Kentuckiana Women in Leadership: Women Empowering Women

Spent the weekend at the Toastmasters District 11 Conference with an amazing group of women from Kentuckiana in Leadership. Grateful for the laughs, encouragement, friendships, and the opportunity to grow alongside such inspiring leaders.

🥂 Cheers to Growth! 🥂

Join us on Monday, May 18 for a special Toastmasters Open House focused on confidence, communication, leadership, and personal growth.

Whether you want to:
✨ Improve public speaking
✨ Build confidence
✨ Become a stronger leader
✨ Meet supportive people

…Toastmasters is a great place to start.

Guests are welcome! Bring a friend and come grow with us.

Join us for an inspiring evening at Toastmasters Club Meeting.

Theme: Your Best YES
What does your “YES” look like? Is it saying yes to opportunities, growth, confidence—or something new you’ve been holding back from?

Come explore, share, and grow with us in a supportive and friendly environment.

📅 Date: May 4th
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: EVPL McCollough Library Evansville IN

Whether you’re looking to build confidence, improve communication, or just connect with great people—this meeting is for you.

Guests are always welcome! Come say YES to your growth and

Today is our Kentuckiana Women in Leadership Toastmasters Club Meeting !

📅 Monday, April 20
🕕 6:00-7.30 PM

Attention! Venue change!

We meet at EVPL Central today( address on the leaflet below)

Theme: Your Gifts🌸

Each of us carries unique gifts—talents, experiences, perspectives, and strengths that shape who we are.

Sometimes we overlook them or compare ourselves to others, forgetting that what comes naturally to us can be our greatest advantage.

During this meeting, we will explore how to recognize, embrace, and confidently use our gifts to grow as speakers, leaders, and individuals.

When we value our strengths, we unlock new opportunities and inspire others to do the same.
Come ready to share, learn, and celebrate the power within you.

Your story matters.

Your gifts are your advantages.

Guests are always welcome—bring a friend and join us for an evening of growth, encouragement, and connection. 🩷

Interview with Our Amazing Leader — A Heartfelt Thank You and Celebration 🌸🌸

Today we celebrate an extraordinary woman and leader from the Kentuckiana Women in Leadership Toastmasters Club Deanna Rhodes as she completes her two-year cadence as Club President.

Her leadership has been nothing short of inspiring. She guided us with vision, consistency, and heart—motivating us, showing us the way forward, and believing in each member’s potential. Under her leadership, our club achieved the prestigious Distinguished Club status, a testament to her dedication and the strong culture she helped build.

She didn’t just lead—she lifted others.

She encouraged growth, confidence, and courage in every speech, every meeting, and every challenge.

Today, we celebrate YOU.We celebrate your service, your passion, and the legacy you leave behind. Thank you for setting the standard, for leading with grace, and for helping us become better leaders.

Here is our interview with her—an opportunity to reflect on her journey, her lessons, and her impact on all of us.

With gratitude and admiration,Kentuckiana Women in Leadership Toastmasters Club 💐

Kentuckiana Women in Leadership Toastmasters Club – Open House 🌟

Join us on April 6th, 2026 at 6:00 PM for a special evening of connection, inspiration, and celebration!

Our upcoming theme is:

“Cheers to Growth” — an end-of-year celebration recognizing and honoring the incredible accomplishments of our members.

From powerful speeches to personal breakthroughs, we are proud of every step taken on this journey of leadership and communication.

You are warmly invited!

Bring your friends, colleagues, and anyone curious about building confidence, leadership, and public speaking skills.

✨ Let’s celebrate growth.

✨ Let’s celebrate courage.

✨ Let’s celebrate each other.

Because we all deserve it! 🎉

🎤 Celebrating Our Toastmasters Winners! 🎉
At our last club meeting, we enjoyed inspiring speeches, laughter, and great impromptu speaking!

🏆 Best Prepared Speech: Elysse Ruggles
Elysse delivered a powerful and heartfelt speech about a proposal to help girls in Haiti develop their speaking skills and leadership abilities. Her message reminded us how communication can empower young women and create opportunities for the future.

🏆 Best Table Topics: Charron Combs
Charron had everyone laughing with a humorous and creative response during our Table Topics session, proving that quick thinking and a great sense of humor make impromptu speaking truly memorable!

Congratulations to both of our winners for making the meeting engaging, inspiring, and fun! 👏

🌸 Sayonara Winter, Welcome Spring! 🌸

Join us for an inspiring Toastmasters Meeting on March 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM as we say goodbye to winter and welcome the fresh energy of spring! 🌷

Meeting place:
EVPL McCollough, 5115 Washington Ave, Evansville

Our theme, “Sayonara Winter, Welcome Spring,”
celebrates new beginnings, growth, and the power of finding your voice. Just like the changing seasons, each meeting brings opportunities to grow in confidence, communication, and leadership.

Come enjoy:
✨ Engaging speeches
✨ Supportive feedback
✨ A warm and welcoming community

Whether you are a seasoned speaker or a guest curious about Toastmasters, this is a perfect time to join us and start the new season with inspiration! 🌱

Let’s celebrate the end of winter and the promise of spring together. We hope to see you there! 🌼
Bring a friend or two!

www.kentuckianawomeninleadership.toastmastersclubs.org

Please join us on Monday night!

Why Practice Public Speaking? Join Us at Toastmasters! 🎤

Have you ever felt nervous speaking in front of a group? Or wished you could express your ideas more confidently at work or in everyday life?

At Kentuchiana Women in Leadership Toastmasters, we practice in a supportive, encouraging environment — and the benefits go far beyond giving speeches!

Advantages of Practicing Public Speaking:
✅ Build unshakable confidence
✅ Think clearly under pressure
✅ Improve leadership and communication skills
✅ Speak persuasively in meetings and presentations
✅ Reduce fear and anxiety
✅ Receive constructive feedback for growth
✅ Expand your professional network
✅ Discover your authentic voice
Public speaking is not just about standing at a podium — it’s about learning how to influence, inspire, and connect.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, artist, professional, or simply someone who wants to grow — this is your space to practice, improve, and shine.

Join us at our next meeting and experience the transformation yourself!

ATTENTION! The meeting venue has changed just tomorrow: Deaconess Hospital - Kramer Pavilion in Orthopedic and Neuroscience Hospital/ Gateway in Evansville IN.