Women L.E.A.D. Toastmasters

February 11, 2026 This week at Women L.E.A.D., members gathered for an exciting evening of competition and creativity featuring two events: the Club Speech Contest and the Tall Tales Contest. The night was dedicated to stretching imagination, embracing humor, and sharing powerful stories with confidence and heart. Our Contest Chair, Ramya, opened the evening and…

February 4, 2026 This week’s meeting focused on women’s leadership, intention, and personal growth as we gathered around the theme “When Women Rise, The World Transforms.” The evening reminded us that this club is more than a place to practice speeches — it is a space where leadership is nurtured, voices are strengthened, and collective…

January 28, 2026 This week’s meeting centered on connection, courage, and shared humanity, reminding us how Toastmasters is a place where we build bridges between ideas, cultures, and lived experiences. From prepared speeches to contest examples, the evening highlighted the power of storytelling, reflection, and growth through community. Our Toastmaster, Dawn, opened the meeting by…

January 21, 2026 This week’s meeting focused on intention, courage, and heartfelt reflection as we gathered around the theme “Dream It and Speak It.” The evening reminded us that this club is more than a place to practice speeches — it is a space where ideas become visible, accountability is shared, and dreams are spoken…

January 14, 2026 This week, we hosted our first workshop of the year and focused on practicing Nonviolent Communication (NVC) through presence, reflection, and appreciative feedback. Facilitated by Eric Huang, the session invited toastmasters to slow down and notice what was happening internally as they listened to one another. Rather than rushing toward outcomes or…

January 7, 2026 Happy New Year, Toastmasters! This week’s meeting marked a thoughtful and energizing start to the new year, grounded in reflection, honesty, and renewed confidence. Our Toastmaster, Audrey, opened the meeting by introducing the evening’s theme, “New Year, Old Voice,” inviting members to embrace growth without abandoning authenticity. The atmosphere was welcoming and…

December 17, 2025 In the midst of busy schedules and full lives, creating space to pause, breathe, and reconnect can feel both necessary and elusive. This Wednesday evening, our community gathered for a Meditation Workshop led by Master XianXin. Master XianXin has been a Buddhist nun for more than a decade, and her teaching reflected…