Best Rae Shawn Podcasts (2024)

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Kylie Jenner CRIES over BULLYING. Charli XCX and Lorde fix girl trauma 1:14:39

7d ago1:14:39

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3:50 Kylie Jenner cries over bullying about her looks 21:15 Multiple celebrities arrested 28:30 Astronauts stuck in space 33:30 Charli XCX and Lorde fix girl trauam 55:00 Camila and Normani beef

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#255: Gravitas Personified: Meet the 2024 Golden Gavel Recipient – Lisa Sun

12d ago

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[37:39] This award-winning Entrepreneur, speaker & author redefines confidence & inspires us with her incredible journey & a sneak-peek into her book & keynote

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Rae's Corner w/ Ali Williams/Ellie Rose 1:32:38

22d ago1:32:38

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Rae Shawn and Ali Williams (who also writes as Ellie Rose) sit down for chat about queerness and feminism, in and beyond romance. Ali focuses on what is important to her in romance from content warnings to processing trauma and how everything can lead to a happily ever after, or happy for now. The pair talk about what’s missing and where there need…

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JLO's career and marriage is in CRISIS mode. The Cyrus family is breaking apart 1:19:57

25d ago1:19:57

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4:00 Happy fathers day 6:00 JLO career crisis mode 22:00 JLO alleged divorce from Ben 29:00 happy pride month 32:00 The Cyrus family is CRAZY 46:00 The new draft for war 55:00 Justin Timberlake DUI 57:00 new music review 1:00:00 Sabrina and Taylor drama? (skims ad) 1:05:00 Joe Alwyn says which song is NOT about him 1:08:00 Weekly rating / superlati…

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#254: A Toastmasters Ribbon of Inspiration for my 6-Year Old Daughter – Todd Bryant

28d ago

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[28:22] Financial Planner Todd Bryant shares his Toastmasters journey & story & how a speaking award ribbon inspired his daughter, age 6 to speak at his club

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Rae's Corner w/ Chencia C. Higgins 1:14:37

1M ago1:14:37

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Rae Shawn and Chencia C. Higgins sit down for a frank conversation about what Chencia wants and likes to see in books, and how Black women should be treated. Periodt. The pair also discuss some of the issues surrounding how Black women are sometimes portrayed and how that can be different, if an author so chooses. Visiting Chencia’s backlist also p…

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#253: Meet the Resilient Shawn Ellis: 2024 International Convention Keynote Speaker

1M ago

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[33:37] Discover insights on resilience & adaptability from the renowned keynote speaker for Toastmasters’ 100th anniversary convention in Anaheim, August 2024!

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Rae's Corner w/ Rien Gray 51:59

2M ago51:59

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Rae Shawn and Rien Gray sit down to have a fun, yet serious conversation about writing the stories we want to see. Rien touches on wanting to continue normalizing stories showcasing trans characters, bisexual women, lesbians, butch and nonbinary characters and everything that encompasses the word sapphic. Rae and Rien also talk about food in Chicag…

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Rae's Corner w/ Karmen Lee 1:25:19

2M ago1:25:19

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Rae Shawn and Karmen Lee sit down to have both a quirky and very casual but blunt conversation about writing queerness and diversity. Karmen touches on culture, being from the South, community and writing from experience with love. The pair also are full of jokes and unhinged laughter. Intro/outro music: Weeknds - DayFox (pixabay)…

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#252: Leading Successful Teams Like a Master Gardener – Lauren Parsons

2M ago

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[25:01] New Zealand Author, Business Coach & Toastmaster shares how leading successful teams needs the same 12 conditions as healthy plants in order to thrive.

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Rae's Corner w/ A. H. Cunningham 50:52

3M ago50:52

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Rae Shawn and A.H. Cunningham sit down to have both a fun and serious conversation about writing in the Black space. They touch on culture, community, kink, and more. They also joke and poke at one another and squeeze in a few book recs both can't wait for. Note: They do briefly speak about her mother and Dementia 35:50-39:02. Intro/outro music: We…

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Decoding all the scathing TEA on The Tortured Poets Department 1:38:36

3M ago1:38:36

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03:00 my review of TTPD 10:00 The mixed critical reviews of TTPD 20:00 TTPD prologue 27:00 Tea decoding of all men commences (joe, matty, travis)

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Rae's Corner w/ guest host Meka James 1:58:42

3M ago1:58:42

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It’s a Rae’s Corner takeover with Meka James guest hosting and putting Rae Shawn in the hot seat. Rae and Meka talk about all the things. In true Meka fashion, we never know what is going to come up next. Rae writes contemporary romance and romantic suspense and plans to dabble in a few other genres, so the pair discuss the inner workings of Rae’s …

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Ranking the Kardashians least to most problematic (special guest: Spill Sesh) 45:13

3M ago45:13

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We get right into the tea in todays class with my iconic guest - my co professor for the day - Spill Sesh. We deconstruct each Kardashian sisters history of scandals, controversies, and apologies (or lack there of). With a definitive ranking of least to most problematic at the end. Enjoy students.

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#251: Cultivating Your Authentic Self as a Speaker – Elizabeth Danziger

3M ago

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[28:47] Discover the essence of authenticity in public speaking with Liz Danziger. Learn to balance vulnerability and preparation for impactful presentations

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JLO exposed as terrible person. Jojo Siwa rebrand distracting from crimes 1:41:37

3M ago1:41:37

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TIME STAMPS: 6:45 Dating shows under investigation 15:00 Proof that JLO is a terrible person 35:00 Jojo Siwa using rebrand to distract! 57:00 Ariana Grande saved her reputation 1:19:00 Patty catch up 1:31:00 My thoughts on new music

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#250: 500 Lunches with Strangers: Breaking Bread for Personal Growth – Nick Bendel

3M ago

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[28:56] An interesting chat with a man embarking on a personal journey to improve his social skills, strengthen his mindset & build an incredible network

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Rae's Corner w/ Tati Richardson 1:09:32

4M ago1:09:32

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Rae Shawn is in conversation with author Tati Richardson about life after debut, adding indie writing to the mix and why it’s important to show love beyond the norm. Tati will avidly remind you that she writes for xennials, so get ready for a ride because it’s not just about these youngins in these streets. The pair also discuss difficult topics in…

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Rae's Corner w/ Jessica Terry 54:58

4M ago54:58

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Rae Shawn is in conversation with author Jessica Terry about how she crafts a story, where her ideas come from, and some of her habits. If you are hungry, I suggest grabbing a snack because Rae and Jessica do have a chat about food that'll make you hungry. The pair also discuss giving characters a piece of themselves and building from that to trans…

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#249: Group Wisdom: Reading The Toastmaster Aloud – Dorothy Chanakira & Viola Dondo

4M ago

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[29:52] Monthly ad hoc on-line group & invited guests toast Toastmasters then reads articles from Toastmaster Magazine aloud then has in-depth discussion them

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Rae's Corner w/ Lisa Kessler 58:43

4M ago58:43

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Rae Shawn is in conversation with Lisa Kessler about her venture into nonfiction publishing, the transition from traditional publishing to indie, and much more. The pair also discuss giving yourself grace as you try new things and not letting your internal demons run your actions. Intro music: Weeknds - DayFox (pixabay)…

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#248: How One Person Beat Burnout Through Personal Daily Routines – Olya Amelina

4M ago

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[29:52] Olya Amelia burned out rebuilding her life from scratch, turning it into a career as a health & performance coach. She shares her story & lots of advice

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Rae's Corner w/ Meka James 1:24:57

5M ago1:24:57

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Rae Shawn is in conversation with Meka James about her upcoming releases Anything Once and Love and Sportsball. Anything Once is a re-release of an erotic romance following a marriage in trouble. Love and Sportball is a sapphic romance between a women's basketball player and an athletic trainer. The pair also discuss differences between romance sub…

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#247: Improv: Laugh While Flexing Your Spontaneous Speaking Skills – Karen Rae Hannah

5M ago

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[27:25] Karen Rae Hannah enlightens us on what Improv is, how we can use it in our clubs and have fun, while boosting our speaking & leadership skills

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PSA for all PCU honor roll students 3:12

5M ago3:12

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Rae's Corner w/ Mia Heintzelman 51:15

5M ago51:15

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Rae Shawn is in conversation with Mia Heintzelman about her upcoming release The Accidental Crush, the first book in the Fortemani Family series. They also discuss self-care, writing something you love, and rising above the noise in the industry.By Rae Shawn

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#246: The Roast: Lightheartedly "Grilling" the Person of Honor – Chris Arning

5M ago

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[29:39] A Roast is something you bake in the oven, but also a humorous way to honor or recognize an individual by poking fun at them in a good-natured way.

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The END of Nicki Minaj- the DNA of the perfect rap TAKEDOWN 1:03:18

5M ago1:03:18

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03:00 Britney Spears spite Justin Timberlake and make his song flop 12:00 Taylor Swift going to the SUPER BOWL Taylor Swift leaked AI images Is the NFL rigged 37:37- The END of Nicki Minaj- the DNA of the perfect rap TAKEDOWN

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It's Back! Rae's Corner: The Bookcast 1:50

6M ago1:50

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Rae's Corner, a revamped bookcast, is back with new and familiar faces, kicking off Feb.2. Tune in for chats about authors and the publishing world. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit raeshawn.substack.comBy Rae Shawn

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Pop is dying. The "Main Pop Girl" is going extinct. 57:39

6M ago57:39

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Professor Patty felt like it was a slow news week as celebrities PR team are currently broke, so instead we will be fully discussing how Pop music is dying. and how the traditional title of the "Main Pop Girl" is going to be no more. With special guest AdamTheFlopTIME STAMPS FOR TODAYS CLASS:5:00 What and who is a "main pop girl"27:00 How past main…

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The many issues society has with the icon, Ariana Grande (and she is guilty) 1:27:17

6M ago1:27:17

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Hulu’s new show Death & Other Details is available to stream NOW. New episodes every Tuesday. TIME STAMPS FOR TODAYS EPISODE:03:09- 201311:30- 201425:30- 201539:00- 201645:00- 201751:30- 201857:00- 20191:03:30- 20201:05:00- 20211:08:30- 20221:12:30- 20231:22:00- "Yes, and?"

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#245: Meet the Newest Toastmasters International Accredited Speakers 2023

6M ago

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[48:22] Tune in to our interview with the newest Accredited Speakers (2023) – Stephanie Angelo, Verity Price, Dale Rees-Bevan & their incredible journeys

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Conspiracy: celebrities frozen in time; Golden Globes drama (Selena, Kylie); Ariana comeback 1:17:28

6M ago1:17:28

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TIME STAMPS FOR TODAYS CLASS: 02:35 Ariana Grande "Yes, and?" 07:45 Lil Nas X offends Christians 13:00 Patty weekend update 17:30 Halle & DDG announce birth of son 24:00 Golden Globes recap 33:30 DRAMA Selena Gomez, Kylie Jenner, Timothee Chalamet 45:30 All the pop girlies are on Ozempic! 59:30 Taylor Swift fatphobia "Anti-hero" 1:03:00 Conspiracy …

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Ariana Grande DENIES homewrecker title. Wonka flopped. Should Gypsy really be free? 1:29:45

6M ago1:29:45

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TIME STAMPS FOR TODAYS EPISODE: 05:00 Kendall Jenner Bad Bunny final update 12:30 Did Kylie Jenner get the ICK from Timothee Chalamet in Wonka? 18:30 Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco update 21:00 Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Christmas and New Years recap 27:00 James Charles and his brother TEA 32:00 Olivia Rodrigo new shocking boyfriend 39:00 Ariana Gran…

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#244: Handling Presentation Misfortunes & Mishaps with Grace – Jim Cathcart

6M ago

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[34:07] Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE his stories, strategies, & mindset for dealing with unpredictable on-stage mishaps with grace. Bonus: Free digital book.

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2023 WRAPPED… WERE PRAYING 2024 IS BETTER (ft Snarky Marky) 1:36:48

7M ago1:36:48

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This episode is a tribute to a messy year of pop culture. Patty and his special guest Snarky Marky discuss the worst and the best moments of the year. What should we bring with us and what should we leave behind?04:40 Game- "You Have To Pick"09:30 the WORST movie/songs of 202317:30 the WORST scandals of 202327:30 Celebrities (mostly Taylor Swift) g…

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#243: My Toastmasters Education is like a College Degree – Philip Wilkerson III

7M ago

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[29:17] Phil enlightens us a little about the fruits of his Toastmasters Communication & Leadership journey & how others can also benefit from the program

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Taylor Swift calls Kim Kardashian and Kanye "Trash"!! Selena fights her own fans over new boyfriend 1:42:12

7M ago1:42:12

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TIME STAMPS FOR TODAYS CLASS: 03:30 Britneys Spears dad got his leg amputated 09:30 Mariah Carey dethroned as Christmas queen 12:00 Sabrina Carpenter posts about Olivia Rodrigo 19:00 Ariana Grande announces new album 24:00 North West is on Kanyes new album 25:00 Taylor Swift calls Kim and Kanye TRASH! Can i ever forgive Kim? 54:00 Selena Gomez figh…

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Billie Eilish is angry after being "OUTED" as bisexual. Taylor Swift REJECTS false claims she married Joe. 1:27:01

7M ago1:27:01

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TIME STAMPS FOR TODAYS CLASS 02:00 Spotify Wrapped TEA 11:30 Taylor Swift BLASTS gossip blogs viral rumor she wed Joe Alwyn 25:30 Taylor Swift meets family of fallen fan 29:00 Taylor and Travis update 31:00 Pink Friday 2 and Reputation TV 41:30 Billie Eilish ANGRY after being "outed" as bisexual 53:00 Lil Nas X making jesus music offends Christians…

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#242: Finding Her Voice and Purpose Creates a Path of Opportunities – Kelly Kaur

8M ago

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[29:58] People find their voice & purpose many ways. Kaur found hers through storytelling, writing, overcoming adversity, & Toastmasters speech competitions

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Dispelling insane blind items about Ariana Grande. Crazy Justin Bieber baby conspiracy 1:18:39

8M ago1:18:39

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TIME STAMPS FOR TODAYS CLASS: 02:30 Bell ringer- Billboard awards recap / charts 10:00 Dispelling insane Ariana Grande conspiracy 24:30 Justin Bieber baby conspiracy theory 39:15 Travis Kelce spills tea about Taylor Swift 53:00 Is Travis Kelce a nepo boyfriend / clout chaser 1:05:30 Review of "Thanksgiving" and "Hunger Games prequel"…

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Why people hate Hunger Games prequel star Rachel Zegler. Predicting 2024 grammy winners 1:11:57

8M ago1:11:57

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TIME STAMPS FOR TODAYS EPISODE: 3:30 new Ariana Grande and Kylie Jenner song 6:30 2024 Grammy Winner Predictions 24:00 Kylie Jenner and Timothee Chalamet update 29:00 Taylor and Travis update 35:00 Why people hate Rachel Zegler 51:00 Ranking peoples sexiest men alive 58:00 Keke Palmer domestic assault revelation…

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#241: AI, Authenticity, and…Stand-Up Comedy?—Aman Chopra

8M ago

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[32:27] Aman Chopra, public speaking coach and a recent graduate from NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering, on the intersection of AI, comedy, and authenticity

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Selena G**** exposed for her true self. Cops called to Eugena Cooney's house. Taylor denies bisexuality 1:08:58

8M ago1:08:58

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TIME STAMPS FOR TODAYS CLASS: 2:25 Kourtney Kardashian birth details 5:30 My uber called an A list celebrity 10:00 Selena Gomez cancelled for tone deaf comment 21:30 Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce update 30:00 Kim Kardashian and Gigi Hadid new boyfriends 44:00 Cops called to Eugena Cooney's house 56:00 Taylor Swift and Harry Styles deny bisexuality …

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Matthew Perry "Batman" and "Cranberries" Conspiracy. Taylor Swift exposes Harry Styles on 1989 TV 1:09:49

8M ago1:09:49

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TIME STAMPS FOR TODAYS CLASS: 3:00 Kourtney Kardashian gives birth childs name revealed 15:00 Matthew Perry details 25:00 Matthew Perry "Batman" and "Cranberries" 38:00 Tragic NHL accident 43:00 Selena Gomez worried for Taylor Swift 50:00 Taylor Swift exposes Harry Styles on 1989 TV

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#240: Jocelyn B. Tyson—2023 World Champion of Public Speaking

9M ago

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[30:44] Jocelyn Tyson - 2023 Toastmasters WCPS. Learn more about her journey, backstory & added pressures leading herself to the main stage & more.

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Britney Spears EXPOSES everyone in book! Kanyes wife BETRAYS him. 1:08:37

9M ago1:08:37

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TIME STAMPS FOR TODAYS CLASS 04:00 Paris Hilton's baby gets bullied for its appearance 08:00 North West exposes a learning disability she has 13:30 BRITNEY SPEARS EXPOSES ALL IN BOOK 34:00 Kanye West new wife will rob him blind 50:00 Kim Kardashians 43rd birthday 56:00 Bad Bunny talks Kendall Jenner on SNL 59:00 Taylor and Travis are love bombing e…

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Taylor Swift insults her exes on TV. Halle Bailey was BABY TRAPPED! Guest- Sloan Hooks 1:05:33

9M ago1:05:33

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TIME STAMPS FOR TODAYS CLASS: 01:40 Ice Spice and Jenna Ortega embarrass themselves 11:40 Taylor Swift insults exes on live TV! 23:00 How the dating scene in LA is HORRIBLE 34:00 Jada Pinkett Smith humiliates Will Smith in her new book 50:00 How steroids make you angry 54:00 Halle Bailey was BABY TRAPPED by the EVIL DDG…

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#239: Finding Confidence & Enhancing My Career on Two Continents – Jane Osemwegie

9M ago

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[22:24] Jane shares her journey of confidence building, career enhancement and transformation through Toastmasters starting in Nigeria and now in Canada

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Drake hates Rihanna. Anna Wintour hates Kim Kardashian. Pete Davidson hates all his exes. 1:06:14

9M ago1:06:14

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TIME STAMPS FOR TODAYS CLASS: intro- popping champagne for the visuals! 07:00 Bed Bugs taking over Paris fashion week 16:00 Anna Wintour got PISSED at Kim Kardashian 26:00 The TRUTH about mean influencers and celebrities in LA 36:00 Celebrities moving on to NEW sexy relationships (Harry Styles, Pete Davidson, Ariana Grande) 55:00 Drake is jealous t…

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