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[47:36] What happens when 20 years and hundreds of conversations change the way you communicate, listen, and tell stories? In this special milestone episode, guest host Ryan Levesque turns the microphone around on Greg Gazin to reflect on the journey behind The Toastmasters Podcast, ToastCaster, and the lessons learned along the way.From launching a podcast as a Toastmasters High Performance Leadership project in 2006 to becoming host and producer of The Toastmasters Podcast, Greg shares how podcasting transformed not only his communication skills, but also the way he approaches conversations, uncovers stories, and connects with people.Along the way, the conversation revisits unforgettable moments, including interviews that created vivid “movies in the mind,” emotional discussions that revealed the human side of leadership, and the unexpected lessons that emerged from hundreds of conversations inside and outside Toastmasters.Greg also reflects on how his interviewing style evolved over time. What began as a focus on asking the “right” questions gradually became something else: learning to listen more carefully, follow curiosity, and help stories unfold naturally. The episode also includes a few behind-the-scenes stories, podcasting flubs, and some unexpected moments listeners likely will not see coming.Listeners will also hear…• How podcasting and Toastmasters helped supercharge Greg's communication skills• How Greg evolved from question asker to “story builder”• Why curiosity matters more than asking the “perfect” question• The conversation that literally gave Greg shivers while recording• A few memorable podcasting flubs and behind-the-scenes moments• The origin of Greg's “conversational runway” interviewing approach• Why some of the best podcast moments happen completely off-script• Lessons learned from guest and former co-hostSome of the most meaningful moments did not come from carefully planned questions. They came from unexpected turns, honest reflections, and the willingness to go a little deeper.And after hundreds of conversations, one lesson stands out above all: when people feel heard, remarkable stories often emerge.Greg's article, Reflecting Back: How a Simple Podcasting Project Developed into an Incredible Journey, appears in the June 2026 issue of the Toastmaster magazine. .Some additional episodes and resources mentioned in this conversation include:• #082 Introducing Greg Gazin - Newest Host of The Toastmasters Podcast • #084 Meet the 2014 World Champion of Public Speaking, Dananjaya Hettiarachchi • #100 Meet the 2015 World Champion of Public Speaking, Mohammed Qahtani• #104 Surviving Everest & the Nepali Earthquake with Sara Safari• #169 Vision Beyond Eyesight with Deborah McAlexander• #172 Confessions of a Podcast Host• #179 Finding Healing Through Service and Leadership with David Jones• #208 Don't Let Fear Hold You Back with Robert A. Navarez• #222 Enhance Your Presentation with Clown Presence - Don Colliver• #225 This is Us: Greg Gazin & Ryan Levesque - The Toastmasters Podcast• #250 500 Lunches with Strangers: Breaking Bread for Personal Growth • #266 Meet Lauren Parsons, 2024 Newest Accredited Speaker (Snack on Exercise)• #275 & #276 Better Conversations, 1 Question at a Time - Dr. Alison Wood Brooks (Part 1 & 2)• #267 Meet Maureen Zappala, 2024 Newest Accredited Speaker (Impostor Syndrome and “My Dot” • #294 Beyond 500 Lunches with Strangers: Lesson on Achieving Anything - Nick Bendel • #297 What Happens When Toastmasters Give Youth Voices a TEDx Stage with CeCe Espeut• #298 Spotting & Resolving Generative AI Pitfalls for Communicators with Joel Schwartzberg• TC056 Spanish Train: A Journey in Vocal Variety (ToastCaster)• TC150 The Hardest Speech You'll Ever Have to Give (ToastCaster)• YouTube: Spanish Train: A Journey in Vocal Variety (YouTube video)About Greg GazinGreg Gazin, DTM, is host and producer of The Toastmasters Podcast and creator of ToastCaster: Communication & Leadership Learning Lab. A 24-year Toastmaster, writer, speaker, and technology columnist, Greg has spent nearly two decades exploring communication, leadership, storytelling, and personal growth through podcasting.Greg is a Past District Governor and recipient of a Toastmasters International Presidential Citation. He is also a member of Spiritual Living Toastmasters in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

[26:51] What happens when students are given a real stage and someone willing to guide them there? In this episode, Greg Gazin speaks with CeCe Espeut about helping students step onto South Florida's TEDx Miramar stage and what unfolded along the way.CeCe Espeut, a two-time TEDx speaker, five-time Distinguished Toastmaster, and creator of TEDx Miramar, brought together Toastmasters to mentor students preparing for their first talks. What began as a simple idea quickly became something more for the students, the mentors, and for CeCe herself.Using a one-to-one mentoring approach, each student was paired with a Toastmaster. But it didn't take long to realize this wasn't just about coaching speeches. It was about learning how to listen, adapt, and meet each person where they are.Listeners will hear…How a one-to-one mentor model changed the dynamic for both students and coachesWhy “no crying allowed” forced mentors to rethink how they give feedbackThe surprising difference between youth talks and adult TEDx ideasHow experienced speakers had to adapt—fast—to truly connectWhat “accomplishment bonding” looks like—and why it mattersSome of the biggest shifts didn't happen on stage. They happened in the way people communicated—with each other, and with themselves.And in the end, it wasn't just about the talks—it was about what it took to get there. Youth didn't just find their voice. They helped others rediscover theirs. CeCe is featured in the March 2026 Toastmaster Magazine article Youth Take the Stage: South Florida Toastmasters Help Young People Find Their Voice with TEDxMiramar Youth by Kate McClare.About CeCe EspeutCeCe Espeut is a two-time TEDx speaker, five-time Distinguished Toastmaster, and creator of TEDx Miramar. A former U.S. Marine, she is also an author and leadership mentor dedicated to helping others find and share their voice. She has been a Toastmaster since 2016, is a past Division Director, and a member of three clubs in District 47. CeCe lives in Miramar, Florida and can be reached at: Cece@tedxmiramar.com.Additional Resources:CeCe refers to Zone of Genius. You can also listen to Toastmasters Podcast Episode #285: Leading from Your Zone of Genius: Aligning Work with Passion, with Katie Stoddart.

[26:51] What happens when students are given a real stage and someone willing to guide them there? In this episode, Greg Gazin speaks with CeCe Espeut about helping students step onto South Florida's TEDx Miramar stage and what unfolded along the way.CeCe Espeut, a two-time TEDx speaker, five-time Distinguished Toastmaster, and creator of TEDx Miramar, brought together Toastmasters to mentor students preparing for their first talks. What began as a simple idea quickly became something more for the students, the mentors, and for CeCe herself.Using a one-to-one mentoring approach, each student was paired with a Toastmaster. But it didn't take long to realize this wasn't just about coaching speeches. It was about learning how to listen, adapt, and meet each person where they are.Listeners will hear…How a one-to-one mentor model changed the dynamic for both students and coachesWhy “no crying allowed” forced mentors to rethink how they give feedbackThe surprising difference between youth talks and adult TEDx ideasHow experienced speakers had to adapt—fast—to truly connectWhat “accomplishment bonding” looks like—and why it mattersSome of the biggest shifts didn't happen on stage. They happened in the way people communicated—with each other, and with themselves.And in the end, it wasn't just about the talks—it was about what it took to get there. Youth didn't just find their voice. They helped others rediscover theirs. CeCe is featured in the March 2026 Toastmaster Magazine article Youth Take the Stage: South Florida Toastmasters Help Young People Find Their Voice with TEDxMiramar Youth by Kate McClare.About CeCe EspeutCeCe Espeut is a two-time TEDx speaker, five-time Distinguished Toastmaster, and creator of TEDx Miramar. A former U.S. Marine, she is also an author and leadership mentor dedicated to helping others find and share their voice. She has been a Toastmaster since 2016, is a past Division Director, and a member of three clubs in District 47. CeCe lives in Miramar, Florida and can be reached at: Cece@tedxmiramar.com.Additional Resources:CeCe refers to Zone of Genius. You can also listen to Toastmasters Podcast Episode #285: Leading from Your Zone of Genius: Aligning Work with Passion, with Katie Stoddart.

In this episode of Healing Her Halo, I sit down with the incredible CeCe Espeut, a former US Marine, author, photographer, 2-time TEDx speaker, and 4-time Distinguished Toastmaster. We explore the powerful topic of “Flip The Script: How to Reinvent Yourself.” CeCe shares her remarkable journey of transformation, from her time in the military to becoming an accomplished speaker and advocate for change. As the executive director of TEDx Miramar and a current student of Industrial Organizational Psychology at Florida International University, CeCe's life is centered around faith, family, and education. We discuss how she continuously reinvents herself while staying grounded in her core values. If you've ever wondered how to flip the script on your own life, this episode is packed with wisdom and motivation to help you take that step.Watch now to learn more about CeCe's inspiring story and how you can start your own journey of reinvention!Corporate Event SpeakerMost Requested Topics: Imposter Syndrome, Storytelling & 2nd Chances:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceceespeut/ Instagram - @Healingherhalo : https://www.instagram.com/healingherhalo/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healing-her-halo/id1540565841Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0IgJzkLJ3oxncfG6MWSN1LSend us a text

This is the video of episode 104 is a special episode announcing TEDx Miramar! This is the first TEDx event in the city of Miramar, Florida. In this episode we interviewed the executive director of TEDx Miramar, Cece Espeut. She's no stranger to the pod. You can catch her on Episodes 25. For more information go to www.tedxmiramar.com

CeCe Espeut is a multi-talented powerhouse who brings her expertise as a former US Marine, author, photographer, two-time TEDx speaker, and a four-time Distinguished Toastmaster. She is also the executive director of TEDx Dania Beach 2023. CeCe currently attends Florida International University (FIU) where she is studying Industrial Organizational Psychology with an emphasis in Change Management and Personal Development. Her life is centered on three core values; God, Family, and Education. She Is the mother of 2, the grandmother of 6 and the GREAT grandmother of 3 amazing boys.

CeCe Espeut is a multi-talented powerhouse who brings her expertise as a former US Marine, author, photographer, two-time TEDx speaker, and a four-time Distinguished Toastmaster. She is also the executive director of TEDx Dania Beach 2023. CeCe currently attends Florida International University (FIU) where she is studying Industrial Organizational Psychology with an emphasis in Change Management and Personal Development. Her life is centered on three core values; God, Family, and Education. She Is the mother of 2, the grandmother of 6 and the GREAT grandmother of 3 amazing boys.

You often hear me talk about Toastmasters, a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Today I invited a fellow photographer and Toastmasters friend CeCe Espeut to talk about how Toastmasters has helped her in her personal growth. She is a former US Marine, author, TEDx speaker, three-time Distinguished Toastmaster, and a master photographer. CeCe's life is centered on three core values: God, Family, and Education. In this episode, we talked about: The importance of Niches Why you should always have a headshot and bio ready How Toastmasters International can help you become a better communicator and leader How to be TEDx speaker ready How the way you show up opens up opportunities Let's continue the conversation! Conversation with Mayi Lenz Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mayilenz/ Conversation with Mayi Lenz Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ConversationswithMayiLenz For show notes, please visit http://conversations.mayilenz.com

Breaking the chains is the story about how one wrong decision will change your life but each of us has the opportunity to break that chain and create success. Join Allison Turner, the host, of the Dream Plan Start Grow Show as she interviews CeCe Espeut, a TEDx Speaker, Author, Photographer and Videographer. Host Bio: Allison

CECE ESPEUT  - PART 2 Website: CeCeEspeut.com Telephone Number: 954.478.5109 Email: espeut.cece@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/cece.espeut CeCe Espeut is a former US Marine, three times distinguished toastmaster, author, and TEDx speaker. Her life is centered on the core values of God, Family and Education. She currently attends Florida International University (FIU) where she is studying Industrial Organizational Psychology with an emphasis in Change Management and Personal Development. In addition to being a keynote speaker at conferences around the world, she also serves as vice president of education of her Toastmasters club and speaks at schools about leadership development.  She also sits on the board of the Broward County Re-Entry Coalition for Ex-Offenders to help rehabilitate inmates who are transitioning back into society following incarceration.  

CECE ESPEUT - PART 1 Website: CeCeEspeut.com Telephone Number: 954.478.5109 Email: espeut.cece@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/cece.espeut CeCe Espeut is a former US Marine, three times distinguished toastmaster, author, and TEDx speaker. Her life is centered on the core values of God, Family and Education. She currently attends Florida International University (FIU) where she is studying Industrial Organizational Psychology with an emphasis in Change Management and Personal Development. In addition to being a keynote speaker at conferences around the world, she also serves as vice president of education of her Toastmasters club and speaks at schools about leadership development.  She also sits on the board of the Broward County Re-Entry Coalition for Ex-Offenders to help rehabilitate inmates who are transitioning back into society following incarceration.

Stand Up & Speak Up with Debby Montgomery Johnson and Cece Espeut. Raised in a "good" family overseas and surrounded with all of the best things, Cece, the ultimate city girl, arrived in NYC from London and who do you think she "met" at the Metro station? The US Marine Corps recruiter and the rest is history..."I'll see you when I see you" is what she told her mom and 10 years later she's telling another story from behind Federal Prison walls. How did her brilliant "math mind" get her caught up in drug conspiracy with her "friends?" As she tells, her good life went one way and she went the other UNTIL she told her story and realized she wasn't alone...she wasn't the only "good girl" who's been behind bars. Armed with the intense WILL to not go back, EVER, she turned her passion in photography into a thriving business. Called out by Sharon Lechter at a Women's Prosperity Network Unconference, Cece could not hide behind the camera or the mask of embarrassment any longer. It was time to STAND UP & SPEAK UP about her life and turn her pain and experiences into something for good. Today Cece Espeut is a TedX speaker, author, and advocate for second chances and restoring your life after incarceration. What a woman...what a story!

In this episode of The Life Teacher Podcast, Hector welcomes Cece Espeut. Cece was on at a New York subway living a life she did not like. A U.S. Army Recruiter approached her and convinced her to answer a few questions. Little did she know it was the ASVAB. After receiving a high score and coming from a family history of joining the Armed Forces, she joined that day and didn't look back. After her honorable discharge, Cece was arrested on conspiracy. Determined not to return to prison, she set out to speak and inform prisoners and parolees about the system. Cece took it one step further and was granted an opportunity to be a TEDx Speaker about the prison system. Follow her on her incredible journey in this episode.

Tonight was our Sex theme finale. What better way to end a provocative, interesting, entertaining, fulfilling, avoided, heavily marketed three letter word SEX. Tonight our panel consisted of a mixture of married, divorced, parents, grandparents and some never married. We jumped right into different and similar views on the importance of Sex in a relationship, secrets to staying married, tips on finding a partner, effects of food and alcohol before Sex and just how spiritual or mental Intimacy is. This episode was filled with eye-opening perspectives, semi-friendly debates, Sex education and lots and lots of laughs. I thoroughly enjoyed being the moderator...well most of the time. Enough rambling from me. Let's go!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blazethelion/support

The thing about white privilege is that white people don't see it.  “White privilege” doesn't mean your life hasn't been hard, it simply means that your skin color isn't one of the things making it harder. This series is meant to share experiences of real people who have experienced racism and still experience it. The goal is to shine a light so that we ALL see it and take actionable steps to do something about it. CeCe Espeut's life is centered on three core values: God, Family and Education. After serving as an Sgt in the United States Marine Corps for ten years, CeCe made a series of bad decisions and ended up in prison for her involvement in a drug conspiracy. After leaving prison and completing her probation she applied for and was granted clemency in 2012 by then Florida Governor Rick Scott.  She is now in the process of applying for a Presidential Pardon.  CeCe speaks several times a week in jails, prisons and drug treatment centers to inmates from a place of intense passion & personal experience, explaining how they can get their criminal records sealed, expunged or pardoned and create a new life for themselves.   CeCe's focus is restoring hope to her audience by telling her story of how strategic planning and goal setting changed her life. CeCe also gives presentations and leads seminars and workshops on topics related to overcoming adversity and personal growth development. CeCe is not only funny, but she uses her charm & wit to disarm people and then deliver deep life lessons regarding reinventing ones-self after being in prison, that prison being either a mindset or a correctional facility. Working/hearing with (experiencing) CeCe is guaranteed to be a life-changing event. Starting with the “awkwardness" of stereotypes & prison statistics, CeCe delivers a powerful message followed with solutions that work.  CeCe sits on the board of the Broward County (FL) Re-Entry Coalition for Ex-Offenders.  CeCe Espeut is also well-seasoned wedding photographer whose guilty pleasures include white chocolate, social media and traveling the world. CeCe does about 40 weddings per year world-wide.  She picked up her first camera at 16 and has been in love with photography ever since. CeCe also writes in her spare time.   Learn More at www.CeCeEspeut.com   For more information about Women's Prosperity Network go to  https://womensprosperitynetwork.com/  https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomensProsperityNetwork 

CECE ESPEUTTOPIC: The Road to TEDx Website: https://howtobeatedxspeaker.com/Telephone: 954-478-5109Email: cece@cecethephotographer.comFacebook: https://facebook.com/cece.espeut CeCe Espeut’s life is centered on three core values: God, Family and Education. Her focus is restoring hope to her audience by telling her story of how strategic planning and goal setting changed her life. Being a Toastmaster is one thing CeCe really enjoys. It connects her to a community of individuals who are all about leadership and personal development. CeCe now coaches speakers and those who want to do a TEDx Talk.

http://ceceespeut.com  Brains, CeCe’s life is centered on three core values: God, Family and Education. After serving as an Sgt in the United States Marine Corps for ten years, CeCe made a series of bad decisions and ended up in prison for her involvement in a drug conspiracy. After leaving prison and completing her probation she applied for and was granted clemency in 2012 by Florida Governor Rick Scott.  She is now in the process of applying for a Presidential Pardon. Her book is on Amazon: The Florida Clemency G    

CECE ESPEUT Website: CeCeEspeut.com Email: CeCe@CeCeEspeut.com Twitter: CeCeEspeut Facebook: CeCeEspeut LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceceespeut CeCe Espeut’s life is centered on three core values: God, Family and Education. CeCe speaks several times a week in jails, prisons and drug treatment centers to inmates from a place of intense passion & personal experience, explaining how they can get their criminal records sealed, expunged or pardoned and create a new life for themselves. CeCe is not only funny, but she uses her charm & wit to disarm people and then deliver deep life lessons regarding reinventing ones-self after being in prison, that prison being either a mindset or a correctional facility. Working with or hearing CeCe is guaranteed to be a life-changing event.

TedX Talk Boca Raton organizer, Erik Mintz spoke of the upcoming TedX Talk in Boca Raton, FL and CeCe Espeut will be speaking at the event on how strategic planning and goal setting changed her life. Please use code CECE25 for a 25% discount to purchase tickets to the event at tedxbocaraton.comThis show is broadcast live on Thursday's 1PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/

Pardoning our past and starting over with special guest motivational speaker, photographer, and artist CeCe Espeut.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/PostcardstotheUniverse)

CECE ESPEUT Website: ispeakinprisons.com Email: cece@ispeakinprisons.com CeCe Espeut is an inspirational speaker, author and advocate for the civil rights restoration of former inmates. She has spent the past seven years speaking at jails, prisons and drug rehab centers on clemency and recidivism. As a former Sergeant in the United States Marine Corp and former inmate who was granted clemency in 2012, CeCe gives presentations and leads seminars and workshops on topics related to overcoming adversity and personal growth development

Author, speaker, and advocate for Civil Rights Restoration for Former Inmates, CeCe Espeut talks about her big leap of leaving her past behind and how and why to get our criminal record sealed, expunged or pardoned.