Narrow Your Focus – Daniel Midson-Short
March 8, 2018
Learn how to craft a successful singular message from Daniel Midson-Short, Toastmasters International Speech Contest Finalist and experienced TEDx presenter. Daniel also addresses how to post rich content and satisfying clips.
Chris Gregory – By the Window
February 14, 2018
Im memory of Founder’s District TV’s Program Manager, Chris Gregory was a very active Toastmaster with a passion for mentoring. He coined the term M=E3, Mentoring = Encourage, Educate, Empower, and taught this idea everywhere in Toastmasters. After his passing during the FDTV filming on January 18, 2018, we discovered a song that Chris wrote
2017 Toastmaster of the Year
October 18, 2017
Michael Varma sits down with the 2017 District Toastmaster of the year, Linda Robinson, DTM. Linda talks about her journey as a Toastmaster and her experiences in several leadership positions recently that have influenced her progress as a leader. Linda also presents a short educational topic on breathing during your speeches.
Speaking on TV with Rick Mielke
October 14, 2017
Whether you want to be the next big anchor man or roving reporter like 25-year experienced newsman Rick Mielke you must learn how to listen and capture an appropriate soundbite. Rick shares with FDTV his “go to” question to encourage the best answers from your interviewee.
Marine Science
July 17, 2017
This month, Michael Varma speaks with Jill Lemon from the Discovery Cube’s Ocean Quest. Jill is a former US Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer and is now a Marine Science Educator. Listen and learn how plankton plays a part in forming clouds. Also in this episode, Steve Itzkowitz has some worthy advice for new club
America’s Youngest Yoga Master
June 16, 2017
What do you do after a stressful day of public speaking? Have you ever considered yoga? What about yoga AND helping children fight cancer and autism? Meet America’s youngest yoga master, Tabay Atkins. Tabay is a certified 200 Hour Vinyasa Yoga teacher and a 6th grade student. He teaches donation based classes for teens and
Working Wardrobes with Megan Harless
February 5, 2017
Working Wardrobes in Irvine, CA, is host to the 3030 Communicators Toastmasters club. Michael Varma talks with Megan Harless from Working Wardrobes about how Toastmasters plays an important role in their outreach. Plus, special musical guest, Mike O’Neil, plays the blues.
Interview with Marie Hulett, The Founder Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2016
Marie Hulett is the Founder’s District Editor-in-Chief of the district newsletter we call The Founder. She is also Vice President Public Relations of Watermeisters Toastmasters club, and loves animals. Seth Sherwood, filling in for Michael Varma talks to Marie about her career with animals.
Always Do Your Best
May 30, 2015
Lionnel Yamentou competes at the 2015 Spring Founder’s District International Speech Contest. The contest was held at the Holiday Inn Hotel in La Mirada, California on April 25, 2015.
Lean on
May 30, 2015
Jill Dunn competes at the 2015 Spring Founder’s District International Speech Contest. The contest was held at the Holiday Inn Hotel in La Mirada, California on April 25, 2015.
Thank You
May 26, 2015
Chris Gregory competes at the 2015 Spring Founder’s District International Speech Contest. The contest was held at the Holiday Inn Hotel in La Mirada, California on April 25, 2015.
The Biggest Lesson From Biology
May 26, 2015
Anita Ramanathan competes at the 2015 Spring Founder’s District International Speech Contest. The contest was held at the Holiday Inn Hotel in La Mirada, California on April 25, 2015.
