You're never weird on the Internet (Almost)

I could not author a blog sharing stories of humanity using technology without at least mentioning

Felicia Day! 

Felicia is an actress, model, comedian and currently creative chief officer of her production company Knights of Good. She is an absolute idol of mine for the same reason as the title of her memoir: You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost).  In every project she takes on, Felicia has dived head-first bringing her unforgettable personality and zest for new, fun ideas. She is one of the most approachable people on the web, is unfathomably genuine (in fact, her industry is based on it) and is a positive role model for future generations (female and male) challenged by entering a new professional media.

Her web video "The Guild" started as a small project starring her and her friends, premiering on YouTube in July 2007. It grew in popularity and grew to be available on Microsoft's XBox Live Marketplace, Zune Marketplace, and MSN video. The webisodes were later made available on ITunes. After Microsoft's business model changed during Season 5, she wanted to maintain ownership of the series and moved it to her YouTube channel Geek & Sundry. Today, the series is available on DVD, Netflix and Hulu.

At the bottom of the page I'm including one of my favorite videos by Felicia, a mock music-video titled "I'm the one that's cool". I think it is a fun take on how the age of information has turned the tables on social stigmas.

Here's an "about me" snippet from her website:

Felicia is best known for her work in the web video world, behind and in front of the camera. She co-starred in Joss Whedon’s Internet musical “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog,” which was ranked in the “Top 10 Best TV of 2008” by Time Magazine, Entertainment Weekly and People Magazine and won an Emmy in 2009. She also created and stars in the hit web series “The Guild,” which is currently in its sixth season. “The Guild” has won numerous awards for web video excellence, most recently garnering a PGA nomination for best web series in 2011. She has expanded the brand into numerous merchandizing opportunities, including a hit comic book series with Dark Horse Comics.

Her production company Knights of Good produced the innovative web series “Dragon Age” in conjunction with EA/Bioware in 2011 and in 2012 she launched a funded YouTube channel called Geek & Sundry. Since launching in April 2012, the channel has garnered over one million subscribers and over 200 million views. In 2014, the company was sold to Legendary Entertainment. Felicia continues to work as creative chief officer with her company, as well as develop television and web projects for her to write, produce and star in.