The Toastmaster's Experience
"The Toastmaster's Experience," a podcast packed with valuable knowledge and motivation from real Toastmasters members. Each episode explores the transformative journeys of individuals who have used Toastmasters to overcome fears, enhance speaking abilities, and achieve personal growth. Discover actionable tips and techniques to improve your speaking and leadership skills.—PLEASE subscribe to "The Toastmaster's Experience" and start your journey toward becoming a more confident communicator and effective leader.
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New episodes are posted each Tuesday, always looking for current, past, newer, and long-term Toastmasters who would love to share their stories.
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Interviews can be recorded in my studio (only of course if you live near the Blue Mountains, NSW Australia 🇦🇺) , on Zoom or via my nifty portable H5 Zoom recorder. 😊
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If interested in being interviewed please contact me 📧 evelyn@bluemountainscelebrant.com.au
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Episodes
52 episodes
EP 51 - The Resource Round-Up: 8 Toastmasters Share Their Favorites
On The Toastmasters Experience, I love shining a light on one powerful question: 💡 “What books, podcasts, tools, or routines have shaped your self-development?”In this special compilation, you’ll hear from eight ins...
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EP - 50 - Maria’s Message: Find Your Voice, Change Your Life
Maria’s Toastmasters journey began in 2009 after a staff retreat conversation made her realise she had no hobbies outside of work and family life. Caring for her husband after a major accident and raising three children had left little time for...
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EP 49 - Top 28 Finalist: Remona’s Remarkable First Year in Toastmasters
In this inspiring episode of The Toastmasters Experience, Evelyn welcomes back Remona Moodley—one of Toastmasters’ Top 28 semi-finalists in the 2025 World Championship of Public Speaking. Even more remarkable: it’s Remona’s ...
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EP 48 - Katie YZ Joined Toastmasters and Found Comedy!
In this lively episode of The Toastmasters Experience, I interview Sydney-based Toastmaster and stand-up comedian Katie YZ. Katie shares her unique motivation for joining Toastmasters back in 2019—not to win contests, but t...
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EP 47 - Zoom, Speeches & 143 Countries: Richard Peck’s Presidential Reign
In this insightful episode of The Toastmasters Experience, I welcome Richard Peck, former International President of Toastmasters, who shares his extraordinary journey from reluctant speaker to global leader. Richard’s Toastmasters sto...
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EP 46 - From Brooklyn to the Big Stage with Marc Williams
cIn this inspiring episode of The Toastmasters Experience, Marc Williams—educator, speaker, and three-time Toastmasters International Speech Contest finalist—shares his 14-year journey with Toastmasters, starting with a simple D...
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EP - 45 - Mark Walker’s Legacy as District 90 Toastmasters Director
Mark, a seasoned Toastmaster of 20 years, joined in 2005 to sharpen his presentation skills for his medical career. A psychiatrist by profession, Mark has since embraced both the communication and leadership aspects of Toastmasters. He is a ded...
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EP 44 - Still Standing Strong: Ramona J. Smith’s Journey
What a delight interviewing, Ramona J. Smith, 2018 World Champion of Public Speaking. Motivated by a love of public speaking, she joined Toastmasters in 2010 to polish her communication skills—encouraged by her sister. She no...
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EP 43 - Colin Williams on Confidence, Cruises, and Connection
Colin Williams, a seasoned Toastmaster and former speech competitor, shares how joining Toastmasters a decade ago became a turning point in his life. Initially drawn in by a newspaper ad and finally walking into Redlands Toastmasters after 20 y...
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EP 42 - Radhi Spear Visits, District 70 Rises – A Toastmasters Conference to Remember
In this special episode of The Toastmasters Experience, Evelyn takes you behind the scenes of the 2025 District 70 Conference, held at the Campbelltown Catholic Club from May 2–4. With her roving reporter style, Evelyn interviews key f...
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EP 41 - Voices of District 70: StageTime Toastmasters & the 4 Big Contests
In this special two-part edition of The Toastmasters Experience, Evelyn takes listeners behind the scenes at the 2025 District 70 Conference, held at Campbelltown Catholic Club. As a roaming reporter, she captured the energy, emotion, ...
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EP 40 - Waves of Toastmasters Wisdom with Urmi
To connect with Urmi -https://www.linkedin.com/in/urmihossain/https://www.instagram.com/wil_victoriachapter/
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EP 39 - Frankie Uncluttered: The Evaluator’s Mind at Work
Frankie joined Toastmasters out of love—curious about her then-boyfriend’s eloquence and weekly meetings. Her first impression of Parramatta Breakfast Toastmasters was all the clapping, but she quickly saw the confidence it instilled. Though he...
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EP 38 - Beauty Queen, Boardroom and a Bicycle: Remona's Toastmaster's Journey"
In this inspiring episode, Ramona Moodley shares her journey from shy child to confident communicator, blending personal transformation with professional growth.Ramona joined Toastmasters in August 2024, seeking to move from knowi...
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EP 37 - Helping others shine with Verity Price
In this inspiring episode of The Toastmasters Experience, I interview 2021 World Champion of Public Speaking, Verity Price. Verity shares her Toastmasters journey, beginning in 2011 when she joined out of curio...
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EP 36 - 10 Toastmasters, 1 Question: Life-Changing Advice
This special episode of The Toastmasters Experience compiles powerful advice from 10 seasoned Toastmasters, including award-winning speakers, coaches, and leaders with over 100 years of combined experience. Each offers heartfelt encour...
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EP 35 - Alchemy in Action: Jody on Speaking and Becoming
To connect with Jody – https://www.jodydontje.com/https://www.instagram.com/jodydontjecoaching/?hl=en
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EP 34 - Roger’s Rise: Third and Wise, Mentoring Lives
Roger Caesar shares his inspiring journey in Toastmasters, joining in 2011 to gain confidence in business meetings. He co-founded Raising Champions Advanced Toastmasters and quickly developed a passion for public speaking. Competing...
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EP - 33 Greg North: The Hat-Swapping, Rhyme-Slinging Bush Poet
Greg North, a seasoned Toastmaster and award-winning bush poet, shares his journey through public speaking and poetry in this engaging interview. His Toastmasters adventure began in the 1990s in Parramatta, inspired by a desire for personal gro...
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EP 32 - The Courage to Speak: How Nelu Turned Shyness into a Message of Strength
Nelu shares her inspiring Toastmasters journey. She is currently a member of Stage Time and Revesby Toastmasters, part of District 70, Sydney, Australia.Toastmasters became a therapeutic space where she could share her perso...
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EP 31 - Fursey’s Story: From Principal to Speaking Coach Because Every Great Speech Deserves a Supporting Chair
I had the pleasure of interviewing the fabulous Fursey Gotuaco.Fursey joined Toastmasters in 2017 by accident after being invited to a meeting while in Shanghai, China. Since then, it has been a transformative experience for...
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EP 30 - Musings with Matt: The Impact of Toastmasters on Life and Career
In today’s podcast, I interview, Matt, an experienced Toastmaster, currently living in Iowa. He joined Toastmasters in December 2003 to improve his presentation skills.Matt belongs to two clubs: Shibboleth, focusing on leadership ...
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EP 29 - Nicole’s New Match: From the Tennis Court to Toastmasters
Nicole, a tennis coach and former professional tennis player, joined Toastmasters to challenge herself in new ways beyond the tennis court. Through Toastmasters, Nicole has learned techniques such as better voice control, humor, eye contact, an...
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EP 28 - Marathons, Multilingualism, and Mastery: How Toastmasters Transformed Monica
🎙️Monica shares her transformative journey with Toastmasters, which began when a friend's experience inspired her to join. She quickly grew fond of the supportive environment, becoming a member of multiple clubs, including City Tattersal...
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EP - 27 - Evelyn & Lou Go Live: Lessons, Laughs, and Legacy in 77 Days
This episode features Lou Beaton and myself, sharing our journey through the 77-Day Video Challenge, an initiative started by Darren LaCroix to encourage daily live speaking practice. The challenge, inspired by Darren’s preparation for the Worl...
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