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 place in her District’s 2021 Table Topics Contest.

In this episode we discuss:

Janet Janssen can be contacted via phone @ 831-359-3992.

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 completed Level 3 in her first Path.

In this episode we discuss:

Deb Peretz can be contacted via email ~ [email protected] 

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 Talking Toastmasters Podcast.  Tom is an author and huge fan of Toastmasters. In fact, he’s still friends with several members of his former Club, Spirited Speakers which is based in Middleborough, MA, USA.

In this episode we discuss:

Thomas “Tom” Cirignano can be contacted via~

>Email ~ [email protected]

>Website ~ theconstantoutsider.wordpress.com

Thomas’ Books can be found on Amazon ~ Search “Thomas Cirignano”

>The Constant Outsider: Memoirs of a South Boston Mechanic

>67 Cents: Creation of a South Boston Killer

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 the Competent Communicator manual in the Legacy Education program and served as Club Secretary and Area Director.  Megan is passionate about Financial empowerment; advocacy for caregivers and widows.

In this episode we discuss:

Meghan Kopka can be contacted via Phone @ 910-409-4430

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 the Competent Communicator manual more than 2 dozen times (listen for the exact number), completed one Path twice, and is working on 3 other Paths.

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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 2014.  Eva earned her Distinguished Toastmasters award in June 2020 in the Legacy Educational program.  SHe is passionate about negotiation and conflict management, managing emotions, and communication.  Eva says “communication is not what you say but what the other person hears.”

In this episode we discuss:

Eva Fanari can be contacted via:

>Email ~ [email protected]

>Website @ evafanari.com

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 2020.  Lisa is the 2nd in my yet-to-be-named series of conversations with newer members who have been in Toastmasters less than one year.  Lisa has already completed her first Level in Pathways.

In this episode we discuss:

Lisa Callahan can be contacted via text @ 508-386-7734

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.  Julie earned her Competent Communicator Award in the Legacy Education program, presented at TedEx Cherry Creek Women in 2020, and is Past President of her Toastmasters Club.

In this episode we discuss:

Julie Ulstrip can be contacted via:

>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JulieUlstrupPhotography

>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julieulstrupphoto/

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.  Stefano is a Distinguished Toastmaster, a 2-time District Director, and is currently serving as Region 9’s International Director.

In this episode we discuss:

Stephano McGhee can be contacted via:

>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefano-mcghee/

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.  Jeannette earned her CC and ACB in the Legacy educational program and has quite a story to tell.

In this episode we discuss:

Jeanette Gaiter can be contacted via:

>FB Messenger @ Jeannette Gaiter

>Email: [email protected]