The ATO Show

We are speaking with Garrett Cornelison, an alumnus of the Simpson Beta Alpha chapter. Cornelison has an uncanny ability to recognize opportunities and be willing to follow them.

An example is the 50-state road trip which he leveraged into a successful commercial photography career in Los Angeles. There he worked with companies like Apple, Coachella, Lincoln Motor Company, eBay, and more.

When the pandemic hit, Cornelison moved home to Des Moines. He learned to sew and turned his vast personal vintage collection into a vintage clothing and antique store called the Dust Collective.

“I think when you recognize opportunities, and you're open to them, and you're willing to follow those….man, life just sort of unlocks in some mysterious, wild, wonderful ways.

I think that's just what I've always tried to do”

Connect with Garrett on Instagram: @reallykindofamazing or @thedustcollective.co

In this episode of The ATO Show, we get insight from several ATO Chapter Presidents for 2024 academic year.

From what they're hoping to accomplish, to what it means for them to be a president, these are the thoughts uppermost in the minds of today's chapter president.

We're talking to former NFL fullback and Money Vehicle CEO Jed Collins to hear insights into how he advises both ATOs and current NFL players on how to plan for their financial future.

His tips and advice are priceless when it comes to making sure you understand how to make the most of the next phase of your life journey.

If you want to access more information about resources available to ATOs, you can go to ato.org or reach out to your chapter's Leadership Consultant.

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In this conversation, Wynn Smiley interviews Kyle Stepp, an alumnus of the New Mexico ATO chapter and 2016 Thomas Arkle Clark Honoree, about his exceptional life story.

Kyle shares his journey of overcoming stage four cancer, living in foster care and boys homes, and beating the odds to become a paratriathlete and advocate for LGBTQ and disability rights. Throughout the conversation, Kyle emphasizes the importance of finding purpose in pain and using personal experiences to make a positive impact on others.

He also discusses the impact of his involvement in ATO and how the fraternity provided him with a sense of belonging and a platform to create change.

Kyle reflects on the lessons he has learned and the personal growth he has experienced and his success as a paratriathlete.

Kyle's story is one of resilience, advocacy, and pursuing a purpose bigger than himself.

Eric Maddox, Oklahoma Delta Kappa Alumnus, shares his story of being a lead interrogator on the Special Task Force that captured Saddam Hussein.

Plus, we hear how Maddox's ATO journey pushed him to be the best he could be, and kept him from taking the easy path.

Connect wth Maddox at [email protected]

Learn more about Maddox at https://www.ericmaddox.com/

Welcome to The ATO Show, the official podcast of the Alpha Tau Omega National Fraternity.

We will be featuring the incredible stories of the ATO alumni and undergraduates who live out the eternal and immutable principles our founders built our organization on.

From in-depth discussions with distinguished ATO alumni to advice on leadership, networking, and personal growth, this podcast is designed to inspire, educate, and entertain.