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The LowDown Podcast
The LowDown Podcast focuses on topics like health, wellness, fraternity and sorority community, higher education and life skills that women need in all stages of their lives. Featuring experts in that field who share their insight and knowledge. Finally, hear from inspiring, empowering and ambitious Sigma Kappas.
Episodes
The LowDown PodcastUnderstanding Power, Privilege and Generational Dynamics with Stephanie Wright
In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Stephanie Wright, owner and talent of Wright Insights and Solutions, for a conversation about power, privilege and…
The LowDown PodcastUsing DEIA Skills in Real Life with Amanda Eisele
In this episode, we’re joined by Amanda Eisel, Senior Director of Student Involvement and Leadership at Coastal Carolina University, for a conversation about…
The LowDown PodcastBuilding Trust and Belonging with Eboné Bell
In this episode, we’re joined by Eboné Bell, keynote speaker, facilitator and voiceover artist, for a conversation about building trust and belonging within…
The LowDown PodcastSustainable Inclusion with Sara Lowery
In this episode, we’re joined by Sarah Lowery, professional speaker and Associate Director of Fraternity and Sorority Leadership and Learning at the University…
The LowDown PodcastFoundational Concepts of DEIA with Tara Fuller
In this episode, we’re joined by Tara Fuller, DEIJ Director at the National Aquarium, for a conversation about creating more equitable, inclusive and welcoming…
The LowDown PodcastPlanning for Retirement with Brea Dantin, MJ Retirement
Time Stamps 00:00 Getting Started with Investing in Your 20s 01:09 Introduction to Our Guests: Brie Danton and Nicole Jankowskis 02:53 Why Early Career…
The LowDown PodcastPersonal Lines of Insurance with Leighann Sargent , MJ Companies Personal Lines
Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction 01:54 Understanding Personal Lines Insurance 03:28 Home Insurance Basics 05:04 Renters Insurance Explained 07:21 Liability…
The LowDown PodcastUnderstanding Benefits Packages with Eric Charles, MJ Companies Employee Benefits
Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction 00:24 Employee Benefits with Eric Charles 02:00 What Are Employee Benefits? 02:39 Types of Insurance in a Benefits Package 03:19…
The LowDown PodcastCompensation and Knowing Your Worth with Julie Bingham, MJ Companies Compensation Consulting
Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Meet Julie Bingham: Career Overview 01:42 Understanding Compensation Consulting 03:06 Defining Compensation and Rewards…
The LowDown PodcastSaving and Budgeting with Nicole Yankauskas, Avalon Wealth Advisory
Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Meet the Experts: Nicole and Brie 01:38 Foundations of Personal Finance 03:56 Budgeting Basics and Strategies 06:40…
The LowDown PodcastIntroducing our Financial Head Start Podcast Series
We’re excited to share that we’ve partnered with MJ Sorority to bring you a new series on financial literacy—made possible through a grant from the Sigma Kappa…
The LowDown PodcastNavigating Relationship with Jessica Smith
Jessica's Website Get the book! Check out the 'Your Twenties' community! Follow Jessica on Instagram
The LowDown PodcastTiffany Eckert | Kindness Always Wins
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The LowDown PodcastEpisode 40 | The Importance of Care with Alysa Martin
Join us as we talked to board certified infectious disease pharmacist Alysa Martin! On this episode we talk about the importance of care in both the medical…
The LowDown PodcastIntroducing Active Minds and Sigma Kappa
Links ActiveMinds.org Sigma Kappa | Mental Health Resources Talkspace and Sigma Kappa Talkspace For members of Sigma Kappa don't forget to check out The…
The LowDown PodcastAcknowledging Our Past, Behind the Scenes with the History Task Force
Read the latest Sigma Kappa Triangle History IT history@sigmakappa.org Sigma Kappa Digital Archive Acknowledging the Past Follow-Up We know some of our members…

The LowDown PodcastRe-Release | Maintaining Healthy Relationships with Elizabeth Hinkle
Resources: Talkspace Talkspace for Sigma Kappa Members
The LowDown PodcastFighting the Mental Health Stigma with Melanie Short
Resources Talkspace Talkspace for Sigma Kappa Collegians & Alumnae Mindstead.org If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis call 1-800-273-TALK or text…
The LowDown PodcastCareerhouse Q&A with Lindsay Boccardo and Lauren Moffatt
Resources Mentioned in this episode www.payscale.com www.glassdoor.com Want to keep up with the latest from Careerhouse? Check out Lindsay's website and follow…
The LowDown PodcastWelcome Back! Reintroducing The LowDown Podcast
Sigma Kappa is excited to announce the relaunch of the LowDown Podcast. In this episode, get to know the hosts, Morgan Negri, director of multimedia design and…
The LowDown PodcastAuthentic Self-Confidence with Leadership Development Consultant Erin Fischer
In this episode, Alex and guest co-host, Meredith, are getting the lowdown on all things self-confidence- why it’s important and what messages women send out…
The LowDown PodcastUsing Body Language to Increase Our Confident with Body Language Expert Lisa Mitchell
Today, Sara and Alex are getting the lowdown on how everyone can increase their confidence because “nothing looks better on someone than confidence.” Lisa…

The LowDown PodcastLife LowDown of Angela Guillory
In this episode, Sara and Alex bring Angela Guillory (Sister G) back on the podcast to learn more about this amazing past national president. Angela talks…
The LowDown PodcastThe Entrepreneurial Journey with Life Coach Rachel Pritz
Today, Alex and Sara are getting the lowdown on how an executive in the health care industry makes the decision to leave her six-figure job to work for…
The LowDown PodcastAuthenticity and the Art of Unmasking with HR Professional Shana Ross
Today, Alex and Sara are getting the lowdown on why it’s so important to be our truest, most authentic self from HR professional Shana Ross. Shana discusses…
The LowDown PodcastLife LowDown of Nicole Green
In this Life LowDown, Alex and Sara get the lowdown on the life of lifestyle blogger Nicole Green, who considers herself more of a blogger than an influencer…
The LowDown PodcastThe Importance and Effectiveness of Self-Care with Therapist Rachel O’Neill
Today, Sara and Alex are getting the lowdown about a buzzword of the last couple years: self-care. While self-care is something many people probably think they…
The LowDown PodcastThe Benefits of Knowing Your Strengths with HR Professional and Clifton Strength Coach JoDee Curtis
This week, Sara and Alex are getting the lowdown strengths from HR consultant and CliftonStrengths coach JoDee Curtis. JoDee goes over the power of knowing…
The LowDown PodcastLife LowDown of Past Leadership Consultants
In this episode, Alex and Sara are getting the life lowdown of three guests! Three past leadership consultants talk about how the LC program has changed…
The LowDown PodcastHow to Apply Relational Agility to Your Everyday Life with Erin Correa
In this episode, Alex and Sara are getting the lowdown on relational agility from talent and leadership development consultant Erin Correa. What is relational…
The LowDown PodcastCompassionate Courage in the #MeToo Era with Therapist Dr. Karmen Smith
Today, Sara and Alex are getting the lowdown on compassionate courage from Talkspace therapist Dr. Karmen Smith. Karmen talks about her own experiences with…
The LowDown PodcastYou are Not Your Role with Deseri Garcia
Today, Alex and Sara talk to Deseri Garcia who is a coaching, team-building and leadership development expert. She talks about the difference between your role…
The LowDown PodcastLife LowDown of Christina Parle
In this Life LowDown, Alex and Sara get the lowdown on the life of inaugural 35 Under 35 honoree Christina Parle. Christina talks about life being a…
The LowDown PodcastWhy Millennials aren't the Worst with Millennial Expert Lindsay Boccardo
In this episode Alex and Sara (both millennials) bring back Lindsay Boccardo (also a millennial) to talk about one of her favorite topics, millennials. It's no…
The LowDown PodcastBeing a Pro Troublemaker with Coach Stefanie Krievins
Today, Sara and Alex are getting the lowdown about being a pro troublemaker from the original pro troublemaker herself, Stefanie Krievins. Stefanie is…
The LowDown PodcastLife LowDown of Kellie Bray
In this Life LowDown, Alex and, guest co-host, Sarah Eller get the lowdown on the life of a Sigma Kappa who grew up on a farm, has been active in FFA since…
The LowDown PodcastA Guide to Pursuing Higher Education with Doctoral Candidate Maggie Darden
In this episode, Alex and Sara get the lowdown on all things graduate school--from simply deciding to apply, to taking the GRE or GMAT, to the differences…
The LowDown PodcastAuthentic-Self Promotion with 35 Under 35 Honoree Nicole Stephenson
In today’s episode, Alex and Sara talk to Nicole Stephenson about the importance of women knowing how to self-promote in the workplace. There is a double…

The LowDown PodcastLife LowDown of Special Agent Kelly Harrison
In this Life LowDown, Alex and Sara are getting the lowdown on what it’s like to be an agent with Homeland Security Investigations from Colby Award winner…

The LowDown PodcastPublic Speaking Doesn’t Have to Be Scary with Speaker and Public Speaking Coach Alex Ruffato-Perry
Most of us hate public speaking, right? Even if we’re extroverted, speaking in front of large crowds can be a bit nerve wracking. In this episode, Alex and…


The LowDown PodcastLeading Tomorrow’s Leaders with AFA President Wendi Kinney
Today, Alex and Sara are getting the lowdown on the challenges that Fraternity and Sorority life still face today and how leaders can better articulate their…
The LowDown PodcastStop Being Awkward in Interviews with Body Language Expert Lisa Mitchell
Today, Sara and Alex are getting the lowdown about how to be less awkward in interviews from body language expert Lisa Mitchell. Most everyone is at least a…
The LowDown PodcastTips for Working Well with Millennials and Gen Z with Generational Expert Kim Lear
We’ve heard it all before—Millennials are the worst! Well with two podcast co-hosts who fall into the Millennial generation, they can’t say they agree. Today…
The LowDown PodcastLife LowDown of Julia Broglie
In this bonus episode, Sara and Alex talk with Julia Broglie, founder of the Broglie Box, a quarterly subscription box for mental health and stress relief…
The LowDown PodcastCoping with and Managing Anxiety with Therapist Amy Cirbus
Today, as part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Sara and Alex are getting the lowdown about anxiety. Dr. Amy Cirbus discusses several different things that…
The LowDown PodcastGiving Feedback & Doing It Well with Leadership Development Consultant Erin Fischer
This week, Sara and Alex are getting the lowdown on all things feedback—why it’s important, how to do it, and how to do it well. Based on the research…
The LowDown PodcastLife LowDown of Susan Willis
In this bonus episode, Sara and Alex talk with Susan Willis, Sigma Kappa National Housing Corporation’s president. They get the lowdown on what it’s like being…
The LowDown PodcastInterview Prep with Career Coach Jessica Smith
This week, Sara and Alex are getting the lowdown of preparing for a job interview from career coach Jessica Smith. They learn about how to prepare for the who…
The LowDown PodcastNavigating a Drama Triangle with Career Expert and HR Consultant Lauren Moffatt
We also talk about… Coaching school Real drama triangles Lauren, Alex and Sara have all dealt with How to know if your well-intentioned actions to assist a…
The LowDown PodcastLife LowDown of Olivia Carter
In this bonus episode, Alex and Marlee Jones get the lowdown of the life of Olivia Carter, the newly re-established Sigma Kappa Alpha Omega Chapter president…
The LowDown PodcastHealthy Habits with Hungry Hobby Blogger, Kelli Shallal
In this episode, Sara and Alex talk to with Kelli Hobby Shallal, registered dietician, personal trainer and creator of the food blog Hungry Hobby to get the…
The LowDown PodcastMaintaining Healthy Relationships with Elizabeth Hinkle
Today, Sara and Alex are getting the lowdown about relationships and how to foster them while also taking care of yourself and your own mental health. They…
The LowDown PodcastLife LowDown of Sara Seely Chacon
In this bonus episode, Alex and Sarah Eller (she’s back!) talk with Sara Seely Chacon, business development consultant at First National Bank and Sigma Kappa’s…
The LowDown PodcastFashion Basics and Looking Chic on a Budget with Audree López
In this episode, Sara and Alex talk to with Audree López, stylist, freelance writer and editor and the girl behind the blog Simply Audree Kate to get the…