Ready for the merging of District 38 and 18 into brand new Toastmasters District 221, Podcast Host Chris Hulse chats with outgoing District 38 Director Michelle Westgate and incoming District 221 Director Kathleen Davis-Bierman as we get to know them, their styles and how they got to be District Directors. It’s a celebration of the past and the future as we all embark on the excitement of what’s about to come… listen and get inspired as we make new friends and show the world we are stronger together!

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.

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) and start counting to the days to the conference!