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The Moment with Myf Warhurst
Going viral for all the wrong reasons
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Could you survive becoming a viral meme overnight? Today, Myf speaks with Kirsty, now known worldwide as The Scottish Oompa Loompa, about her part in the Willy Wonka experience that went viral for all the wrong reasons. Kirsty shares how it affected her life, and how she managed to flip a negative moment into something positive.
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Kirsty Paterson - @scottishoompaloompa
This episode is partnered with LifeChanger. LifeChanger delivers evidence-based youth programs that strengthen mental and physical wellbeing, equipping young people with social, emotional and resilience skills for life. Learn more at lifechanger.org.au
*Hosted by the queen of culture herself, *The Moment with Myf Warhurst* unpacks ‘The Moment’ that has everyone talking, diving deeper than the headlines to give the details you need in the time you’ve got.
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Show Credits
Host & Executive Producer: Myf Warhurst
Executive Producer: Amelia Chappelow
Producer: Roisin Yau
Engineer & Editing: Grant Offner
Video Producer: Lauren Cooper
Video Support: Rihanna Smith-Williams
Copywriter & Strategy: Antonia Minutolo
Photography: Julia Nalles
Artwork: Brigitte Greene
Sales: Lou Magnifico hello@mik.studio
Partnerships: Dylan Adams hello@mik.studio
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