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Why I am one of the Misfit 30

Hi everyone, I’m Mel. And in true Danger Lou style I’m taking the terrifying plunge of getting infront of a video camera so that I can share with you why I think Danger Lou is about more than one person… … Continue reading

Time for a Birthday Flashback!

Last week we celebrated our 2nd birthday – and we’ll be enjoying a drink tonight at our pub social, providing us with a “cheers!” moment! It also seems like a good time to look back – so here’s a video … Continue reading

Danger Lou’s nemesis revealed…

Every good super hero needs a nemesis – whether it’s Superman and Lex Luther, Batman and the Joker, Wonder Woman and (..umm… well, you get the idea), any superhero worth their salt is working tirelessly to make sure their nemesis … Continue reading

Chicken!

On the eve of the launch of the Danger Lou trailer, it seems appropriate to talk about fear. I feel like I’m at the start of something and I don’t know where it will lead me. Putting Danger Lou out … Continue reading

How do you see yourself?

One of the things that I have been struggling with is liking myself, and being kind to myself. It’s a topic I first introduced here and I don’t feel I’ve finished exploring it yet. Then I came across this recent … Continue reading

The Art of Being Asked… And Responding

As the campaign for Misfit Fargo begins, I am already taking the gloves off, talking to more people about what we’re doing and how this campaign fits in, and holding myself more accountable. I had a great conversation with Adelina … Continue reading

Exploring the art of asking

Recently the amazing Vanessa Chase over at Philanthropy for All  shared a most incredible Ted talk by Amanda Palmer on the art of asking. I invite you to watch it and share your thoughts and experiences of asking. What stands … Continue reading