Talking Toastmasters
Episodes
Episode 52: Nana Hong
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 52nd episode, we talk with Nana Hong of Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Nana has been in Toastmasters since 2019 and has completed the I...
Biz Person of the Year via Alignable with Janet Janssen
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about Alignable's Business Person of the Year Award from recipient and Toastmaster Janet Janssen.
Astrology & Birth Charts with Deb Peretz
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An overview of Birth Charts by Astrologer Deb Peretz of Massachusetts is a peek into Astrology.
Episode 51: Brenda Alloco
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 51st episode, we talk with Brenda Alloco of Wesley Chapel, Florida, USA. Brenda has been in Toastmasters since 2011 and has ear...
Table Topics with Tom Cirignano
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Toastmasters Alum Thomas "Tom" Cirignano discusses what he feels is one of the most valued things about Toastmasters - Table Topics and off-...
Epsode 50: Michele Chamberlain
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 50th episode, we talk with Michele Chamberlain of Abington, MA, USA. Michele has been in Toastmasters since April 2012 and has ...
Widowhood with Meghan Kopka
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Competent Communicator, Financial Advisor, and Widow Meghan Kopka shares about Widowhood and the Modern Widows Club.
Episode 49: Trevor Myers
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 49th episode, we talk with Trevor Myers of Atlanta, Georgia, USA!! Trevor has been in Toastmasters since 2019 and has completed...
The Toastmasters Speechcraft Program with Alan Mann
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Competent Communicator extraordinaire and 30+ year member Alan Mann shares about the Toastmasters Speechcraft program. Speechcraft is for both members...
Episode 48: Kate Domenichella
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 48th episode, we talk with Kate Domenichella of West Boylston, MA, USA. Kate has been in Toastmasters since May 2023 and has co...
Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) with Eva Fanari
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
District 23 (2020) International Speech Contest Winner Eva Fanari shares about earning her Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award. While less than 1% o...
Episode 47: Renate Devin
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 47th episode, we talk with Renate Devin of Hull, MA, USA. Reante has been in Toastmasters since June 2024 and has given three s...
My First Couple Months as a New Member of Toastmasters with Lisa Callahan
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New(er) Member Lisa Callahan shares her experiences at Toastmasters during her first few months.
Episode 46: Nancy Ellenson
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 46th episode, we talk with Nancy Ellenson of Warroad, MN, USA. Nancy has been in Toastmasters since 2018 and has achieved 2 DTM...
My Experience as a TedX Speaker with Julie Ulstrup
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Competent Communicator Julie Ulstrup shares her TedX Journey.
Being a Toastmasters Division Director with Stefano McGhee
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2-Time District Director Stefano McGhee shares his experience as a Division Director in Toastmasters.
Episode 45: Jason Harris Returns
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 45th episode, we talk with Jason Harris of Raynham, MA, USA. Jason has been in Toastmasters since May 2021 and has completed Le...
Finding Your Passions & Dream with Jeannette Gaiter
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeannette Gaiter inspires us to find our passions and dreams.
Safe Practice Space with Marianne Bjekle
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Marianne Bjekle talks about how Toastmasters is a safe practice space. Listen to the full interview: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6kDAbFHoxvkcTHU...
Episode 44: Christiane Schroeter
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Beyond the Club with Stacey Shipman
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's more to Toastmasters than your Club. Stacey Shipman shares her first experience and other opportunities beyond the club within Toastmasters. ...
Anxiety and Depression with Kristin Deese
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kristin Deese shares insight into Anxiety & Depression and how she navigates it both personally and professionally. Listen to the full interview ...
Episode 43: Stefano McGhee Returns!
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 43rd episode, we talk with Stefano McGhee of Weymouth, MA, USA. Stefano Toastmasters International since 2005. Stefano is a D...
Public Relations in Toastmasters with Bethany Hashway
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bethany Hashway loves Public Relations. Here she provides several ways Toastmasters can easily participate in PR.
This Is An Adventure with Shannon Plesh
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon Plesh talks about the adventure of Toastmasters.
Episode 42: Maiya Katherine
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Mo...
Being An Evaluator with Sean DaSilva
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Episode 41: Sara Mayer
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 thre...
Episode 40: Barbara “Barb” Nangle
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 co...
Episode 39: Christina Cayo
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 39th episode, we talk with Christina Cayo of El Dorado Hills, California, USA. Christina has been in Toastmasters since May 2...
Episode 38: Peter Swan
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 37: Deborah Walker
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 37th episode, we talk with Deborah Walker of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Deborah has been in Toastmasters for approximately 1...
Episode 36: Christopher Pritchard
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 36th episode, we talk with Christopher Pritchard of Naple, FL, USA. Christopher has been in Toastmasters since 2010 and has ear...
Episode 35: Angela Nuss on the Talking with Tarashuk Podcast
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 34: Chris Dixon
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 34th episode, we talk with Chris Dixon from Massachusetts. Chris has been in Toastmasters since November 2022 and has complet...
Episode 33: Sandy Spector
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 32: Karen Hewitt
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 31: Jay Karthik
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 30: Carly Cox
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 29: Angel Larena
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ear...
Episode 28: Jason Harris
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Episode 27: Jag Nagendra
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 (Dis...
Episode 26: Blanca Rodriguez
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 26th episode, we talk with Blanca Rodriguez of Stuart, Florida,, USA. Blanca joined Toastmasters recently in June 2022 and ...
Episode 25: Sukoshi Fahey
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 24: David Levy
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Episode 23: Zachary “Zack” Williams
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 22: Stuart Pink
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 21: Darlene Hollywood
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 21st episode, we talk with Darlene Hollywood of Marshfield, MA, USA. Darlene was in Toastmasters for approximately 10 years...
Episode 20 - Urmi Hossain
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 20th episode, we talk with Urmi Hossain of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Urmi has been in Toastmasters since 2019 and is in her fir...
Episode 19: Sherri Raftery
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 19th episode, we talk with Sherri Raftery of East Boston, MA, USA. Sherri has been in Toastmasters since 2005 and has earne...
Episode 18: Jeremy Weinglass
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 18th episode, we talk with Jeremy Weinglass of Los Angeles, CA, USA. Jeremy has been in Toastmasters since 2013 and has ear...
Episode 17: Thomas Guiod
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 17th episode, we talk with Thomas “Tom” Guiod, of Norwood, MA, USA. Thomas has been in Toastmasters since 1996 and has ...
Episode 16: Janet Janssen
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 16th episode, we talk with Janet Janssen of California, USA. Janet has been in Toastmasters since 2014 and came in 2nd plac...
Episode 15: Deb Peretz
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 15th episode, we talk with Deb Peretz of Brookline, MA, USA. Deb has been in Toastmasters since January 2021 and has comple...
Episode 14: Thomas “Tom” Cirignano
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 14th episode, we talk with Thomas “Tom” Cirignano of Lakeville, MA USA. Tom is our first alum to be interviewed on the ...
Episode 13: Megan Kopka
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 13th episode, we talk with Megan Kopka of Wilmington, NC, USA. Megan has been in Toastmasters since 2009 and has completed ...
Episode 12: Alan Mann
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 12th episode, we talk with Alan Mann of Simi Valley, CA, USA. Alan has been in Toastmasters since 1998 and has completed th...
Episode 11: Eva Fanari
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 11th episode, we talk with Eva Fanari of Albuquerque, NM, USA who has been a member of Toastmasters International since October 2...
Episode 10: Lisa Callahan
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 10th episode, we talk with Lisa Callahan of Taunton, MA, USA who has been a member of Toastmasters International since August 202...
Episode 09: Julie Ulstrup
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 9th episode, we talk with Julie Ulstrup, of Fort Collins, CO, USA who has been a member of Toastmasters International since 2017....
Episode 08: Stefano McGhee
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 8th episode, we talk with Stefano McGhee, of Weymouth, MA, USA who has been a member of Toastmasters International since 2005. &n...
Episode 07: Jeannette Gaiter
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 7th episode, we talk with Jeannette Gaiter of Livermore, CO, USA who has been a member of Toastmasters International since 20016....
Episode 06: Marianne Bjelke
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 6th episode, we talk with Marianne Bjelke of Albuquerque, NM, USA who has been a member of Toastmasters International since 2015....
Episode 05: Stacey Shipman
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 5th episode, we talk with Stacey Shipman of Weymouth, MA, USA who has been a member of Toastmasters International since 2005. &nb...
Episode 04: Kristin Deese
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 4th episode, we talk with Kristin Deese of Spokane,WA, USA who has been a member of Toastmasters International since September 20...
Episode 03: Bethany Hashway
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 3rd episode, we talk with Bethany Hashway of East Greenwich, RI, USA who has been a member of Toastmasters International since Fe...
Episode 02: Shannon Plesh
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our 2nd episode we talk with Shannon Plesh of NH, USA, who has been a member of Toastmasters International since 2016. Shannon ...
Episode 01: Sean DaSilva
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our premiere episode, episode #1, we talk with Sean DaSilva of Taunton, MA, USA, who has been a member of Toastmasters International ...
Welcome to Talking Toastmasters
02 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Talking Toastmasters with Angela Nuss, a podcast all about members of Toastmasters, their Toastmasters experiences, and how Toastmasters im...