Chicago. I love being home. You made me understand the joy of solitude in home, the simplicity in home, simplicity as an art form which you so effortlessly have mastered. Your ease calms me, stays with me, even in another place. …

An original speech written and given by me at the Club and Area levels for the 2021 Toastmasters International Speech Contest. — My Mom is the reason I love to learn. This is a truth of my life that I’ve now come to know, 27 years later. I know I love to watch documentaries, I know that when I read a job description that says, “Exceptional candidates will be passionate about ongoing…

An original speech written and given by me at the beginning of 2020 at the Extraordinary Talkers Toastmasters Club. — In honor of Women’s History Month. “The more I told my story, the more my voice settled into itself.” Speaking about yourself becomes more comfortable when you actually do it. Then speaking more freely in general becomes easier. …