Shelle Luscombe is an entertainer, a singer, a presenter, a voiceover artist. She turned 50 in 2021 and she set out to have 50 memorable experiences. She also wanted to raise money for a cause very close to her heart, having two copies of the Alzheimer's risk gene and having lost both parents to dementia. Three years on, she's raised over £12,000 pounds.
She's been on daytime TV and came close to winning a national award for her creative fundraising efforts. She's determined to live life to the full and continue campaigning for a cure for dementia.
We talk about:
- The inspiration behind the 50 challenges
- Shelle’s TV appearance and the power of PR
- Wacky challenges: unicycles, stand-up comedy, hair cutting and more
- The tragedy of dementia and personal risk
- Shelle’s musical journey and album release
- Living life to the fullest and Shelle’s determination
- The challenges of dementia care
- Seeking a new future and navigating midlife challenges
- Good days and bad days
- Supporting others through similar experiences
- Being willing to pivot
- Being willing to challenge ourselves
- Understanding dementia, Alzheimer’s and other related illnesses
- Rachel’s cat’s first appearance on the podcast
- The wonder of cats
- Lucifer as a name for a cat
- Difficulties of accessing support
- Hope for the future
And more!
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