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LEANNA LISTENS

Brian Cargill, TC2

Communication is Paramount

Leanna Lindquist, DTM

This month’s focus is on Bryan Cargill who joined community. Toastmasters has filled that need

Toastmasters in 2015. Brian can be seen at District for me. I’m fortunate to have the privilege to call
events this year with his camera and very large lens. many Toastmasters my friends. I’ve been active
in various clubs across Portland such as Moser
Tell us about Bryan Community Toastmasters, Feedbackers, and

I spent much of my childhood on the soccer At the River’s Edge over the course of the past
fields in Tacoma, Washington learning how to 4 years. Last year I was Area 53 Director, I am
compete and the value of consistent practice. thankful to the clubs in my area who that giving
Similar to our experience at Toastmasters. me the opportunity to visit and provide support.

I studied journalism at the University They made my job easy by being welcoming,
of Oregon because I wanted to get a better engaged and communicative.
understanding of interviews and learn how to tell
a strong story. My education translates well into You were seen at TLI photographing
the freelance video production that I do today the entire event. Tell us about your
where I am constantly asking questions of my relationship with photography

clients to not only better assist them, but to help Photography is a relatively new skill for
accurately convey the message and personality me. I’ve actually been a videographer for the

of their business. past 7 years. I’ve been wanting to increase my
I moved to Portland to follow my now fiancée, abilities, especially in event photography, as
Emily. We met our senior year of college in well as continue to develop my portfolio. I also
the same video production class. We’ve been enjoy being able to give back to the Toastmasters

together for about 5 years and have just recently community with photos that can be used as
announced our engagement with a hot air promotional materials for future events and
balloon ride this past August. We will be getting social media.
married in 2021.
How have you used the skills you learned
What brought you to Toastmasters? in Toastmasters to build your own

When I first moved to Portland I did not business?
know a lot of people, I was seeking a supportive I use Toastmasters every single day in my

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