Carolina X Meagan Talks: Recent Episodes
C x M Talks
Two strangers meet through LinkedIn and come together with the goal of creating dialogue around stigmatized mental health topics. They hope to speak more confidently about these subjects while improving speaking and leadership skills. They will be completing the ToastMasters "Visionary Communication" Path along the way.
In this episode, CxM Talks end their season with guest Cyrus Belsoi..a fellow mental health advocate and WhoAmI podcast host. Right when we reached out to Cyrus, we took notice instantly in his positivity and enthusiasm with emojis in our conversation. When we jumped on the call for this episode, we got the part of him that wants to add light to the world.. and the part who sees the world as it is.. flaws and all. Join us in this conversation as we discuss our endeavors in our professional lives and the impact we would like to leave on the world.
[TRIGGER WARNING - suicide, addiction]
In this episode, C x M Talks welcome Jay Shifman, 'Choose Your Struggle' podcast host and fellow Cincinnati native. Jay embodies living an impactful life and opening up his own journey about coping with addiction. There is a lot of dialogue about how to spot warning signs, how geography impacts addiction treatment, and the chain of events that occur after sharing a recovery story. Tune in to join the conversation!
Our next guess shares a love for some of our favorite things... Toastmasters and storytelling. Nico de Bruyn, marketing enthusiast and author, joins us this episode to discuss his path after college, enjoying the "wrong moments", and immersing oneself into their interests. Make sure to tune in!
CxM Talks had the privilege to speak to Ashwini during the midst of the summer quarantine. Ashwini joined us in a raw and authentic conversation about family life, setting aside time for rest, and recapping the impact of our childhood upbringing. Join our discussion as we dive we share glimpses of our life with each other as it pertains to mental health.
What drew us to our next guest was her personal testamant... One of bravery and introspection. We welcome Stephanie to our show where we get to hear about her academic and entrepreneurial journies.. as well as some hurdles along the way.
CxM Talks welcomes a guest who is full of lively energy, stories, and unique experiences. Anne- Marcelle is the honorable guest who has made her mark with her #SilkRoadJourney. We discuss the everchanging digital landscape and how to find your own unique and authentic voice. Join the conversation!
CxM Talks welcomes our second special guest, Stefan Djordjevic, on our show! Tune in for a special conversation about adventures, moonshine companies, and public speaking!
CxM Talks begins a new method of communication that involves interviews. Today is very special.. we welcome our very first guest Jonaed Iqbal, founder of NoDegree.com and No Degree Podcast.
Our hosts reflect over the 5 level pathway that they use as a template to discuss topics relating to mental health.
The journey is both at the beginning and end! This marks Carolina and Meagan closing episode for the ToastMasters Visionary Communication Plan. They will each discuss a project that embodies everything that they've learned throughout this journey. Until next time, listeners! Hint: (there's a surprise brewing after this)
Carolina and Meagan step into the realities that intimidation plays in the world. Join the conversation as the topics of bullying and conflict resolution are discussed. This episode also puts us at Level 5 in the ToastMasters Visionary Communication Pathway. We will later discuss the ways in which we've demonstrated expertise since the beginning of this journey.
Our hosts take on communicating change has a bit of a twist. In this episode, Carolina and Meagan share their projects which implement how they're communicating change [on a remote team]. These projects fall under ToasterMaster's Level 4 of the Visionary Communication pathway.
Carolina and Meagan discuss talk about the Black Lives Matter movement. They also discuss work from home and life balance. This episode is Level 4 of the ToastMasters "Visionary Communication" path that focuses on communicating change.
Carolina and Meagan dive into their methods on how they plan to tackle their individual communication plan.
Carolina and Meagan discuss this journey so far with CxM Talks. They also dive into topics relating to stress, social anxiety, and feeling ashamed. This week's ToastMaster level discusses developing a communication plan.
After completing individual assessments, Carolina and Meagan discover their own individual Leadership and Communication styles. Are they able to guess how each other scored in each category? Stay tuned!
In their second podcast, Carolina and Meagan will be diving into heavy topics. Continuing the free-flowing conversation, they will discuss women's rights, self-esteem, and challenges in the classroom. Concurrently, they will be going through Level 2 of the ToastMasters 'Visionary Communication' path. The Level 2 path includes identifying your leadership style, communication style, and an Introduction to Toastmasters mentoring.
Carolina and Meagan will be recording their first podcast together.. and ever! This is a free-flowing podcast where they tackle the topics of feeling overwhelmed, relationship issues, and anger.
Simultaneously, they are also going through Level 1 of the Toastmasters 'Visionary Communication' path. The Level 1 points include icebreaker, evaluation and feedback, and researching and presenting.