This episode features Birgit Starmanns, DTM, who is District 101’s PR Manager, in a conversation with the District Director, Vaibhav Singh, who makes his second appearance in this podcast. Listen in on the discussion of the "State of District 101," as Vaibhav shares stories about the improving engagement of new clubs and members as we move into our "fourth quarter" of the Toastmasters year, and highlights the current speech contest season. He also discusses his thoughts on continuous learning in communication and in leadership roles, and overcoming a resistance to the Toastmasters Pathways educational program.