Chi O Conversations

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Welcome back podcasters! We’re kicking off Season 3 of Chi O Conversations with Naiah Mensah, Pi Alpha | Cincinnati, a women’s health advocate and nursing student speaking out about how being vulnerable can help us find our resilience and our voice.

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.

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.