Today’s guest is Cassie Little, founder of Her Sorority Journey. She is on the podcast today to share her own sorority story, and how she got to where she is today. They talk about the goals of Her Sorority Journey, and what they hope to do for that community in college, and even beyond. If you weren’t part of a sorority in college, this episode is still for you! There are many different communities in college and after that these ideas apply to.
Key Takeaways:
[2:45] - Cassie joined Sigma Kappa at Arizona State in 2014. She talks about her full immersion and involvement. Her sorority opportunity opened the door for her to become a leadership consultant.
[5:29] - Cassie talks about the dichotomy between what the sorority community is known for and what they truly provide. While there is truth to their reputation, Cassie talks about changing the stigma to focus on the intentional community and tools and resources for women to grow. She now does this professionally with her company.
[7:40] - While she didn’t have a desire for “leadership” growing her up, her desire had been to find ways to do more, particularly for others. She talks about the moment she knew she would become chapter president, and how she was captivated by the opportunity to serve and give to people that she loves.
[11:15] - We are not meant to journey alone. Other people feel the same feelings, maybe in the same way. The other women who come alongside you can enhance your sorority journey, and will probably be the ones to support you through difficult times post-grad.
[14:43] - Her Sorority Journey is an online community for women to find tools, resources, and other women in similar seasons of their journey to be reminded that they are not alone. Cassie talks about where this idea came from, and what aspects she wanted to focus on to provide value to the sorority experience.
[19:15] - Cassie and Tori talk about the lasting impact many of their mentors and advisors have made on their personal lives. They provide an example of what kind of friends and sisters we should be for each other.
[25:05] - Vulnerability is essential, but not always praised or received well. Don’t let the people who take your vulnerability prevent you from being vulnerable with others in the future. Being vulnerable is how we connect with each other; people connect when we are real and authentic.
[28:43] - Accountability is a form of friendship. You need people in your circle who are going to keep you on track with your goals. They will be the ones to help move you forward in life.
[31:05] - Cassie talks about her long-term goals for Her Sorority Journey. In the future, she hopes to extend the support to women in their young adult and professional lives beyond their collegiate years. We don’t encourage women enough to take risks and pursue spaces that they’re passionate about, and Cassie wants to help women understand their worth.
[35:32] - Every day we choose to be present, whether that’s in a sorority or in our career. You choose to follow through on the promise of the experience, and choose to deliver on what you said you could do.
[37:10] - Cassie shares her advice for recent grads going out into the world. One of the biggest things is how easy it is to make friends in college - you don’t necessarily have to keep that mean friend when you leave college. You don’t owe it to anyone to keep up with everyone.
[40:15] - With the people that matter, you’ll pick up where you left off when y
