Leading for Good: The Alpha Phi Omega Story
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<p><b>Leading for Good: The Alpha Phi Omega Story</b> is the national podcast of Alpha Phi Omega—where we explore how leadership, friendship, and service shape who we become.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Chris Meschuk, this podcast shares real stories from members, alumni, advisors, and national leaders across the country. From transformative campus moments to lifelong leadership lessons, each episode highlights the experiences that make APO more than meetings, more than service hours, and more than a line on a résumé.</p><p>You’ll hear:</p><p></p><ul><li>Personal stories of growth and challenge</li><li>Reflections on a century of service</li><li>Honest conversations about leading in today’s world</li><li>Voices from across generations of Alpha Phi Omega<p></p></li></ul><p>Whether you’re an active member, an alumnus, or simply passionate about servant leadership, this podcast invites you to reflect on the question:</p><p></p><p>How are you leading for good?</p>
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June 23, 2026
From Service Leadership to Global Leadership
<p><b>Opening Hook + Summary</b></p><p>Welcome to <i>Leading for Good: The Alpha Phi Omega Story</i>—the national podcast where we explore how leadership, friendship, and service shape who we become.</p><p> </p><p>In this episode, Chris Meschuk sits down with Scott Beale, alumnus of the Mu Alpha Chapter at Georgetown University and current CEO of ISC2, the world's leading nonprofit association for cybersecurity professionals.</p><p>Scott's leadership journey began much like many APO members' journeys: serving on campus, running for chapter leadership, learning through setbacks, and looking for meaningful ways to make a difference. What followed was a remarkable path that took him from organizing elections in post-war Bosnia to founding Atlas Corps, a global leadership development organization that has connected more than 1,000 nonprofit leaders from over 100 countries.</p><p>In this conversation, you'll hear:</p><ul><li>How one conversation with a friend led Scott to volunteer in Bosnia after the war</li><li>The challenges and lessons of launching Atlas Corps from the ground up</li><li>What leadership looks like across cultures and countries</li><li>How to lead through uncertainty, disruption, and rapid change</li><li>Why developing other leaders is the most important work any leader can do</li></ul><p>If you've ever wondered whether the leadership lessons you're learning in APO will matter after graduation, Scott's story offers a powerful answer.</p><p> </p><p><b>Memorable Quotes</b></p><p>"People are drawn toward leadership and they're drawn towards a vision."</p><p>"The most effective leader is the individual who develops other leaders."</p><p>"You just never know the long-term impact that you can have when engaged in service."</p><p> </p><p><b>About Our Guest</b></p><p>Scott Beale is an alumnus of the Mu Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega at Georgetown University. As a student, he was active in service, student government, and chapter leadership, later serving as alumni president.</p><p>Professionally, Scott founded Atlas Corps, a global nonprofit leadership exchange that has supported more than 1,000 leaders from over 100 countries. He has also served in leadership roles with the U.S. Department of State and the Peace Corps. Today, he serves as CEO of ISC2, the world's leading nonprofit association for cybersecurity professionals.</p><p> </p><p><b>Key Takeaways</b></p><p>1. Ask someone about their leadership journey.</p><p>2. Treat small leadership moments like they matter.</p><p>3. Build relationships, not just projects.</p><p> </p><p><b>Chapter Discussion Prompt</b></p><p>Bring this question to your next chapter meeting or officer retreat:</p><p><b>What leadership lesson are you learning right now that might shape the rest of your life—even if you don't realize it yet?</b></p><p> </p><p><b>Get Involved</b></p><p>Idea, Comment, or Nominate a future guest: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/mWmhGVHEUNw4vtcGA" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/mWmhGVHEUNw4vtcGA</a></p><p>Submit to the APO Soundbites segment: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/KgJrSnFB2z3MPC3s5" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/KgJrSnFB2z3MPC3s5</a></p><p>Follow on Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/apostaff/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/apostaff/</a></p><p> </p><p>Share this episode with your chapter group chat or listen together at your next meeting.</p><p>Thanks for listening to <i>Leading for Good: The Alpha Phi Omega Story.</i></p><p>If this episode resonated with you, share it with a brother who's leading in your chapter right now.</p>
May 19, 2026
Service That Matters
<p><b>Episode 6: Service That Matters</b></p><p>Welcome to Leading for Good: The Alpha Phi Omega Story—the national podcast where we explore how leadership, friendship, and service shape who we become.</p><p> </p><p>In this episode, Chris Meschuk sits down with Lilly Thomson from the Gamma Upsilon Chapter at Tulane University and Max Green from the Theta Alpha Chapter at Stevens Institute of Technology to explore what meaningful service actually looks like inside Alpha Phi Omega.</p><p> </p><p>This conversation goes beyond service hours and asks a deeper question: what makes service truly matter?</p><p>In this episode, you’ll hear:</p><ul><li>The difference between transactional service and relationship-driven service</li><li>How Lilly built a nonprofit supporting students in the Dominican Republic</li><li>How Max’s chapter creates hands-on STEM experiences for local families</li><li>Why long-term community relationships matter more than checking a box</li><li>Practical ways chapters can create more impactful service programs</li></ul><p> </p><p>If you’re an active Alpha Phi Omega member thinking about how your chapter serves its campus and community, this episode offers practical ideas for creating service experiences that are meaningful, sustainable, and deeply connected to the people you serve.</p><p> </p><p><b>Memorable Quotes</b></p><p>“Helping is useful. Helping is kind. Mattering is different. Mattering means the community would notice if you were gone.”</p><p>“When people have passion involved, it makes it more meaningful and overall just grow into an incredible relationship.”</p><p>“The service that actually becomes the most meaningful… it’s almost always rooted in friendship.”</p><p> </p><p><b>About Our Guests</b></p><p>Lilly Thomson is a member of the Gamma Upsilon Chapter at Tulane University, where she has served on application committee, philanthropy committee, and as chapter president. She is also the founder of Pencils of Passion, a nonprofit connecting communities in Oklahoma with schools in the Dominican Republic through school supply drives and educational support initiatives. <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pencilswithpassion.com/" target="_blank">https://pencilswithpassion.com/</a></p><p> </p><p>Max Green is a member of the Theta Alpha Chapter at Stevens Institute of Technology and has served as outreach chair for the past two years. Through his leadership, he has helped coordinate large-scale campus and community service initiatives focused on STEM education, youth outreach, and relationship-building with local organizations.</p><p> </p><p><b>Key Takeaways</b></p><ol><li>Pick one partnership and go deeper.</li><li>Replace one assumption with a question.</li><li>Talk about meaning, not just hours.</li></ol><p> </p><p><b>Chapter Discussion Prompt</b></p><p>Bring this question to your next chapter meeting:</p><p>Which of our current service partnerships feels the most meaningful to our chapter — and why?</p><p> </p><p><b>Get Involved</b></p><p>Idea, Comment, or Nominate a future guest: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/mWmhGVHEUNw4vtcGA" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/mWmhGVHEUNw4vtcGA</a></p><p>Submit to the APO Soundbites segment: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/KgJrSnFB2z3MPC3s5" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/KgJrSnFB2z3MPC3s5</a></p><p>Follow on Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/apostaff/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/apostaff/</a></p><p>Share this episode with your chapter group chat or listen together at your next meeting.</p>
May 5, 2026
What Inclusive Chapters Actually Feel Like
<p><b>1. Opening Hook + Summary</b></p><p>Welcome to Leading for Good: The Alpha Phi Omega Story—the national podcast where we explore how leadership, friendship, and service shape who we become.</p><p>In this episode, Chris Meschuk sits down with Aarushi Bafna (Alpha Alpha) and Natalie Raabe (Alpha Iota) to explore what inclusion <i>actually</i> looks like inside an APO chapter—and where it quietly breaks down.</p><p>In this conversation, you’ll hear:</p><ul><li>The difference between “open doors” and true belonging</li><li>Real moments where members felt included—and where they didn’t</li><li>How small chapter habits unintentionally exclude people</li><li>Practical ways leaders can build a culture where everyone feels seen</li></ul><p>If you’re an active Alpha Phi Omega member thinking about chapter culture, member retention, or leadership impact, this episode challenges you to rethink what inclusion really means—and how to build it intentionally.</p><p> </p><p><b>2. What We Cover in This Episode</b></p><p>· Why inclusion is an experience—not a policy</p><p>· The “technically present, but not quite in” feeling</p><p>· How shared experiences (service, retreats, families) build belonging</p><p>· Where chapters unintentionally lose members</p><p>· Practical ways to create inclusion this week</p><p> </p><p><b>3. Memorable Quotes</b></p><p>“Open doors don’t automatically make people feel welcome.”</p><p>“Inclusion isn’t something you announce—it’s something people experience.”</p><p>“It’s not about being in the room. It’s about feeling like you belong in it.”</p><p> </p><p><b>4. About Our Guests</b></p><p>Aarushi Bafna is the current president of the Alpha Alpha Chapter, where she has served as pledge trainer, executive vice president, and a leader focused on strengthening chapter culture and connection. Her leadership journey reflects a strong commitment to building inclusive, relationship-driven chapters.</p><p>Natalie Raabe is a member of the Alpha Iota Chapter at The Ohio State University and incoming chapter president. Since joining as a freshman, she has held multiple leadership roles and is passionate about creating spaces where members feel welcomed, supported, and connected.</p><p> </p><p><b>5. Key Takeaways</b></p><p>1. Have one conversation with a member you don’t know well. Not about chapter business. Just about them.</p><p>2. At your next chapter meeting, notice who isn’t talking. Not to call them out — but to create a moment where they could.</p><p>3. Ask one member privately: “How are you experiencing the chapter right now?” Then just listen.</p><p> </p><p><b>6. Chapter Discussion Prompt</b></p><p>Bring this question to your next chapter meeting or officer retreat:</p><p><b>Is there someone in your chapter who feels “present, but not fully included”—and what are you doing about it?</b></p><p> </p><p><b>7. Get Involved</b></p><p>Idea, Comment, or Nominate a future guest: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/mWmhGVHEUNw4vtcGA" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/mWmhGVHEUNw4vtcGA</a></p><p>Submit to the APO Soundbites segment: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://forms.gle/KgJrSnFB2z3MPC3s5" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/KgJrSnFB2z3MPC3s5</a></p><p>Follow on Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/apostaff/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/apostaff/</a></p><p>Share this episode with your chapter group chat or listen together at your next meeting.</p><p> </p>
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<p><b>Leading for Good: The Alpha Phi Omega Story</b> is the national podcast of Alpha Phi Omega—where we explore how leadership, friendship, and service shape who we become.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Chris Meschuk, this podcast shares real stories from members, alumni, advisors, and national leaders across the country. From transformative campus moments to lifelong leadership lessons, each episode highlights the experiences that make APO more than meetings, more than service hours, and more than a line on a résumé.</p><p>You’ll hear:</p><p></p><ul><li>Personal stories of growth and challenge</li><li>Reflections on a century of service</li><li>Honest conversations about leading in today’s world</li><li>Voices from across generations of Alpha Phi Omega<p></p></li></ul><p>Whether you’re an active member, an alumnus, or simply passionate about servant leadership, this podcast invites you to reflect on the question:</p><p></p><p>How are you leading for good?</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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