She made the internet howl with one absurd phrase. Haliey Welch, the self-proclaimed “Hawk Tuah Girl,” turned a bizarre street interview viral fame almost overnight. What started as a joke spiraled into a full-blown phenomenon, with memes, merchandise, and her very own cryptocurrency. But it was the viral cry that became a crypto crash. In this episode, we unpack the wild story of Haliey Welch’s meteoric fame. Her viral catchphrase to the lawsuits surrounding her failed crypto venture, the absurdity of meme culture, the dangers of influencer hype, and what it all says about us as a society. Listen For 1:46 Virality is Unpredictable 5:07 Leverage Authenticity and Quality Content 12:51 Influencer Responsibility Matters 14:35 Sustainability of Fame Requires 21:28 Answer to Last Episode’s Question from Guest Karl Mawhinney Guest: Jason Cercone <a href='https://www.bombtrackmedia.com/'>Website</a> | <a href='mailto:jason@bombtrackmedia.com'>Email</a> | <a href='https://linkedin.com/in/jasoncercone'>LinkedIn</a> | <a href='https://youtube.com/@bombtrackmedia'>YouTube</a> <a href='https://bombtrackmedia.com/letsblowthisup'>Listen</a> to Jason’s podcast Let’s Blow this Up <a href='https://ratethispodcast.com/storiesandstrategies'>Rate this podcast with just one click </a><a href='https://storiesandstrategies.ca/'>Stories and Strategies Website</a>Are you a brand with a podcast that needs support? <a href='https://calendly.com/storiesandstrategies'>Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.</a><a href='https://podcast.storiesandstrategies.ca/guests/intake/'>Apply</a> to be a guest on the podcastConnect with us <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/80786700/admin/'>LinkedIn</a> | <a href='https://twitter.com/stories_strats'>X</a> | <a href='https://www.instagram.com/storiesandstrategiespodcasts/'>Instagram</a> | <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpKSMBMjDx5rtPbqLtD5E6g'>You Tube</a> | <a href='https://www.facebook.com/StoriesandStrategies'>Facebook</a> | <a href='https://www.threads.net/@storiesandstrategiespodcasts'>Threads</a><a href='mailto:info@storiesandstrategies.ca'>Request </a>a transcript of this episode<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dougv">Support the show</a>

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