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now. That May Others who
2021 cover would have helped me
have featured another include: Penny Jahraus,
person’s face. None of it Cleon Cox, Joe Harper, Bill
would have happened if I hadn’t Maher, Dr. Gwendolyn Avington,
taken a chance to try, and Phyllis Ralph Galantine, Jordan Burnett-Rainey,
hadn't given me the chance to Kamili Talley, Barbie Klein, Gloria Cox,
try. Zachary Rios, Huei-Hua Lin, Krikor Gazarian,
2. Being authentic - No one else can Jonathan Abuyan, Rebok, Val, Charissa Yang,
be me and being the most authentic version Michael Kenyon-Rosenberg, Lisa Busenbark,
of myself has made the writing process fun. Maria Mendoza, Ellen Ino, Leanna Lindquist,
Also, I showed my cover story clip to an editor Patrick Locke, Tamsen Corbin, PJ Kleffner, and
who helped me get paid writing work. Some many Toastmasters clubs, including, my home
of the internal photos were, let’s say, uniquely club, New Horizons, Yammertime, Feedbackers,
expressive (if you're curious you can look back) Silicon Forest, and Toastmasters Professionally
but regardless, they were authentic. Speaking. Also, three clubs that let me practice
3. Finding my voice - The opportunity to just before the District contest last month but I
express myself has helped me be a better didn’t get the chance to mention in the May issue
communicator. What I love the most about were: Evergreen Toastmasters, Professionally
writing, especially for Voices!, is sharing what Speaking Toastmasters, and Encouraging Words.
has touched my heart. Which I hope will Thank you everyone for all your support. It has
inspire others to take a chance, be true to made all the difference in the world!
themselves, and make their voice heard too. I know the next journey Phyllis takes will be
Of course, I’ve had a lot of support from a great adventure and the legacy of Voices! she
many Toastmasters and several clubs along the has created for District 7 will continue to shine.
way. Starting with Maren Zieba for her editing It was a real pleasure working with you Phyllis!
expertise and Leela Seeber for being a wonderful Thank you for all your time, dedication, and
mentor. love of Toastmasters!
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