#196: Toastmasters in Virtual Reality – Melanie Stark & Roberto DaCosta

The Toastmasters Podcast with Greg Gazin with Ryan Levesque and Bo Bennett

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[30:08] On today's episode, we discuss Virtual Reality (VR)—what it is, why it's important, and how communicators, speakers, and professionals can use VR to enhance their communication, connection, and careers. You'll meet Melanie Stark, a Toastmaster and VR enthusiast who has facilitated events in VR with members of both Toastmasters and Rotary International. You'll also meet NYC-based entrepreneur Roberto DaCosta, the founder of CONINVR, a company that hosts weekly VR Networking and monthly trade shows in virtual reality. 

Today's episode is a follow-up to Ryan's article which appears in the January 2022 issue of the Toastmaster, "Toastmasters Take Virtual to a New Reality: How some members are using virtual reality technology to improve communication skills."

Ready to continue your communication and leadership journey in the metaverse? Join Ryan and friends in launching the first 100% Virtual Reality Based Toastmasters club. Interested? Visit VRToastmasters.com and complete the interest form. 

To follow-up with Melanie Stark, find her on Facebook, or email her: melanie at melaniestark dot com. 

To connect with Roberto DaCosta, visit his website, find him on LinkedIn, or email him: roberto at coninvr dot com