The LowDown Podcast

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, virtually every employee in an organization wants feedback, or wants more of it, but isn’t receiving it—but we’re either not giving it enough or we’re doing it very well. Erin gives advice for how to begin giving feedback today and how to also be a good receiver of it. She also talks about the ways you can instantly stop a conversation on feedback whether you’re giving or receiving it.

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 a manager in the restaurant industry having never been a server or bartender! And because many celebrities call Atlanta home, she’s met quite a few in her time. Additionally, they learn about life as an only child and how Sigma Kappa gave her the sisters she always wanted.

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 what, and the why, and also learn how to prepare physically and mentally.

Jessica gives actionable tips that you can do today to help with any interview you have coming up. As a tech recruiter, she not only shares stories of interviews she’s had but also conducted, and you’ll finish the podcast ready to rock your next job interview.

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 at the University of Alabama, where the average membership of the sororities on campus are more than 300 women and can be classified as mega chapters. Olivia shares why she chose not to participate in primary sorority recruitment, and even shares how she decided at the last minute to give Sigma Kappa chance—she was actually the extension team’s last personal visit (don’t worry—we talk about what a personal visit is!), and our director of collegiate services who spoke with her, left her interview saying she would be the next Alpha Omega chapter president!

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 lowdown on healthy habits—from eating well to why you shouldn’t rely solely on counting calories when it comes to your diet. Additionally, Kelli also provides easy recipe ideas as well what she’s keeping stocked in her fridge and pantry to feed her family.

Also, as an added bonus, Kelli is offering our listeners 25% off her meal plans! Use ‘LowDown25’ to receive your discount.

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 talk with Talkspace counselor Elizabeth Hinkle, a licensed marriage and family therapist to discuss why relationships seem harder in this day and age thanks to technology and the many dating apps out there. They also go beyond romantic relationships and how to have healthy and happy friendships. Finally, they discuss the importance of self-care, which is so much more than spending a night in with a sheet mask and a bath bomb.

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 national president. You’ll get the lowdown about the ups and downs of moving all around the country growing up, essentially having two full-time jobs at once (that’s what it’s like being the national president after all…), how Sara’s life has truly come full circle and more.

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 lowdown on wardrobe essentials every woman should have. Audree shares tips some of the absolute basics you should have in your closet, what pieces you should splurge for versus what you should save your money on, and more. Additionally, she’ll ease your mind when it comes to thrifting and shopping vintage.