Talking Toastmasters

In this episode, our 43rd episode, we talk with Stefano McGhee of Weymouth, MA, USA.  Stefano Toastmasters International since 2005.  Stefano is a Distinguished Toastmaster, a 2-time District Director, a Past International Director of  Region 9, and is currently serving as 2nd Vice President of Toastmasters International. In this episode, we discuss: District Leadership aka Leadership Beyond the C...

Bethany Hashway loves Public Relations. Here she provides several ways Toastmasters can easily participate in PR.

Shannon Plesh talks about the adventure of Toastmasters.

In this episode, our 42nd episode, we talk with Maiya Katherine of New Jersey, USA. Maiya has been in Toastmasters since 2022 and has completed the Motivational Strategies Path.   In this episode, we discuss: Author Inner Peace & Joy Integrity Maiya Katerine can be contacted via email ~ info@authormaiyakatherine.com This podcast episode is sponsored by our 2024 Calendar Year Sponsor District 3...

One of the benefits of Toastmasters is feedback, also known as an Evaluation. In this clip, Sean DaSilva talks about the role of an Evaluator.

In this episode, our 41st episode, we talk with Sara Mayer of Phoenix, Arizona, USA.  Sara has been in Toastmasters since 2016 and has completed three Paths and is a Distinguished Toastmaster. In this episode, we discuss: Junior League Podcasting Sara Mayer can be contacted via Facebook ~ https://www.facebook.com/saracmayerconsulting   This podcast episode is sponsored in part by District 31 Toast...

In this episode, our 40th episode, we talk with Barbara “Barb” Nangle of New Haven, CT, USA.  Barb has been in Toastmasters since 2018 and has completed Level 3 in the Motivational Strategies Path. In this episode, we discuss: Podcasting Boundaries Coaching Codependency and the 12-step recovery program she is living daily Barb Nangle can be contacted via: Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/high...

In this episode, our 39th episode, we talk with Christina Cayo of El Dorado Hills, California, USA.  Christina has been in Toastmasters since May 2023 and is my latest “newbie” or “new member” guest. In this episode, we discuss: Becoming a member of Toastmasters (aka Joining a Toastmasters Club) Clean Energy Christina Cayo can be contacted via: This podcast episode is sponsored in part by District...

In this episode, our 38th episode, we talk with Peter Swan of Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA, formerly of Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.  Peter has been in Toastmasters since 2015 and has completed the Presentation Mastery Path and is currently working in two Paths, Motivational Strategies and Effective Coaching. In this episode, we discuss: Leadership Bullying Living in various parts of the US Peter Sw...

In this episode, our 37th episode, we talk with Deborah Walker of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.  Deborah has been in Toastmasters for approximately 13 years and has competed in over 50 speech contests. In this episode, we discuss: Gratitude Writing Coaching Deborah can be contacted via Email ~ dbajfal@accesscomm.ca

In this episode, our 36th episode, we talk with Christopher Pritchard of Naple, FL, USA.  Christopher has been in Toastmasters since 2010 and has earned 4 Distinguished Toastmasters Awards, 3 in the Legacy program and one in the Pathways program, and has completed 4 Paths in the Pathways program  Christopher is the self-proclaimed “Bad Boy of Toastmasters.”. In this episode we discuss: Speeches Ro...

In this episode, our 36th episode, we talk with Angela Nuss of Braintree, MA, USA.  Angela has been in Toastmasters since 2016 and has earned her DTM in the Legacy Program, and completed the  Motivational Strategies Path and Pathways Mentorship Program. Guest Host for this episode is none other than Angela’s cousin/godson and fellow Podcaster, William Tarashuk who is the host of Talking with Taras...

In this episode, our 34th episode, we talk with Chris Dixon from Massachusetts.  Chris has been in Toastmasters since November 2022 and has completed the first speech, the Ice Breaker, and filled a few meeting roles. In this episode we discuss: Advice for New Members on their Toastmasters Journey Loss Prevention Goals Chris Dixon can be contacted via email ~ cdixon3224@ymail.com This podcast episo...

In this episode, our 33rd episode, we talk with Sandy Spector aka Martha Washington of Stoughton, MA, USA.  Sandy has been in Toastmasters since July 2020 and has completed Level One in the Effective Coaching Path. In this episode we discuss: Martha Washington Family Club Leadership Sandy Spector can be contacted via: >Email ~ marthawashington1775@gmail.com >Phone ~ 339.237.0943 >Website...

In this episode, our 32nd episode, we talk with Karen Hewitt of Phoenix, AZ, USA.  Karen has been in Toastmasters since 2017 and has earned four Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) awards. In this episode we discuss: Earning Distinguished Toastmasters Awards Blossom to Success New Virtual Club supporting LGBTQ+ Karen can be contacted via SM platforms under “blossomtosuccess “ This podcast episode...

In this episode, our 31st episode, we talk with Jay Karthik of Needham, MA, USA.  Jay has been in Toastmasters since 2012 and is a Distinguished Toastmaster who is the Chair of CLCON2023. In this episode we discuss: Most Challenging Role YLP ~ Youth Leadership Program CLCON ~ What is it?  What does CLCON mean? Who can attend? Jay Karthik can be contacted via Email ~ jaykarthik1@gmail.com...

In this episode, our 30th episode, we talk with Carly Cox of Carlisle, MA, USA.  Carly has been in Toastmasters since 2016 and is a Distinguished Toastmaster. In this episode we discuss: Mentorship Data and Distinguished Club Program Types of Clubs Carly Cox can be contacted via: This podcast episode is sponsored in part by District 31 Toastmasters ~ serving Eastern Massachusetts, USA, and Rh...

In this episode, our 29th episode, we talk with Angel Larena of Phoenix, AZ, USA.  Angel has been in Toastmasters since December 2020 and has earned her Distinguished Toastmaster award.. In this episode we discuss: India Neurodivergence Marketing to New Toastmasters Angel Larena can be contacted via: Email ~ angellarena.dtm@gmail.com Find her on Social Media! This podcast episode is sponsored...

In this episode, our 28th episode, we talk with Jason Harris of Raynham, MA, USA.  Jason has been in Toastmasters since 2021 and has completed the Ice Breaker Speech.. In this episode we discuss: Joining Toastmasters Nostalgia Communication Jason Harris can be contacted via: Email ~ jason@fitprojcoaching.com Facebook ~ Diet Free Fat Loss for Successful BUSY PEOPLE with Mom & Dad Bods @ ht...

In this episode, our 27th episode, we talk with Jag Nagendra of Folsom, CA, USA.  Jag has been in Toastmasters since 2016 and earned his DTM (Distinguished Toastmaster) Award. In this episode we discuss: Leadership Pathways DTM (Distinguished Toastmaster) Journey and Lessons Jag Nagendra can be contacted via email ~ jag.nagendra@gmail.com This podcast episode is sponsored in part by District...

In this episode, our 26th episode, we talk with Blanca Rodriguez of Stuart, Florida,, USA.  Blanca joined Toastmasters recently in June 2022 and is sharing her journey of joining and her experience in her first three months. In this episode we discuss: Massage Therapy Puerto Rican Culture Canines (Dogs!) Blanca Rodriguez can be contacted via: Email ~ r.blancae@yahoo.com Phone ~ 772-475-0126 T...

In this episode, our 25th episode, we talk with Sukoshi Fahey of Sechelt, BC, Canada.  Sukoshi has been in Toastmasters since 1998 and has earned a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) in the Legacy Educational and Leadership programs and completed three Paths in the Pathways Educational and Leadership program. In this episode we discuss: Favorite Roles Challenges Keeping Clubs Alive Club Officer...

In this episode, our 24th episode, we talk with David Levy of Cincinnati, OH, USA.  David has been in Toastmasters since 2010 and has completed the Competent Communicator manual 3x, earned his Advanced Leader Silver, and has completed Level 1 in one of his Paths in Pathways. In this episode we discuss: Storytelling Improv Contests David Levy can be contacted via Facebook: https://www.facebook...

In this episode, our 23rd episode, we talk with Zachary “Zack” Williams of Smyrna, TN, USA.  Zack has been in Toastmasters since 2019 and has completed the Presentation Mastery Path and served as President of his Club. In this episode we discuss: Mentorship Fitness Football Zachary “Zack” Willaims can be contacted via: Facebook - Zachary Williams Instagram - @z.willfit This podcast episode is...

In this episode, our 22nd episode, we talk with Stuart Pink of Bellingham, MA, USA.  Stuart has been in Toastmasters since 2011 and has competed in the Toastmasters International Speech Contest World Championship of Public Speaking. In this episode we discuss: Speech Contests International Speech Contest Semi-Finals and Finals/Championship Public Speaking Stuart Pink can be contacted via emai...