Let's Talk Tri Delta

Host and Vice President of Marketing and Communications Mindy Tucker talks with Dr. Mari Ann Callais about the importance of Ritual in fraternal organizations. Mari Ann has worked in higher education for more than 25 years and, throughout her impressive career, has presented more than 600 workshops and keynotes on fraternity and sorority leadership, team building and values. They discuss how Rituals began and how they continue practical application in everyday life. It’s about understanding the concept, not just getting it perfect. 

Tri Delta CEO Karen Hughes White is joined by alumna Heidi Guest, Senior Director, On-Air Media and Leadership Development for philosophy. They discuss first jobs from college to career and powerful lessons learned. Heidi is an advocate of identifying strengths to perform with excellence, rather than focusing on weaknesses. The blueprint for excellence is already in you, enabling you to lead from where you stand. In addition to self-improvement, she’s also passionate about improving the lives of others through her charitable work for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

CEO Karen White visits with Tri Delta alumna and author Marilyn O’Hearne. A Master Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation, Marilyn has been helping leaders and coaches achieve breakthrough results since 1998 in more than 40 countries. Her experiences provide insights into the concept of cultural intelligence (CQ) - an awareness of the culture around us. They discuss renewing passion for work, unlocking potential and improving organizational culture through personal mission and vision. She also discusses her book “Breaking Free from Bias: Preventing Costly Complaints, Conflicts and Talent Loss.”

Kicking off the year focusing on “your best you,” host and Tri Delta CEO Karen Hughes White visits with alumna Vivien Jennings, owner of Rainy Day Books in Kansas City, who was integral in helping launch Tri Delta’s LEADDD Reads events. Vivien’s love of reading from an early age opened doors for her, from her education to being a successful business owner for more than 40 years. Creativity and innovation have driven Vivien’s business to hosting countless events with authors ranging from world leaders to today’s brightest writers. With a passion for kindness, Vivien shares practical wisdom for women and members of all ages. 

Registration for Tri Delta’s Winter/Spring virtual book club is now open! Learn more at tridelta.org/LEADDDReads.

Stacy Nadeau was a college student when she was thrust into the limelight as a model for Dove’s Real Beauty campaign. Displayed in Times Square and around the world in just her underwear, Stacy soon became a top speaker on healthy body image. She shares her story and helps discover ways to approach the holiday season with the stressors that come along with it. From removing food labels to identifying triggering scenarios, Stacy gives real life advice on how to remind yourself of your worth and focus on “the why.” These helpful hints are great for surviving the holidays and going into a new year. Learn more about Tri Delta's BodyImage3D program. 

LEADDD is Tri Delta's premier leadership and professional development series, created by women, for women. Host and CEO Karen Hughes White interviews three dynamic panelists from Lunch & LEADDD Denver: Alexandra Weissner, Brittany Morris Saunders and Alison Griffin. These Distinguished Deltas bring empowering stories of careers shaped through the power of networking and mentorship. Conversations with panelists explore ways women can build community, career advice and having a personal Board of Directors.

Alexandra Weissner, co-founder of bRUNch Running, shares how her passion for competitive sports and fitness has guided her to a career in the health and fitness industries.

Brittany Morris Saunders, President of Local Affairs at Sewald Hanfling Public Affairs, shares how working on projects and initiatives have a direct impact on people’s lives, positively changing the course of Denver.

Alison Griffin, SVP of Whiteboard Advisors, emphasizes the importance of utilizing thoughtful collaboration and feedback from peers and mentors.

Tri Delta’s CEO Karen White, Georgia, interviews Fraternity President Kimberlee Di Fede Sullivan, Pepperdine, about her journey as a Tri Delta and her career as a physical therapist and business owner. We get a behind the scenes look at Kimberlee’s career transitions and how she believes Tri Delta’s Life After College Series helps our collegiate members in their first career steps. Kimberlee is hoping this discussion raises awareness of the Life After College Series and inspires alumnae members to get involved by mentoring a collegiate member through our new networking platform, CONNECTDDD. Read the Founders’ Day 2019 Proclamation and learn how you can engage with Tri Delta on Thanksgiving Eve at tridelta.org/foundersday. 

Jenny Marrs joins host Mindy Tucker during her recent visit to Tri Delta’s Executive Office. They dive into Jenny’s new show on HGTV, Fixer to Fabulous, showcasing Jenny and her husband Dave restoring historic homes in Northwest Arkansas. She also shares about juggling the public nature of the show and her young family, her journey to adoption in Africa and her family’s charitable efforts there. Jenny credits Tri Delta with introducing her to philanthropy and building a passion in her to give back during her time in college and after as a Tri Delta chapter development consultant. Watch Jenny’s show on HGTV on Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. CST or check out her website, OurGoodTable.com.

Host Mindy Tucker welcomes senior student affairs administrator Dr. Brit Katz and Executive Board Director Megan James to discuss the current college students, members of Generation Z. They discuss how this newest generation differs from Millennials and Gen X, and what are the most important topics of this newest group. The landscape and demographic of higher education is changing quickly, and we want to understand how members of Gen Z will be pivotal to how Tri Delta remains relevant in 2019 and beyond.

Host Karen White welcomes CEO of the American Association of University Women, Kim Churches. They discuss topics facing women in the workplace such as the gender pay gap, public policy and empowering women through mentorship and sponsorship. Tri Delta’s Life After College Series prepares our women for life after college through education, networking and empowerment. Learn about how we are boldly addressing the challenges in navigating this transition from college to career.