Tea tables are turned! We are guests, we are guests - tea is poured, scones adored and the hosts will do the rest!

In May, podcaster tables were turned:  BTS were guests of Your Speaking Matters

Tea tables were turned last month between Barb's Tea Service and friends and fellow podcasters, Rik and Carol D. In two years of podcasting, BTS did something we had never done before - we were guests! 

My husband, co-host and "arm candy", Chris, and I started podcasting in April of 2024 at Lake Orion's ONTV. Within a month, we invited Rik and Carol to be our guests. We've had many a travel and tea adventure together in twenty-some years, so it was a perfect fit to have them join us in the studio to not only share some of those memories, but to also talk about a passion of theirs:  public speaking.

Freshly baked scones, with homemade clotted cream served with tea.

Rik and Carol have been involved in Toastmasters for years, managing their own local chapter, Confident Communicators. They have hosted many events with this organization including last fall's, "So You Want to do a Podcast?" where Chris and I were panelists with other podcasters. 

We know at least one set of folks in attendance who took the next step - Rik and Carol! 

Six months ago, our friends started their own podcast at ONTV Studio, "Your Speaking Matters". In their series, they give tips on public speaking and leadership skills. They've interviewed several members of Toastmasters who serve in various roles. 

May 2024, Rik and Carol were guests on Barb's Tea Service Podcast.

A few weeks ago, Rik and Carol invited us to be on their podcast to talk about our journey in the studio:  the "why" and "how" as well as what we've learned. Although we strive to improve after every studio session, we have, after 80 recordings, found out what works well for us and what doesn't. (Our first few podcasts are still out there, should anyone need reminding of our very humble beginnings. 😄).

We are guests, we just talk and let the others do the rest. 

But, this wasn't just a podcast recording - it was an afternoon tea time as well. Rik brought in his freshly baked lemon scones with homemade clotted cream. Both were fabulous.  However, that wasn't all. To add to this, our podcasting amigos, brought freshly brewed Yunnan Gold tea. 

To borrow from Lumiere and Mrs. Potts:

We are guests, we are guests, 

Talking podcasts and a fest,

The tea's been poured, the scones adored,

We just talk and let the others do the rest. . . 

 We enjoyed turning the tables - especially when scones, cream and tea are on them.