The Toastmaster's Experience

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  EP 71 - Casey Squires: From Toastmasters to Speaking Coach — with a Little David Bowie 21.09.2026 26мин

  https://www.caseysquires.com/ [email protected] On Instagram and Facebook @CaseySquiresCoaching In this episode of The Toastmasters Experience, Evelyn chats with former Toastmaster and speaking coach Casey Squires, whose journey has taken her from speaking in schools across Australia to studying acting in New York and ultimately building a business helping women find their voice on stage. Casey shares how her Toastmasters journey began in New York City, where she delivered her first Ic...
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  EP 70 - SpeakEasy: From an Idea to a Global Speaking Community 12.09.2026 24мин

  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakeasy-speaking-events-38663240a/ Join our events: https://events.humanitix.com/host/speakeasy (free online) Join our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SpeakEasySpeakingEvents In this follow-up episode of The Toastmasters Experience, Evelyn welcomes back longtime Toastmaster Allan Rees-Bevan to discover how his community speaking venture, SpeakEasy, has grown since his first appearance on the podcast. Launched in February, SpeakEasy is a mont...
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  EP 69 - Katie Yang: From Toastmasters to the Sydney Fringe 03.09.2026 28мин

  Instagram - katieyang_comedy. To Book https://sydneyfringe.com/events/a-very-chinese-time/ A Very Chinese Time | Sydney Fringe. 22 - 26 Sep | 1 hourVenue: Erskineville Town Hall - Emerging Artist Share House - The Spare RoomKatie Yang returns to The Toastmasters Experience for a lively catch-up, just over a year after her first appearance on the podcast. To listen to the previous episode, check out Episode 48 posted in July 2025. Katie originally joined Toastmast...
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  EP 68 - Daniel Mitchell – How Bob Marley Won the Lifeboat Debate 30.08.2026 23мин

  To book the Parramatta Toastmasters Club 60th Anniversary - Gala Dinner Meeting 19th September 2026 https://parramattatm.corsizio.com/event/6a520cad6905bd52ffd7abd6 In this episode of The Toastmasters Experience, Evelyn sits down with Daniel Mitchell, a Toastmaster, educator and the 2026 winner of the Dural Toastmasters Lifeboat Debate, where he took to the stage as the legendary Bob Marley. Daniel shares how he joined Toastmasters almost three years ago after recognising that nervousn...
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  EP 67 - Jason Blyth: Reclaiming the Pen, Reclaiming His Voice 21.08.2026 43мин

  Jason Blyth’s Toastmasters journey is about far more than becoming a better public speaker — it is about reclaiming his voice and using it to create change. A member of Elouera Toastmasters in Sydney for just over three years, Jason joined with a very deliberate goal: to develop the stagecraft, speechcraft and storytelling skills needed to take his message to a much wider audience. Remarkably, only around ten months into his journey, he became the 2024 District 90 International Speech Contest...
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  EP 66 - Anu Vijayan: Winning District 90 & Taking Speechcraft to Vancouver 12.08.2026 28мин

  In this episode of The Toastmasters Experience, Evelyn sits down with Anu Vijayan, a member of Parramatta Toastmasters for 11 years and the recent District 90 winner of both the Humorous and International Speech Contests. Anu shares how joining Toastmasters after moving to Australia helped her find her “flock,” build friendships and develop confidence in a new country. What began with a chance encounter with a Toastmasters poster at her local library eventually became an extraordinary journey...
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  EP 65 - 🏆 Vicki Sheehan Wins District Evaluation | Evaluation Tips Every Toastmaster Needs 24.07.2026 32мин

  In May 2026, Vicki Sheehan, won the District 70 Evaluation Contest, she joins The Toastmasters Experience to share the journey behind her first district evaluation title after more than a decade in Toastmasters. A teacher by profession, Vicki explains how years of providing constructive feedback in the classroom naturally complement the Toastmasters evaluation process, while Toastmasters has also strengthened the way she encourages and develops her students. Throughout the conversation, Vic...
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  EP 64 - Maria Pedavoli: Leading the Newly Aligned District 70 01.07.2026 39мин

  Interview conducted on the 12th June 2026 As District 70 prepares for a new chapter, Maria Pedavoli shares her inspiring journey from joining Toastmasters in 2009 to becoming the inaugural District Director of the newly aligned District 70. Throughout the conversation, Maria reflects on how personal loss reshaped her Toastmasters journey, leading her away from competition and towards a life of servant leadership. Rather than viewing leadership as recognition, Maria sees it as an opportunity t...
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  EP 63 - 🎙️ Dale Anne Clark: Confidence, Connection and the Business of Speaking 21.06.2026 35мин

  CONTACT DALE - https://www.linkedin.com/in/speakerdaleanneclark/ TO BOOK LifeBoat Debate https://allevents.in/dural/dural-lbd-2026-rms-majestic-roaring-20s-party/200030109080619 TO BOOK ChatterCamp - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/chattercamp-2027-tickets-1988262858733 🎧 In this episode of The Toastmasters Experience, Evelyn welcomes back professional speaker and Accredited Speaker Dale Anne Clark to discuss her speaking journey, the evolving role of AI in communication, and several projec...
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  EP 62 - 🏆 From Boardroom Setback to District 70 Table Topics Champion | John Hughson 14.06.2026 36мин

  https://ardillhouse.weebly.com In this engaging episode of The Toastmasters Experience, Evelyn sits down with John Huhgson, an accomplished Toastmaster whose journey demonstrates that it's never too late to discover new passions, build confidence, and give back to others. John reflects on his 17-year Toastmasters journey, which began in 2009 after a disastrous business presentation shook his confidence and left him searching for a way to rebuild his communication skills. 🎙️ ...
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  EP 61 - 🏆 Christina Rajkumar: From Speaker Mum to District Champion 30.05.2026 36мин

  In this inspiring episode of The Toastmasters Experience, Evelyn sits down with Christina Rajkumar, the District 70 International Speech Contest Champion, to explore her Toastmasters journey, competition success, and passion for communication. 🎙️ Christina shares how her introduction to public speaking began long before Toastmasters. Growing up in Sri Lanka as the daughter of a church pastor, she gained early experience speaking in front of groups. Later, while coaching her two daughter...
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  EP 60 - Sean Sadimoen: From Gavel Club to District Stage 21.05.2026 32мин

  Follow Sean on https://www.instagram.com/seanyboycomedy/ In this engaging episode of The Toastmasters Experience, Evelyn interviews longtime Toastmaster and stand-up comedian Sean Sadimoen, whose Toastmasters journey began at just 13 years old through a Gavel Club at Killarney Heights High School. Over the past 21 years, Sean has developed into an accomplished speaker, evaluator, competitor and performer, using Toastmasters to build confidence, leadership skills and professional communi...
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  EP 59 - Shaun Premnath: Leading the New Ironbark Division 12.05.2026 42мин

  uIn this inspiring episode of The Toastmasters Experience, Evelyn sits down with Toastmaster Shaun Premnath to explore a remarkable journey of growth, leadership, resilience and self-discovery. Shaun shares how he first joined Toastmasters at just 21 years old — reluctantly at the encouragement of his mother. What began as a reluctant visit to a Toastmasters meeting soon became a transformational journey that would shape both his personal and professional future. Through Toastmast...
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  EP 58 - Vulnerability Over Perfection: Dean’s Story 21.04.2026 37мин

  In this inspiring episode of The Toastmasters Experience, Evelyn interviews Dean, a relatively new Toastmaster from Quakers Hill Toastmasters Club, who has been a member for just eight months. Despite his short time in the organization, Dean has already made a strong impression, winning first place in Table Topics and second place in Evaluation at the Western Division competition. Dean shares a deeply personal story about his long struggle with anxiety and fear of speaking. While working in t...
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  EP 57 - Behind the Scenes Brilliance: The Sergeant at Arms Role 12.04.2026 25мин

  In this episode of The Toastmasters Experience, Evelyn is joined by Charmaine Tully from Blue Mountains Toastmasters to shine a spotlight on the often-overlooked yet vital role of the Sergeant at Arms. Drawing on their shared experience as Toastmasters and celebrants, they explore how thoughtful room setup can dramatically influence the energy, flow, and success of a meeting or event. Charmaine shares that stepping into the Sergeant at Arms role as a new member gave her a sense of contributio...
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  EP 56 - Beyond the Podium: Allan Rees-Bevan, SpeakEasy and a Life of Impact 30.03.2026 29мин

  In this episode of The Toastmasters Experience, Evelyn speaks with Allan Rees-Bevan, a long-time Toastmaster whose story is both inspiring and deeply practical. Alan shares that he has been involved in Toastmasters for 35 years, joining at the age of 19 after being strongly encouraged by his grandfather. At the time, he was lacking confidence, struggling at university, and terrified of public speaking. What began as something he resisted became one of the most transformative influences in his...
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  EP 55 - The Heartbeat of Toastmasters: VPE Insights 21.03.2026 30мин

  In this episode of The Toastmasters Experience, Evelyn highlights one of the most impactful leadership roles in any club—the Vice President Education (VPE). Joined by Charmaine Tully from Blue Mountains Toastmasters, the conversation explores how this role shapes both meetings and member growth. ⭐️ Charmaine describes the VPE as the driving force behind the club’s educational journey—planning agendas, tracking Pathways progress, and encouraging members to step up and participate. At its core,...
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  EP 54 - Surprise! Michael Said Turns the Mic on Evelyn 12.03.2026 24мин

  In this very special episode of The Toastmasters Experience, the microphone is unexpectedly turned on the host herself. Toastmaster Michael Said surprises Evelyn by stepping in as interviewer, asking the questions she normally asks others. With no preparation and no idea what was coming, Evelyn suddenly finds herself sharing her own story. In this candid conversation, Evelyn reflects on her 20-year Toastmasters journey, why she first joined while becoming a celebrant, and how Toastmasters hel...
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  EP 53 - District 70 Conference with Mitsie 04.03.2026 17мин

  In this episode of The Toastmasters Experience, Evelyn welcomes Mitsie to discuss the upcoming District 70 Conference, taking place from 1–3 May at the Campbelltown Catholic Club. District conferences are a highlight of the Toastmasters calendar, bringing members together for a dynamic weekend of education, networking, leadership updates, and speech contests. Mitsie, a Toastmaster of over 13 years and member of Rockdale Communicators and Cronulla RSL, shares her journey. She joined Toastmaste...
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  EP 52 - A Toast to 30 Years: City of London Toastmasters in Action 16.10.2025 23мин

  In this episode of The Toastmasters Experience, I take you to the heart of London to visit City of London Toastmasters, a club that will be proudly celebrating its 30th Anniversary in November. 🎉 During my visit, I had the chance to sit down with passionate members, enthusiastic guests from other London clubs, and even a Toastmaster visiting from China 🌏. The evening was buzzing with energy as the club hosted its Table Topics and Humorous Speech Contest — a reminder that every great competiti...