Who runs the world? Girls! True and Constant Podcast hosts Emma Oremus (St. Louis) and Lex Stewart (Ohio) dive into that question as they sail through the impressive accomplishments of five-time Canadian Olympian Nikola Girke (British Columbia). In this episode, they explore how Nikola measures success and what it truly means to be a Gamma Phi Beta.   Nikola is one of the few athletes to successfully transition between sports, having competed in three different disciplines at the Olympic...

We’re excited to bring you the latest edition of our True and Constant Podcast! Recorded live at our 81st Convention this past June in Chicago, we had the pleasure of hosting Cary Singleton (Southern California) from the Singleton Foundation. Cary is an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, writer and producer. Following her Initiation at Convention 2006 in Phoenix, Arizona, she founded Singleton Ink, where she develops stories for film, stage and books. In 2015, she and her husband, Will,...

Calling all wine enthusiasts — this one's for you! The August edition of The True and Constant Podcast features two special guests: Carey Kaspari (Indiana), proprietor of Fairwinds Estate Winery and First Moon Napa Valley, and her daughter, Megan Kaspari (Colorado-Boulder). Fun fact: First Moon Napa Valley is the only wine brand made exclusively for Gamma Phi Betas!   Carey is a graduate of Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, holding degrees in international studies and marketing....

The July episode of The True and Constant Podcast has a very special and familiar guest, International President Autumn L. Hansen (Idaho)! Autumn is currently finishing her second term as International President of Gamma Phi Beta. Autumn has served on IC since 2012 as Education Vice President (2012-16), Alumnae Vice President (2016-18) and Vice President (2018-20). Before becoming International President, she chaired the Sorority’s Governance and Personnel Committee and was also a member...

Being your own boss can be difficult. Just take it from entrepreneurs Mari Jones (Colgate) and Abby Wempe (Kansas State). They both agree that it takes a support system to help you rise up and overcome the obstacles of entrepreneurship. Join our True and Constant Podcast hosts, Lex and Emma, as they explore the power of community within entrepreneurialism with Mari and Abby!   California native Mari Jones grew up playing, camping and learning to drive on her father’s sprawling Sonoma-Cutrer...

With a portfolio that boasts collaborations with US Presidents and foreign dignitaries, celebrities, artists and industry leaders, she demonstrates a broad talent forming connections—visual and interpersonal—with some of the most inspirational individuals across the globe. Ren's work has featured prominently in prestigious publications such as Harper’s Bazaar, Modern Luxury, Travel & Leisure, D Magazine, and Voyage Magazine, where it has garnered acclaim. She has been recognized as one...

Mallory Montgomery (Alma) is passionate about healing and social change, which prompted her to pursue the field of art therapy. However, Mallory's contributions extend far beyond a clinical setting. As a board-certified art therapist and certified clinical trauma professional, Mallory brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and compassionate support to her work. She currently serves as the director of counseling and advocacy for a survivorship program for individuals impacted by domestic...

Self-proclaimed "boss babe" Harper Matthews (Pepperdine) dedicates her days to seeking out the most promising emerging leaders on college campuses across North America as a university recruiter for Washington, D.C.-based McKinsey & Company. In this episode of “The True and Constant Podcast,” Harper imparts wisdom to sisters of all ages, particularly those on the brink of graduation and about to embark on their first professional endeavors. She delves into topics such as networking,...

In this episode of The True and Constant Podcast, hosts Emma and Lex delve deeper into Shelli R. Johannes's (Georgia) career transition from corporate America to becoming an illustrious author and senior copywriter. Shelli has published over 25 children’s books, including the “Cece Loves Science” series, “Penny (An Engineering Tale of the Fourth Pig)” and the new “Farm Friends” series. In addition to penning five teen novels, she is the author of the “Theo Thesaurus” series, “Shine Like A...

It’s finally here! The first episode of our True and Constant Podcast with hosts, Lex Stewart (Ohio) and Emma Oremus (St. Louis). Joining them in this empowering episode is Kathryn Childers (Colorado-Boulder), who made history as one of the first five female U.S. Secret Service special agents hired in 1971. She joined 1,100 men in the elite agency where she shot holes in the glass ceiling, investigating counterfeit, working undercover and protecting the president and world leaders. Fondly...