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Luisa Montalvo crowned World Champion of Public Speaking

Luisa Montalvo's speech was clearly a winner from the moment she acknowledged the contest chair. The Rio Grande Valley Toastmasters all knew, but had to wait for the judges to confirm. Montalvo was in an incredible field of speakers, but her speech '37 Strangers' in the World Championship Finals yielded her the win.Montalvo is no stranger to the world stage, she's competed at this level several times, coming in second in the world in 2019.Montalvo's bravery, heart and humor shone brightly throughout this speech, more brilliant than we've ever seen from her before. Reaching out over the crowd to everyone ...

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