Destination 101

Episode 08 features Birgit Starmanns, DTM, D101 PRM (Public Relations Manager), in a conversation with several or the organizers of the District 101 Spring Conference, including Shyamala Sista, DTM, PQD (Program Quality Director); Anna Garcia, DTM, Conference Chair; and Diane Bair, DTM, Contest Chair.  The theme of the Toastmasters District 101 Spring Conference is Unmute Yourself! Listen in on how the theme came about and the many ways in which you can unmute yourself. Our guests also talk about their experiences with the Virtual Hug Line when receiving their DTMs. And hear about the exciting details about the conference taking place May 15-16, 2021. Plus, plan to join our Bingo game to win cool prizes!

This episode features Birgit Starmanns, DTM, who is District 101’s PR Manager, in a conversation with the District Director, Vaibhav Singh, who makes his second appearance in this podcast. Listen in on the discussion of the "State of District 101," as Vaibhav shares stories about the improving engagement of new clubs and members as we move into our "fourth quarter" of the Toastmasters year, and highlights the current speech contest season. He also discusses his thoughts on continuous learning in communication and in leadership roles, and overcoming a resistance to the Toastmasters Pathways educational program.

This episode features Birgit Starmanns, DTM, who is District 101's PR Manager, in a conversation with the Presidents of two newly chartered Toastmasters clubs. Katrina Brock is the President of Toastmasters @ Sunbasket, and Erica Tamburo is the President of WIP Toastmasters (which stands for Women in Products). Hear about their experiences and what they consider to be the "personality" of their clubs. Plus there's a little flashback to a Comcast Newsmakers episode where Birgit discussed - the personalities of Toastmasters clubs.

This episode features Birgit Starmanns, DTM, who is District 101's PR Manager, having a conversation with Mythili Prabhu, DTM, and District 101's very first District Director. Our conversation includes Mythili's personal stories through her 10+ years with Toastmasters, and what she continues to gain from her membership. And since Episode 5 debuted on February 5, our trivia takes a cruise through various "special holidays" that no one has heard of, in search of a District 101 Toastmasters day. 

On this episode, Birgit Starmanns (District 101's PR Manager) hosts Yifang Xu (District 101's Club Growth Director), to discuss the importance of membership for Toastmasters clubs, skills that members can gain, plus Yifang shares the current District 101 membership incentive programs. We also ruminate on the New Year, and setting goals any time and not just on January 1. And see if you can spot all of the fun quotes about the New Year, ranging from a song, a poem, a movie, and several writers. 

This podcast differs from our standard format, where an interview turned into a conversation. Hear about the personal stories of Birgit Starmanns, DTM, Public Relations Manager, and Rita Barber, DTM, Past District Governor, focused on families - the real families, the chosen families, and the Toastmasters family.

Birgit Starmanns (PR Manager) hosts our second-ever guest, Shyamala Sista (Program Growth Director) to talk about education and mentorship for Toastmasters and District 101 special programs. We answer a few member questions, and give you a little "holiday break" entitled "The 12 Random Days of Toastmasters."

Take a ride with us on Highway 101, and discover Toastmasters clubs from Silicon to Surf, clustering along Highway 101 in California. Find out about District 101 news, tips and events, and hear from members and clubs. For this inaugural episode, join host Birgit Starmanns, the PR Manager for District 101 Toastmasters, as she interviews District Director, Vaibhav Singh. We'll hear why Vaibhav is optimistic about Toastmasters in general, and District 101 in particular, and you'll even be treated to a bit of trivia about how District 101 was named.