Surviving to thriving in college? Today we speak to Tonya Comer, winner of the 2024 Nautilus Gold Book Award for Business & Leadership for the book: "In High Heels on a Ladder: The 7 Power Tools for Designing Your Life". She has also been named one of the Top 20 African American Interior Designers in the United States. As a visionary who is bringing design to life, Tonya writes, speaks, coaches, leads, designs, and loves. And when she isn't doing all of that, she lives life out loud as an adventure-seeking, rollercoaster-loving, jump-out-of-a-plane-first spirit.

In episode 623 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out about early defining moments that shaped Tonya's ambition and resilience, what helped her move from "surviving" to truly "thriving", what she would say to students wearing a mask of perfection, what are some practical strategies students can use today to overcome self-doubt and claim their confidence, what authenticity looks like for young adults navigating campus leadership roles, what is the biggest myth college students believe about "working hard" and success, what inspired her to write "In High Heels on a Ladder: The 7 Power Tools for Designing Your Life", what is The RISE Method, what blind spots college students may have in friendships or romantic relationships, and advice for those trying to design a life. Enjoy!