TalkView
Public speaking is an essential skill for youth, fostering confidence, communication abilities, and critical thinking. The Clemence Youth Foundation presents TalkView, a unique public speaking competition designed to help participants articulate their thoughts effectively while engaging with real-world topics.
TalkView is not only a competition, but also serves as an invaluable learning experience for competitors and audience members alike. By participating in this event, individuals not only refine their public speaking skills but also gain insights into effective communication, persuasive speech techniques, and the importance of engaging with an audience. Whether a participant is an experienced speaker or someone looking to overcome their fear of public speaking, TalkView provides a supportive environment for youth to learn and grow. We look forward to seeing each participant rise to the challenge and make the most of this exciting challenge/opportunity!
Meet Our Coaches
Arkana Anwar
Arkana Anwar, the project leader for TalkView, is a sophomore at Memorial Senior High School. As a national circuit competitor and 2x TFA qualifier in speech and debate for extemporaneous speaking, Arkana is extremely passionate about public speaking and sharing her passion with others in supportive environments. After being in S&D for over 4 years, coaching local middle school students, and meeting Texas senators and business owners through the JA NSLS, Arkana values the spoken word as a vital life skill for building character, confidence, and careers. Beyond her passion for speaking, she also enjoy's volunteering, oil painting, playing tennis, and entrepreneurship— but nothing inspires her more than seeing young speakers channel their creativity into powerful speeches. Arkana is honored and excited to be one of your judges and hear all of your great ideas!
Adelaide Clemence
Adelaide Clemence is a finance major with a minor in Chinese and law and legal reasoning on the pre-law track at Southern Methodist University. She has extensive experience in government, law, and public speaking, having interned with Congressman Troy Nehls and the Fort Bend Justice Center under Judge Steve Rogers. Through these roles, she has gained valuable insight into legislative processes, judicial proceedings, and effective argumentation.
Additionally, she competed in debate for four years at Clements High Schol, honing her skills in critical thinking, structured reasoning, and persuasive speaking. She is also actively involved in the Clemence Youth Foundation (CYF), where she serves as the Youth Club Director, leading initiatives that inspire, educate, and empower young people through community engagement and leadership programs. Outside of academics, Adelaide enjoys traveling, playing golf, and engaging in cultural exchange through language and community events.
Stephanie Shen
Stephanie Shen is a junior at Stratford/SBAI and a two-time TFA qualifier in extemporaneous speaking. Stephanie has spent the past two years competing in extemp and many more in debate, which has shown her how powerful public speaking can be in empowering others. Effective communication is a such an important life skill that opens many doors, and her goal is to help others develop their public speaking abilities for both personal and professional growth. Outside of the speech and debate world, she loves exploring STEM research, dancing, and contributing to nonprofit initiatives. Stephanie looks forward to learning from all your unique perspectives while sharing her love for advocacy!
Amanda Zhang
Amanda Zhang is currently a senior at Cypress Woods High School, and she plans to attend Rice University in the fall. Amanda has been involved in debate since 7th grade and all throughout high school. Her main event is Lincoln-Douglas, but she's also participated in Cross-Examination debate. Amanda has qualified for TFA state, UIL state, NSDA many times She's also been her school's debate team captain for almost 4 years. As captain, she coaches team members and assist with case preparation. Outside of debate, Amanda enjoy's art, philosophy, writing, research, and playing guitar. Amanda is excited to share her experience with TalkView and work with all of you!