Women L.E.A.D. Toastmasters

October 22, 2025 Every Toastmasters meeting is a voyage filled with stories, laughter, and lessons. Our most recent session, themed “Crossing the Ocean,” reminded us that life’s biggest adventures are not always about distant lands or uncharted waters, but about the courage to take the next step. Our Toastmaster of the Day, Jagan, opened with…

October 15, 2025 This week, our meeting celebrated the theme of “Global Handwashing Day.” Our Toastmaster, Ignacio, set the tone with a lighthearted start, opening with fun riddles that reminded us of the humor hidden in hygiene: Why do you not kiss a germ? Because they’re clingy.Why was the mask so calm? Because it had…

October 8, 2025 This week our Toastmaster, Preetha, led us through the meaningful theme of mental health. She opened with a gentle reminder that while “How are you?” is a question we hear daily, few of us pause to answer it honestly. Preetha encouraged everyone to take this meeting as an opportunity to be present,…

October 1, 2025 On International Coffee Day, Toastmaster and coffee lover, Chandana, led this week’s meeting. Instead of the usual mix of prepared speeches and impromptu table topics, the spotlight was on a special panel discussion led by Ignacio. The theme was “Health in Modern Times: More Than Food and Fitness.” The word of the…

September 24, 2025 This week, Women L.E.A.D. stepped out of the usual rhythm of speeches and evaluations and into something a little more playful: improv. Guided by Elaine Lung, a dynamic speaking coach, we explored how improvisation can transform the way we show up as speakers and leaders. Elaine opened with two stories from her…

September 17, 2025 This week’s meeting, led by Toastmaster Audrey, explored the theme “Breaking Sound Barriers.” Audrey shared the story of Chuck Yeager, who in 1947 became the first person to break the sound barrier. It was a perfect reminder that what once seemed impossible can be achieved and that we too can break barriers…