University of Louisville), gives us a front-row seat to her experience walking AND photographing the runway during Fashion Week! Kristine also shares how her mom's Filipino heritage inspires her one-of-a-kind designs and keeps her connected to her culture.
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Carrie Lee
Tune in as Carrie Lee | Kappa Lambda, presidential appointee and women’s advocate shares how women supporting women makes our world better. She also dishes on what it's like to be a hedge fund manager, humanitarian and huge Formula 1 fangirl. Click the link in our bio to watch the episode!
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Jan Langbein
What gets you out of bed every day? Sister Jan Langbein (Iota Alpha | Southern Methodist University), talks about finding her purpose as an activist to end violence against women. Tune in as Jan shares info on picking your battles, taking a stand, and not being afraid to be impolite when helping others.
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Elaine Baker
Whooooooo knew Chi Omega’s National Ritual Officer S.M. Elaine Baker (Pi | University of Tennessee) is also a high-powered executive of a global financial company? Tune in today as she talks about elevating women in business and young girls through education.
Season 1
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Jennifer "JJ" Jones
Immediate-past president of the National Pan-Hellenic Council or NPHC
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Raegan Rutty
Initiate of Chi Omega’s Eta Delta chapter / University of Florida and recent Olympic gymnast
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Joslyn McGriff
Chair of Chi Omega's Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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Anna Buckner
Vice President of Chi Omega’s Supreme Governing Council
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Emily Smith
Epidemiologist, scientist, health advocate,
and Chi Omega.
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Marcie Booth
Current member of Chi Omega’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.
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Lyn Harris
Learn about some Chi Omega history with our National Archivist!
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Jessica Peñaranda
Click here to hear from the president of the National Multicultural Greek Council!
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Punky Penberthy
Click here to listen to our former S.N.V., Punky tell her Chi Omega experience!
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Elissa Costello
Learn about how today’s global landscape affects college students stress levels and life management.
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Tonya Clement
Click here to listen to Tonya Clement, an initiate of the Chi Zeta Chapter at Colorado State University, and the 20th U.S. woman to successfully climb Mount Everest.
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Sonal Patel-Cochran
Learn more about Sonal, initiate of Psi Gamma Chapter, talk about creating her own international brand, Tribe!
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Missy Pask
S.N.V. Missy Pask, talks about her experience on the Governing Council and how it’s led her to a life of Chi Omega Service!
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Jill Bowman
Jill sits down with C.E.O. Leslie Herington to talk about her first two years at the Council table in one of the most trying times in Chi Omega and how her experience came in handy.
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Laura Miller
S.H., National President, Laura Miller talks about her experience and roll of leading over 265,000 women in Chi Omega.
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Gena Runnion
Tune in as Gena sits down with Chi Omega CEO Leslie Herington to discuss her 11 years leading the Fraternity Sorority community at an SEC school, how it feels to be the mother of a Fraternity man and how to walk with purpose through the airport and through life.