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Stop Giving Boring Speeches: How Storytelling & Fandoms are Saving Toastmasters

Are you tired of "standard" public speaking? Meet the new wave of Toastmasters clubs in District 57 that are throwing out the rulebook and focusing on what speakers actually care about: Storytelling, Fandoms, and Community. In this episode of the D57 Podcast, hosts George Thompson and Donna Walters talk with Daniel Was and Naka Joseph about three revolutionary new clubs: 1. Once Upon a Speech: For those who don't just want to give a project—they want to tell a story. 2. Lore Masters: A "geek-friendly" space for fans of Marvel, DC, Star Wars, and Anime to build confidence through their passions. 3. Educators Toastmasters: A supportive community "for teachers, by teachers." 🚀 BECOME A CHARTER MEMBER: Want to make history? We are looking for charter members to help define the identity of these clubs for years to come. If you want to speak about your favorite anime or hone your storytelling skills with expert feedback, join us for a demo meeting! 03:00 - Introduction to the 3 new clubs. 04:00 - Once Upon a Speech: Focusing on the art of storytelling. 06:20 - Lore Masters: A club for Marvel, DC, and Star Wars fans. 10:00 - How "Anime" inspired a new way to connect in Toastmasters. 11:45 - The difference between being "supported" and being "understood." Finding the "Why" and Club Concepts 01:43 – The Vision: Daniel explains the goal of creating "long-lasting change" in District 57 through new club development. 02:48 – The "Big Six" Ideas: A look at the six original club concepts and why they narrowed it down to the current three. 04:00 – Solving the "Storyteller Problem": Why many Toastmasters feel their stories don't fit into standard "Pathways" projects. 07:27 – Limitless Creativity: Naka explains how fiction and fandoms provide a platform for "limitless" speech topics. The "Aha!" Moments 09:56 – The Anime Inspiration: A deep dive into the specific moment Daniel realized that "feeling supported" is different from "feeling understood" by an audience. 11:33 – The Power of Context: Why speaking to a niche audience (like fellow anime fans) creates a "night and day" difference in the speaker's experience. Building and Leading New Communities 13:33 – Leadership through Openness: Naka discusses building a culture where members are encouraged to support ideas they’ve never heard of before. 14:13 – Revolutionizing the Skills: How these clubs keep the Toastmasters structure but "revolutionize the type of storyteller" that graduates from them. 15:15 – The "Demo Meeting" Strategy: How they use bi-weekly meetings to experiment with different formats to see "what sticks." Getting Involved 16:05 – The Biggest Challenge: A candid discussion on the difficulty of finding initial members and the power of marketing. 19:05 – The Importance of Mentorship: Why the founders are staying on as mentors to preserve the club's unique identity. 23:28 – The "Make History" Pitch: Daniel’s powerful invitation to become a charter member and "define what a club is for the rest of its eternity." 26:36 – Bonus Club Reveal: A quick mention of the "Time Travelers" club focused on family ancestry and roots. #Toastmasters #PublicSpeaking #Storytelling #LoreMasters #Anime #Marvel #StarWars #District57 #CommunicationSkills #NewClubs