We Are Overcomers - WAO Toastmasters

In the final episode of Podcasting 101, host Calvin Gibbs and guest C.J. Powers review the essential steps to take after recording your podcast, covering key topics such as:Recording and distribution strategiesChoosing the right platformsEffective podcast promotionMonetization opportunitiesCommon challenges and solutions

In this inspiring episode, host Ansonia Smith-Gibbs dives into the transformative power of life after 50. With insights and candid stories from her experiences as she embraced this milestone, she highlights the joys, challenges, and opportunities of midlife and beyond. Topics include redefining personal goals, staying physically and mentally vibrant, fostering meaningful relationships, and navigating career changes or retirement with purpose.Listeners will leave with practical strategies to overcome societal stereotypes, a renewed sense of optimism, and a clear roadmap for making the next chapter the best one yet. This episode is a celebration of resilience, reinvention, and the limitless potential of the journey ahead.

L Darnell Williams is the CEO of L Darnells Insights LLC (LDI), a personal and business development coaching company. Their objective is to help you gain insight as to who you are and where you are going. Their focus is to deliver personal and business development methods for you to have a clear path to achieving your personal and business goals.In today;s episode, L. Darnell will provide you with information in three key life areas.Health, which applies to all of us who want to know how to get healthy and stay healthy.Wealth, is for those who want to start a business successfully (the best route to building wealth).  Personal self - where he we will share a blueprint that could lead to knowing what you want, knowing how to get there, along with developing a clear path to knowing what your success looks like.

"Bringing your woo to work" means actively using your natural ability to connect with people, build rapport, and charm others in a professional setting, essentially leveraging your "Winning Others Over" (Woo) strengths to create positive relationships and influence within your workplace; this often involves initiating conversations, actively listening, and making others feel comfortable and valued. All the while you are maintaining and being true to your essntial self. This episode hosted by Cassandra Lee with guest Stacè Middlebrooks, will discuss how to "bring your woo to work!' To contact Stacè Middlebrooks: Website: https://purposepoweredcc.com/Instagram: @purposepoweredcoachingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacemiddlebrooks/Quiz: https://myqueencode.com/communicator-style-quiz

Storytelling is an ancient art that transcends time, cultures, and boundaries. It's a tool for sharing experiences, conveying emotions, and building connections. A great story captivates its audience through a compelling narrative arc, vivid imagery, and relatable characters. It often reflects universal truths while leaving room for personal interpretation. Whether shared around a campfire, on stage, or through a podcast, storytelling creates a space for listeners to reflect, learn, and feel inspired.For this episode with host Cynthia Anglin, you will explore how storytelling enhances communication, transforms perspectives, and creates emotional impact. It’s a chance to highlight practical tips and insights for both novice and experienced storytellers.

"Reinventing Yourself After 50: The Journey of a Gem Hunter Influencer" is an inspiring tale of transformation and passion. With episode host Ansonia Gibbs, this interview follows a dynamic individual named Barry B. Mixon who, after turning 50, has made a career out of pursuing a lifelong fascination with gemstones. Embarking on a journey across the globe, he has studied rare treasures while building an online presence that captivates audiences with educational content, travel adventures, and personal insights. Through resilience, creativity and the use of storytelling, he has  redefined success, proving it's never too late to follow your dreams and make a meaningful impact because just like a gemstone, "your story has value". 

Have you ever thought about starting a podcast but didn’t know where to begin—or even what a podcast really is? In this episode, host Calvin Gibbs, Jr. and guest C.J. Powers break down the basics and guide you step-by-step to help you launch your podcast quickly and easily."It also lays the foundation for what's coming next, as this is part of a multi-episode series.

Whether you're a seasoned professional looking to climb the career ladder or a recent graduate stepping into the workforce for the first time, crafting a compelling resume is key to making a memorable first impression on potential employers.In this episode, we'll explore the dos and don'ts of resume writing, uncovering the strategies and techniques that can help you stand out from the crowd.From formatting tips to highlighting your achievements, we'll cover everything you need to know to create a resume that showcases your skills and experience in the best possible light.So, grab a pen and paper, and get ready to take your resume to the next level. Whether you're aiming for that dream job or simply looking to make a career change, this episode of "We Are Overcomers (WAO)" podcast will help you navigate the competitive world of job hunting with confidence.Let's chart a course to success together.

Welcome Toastmasters and festive listeners, to a special holiday episode of our podcast. Get ready for a celebration of joy, laughter, and, of course, the are of public speaking. Let's unwrap the gift of eloquence together in this cheerful edition of WE ARE OVERCOMERS (WAO) podcast. This episode is complete with a "holiday wish for the world" from some of our Toastmasters members and bonus footage that may resonate with anyone thinking about giving up.

This episode is full of personal reflections on parenting from the moderator and her guests. Some of the conversation include: Parentification or parent–child role reversal is the process whereby a child or adolescent is obliged to act as a parent to their own parent. Empty Nest Syndrome is a stage of the parenting life cycle when parents launch their adult children into the world (like sending them off to college) and are now left on their own as a single mom or dad.New grandparents can feel blindsided and struggle to know how to navigate the complexities of this transition from being parents to now having to set boundaries as to when they will do their grandparenting duties.

Credit is an agreement you make with a lender that allows you to pay for goods or services now. In return, you agree to pay the lender back, usually with interest. Some common forms of credit are credit cards, mortgages, personal loans, car loans, payday loans, and even student loans. However, you MUST be aware of what you are doing. This episode will shed light on and fully breakdown Credit Awareness with information for both our personal and our business insights.

Gratitude is both an attitude and an action. This episode shows you how you can master and continuously renew gratitude to lead a fulfilling life through relationships, servitude, and faith. Also find out why strong men should have their apple and eat it, too!

Technology...just getting into the field is often a problem for young black women. Many underrepresented people are not exposed to the field, and gaining visibility is vital for entering the tech world. It is hard to enter and navigate tech companies without connections and support systems. Women of color face more significant challenges in the tech industry — and they are greatly underrepresented. While a total of 27% of computing roles are held by women, only 3% and 2% are held by Black and Hispanic women, respectively, according to Accenture. Tonight our host will discuss this with a panel of Black women who work in technology.

Orientation and mobility (O&M) specialists teach individuals with visual impairments to travel safely, confidently and independently in their environment. The future job outlook for these specialized positions are excellent. Tonight Eddie Williams from the Wrightwood-Ashburn Overcomers (WAO) Toastmasters clubs tells us all about orientation and mobility and details some of his exeperiences of being a visually impared person since age 7.

This episode will introdcue how some of the WAO Toastmasters members handled their mental health during the pandemic. Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being, influencing cognition, perception, and behavior. According to World Health Organization (WHO), it is a "state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and can contribute to his or her community".