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Alpha Connect Sisterhood Series

Kelly McGinnis Beck

Alpha Connect Sisterhood Series is a bi-weekly podcast for members and friends of Alpha Sigma Alpha. National President Kelly McGinnis Beck and her dazzling array of guests will connect and empower women as we celebrate our sisterhood.
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Lynne Rachal Chambers, A, on meeting Mary Williamson Hundley, A, and Wilma Wilson Sharp, ZZ
Lynne Rachal Chambers, A, on meeting Mary Williamson Hundley, A, and Wilma Wilson Sharp, ZZ
May 13 2022
36 mins
Lynne Rachal Chambers, A, on meeting Mary Williamson Hundley, A, and Wilma Wilson Sharp, ZZ
Lynne Rachal Chambers, A, on meeting Mary Williamson Hundley, A, and Wilma Wilson Sharp, ZZ
On this episode, Kelly chats with Lynne Rachal Chambers, A, and learns about the time she met founder Mary Williamson Hundley, A, and when she met Wilma Wilson Sharp, ZZ. Lynne also shares some history about Stubbs Hall at Longwood University and her experience as NPC Delegate.
May 13 2022
36 mins
Susan Maiolo Angelicola, EM, on Being a Nurse Practitioner and Living with Multiple Sclerosis
Susan Maiolo Angelicola, EM, on Being a Nurse Practitioner and Living with Multiple Sclerosis
On this episode, Kelly chats with Susan Maiolo Angelicola, EM, on her work as a nurse practitioner and what it’s like to live with multiple sclerosis.
Apr 29 2022
49 mins
Jenn Schimmel, Zeta Delta, Shares her Bone Marrow Transplant Story
Jenn Schimmel, Zeta Delta, Shares her Bone Marrow Transplant Story
On this episode,  Jenn Schimmel, Zeta Delta, talks with Kelly about her bone marrow transplant.  You can learn more about how to become a donor at bethematch.org.
Apr 15 2022
48 mins
Celebrating Iota Lambda Chapter’s One Year Anniversary
Celebrating Iota Lambda Chapter’s One Year Anniversary
On this episode, Kelly chats with members Baylee Zimmerman, Michaela Markwell, Lexi Calderon and Scarlett Nichols from Iota Lambda Chapter on their experience establishing the first NPC sorority on campus, during a global pandemic, as they celebrate their one year anniversary.
Apr 1 2022
26 mins
Janet Crook Conroy, Beta Pi, on being a Flight Attendant and her new role as Regional Coordinator at the Office of Drug Control Policy
Janet Crook Conroy, Beta Pi, on being a Flight Attendant and her new role as Regional Coordinator at the Office of Drug Control Policy
On this episode, Kelly chats with Janet Crook Conroy, Beta Pi, on her path to becoming a flight attendant and her new role as a regional coordinator at the Office of Drug Control Policy in West Virginia.
Mar 11 2022
49 mins
Marcia Kinbar Goldstein, Delta Tau, on Her Experience as a Pharmacist
Marcia Kinbar Goldstein, Delta Tau, on Her Experience as a Pharmacist
On this episode, Kelly chats with Marcia Kinbar Goldstein, Delta Tau, on her experience as a founding member of the chapter and her life as a Pharmacist.
Feb 25 2022
41 mins
Hillary Sexton, Zeta Omega, on Being a Burn Nurse and a Traveling Nurse During COVID
Hillary Sexton, Zeta Omega, on Being a Burn Nurse and a Traveling Nurse During COVID
On this episode, Kelly chats with Hillary Sexton, Zeta Omega, who shares how she became a burn nurse and then turns to her experiences as a traveling nurse during COVID.
Feb 11 2022
1 hr 9 mins
Karen “Timi” Leota Bressler, Zeta Lambda, Shares Her HELLP and Preeclampsia Stories
Karen “Timi” Leota Bressler, Zeta Lambda, Shares Her HELLP and Preeclampsia Stories
On this episode, Kelly talks with Karen “Timi” Leota Bressler, Zeta Lambda, and learns about HELLP (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes and Low Platelets) syndrome and preeclampsia, both dangerous conditions that Timi experienced during both of her pregnancies. To learn more, visit the Preeclampsia Foundation, preeclampsia.org.  If you want to connect directly with Timi, you can contact her at asatimi@yahoo.com.
Jan 28 2022
51 mins
Jennifer Miller Gobrecht, NN, Shares Her Experience Giving Birth Via a Uterus Transplant
Jennifer Miller Gobrecht, NN, Shares Her Experience Giving Birth Via a Uterus Transplant
On this episode, Kelly talks with Jennifer Miller Gobrecht, NN, who was the first woman to give birth via a deceased donor uterus transplant at Penn Medicine in Philadelphia. To learn more about clinical trials, visit clinicaltrials.gov.
Jan 14 2022
36 mins
Bradley Norwood, Theta Gamma, and Her Experience with Egg Cryopreservation
Bradley Norwood, Theta Gamma, and Her Experience with Egg Cryopreservation
On this episode, Kelly chats with Bradley Norwood, Theta Gamma, as she shares her experience with egg cryopreservation.  If you want to learn more, you can contact Bradley directly at bradleymnorwood@gmail.com.
Dec 17 2021
1 hr
A Conversation with Author Denise Swanson Stybr, Gamma Lambda
A Conversation with Author Denise Swanson Stybr, Gamma Lambda
On this episode, Kelly chats with author and Alpha Sigma Alpha Recognition of Eminence Award Winner Denise Swanson Stybr, Gamma Lambda, about her path to becoming a New York Times Best Selling Author. Denise’s new book, Resurrection, will be available December 9th on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Kobo.
Dec 3 2021
50 mins
National Headquarters Series: Melissa Koch Merriam, EE, Sarah Gafron, Beta Theta, and Kayla Vivace, Epsilon Phi
National Headquarters Series: Melissa Koch Merriam, EE, Sarah Gafron, Beta Theta, and Kayla Vivace, Epsilon Phi
This is the final episode in the National Headquarters Series.  Kelly chats with the three newest members of staff:  Melissa Koch Merriam, EE, Volunteer Coordinator, Sarah Johnson Gafron, Beta Theta, Collegiate Experience Coordinator, and Kayla Vivace, Epsilon Phi, Communications and Graphic Design Coordinator.
Nov 19 2021
31 mins
National Headquarters Series: Darci James, Office Manager, and Jane Rauck, BY, Finance Manager
National Headquarters Series: Darci James, Office Manager, and Jane Rauck, BY, Finance Manager
On this episode, Kelly talks first with Darci James, Office Manager, and then with Jane Rauck, BY, Finance Manager.
Nov 5 2021
54 mins
National Headquarters Series: Vanessa David, Delta Kappa, Director of Alumnae Engagement
National Headquarters Series: Vanessa David, Delta Kappa, Director of Alumnae Engagement
On this episode, Kelly chats with Vanessa David, Delta Kappa, Director of Alumnae Engagement.
Oct 22 2021
49 mins
National Headquarters Episode: Lexi Carter Johnson, Beta Theta, Director of Communications & Marketing
National Headquarters Episode: Lexi Carter Johnson, Beta Theta, Director of Communications & Marketing
On this episode, Kelly chats with Lexi Carter Johnson, Beta Theta, Director of Communications & Marketing.
Oct 8 2021
33 mins
Special Edition: How National Council arrived at new Vision and Purpose Statements
Special Edition: How National Council arrived at new Vision and Purpose Statements
On this episode, Kelly is joined by National Council member, Amber Shaverdi Huston, HH, to discuss the work of national council in reviewing and updating Alpha Sigma Alpha’s Vision and Purpose statements.
Sep 29 2021
26 mins
National Headquarters Series: Kim Richard, EK, Director of Collegiate & Program Services and Lexi More, Epsilon Phi, Program Coordinator
National Headquarters Series: Kim Richard, EK, Director of Collegiate & Program Services and Lexi More, Epsilon Phi, Program Coordinator
On this episode, Kelly wraps up her conversations with the collegiate and program staff with Kim Richard, EK, Director of Collegiate & Program Services and Lexi Moore, Epsilon Phi, Program Coordinator.
Sep 10 2021
40 mins
National Headquarters Series: Collegiate Services Team
National Headquarters Series: Collegiate Services Team
On this episode, Kelly is joined by the collegiate services team: Tess Tedrick, Theta Gamma, Assistant Director of Collegiate Services; Jen Akright, HH, Collegiate Recruitment Coordinator; and, Sarah Morrison, EE, Collegiate Experience Coordinator.
Aug 27 2021
42 mins
National Headquarters Series: 2021-22 Leadership Consultants
National Headquarters Series: 2021-22 Leadership Consultants
On this episode, Kelly chats with the 2021-22 Leadership Consultants: Abby Dominick, ZN, Alexandria Horton, IH, Shelby Kriegh, Theta Upsilon, Taylor Landry, Theta Mu, and Elizabeth Martin, Zeta Upsilon.  During the episode, the LCs reference a “lollipop moment” and a TedTalk they watched during their training.  You can watch the clip here: https://www.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership/transcript?language=en
Aug 13 2021
1 hr 1 min
National Headquarters Series: Suzanne Haynes Jones, Beta Lambda, Director of Development
National Headquarters Series: Suzanne Haynes Jones, Beta Lambda, Director of Development
On this episode of the national headquarters series, Kelly chats with Suzanne Haynes Jones, Beta Lambda, who serves as the Director of Development for the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation.
Jul 30 2021
21 mins