Thank you so much for this! I am now “getting what I want from life” pursuing art as my third career. I’m ignoring all the messages about age, inborn talent, and any other negatives that are thrown at me. This is my current passion and nothing will stop me from expressing myself in this way!
awesome! art is subjective and most important is that you have fun! i am also pursuing that much more this year as a real career and not a hobby. ebay is a good place for low price point pieces with a popular category but there are better sites like saatchi, etsy, artnet, fine art america, etc. marketing is really important. i am starting from scratch in terms of a website and marketing but i have some knowledge about it. start instagram, blog if u want to, leave your friends behind just kidding. get in a local gallery that has some decent traffic. that will help you stay accountable. there are many artists who started late. many of them started after they are retired. in fact most of the local art groups around me are full of retirees. check out Saatchi Art and look at the sold section to see what is happening!
Thanks for sharing! I just presented my Ice Breaker on Tuesday. So happy to hear you used the experience of the valleys in your life to help others to the peak!
I am currently in toastmasters preparing my ice breaker speech. I got on youtube and searched for icebreaker speech toastmasters and you were the one that popped up at the top. I watched the video and was so surprised to discover that the first example of an icebreaker speech I found was being given by a Guyanese person, because I am Guyanese too. Thank you for sharing your story and using your pain to give back to your community!
i''m thinking about joining up locally. it is one of my biggest fears. i even hate using the phone with strangers. huge fear factors for me. listening to my own voice is utter torture. i know i have to overcome that. thx for the inspiration.
Hi Xavier, This is the second time I have watched your video. It is very impacting and inspiring. We pray you will always be courageous, strong, and ambitious. The Lord Jesus Christ continually do wonders with in your life and bless your business and families. Lord also bless the health of Your son and families. Multiply his finances. Keep him and loved ones from harm. In Christ name we pray. Amen.
I visited a club in my area. I think its the ice breaker speech that put me off the most. I don't know why they would choose the hardest subject matter for your first speech. Can't they let you do one on something i am dispassionate about like chewing gum.
awesome speech, Xavier! keep up the good work. also, if you're ever interested, I'm here to help anytime you need. i have coached dozens of people with their speeches and would help you for free if you every needed. let me know!
I’m confused. Was this your actual Toastmasters Icebreaker? Or are you an experienced Toastmaster demonstrating what an awesome icebreaker speech looks like?
The Lord Jesus Christ bless you Brother in abundance. Keep climbing remembering to take short breaks in between. Abba Father pour out His power in you and restrore you in every facet of life and your family granting each one of you good health always providing every need. We love what you are doing. 🩵
What a powerful ice breaker! You are already a great speaker, holding your audience attention with your personal experience
Thank you so much for this! I am now “getting what I want from life” pursuing art as my third career. I’m ignoring all the messages about age, inborn talent, and any other negatives that are thrown at me. This is my current passion and nothing will stop me from expressing myself in this way!
awesome! art is subjective and most important is that you have fun! i am also pursuing that much more this year as a real career and not a hobby. ebay is a good place for low price point pieces with a popular category but there are better sites like saatchi, etsy, artnet, fine art america, etc. marketing is really important.
i am starting from scratch in terms of a website and marketing but i have some knowledge about it. start instagram, blog if u want to, leave your friends behind just kidding.
get in a local gallery that has some decent traffic. that will help you stay accountable. there are many artists who started late. many of them started after they are retired. in fact most of the local art groups around me are full of retirees. check out Saatchi Art and look at the sold section to see what is happening!
Thanks for sharing! I just presented my Ice Breaker on Tuesday. So happy to hear you used the experience of the valleys in your life to help others to the peak!
I am currently in toastmasters preparing my ice breaker speech. I got on youtube and searched for icebreaker speech toastmasters and you were the one that popped up at the top. I watched the video and was so surprised to discover that the first example of an icebreaker speech I found was being given by a Guyanese person, because I am Guyanese too. Thank you for sharing your story and using your pain to give back to your community!
Preparing for my ice breaker coming Wednesday...thanks for sharing...
Beautiful bro. You rock it
Great ice breaker. Very motivating. Thanks for sharing.
What an inspiration bro! Thanks so much for this awesome speech 🎉
Such an amazing and inspiring speech ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for sharing your story very inspiring.
Man that was some ice breaker bro. I checked if it is only 6 minutes in the end as you said it so well! Well done and God bless!
i''m thinking about joining up locally. it is one of my biggest fears. i even hate using the phone with strangers. huge fear factors for me. listening to my own voice is utter torture.
i know i have to overcome that. thx for the inspiration.
wonderful speech, its really inspiring one.
Wonderful speech.... bring a lot of motivation into one
Inspiring speech
Hi Xavier, This is the second time I have watched your video. It is very impacting and inspiring. We pray you will always be courageous, strong, and ambitious. The Lord Jesus Christ continually do wonders with in your life and bless your business and families. Lord also bless the health of Your son and families. Multiply his finances. Keep him and loved ones from harm. In Christ name we pray. Amen.
Not sure if you stayed with Toastmasters. I hope you did. Amazing speach
Thanks!!
Wonderful!
Very inspiring. I'll definitely subscribe.
Thanks Anne
Wow !! This is so motivating ! :)
Great Testimony Man Im Definitely Gonna Subscribe💯
Thanks Myy Jiggy
Wonder and inspiring story:)
Thanks Hari
I visited a club in my area. I think its the ice breaker speech that put me off the most. I don't know why they would choose the hardest subject matter for your first speech. Can't they let you do one on something i am dispassionate about like chewing gum.
Awesome!!
Very nice! It felt like it was longer than 7 minutes but in a good way
awesome speech, Xavier! keep up the good work. also, if you're ever interested, I'm here to help anytime you need. i have coached dozens of people with their speeches and would help you for free if you every needed. let me know!
Awesome Michael! Thanks! I'll take you up on that offer! Are you on Instagram?
Yes! @michealpeggins
broo.. i wanaa be as good as you.
I’m confused. Was this your actual Toastmasters Icebreaker? Or are you an experienced Toastmaster demonstrating what an awesome icebreaker speech looks like?
Plz help me to be a good public speaker
Boom
Nice speech! Where are you from?
guayana - South America
Can you help me!
Really a great speech man... But it would have been still more effective if you have avoided the notes
The Lord Jesus Christ bless you Brother in abundance. Keep climbing remembering to take short breaks in between.
Abba Father pour out His power in you and restrore you in every facet of life and your family granting each one of you good health always providing every need.
We love what you are doing. 🩵