I would love to hear from you! Send me a text Being a standout virtual speaker doesn’t require high end equipment, but it does require a few good tools, new skills and a lot of practice. Microphone - a lapel mic will give you the freedom to back away from the computer and use some body language to communicate.  Boya BY-M1 lapel mic - Affordable, simple to use, 20 ft cord allows you to move around,  and good sound quality for the price.   If you are using this with a cell phone, you will need this adapterOPSO Lighting to 3.5 Adapter RODE Wireless Go Wireless -- this is the higher end optionLighting --  natural light is always the best -- but if you need some additional light (and most of us do) check out these options: Newer Ring Light with stand and cellphone holder -  great option for virtual speaker QIYA Ring light - this desktop, smaller version ring light is great for small spaces and comes with a remote.  Fun feature LituFoto Light -  this is the lighting I use.  I love  using two of these for maximum light.   Camera - laptop cameras are not known for being outstanding.  Here are a few of the best in various price ranges: Logitech Brio Ultra HD webcam - a little pricey, but typically considered among the best Wansview Webcam 1080p-  good camera for a low price. AverMedia 1080p Webcam - a great mid range webcamRead the full show notes hereConnect with Mary Join Mary's Facebook group!Join Mary's email list!Follow Mary on InstagramConnect with Mary on LinkedIn Thanks for joining us on the StorySpire podcast! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and review to help us reach even more speakers like you.

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