Find Your Voice with Toastmasters and Change Your Life
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Find Your Voice with Toastmasters and Change Your Life!
Ever wished you could speak up with more confidence, whether at work, in a meeting, or simply sharing your own story?
Join Toastmasters clubs from across the East Bay for a free community event exploring how public speaking, storytelling, and leadership can help you find your voice and build confidence.
Featured Speaker: Santosh Kumar
The Noise Within: The Courage to Stop Running
Award-winning speaker and storyteller Santosh Kumar brings a powerful message of courage, resilience, and transformation.
Santosh won the District 101 International Speech Contest and took first place in KALW 91.7 FM's Open Mic competition. He has also shared his stories at The Marsh, The Moth, and Radio Zindagi FM.
Drawing from his personal journey through childhood adversity, addiction, recovery, and healing, Santosh reveals how finding the courage to confront our struggles can become a catalyst for lasting change.
What Else to Expect
- Discover Toastmasters: Learn how Toastmasters works, what happens at a club meeting, and how you can get involved, with presenter Tracy Holmes.
- Ask the Experts: Get your questions about public speaking, confidence, and leadership answered by experienced Toastmasters Manjit Gill and Tiffany Dawn Jones, in a panel discussion facilitated by Dr. Jeff Levine.
- Explore Local Clubs: Take home a guide to 19 Toastmasters clubs across Alameda, San Leandro, Castro Valley, Hayward, Union City, Newark, and Fremont.
Your Emcee: Clark Taylor
Event Details
Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Doors open: 6:00 PM
- Program: 6:30–7:30 PM
- Location: Union City Library, Community Meeting Room, 34007 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City, CA 94587
- Format: In person or online via Zoom
Registration & Attendance
Attending in person? Walk-ins are welcome! If you plan to join us, please RSVP so we can prepare seating and refreshments. Space is limited to approximately 25 attendees.
Joining online? Please register to receive the Zoom link.
Please Note: RSVPing on Meetup does not complete your event registration. To reserve your spot, please complete the free registration form at bit.ly/d205tm-voice.
Free and open to everyone. No purchases, membership commitments, or prior public speaking experience required. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to discover what's possible!