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Going Viral! I have talked with people in the past who have done just that, but for funny/silly reasons. What is it like going viral for all the wrong reasons? What would you do if your worst mistake is suddenly out there for everyone to see and jeer about? This week I speak with Skyler Fluss about having that experience when in April 2022 she was stopped for a routine traffic stop and then made some false claims about the police officers intentions in a quest for attention. We talk about that night, her immediate regret, and the aftermath of becoming everyone's internet fury for the day. She talks about what she learned from the experience, how she has grown from it all, and what is is doing to pick up the pieces. This is an interesting look at what life looks like after the viral spotlight fades when that initial spotlight was harsh and burning ...
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