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D50 After Dark
by D50 After Dark Podcast
D50 After Dark is your gateway to the untold narratives within the Toastmasters community. Hosted by Mickey Bennett, DTM, this podcast brings together Toastmasters' finest to discuss the nuances of public speaking, share their journeys, and explore the diverse aspects of communication and leadership.Don't miss this chance to learn, grow, and engage. Mark your calendars for a thrilling podcast experience. Inquiries or suggestions? Contact us at [email protected]. Let's empower District 50 Toastmasters together!
Episodes
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The Distinguished Club Blueprint: Dewey Magar’s Month-by-Month Plan That Works
Dewey Magar, DTM, gives District 50 a month-by-month plan for Distinguished, President’s Distinguished, and Smedley. Start now, do one member, one award, and one DCP point every month, and do not wait until May. Dewey Magar, DTM, Assistant Division Director of Ozark Division, is back for Season 4...
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Welcome Ozark: How 21 Arkansas Clubs Built a Family Culture and Changed Toastmasters Accessibility
Show Notes Season 4 Episode 2 is live. This one is a big welcome to Ozark Division. Dewey Magar, Assistant Division Director, walks us through the 21 clubs that just joined District 50 from central and southern Arkansas. That includes Little Rock, Texarkana on both sides of the state line, and...
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From Too Shy to Speak to Five-Time Area Director: Meet Dewey Magar of the New Ozark Division
Season 4 of D50 After Dark kicks off with Dewey Magar, Assistant Division Director of the new Ozark Division. Hear how a shy man from Little Rock became club president in two months, served as Area Director five times, and brought multiple areas to President’s Distinguished. Real leadership…
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AI Tools for Toastmasters with David Haney
Host: Mickey Bennett Guest: David Haney The core message AI is a tool. It is not here to replace you. Used the right way, it makes Toastmasters roles faster and less painful. Used the wrong way, it shortchanges your learning. Huge value points Table Topics becomes almost effortless Drop the…
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Leadership Triangles: The Framework Every Leader Needs to Know | David Haney on D50 After Dark
Leadership frameworks. Leadership triangles. Leadership strategy. Former District 50 Division Director David Haney breaks down the leadership triangles every leader must master — from the Iron Triangle of cost, time, and quality to the three pillars of people, process, and technology. In this...
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3 Leadership Principles Every Toastmaster Should Know | Sri Krishna Ravulapalli
What does software engineering have to do with leadership? More than you think. In this episode of D50 After Dark, host Mickey Bennett sits down with Toastmasters member Sri Krishna Ravulapalli, a Google Cloud Professional Architect with 18 years of IT experience, to break down three powerful...
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Sri Krishna Ravulapalli on Innovation, AI, and Speaking Up
D50 After Dark: Sri Krishna Ravulapalli on Innovation, AI, and Speaking Up In this episode of D50 after dark, host Mickey Bennett talks with Sri Krishna Ravulapalli about his hackathon triumph and the powerful lesson behind it: using communication and confidence to turn a good idea into a real…
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Hybrid Meeting in a Bag: Simple, Affordable Ways to Build a Stronger Toastmasters Experience
In this District 50 conversation, David Haney breaks downhow clubs can create a successful hybrid meeting setup without needing a massive budget or a technical team. The message is clear: hybrid meetings can help clubs grow, retain members, and make participation easier for people across Dallas,...
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Hosting a Toastmasters International Convention: Lessons from Jesse Oakley III
Host: Mickey Bennett, DTM Guest: Jesse Oakley III (Las VegasToastmaster, Past District Director, Co-Chair 2015 International Convention) Episode Summary Jesse Oakley III shares his experience co-chairing the 2015 Toastmasters International Convention at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, alongside his…
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Unlock Your Voice: How Krishna Ravulapalli Conquered Fear
Unlock Your Voice: How Krishna Ravulapalli Conquered Fear Show Notes: D50 After Dark | Episode: Meet Sri Krishna Ravulapalli From dodging the camera to delivering a speech at every single meeting, Sri Krishna Ravulapalli is the embodiment of the "imperfect action" mindset. In this episode, host...
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Meet David Haney: From Early Computers to Toastmasters Leadership
Join host Mickey Bennett for a warm, conversational ice-breaker with David Haney—semi-retired IT pro, former Town North Division Director in District 50 Toastmasters, and current assistant division director. Recorded live at Metrocrest Toastmasters Club 3318 (his home club, meeting Tuesdays at…
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How to Finally Write Your Book Without Burnout or Writer’s Block
In this episode of D50 After Dark, host Mickey Bennett speaks with Gaurav Shekhar, educator and former district director, about the real mechanics of writing a book while managing a demanding academic and professional career. Gaurav shares how early-morning writing, structured accountability, and...
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Jesse Oakley III on Leadership, Love, and Hosting the Toastmasters International Convention
Episode HighlightsJoin host Mickey Bennett for an inspiring conversation with Jesse Oakley III, a distinguished Toastmaster from Las Vegas, as he shares heartfelt stories of passion, teamwork, marriage, and one of the biggest leadership challenges in Toastmasters: co-chairing the 2015…
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Red Flags That Kill Clubs (And How to Fix Them Before It’s Too Late)
D50 After Dark – Episode Show Notes Episode Title: Red Flags That Kill Clubs (And How to Fix Them Before It’s Too Late) Guest: Past District Director Gaurav Shekhar Host: Mickey Bennett Release Date: October 31, 2025 Listen Now: Spotify | YouTube | Apple Podcasts Episode Summary One canceled...
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Jesse Oakley III on D50 After Dark: Leadership, Positivity, and Toastmasters Journey
Jesse Oakley III shares his Toastmasters journey, leadership roles, podcast, and book on D50 After Dark. Keywords: Toastmasters, leadership, positivity, podcast, Sunday Morning Chat, Las Vegas.In this engaging episode of D50 After Dark, host Mickey Bennett interviews Jesse Oakley III, a seasoned...
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From Toastmasters Timer to Career Climber: Unlocking Leadership Secrets with Gaurav Shekhar
Join host Mickey Bennett in this lively chat with past Toastmasters District Director Gaurav Shekhar. They dive into how everyday club roles—like secretary, evaluator, or timer—build real-world skills that boost your career. From note-taking promotions to mastering feedback and trusting the…
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Ever Wonder Why EQ Beats IQ in Tough Spots? Chatting Emotional Intelligence with Monnica Rose
In this engaging episode of D50 After Dark, host Mickey Bennett dives deep with past international director Monnica Rose on emotional intelligence (EQ). They explore how self-awareness of emotions can supercharge leadership, resolve conflicts, and boost team dynamics—without any scores involved!...
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Level Up ⬆️ Your Career with Corporate Toastmasters Magic!
Level Up Your Career with Corporate Toastmasters Magic! Unlock the secrets of Corporate Toastmasters Clubs in this inspiring episode of D50 After Dark! Host Mickey Bennett chats with Past International Director Monnica Rose about starting a club at work, enhancing leadership skills, and boosting...
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Catching Up with Gaurav Shekhar on D50 After Dark
Catching Up with Gaurav Shekhar on D50 After Dark Join host Mickey Bennett as he reconnects with Gaurav Shekhar, past District Director of Toastmasters District 50, to discuss his journey, leadership during the 2020 pandemic, and his role at UT Dallas. Description: In this engaging episode of D50...
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Uncovering the Roots of Toastmasters District 50: A Lively Chat with Historian Monnica Rose
In this episode of D50 After Dark, host Mickey Bennett welcomes back Monnica Rose, past international director and District 50's historian. They dive into the 1994 split from District 25, the historian’s role in preserving Toastmasters legacy, the upcoming 2027 redistricting adding Arkansas…
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From Engineer to Toastmasters Trailblazer: Monnica Rose’s Journey of Leadership and Growth
Join us on D50 After Dark as we kick off Season 3 with Monnica Rose, a mechanical engineer turned Toastmasters leader. With 19 years in Toastmasters, Monnica shares her journey from aircraft modifications to international director, highlighting leadership growth, communication skills, and the…
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SEASON 2 Rewind: BIG Moments and Plans for D50 After Dark
Dive into the D50 After Dark Season 2 Recap with host Mickey Bennett and the team! This season, they ventured beyond Habitat Commons, recording in coffee shops and offices, mastering green screen tech, and hitting 50 episodes. Highlights include Walter Price’s Robert’s Rules breakdown and the…
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Storytelling, Toastmasters, and Customer Experience
Storytelling, Toastmasters, and Customer Experience In this engaging episode of D50 After Dark, host Mickey Bennett welcomes back Vijay Tambwekar to discuss his journey in storytelling, his experience with Toastmasters, and its connection to his book, Customer Experience Decoded. Vijay shares how...
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Finding Their Voice: Success Stories from District 50's Youth Leadership Programs
Finding Their Voice: Success Stories from District 50's Youth Leadership Programs Highlights 0:00 Jen discusses parents' appreciation of their children's progress in gavel club. 1:42 Suhani shares her experience learning key speaking skills: impromptu speeches, vocal variety, and hand gestures....
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Starting a Gavel Club: Bringing Toastmasters to Young People
Starting a Gavel Club: Bringing Toastmasters to Young People Highlights 0:14 Mickey introduces D50 After Dark, focusing on starting a Gavel Club for young people interested in Toastmasters. 2:32 Jen explains that starting a Gavel Club has fewer requirements than starting a Toastmaster Club. 3:45...
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Youth Leadership Summit: A Celebration of Success
Youth Leadership Summit: A Celebration of Success Highlights (0:43) “And in today's episode...we’re going to be talking about the Youth Leadership Summit.” (1:17) Youth Leadership Summit is a celebration of successes, workshops, and a speech competition. (3:04) Educational workshops, like public...
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Building Tomorrow's Leaders: D50’s Youth Leadership and Gavel Clubs
Building Tomorrow's Leaders: D50’s Youth Leadership and Gavel Clubs 0:00 - Highlights (0:34) In this timely episode, Mickey interviews District 50 leaders in the youth programs. (1:21) Mickey introduces Hitesh Balala as the youth leadership chair. (3:05) Hitesh explains gavel clubs are like...
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50th Episode | Customer Experience Decoded: From Business to Personal Growth with Vijay Tambwekar
Highlights 0:00 - (3:31) Origins of the book from IoT implementation observations (8:02) Introduction of “customer experience on the go” measurement concept (12:35) Definition of customer experience as satisfaction of needs (16:47) Application of Maslow’s hierarchy to retail (18:31) Discussion of...
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Leadership Through Inspiration: Moving Teams from Storm to Success
Highlights 0:00 - Intro: (0:38) Mickey Bennett welcomes Bonnie Dubin, District 50’s Quality Contest Chair, for a discussion on leadership (1:39) Bonnie emphasizes the connection between leadership and team dynamics (2:47) Bonnie distinguishes between motivation (temporary) and inspiration…
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From Speaker to Author: Denise Castile’s Journey in Toastmasters
Highlights (1:44) A Toastmasters speech evaluation leads to an unexpected book opportunity (3:27) Discovers and joins a publisher's writing challenge (5:17) Book published in February 2021, inspired by fellow Toastmaster MJ Presley (8:38) Reveals the story behind her book's powerful title (12:18)...
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Speech Craft Secrets: Practice, Passion, and Performance
Speech Craft Secrets: Practice, Passion, and Performance Highlights (0:27) In this episode, Bonnie Dubin, Quality Contest Chair, focuses on speech craft (1:35) Her key advice: Speak about topics you know and avoid word-for-word memorization (5:09) Emphasis on practicing with a timer to manage...
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Beyond the Boardroom: Finding Your Voice with Vijay Tambwekar
In this first part of our two-part conversation with author Vijay Tambwekar, we get to know him a bit better. We discuss his professional background in IT, his leadership roles, and his experiences living in various countries, including India and the United States. We also explore his journey…
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Behind the Scenes: D50's Program Quality Teams and Spring Conference Preview
HIGHLIGHTS (0:00) Behind the Scenes: D50's Program Quality Teams and Spring Conference Preview (1:32) Program Teams Overview (5:08) Youth Leadership Conference (7:04) New Member Orientation (10:36) Contest Season Details (14:27) Spring Conference Preview SUMMARY In this D50 After Dark interview,...
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Leadership Through Collaboration: Breaking Down Hierarchies with Rhonda Bunte
Highlights (1:20) Leadership through collaboration and its definition in practice (2:10) The three pillars of collaboration: active listening, providing training opportunities, and fostering mutual respect (3:06) Discussion on active listening techniques and the critical importance of confirming...
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Back to In-Person Contests: A Conversation with D50’s Quality Contest Chair
Highlights (0:33) District 50 Quality Contest Chair Bonnie Dubbin discusses upcoming contest season. (1:15) Excitement about returning to face-to-face contests after COVID. (3:52) Explanation of her role as Quality Contest Chair. (8:37) Discussion of this year's contest format. (16:24)…
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Meet District 50 Leader and Toastmaster Novice, Bonnie Dubin
Highlights (1:21) Describes her role as Quality Contest Chair, overseeing organization and quality of contest materials (2:24) Currently works at Willis-Knighton Health teaching leadership and communication skills (3:21) Reveals being new to Toastmasters—just over two months! (4:05) Shares her...
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Toastmasters Fixed My Parenting & My Career” 🎄 D50 Division Directors Christmas Confessions 2024
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays, Toastmasters worldwide! ❤️🎄 “I lost my corporate job because I couldn’t communicate… Toastmasters saved my career.”“I was a terrible parent until Toastmasters taught me how to really listen to my son.”“I froze giving a wedding toast… that embarrassment brought…
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Campus D50: Maximizing Your Membership in Toastmasters
HIGHLIGHTS (0:00, 18:53) Denise encourages members to treat D50 like a college campus, taking full advantage of all educational opportunities (1:31) Role of Program Quality Director explained— like a VPE but for the entire district (2:37) Toastmasters Thrive program (formerly Leadership Learning)...
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Promoting Club Growth: The Team Behind District 50’s Growth Strategy
Highlights (0:59) Rhonda Bunte is introduced as Club Growth Director, one of the top three leaders in District 50 (1:54) District 50's goal is to become distinguished by June 2025, requiring net growth of one club (2:40) Currently facing challenge with nine suspended clubs, requiring significant...
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From Widowmaker to Lifesaver: Denise Castille’s Calling to Teach CPR
HIGHLIGHTS (1:50) Denise Castile joined Toastmasters in January 2019 and has quickly risen to Program Quality Director. (3:40) Nine years ago, Denise survived a Widowmaker heart attack while on a business trip in Michigan. 4:49) This experience inspired her to start a business focused on teaching...
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Empowering Leaders for Tomorrow: Victor Johnson’s Mission to Mentor Youth
Empowering Leaders for Tomorrow: Victor Johnson’s Mission to Mentor Youth Highlights 0:00 1:31 - Victor Johnson published a mindset-focused book in 2018 which led to his first paid speaking engagement at Dallas College 2:01 - At Dallas College, Victor mentors men of color in leadership, financial...
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Maps, Members, and Moving Clubs: Ezekiel Reveals D50's Realignment Puzzle
Maps, Members, and Moving Clubs: Ezekiel Reveals D50's Realignment Puzzle Highlights (1:08) Ezekiel explains how he became involved with district realignment (2:53) Details the target district structure: 4-6 clubs per area, 5 areas per division, 6 divisions per district (4:07) Explains balancing...
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Following the Laughter: How Rhonda Bunte Discovered Toastmasters
Following the Laughter: How Rhonda Bunte Discovered Toastmasters Highlights (2:06) Rhonda Bunte’s career as an audit specialist (4:35) – Inspired by hearing laughter and applause from a conference room (7:27) – The open corporate club at FDIC welcomes both employees and outside members (9:18) -...
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Unleashing Charisma And Confidence with Victor Johnson
Show Notes for D50 After Dark - Episode Featuring Victor Johnson 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - A Man With Charisma, Victor Johnson 01:37 - Charisma Translates into Confidence 03:13 - Developing Confidence Leads to Charisma 04:28 - Confidence Conveys Credibility 05:42 - How Does Victor Recommend Building...
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Where Does Our Recycling Really Go? An Industry Insider's View
Where Does Our Recycling Really Go? An Industry Insider's View Highlights (3:40) China recycled 70% of world's recyclables using empty return shipping containers (8:01) Environmental damage at Chinese ports led to "superfund sites" (10:36) 2018-2022: Most US recycling went to landfills after...
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The Art of Connection: Mastering Storytelling with Victor Johnson
The Art of Connection: Mastering Storytelling with Victor Johnson (1:21 Discussion on why storytelling is important (3:50) How to choose stories for different audiences (6:56) Types of stories Victor uses (7:07) Victor tells powerful personal story about family road trip and self-reflection…
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From Public Speaking to Eco-Entrepreneurship: How Communication Skills Launched a Recycling Empire
From Public Speaking to Eco-Entrepreneurship: How Communication Skills Launched a Recycling Empire Highlights 2:52 - Ezekiel Setne’s struggle to pay for college and aversion to debt 4:41 - Ezekiel's early experience with recycling and scrap metal 7:49 - Development of Ezekiel's business pitch to...
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Area Directors: Club Champions Empowering Toastmasters Clubs
Area Directors: Club Champions Empowering Toastmasters Clubs Highlights: 0:00 - Importance of engaging new members 1:41 - Kim reflects on her time as area director 3:31 - Area directors as “trusted advisors” 5:58 - Connecting clubs to district resources 10:35 - Need for continuous engagement…
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Victor Johnson Breaks the Ice: From Financial Struggles to Empowering Speaker
Victor Johnson Breaks the Ice: From Financial Struggles to Empowering Speaker Highlights: (0:00) Victor's story of overcoming financial struggles (0:16) Introduction to D50 After Dark podcast (0:44) Victor's roles at Prosperity Bank and as speaker (1:11) Joining Toastmasters to improve skills...
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Breaking The Ice w/ Ezekiel Setne: Unlikely Public Speaking Journey from 4-H to Eco-Entrepreneur
Breaking The Ice w/ Ezekiel Setne: Unlikely Public Speaking Journey from 4-H to Eco-Entrepreneur Highlights 1:15 - Ezekiel's background in rural Western Virginia 1:42 - Early public speaking and leading experiences in 4-H 5:13 - Ezekiel's late introduction to Toastmasters 7:07 - Ezekiel's college...
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D50 After Dark is your gateway to the untold narratives within the Toastmasters community. Hosted by Mickey Bennett, DTM, this podcast brings together Toastmasters' finest to discuss the nuances of public speaking, share their journeys, and explore the diverse aspects of communication and leadership.Don't miss this chance to learn, grow, and engage. Mark your calendars for a thrilling podcast experience. Inquiries or suggestions? Contact us at [email protected]. Let's empower District 50 Toastmasters together!
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