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Season 2, Episode 6 – Grow Through It

Podcast Host Chris Hulse sits down with past International Director Melissa McGavick as she prepares to be the Keynote Speaker at District 38’s 2026 Spring Conference. Chris and Melissa discuss her Toastmasters “why” and her enthusiasm for leadership – not only in coaching others, but in trusting the impact of leadership and how Toastmasters allows us to “grow through it” as it happens in the action leaning towards the best version of ourselves. Make sure you buy your tickets to meet Melissa McGavick as well as our other speakers at the conference by going to tmdistrict38.org [http://tmdistrict38.org].

Season 2, Episode 5 – So Much Bigger Than My Club

Podcast Host Chris Hulse speaks with 2026 Spring Conference Co-Chairs Lisa Gerelli and Yesenia Lopez in the one of two episodes that will launch this week! Listen as Chris and the guests excitedly discussing the aspects of this year’s conference which will held at Live! Casino in Philadelphia – listen to learn what to expect and what surprises you may find! Get a peak behind the curtain about what led these two Toastmasters up to this point, what lessons they learned from last year, and their proudest moments. This episode will leave you feeling ready to buy your tickets (at tmdistrict38.org [http://tmdistrict38.org]) and start counting to the days to the conference!

Season 2, Episode 4 – Allow That Spark to Start Your Fire

Podcast Host Chris Hulse speaks with Arthur C. Woods, Area A13 Director and from Red Rose Toastmasters – who has also recently written a new book – “SPARK for Emerging Leaders”. Listen as Arthur talks about what led him to write the book as he was looking for a way to channel personal and professional growth. We also explore each of the letters in SPARK and discover what ideas are uncovered as you’ll hear different ways concepts can be framed up in a way that works for you!

Season 2, Episode 3 – Your Turn to Learn

Podcast Host Chris Hulse chats with two guests as they muse the importance of learning ahead of the District 38 Virtual Fall Conference. First up is Chris Dennis, new Program Quality Director followed by Fursey Gotuaco, our Keynote speaker for the virtual conference. Get to know both of them as they talk about their different journeys in Toastmasters – including Fursey’s coaching philosophy amid two trips to the Toastmasters’ world stage and Chris Dennis on how she got here and where she sees us going.

Season 2, Episode 2 – How Far Will It Take Me… in 7 Minutes

Podcast Host Chris Hulse chats with our District 38 International Speech Contest Champion Leslie Crudup who recently advanced to the World Championship of Public Speaking Semifinals and delivered her winning speech to audiences from around the world. Listen to her fascinating journey and the important message she inspired all of us with... you will feel like you have been on the winning stage with Leslie after you listen to this episode! Chris also mentions details about the upcoming District 38 picnic, which you can sign up for by clicking on this link: https://tinyurl.com/D38picnic2025 [https://tinyurl.com/D38picnic2025]