Marianne Bjekle talks about how Toastmasters is a safe practice space. Listen to the full interview: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6kDAbFHoxvkcTHU90eG0kw?si=49c9728f92c2498c

In this episode, our 44th episode, we talk with Christiane Schroeter of San Luis Opispo, CA, USA.  Christiane has been in Toastmasters since 2001 and has completed the Competent Toastmaster (the predecessor to the Competent Communicator). In this episode, we discuss: Mantras Timing Storytelling Christiane Schroeter can be contacted via: Email: hello@hellohappynest.com Hello Happy Nest: https://hellohappynest.com/ Podcast: https://hellohappynest.com/podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hello.happy.nest/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZxExmwhF99BhpPuaEtSlDg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelloHappyNest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianeschroeter/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hello.happy.nest?_t=8hBBs04caMs&_r=1 This podcast episode is sponsored by our 2024 Calendar Year Sponsor District 31 Toastmasters ~ serving Eastern Massachusetts, USA, and Rhode Island, USA.  District 31 (“D31”) helps Toastmasters become better Communicators and Leaders.  Learn how D31 Toastmasters can help you become a more powerful speaker and impactful leader by visiting district31.org/talkingtoastmasters.

There's more to Toastmasters than your Club. Stacey Shipman shares her first experience and other opportunities beyond the club within Toastmasters. Listen to the full interview: https://open.spotify.com/episode/00YGigUbJ89pkI1lJ2bFbN?si=03927cc3bd0c422e

Kristin Deese shares insight into Anxiety & Depression and how she navigates it both personally and professionally. Listen to the full interview https://open.spotify.com/episode/0SCtE2V7nKVqKPG8uxxfVf?si=5076be3454984e22

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 Club Area Director Components of an Effective Evaluation Stefano McGhee can be contacted via: >LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefano-mcghee/ This podcast episode is sponsored by our 2024 Calendar Year Sponsor District 31 Toastmasters ~ serving Eastern Massachusetts, USA, and Rhode Island, USA.  District 31 (“D31”) helps Toastmasters become better Communicators and Leaders.  Learn how D31 Toastmasters can help you become a more powerful speaker and impactful leader by visiting district31.org/talkingtoastmasters.

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 31 Toastmasters ~ serving Eastern Massachusetts, USA, and Rhode Island, USA.  District 31 (“D31”) helps toastmasters become better Communicators, and Leaders.  Learn how D31 Toastmasters can help you become a more powerful speaker and impactful leader by visiting district31.org/talkingtoastmasters.

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 Toastmasters ~ serving Eastern Massachusetts, USA, and Rhode Island, USA.  District 31 (“D31”) helps toastmasters become better Communicators, and Leaders.  Learn how D31 Toastmasters can help you become a more powerful speaker and impactful leader by visiting district31.org/talkingtoastmasters.

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/higherpowercoaching/ Podcast @ FragmentedtoWhole.com This podcast episode is sponsored in part by District 31 Toastmasters ~ serving Eastern Massachusetts, USA, and Rhode Island, USA.  District 31 (“D31”) helps Toastmasters become better Communicators and Leaders.  Learn how D31 Toastmasters can help you become a more powerful speaker and impactful leader by visiting district31.org/talkingtoastmasters.

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 31 Toastmasters ~ serving Eastern Massachusetts, USA, and Rhode Island, USA.  District 31 (“D31”) helps Toastmasters become better Communicators and Leaders.  Learn how D31 Toastmasters can help you become a more powerful speaker and impactful leader by visiting district31.org/talkingtoastmasters.

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 Swan can be contacted via Email ~ Pswan175@gmail.com This podcast episode is sponsored in part by District 31 Toastmasters ~ serving Eastern Massachusetts, USA, and Rhode Island, USA.  District 31 (“D31”) helps toastmasters become better Communicators, and Leaders.  Learn how D31 Toastmasters can help you become a more powerful speaker and impactful leader by visiting district31.org/talkingtoastmasters.

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 Rotary Controversy Christopher can be contacted via: Email ~ colliertoastmasters@gmail.com Facebook ~ https://www.facebook.com/christopher.pritchard.39 This podcast episode is sponsored in part by District 31 Toastmasters ~ serving Eastern Massachusetts, USA, and Rhode Island, USA.  District 31 (“D31”) helps toastmasters become better Communicators, and Leaders.  Learn how D31 Toastmasters can help you become a more powerful speaker and impactful leader by visiting district31.org/talkingtoastmasters.

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 Tarashuk.  This interview took place in episode 51 of TWT which was originally released in March 2023.   In this episode we discuss: Rotary Real Estate Childfree Lifestyle Angela Nuss can be contacted via: LI ~ www.linkedin.com/in/angelanuss  FB ~ www.facebook.com/angelanuss620  FB Podcast Page ~ www.facebook.com/talkingtoastmasters LI Podcast Page ~ www.linkedin.com/company/talking-toastmasters  Real Estate Email ~ angela@jaynussrealtygroup.com  This podcast episode is sponsored in part by District 31 Toastmasters ~ serving Eastern Massachusetts, USA, and Rhode Island, USA.  District 31 (“D31”) helps toastmasters become better Communicators, and Leaders.  Learn how D31 Toastmasters can help you become a more powerful speaker and impactful leader by visiting district31.org/talkingtoastmaster

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 episode is sponsored in part by District 31 Toastmasters ~ serving Eastern Massachusetts, USA, and Rhode Island, USA.  District 31 (“D31”) helps toastmasters become better Communicators, and Leaders.  Learn how D31 Toastmasters can help you become a more powerful speaker and impactful leader by visiting district31.org/talkingtoastmasters.

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 ~ themrswashington.com  >Insta ~ @martha_washington_visits  >1st Ladies Forum on Insta ~ 1st_ladies_forum This podcast episode is sponsored in part by District 31 Toastmasters ~ serving Eastern Massachusetts, USA, and Rhode Island, USA.  District 31 (“D31”) helps toastmasters become better Communicators, and Leaders.  Learn how D31 Toastmasters can help you become a more powerful speaker and impactful leader by visiting district31.org/talkingtoastmasters.

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 AwardsBlossom to SuccessNew Virtual Club supporting LGBTQ+ Karen can be contacted via SM platforms under “blossomtosuccess “ This podcast episode is sponsored in part by District 31 Toastmasters ~ serving Eastern Massachusetts, USA, and Rhode Island, USA.  District 31 (“D31”) helps toastmasters become better Communicators, and Leaders.  Learn how D31 Toastmasters can help you become a more powerful speaker and impactful leader by visiting district31.org/talkingtoastmasters.

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 RoleYLP ~ Youth Leadership ProgramCLCON ~ What is it?  What does CLCON mean? Who can attend? Jay Karthik can be contacted via Email ~ jaykarthik1@gmail.com This podcast episode is sponsored in part by District 31 Toastmasters ~ serving Eastern Massachusetts, USA, and Rhode Island, USA.  District 31 (“D31”) helps toastmasters become better Communicators, and Leaders.  Learn how D31 Toastmasters can help you become a more powerful speaker and impactful leader by visiting district31.org/talkingtoastmasters.