When there are too many tabs or applications opened, a computer tends to hang. Just like computers, your brain experiences the same thing. Cognitive overload or info paralysis happens when you take in too much information than your brain can handle. In today’s media circus, your brain works double-time to separate what’s important from unimportant, the facts from fiction.

Fake news runs rampant in social media, especially now that the elections are dwindling. It would help to be extra vigilant about the information you see and believe in. You need to be aware of suspicious accounts spreading misinformation and trolling. You should seek facts from reliable sources only.

We are all in luck because today, we have Chuck Salter, the President and CEO at The News Literacy Project as our special guest for The Ripple Effect Podcast!

The News Literacy Project or NLP is a non-profit organization founded in 2008 that aims to teach media literacy to the next generation, so they can go out into the world as well-informed, critical thinkers. The NLP not only helps students but also educators.

With years of experience working in the education sector and fighting for a future founded on facts, Chuck Salter touched on various important topics about disinformation and news literacy. Growing up in a family with a military background, his parents instilled the sense of being of service to people. Chuck took those values as he grew up and made it his life’s mission to combat the spread of fake and biased information.

A special thanks to Lorenza Muñoz for this Ripple! I really enjoyed this interview and conversation. I’m talking to an EXPERT here!

I’m looking forward to more positive Ripples in the future. Lorenza Muñoz has been a guest speaker on The Ripple Effect Podcast a few months ago, and that episode was amazing! If you still haven’t watched it, it’s time: https://youtu.be/Ui19m7oTEqM

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Check out The News Literacy Project and Ripple with Chuck Salter:

Website: https://newslit.org/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlessalter

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It took much longer than I expected, but we FINALLY have Brian Massey as our special guest after nine seasons of The Ripple Effect Podcast.

This man right here is the reason why I got into podcasting. There is no The Ripple Effect Podcast if Brian hasn't injected this tiny idea into my brain. I said it in the interview and will repeat it as I type this. Brian has always been that guy who's ahead of his time. Back when podcasting wasn't as popular as it is today, Brian told me it would be the next big thing. Turns out he's right. Seriously, I think he is Nostradamus reincarnated!

Piecing together his Computer Programming roots and his Marketing experience, Brian Massey, a.k.a. The Conversion Scientist, started a consulting company– Conversion Sciences. Practicing the science of data analytics, lead generation, email marketing, and web conversion optimization, Brian and his team help businesses grow by turning traffic into sales. Aside from being the "guy in the lab coat," Brian Massey is also the Author of "Your Customer Creation Equation," a book about the five online formulas for achieving results from high-performing websites. This book will help aspiring Digital Marketers and Entrepreneurs out there!

Be sure to listen to the full podcast episode to get a grasp of transforming data into insights to help your clients or your business. Learn more about the nitty-gritty of Brian Massey's work by visiting www.conversionsciences.com or through LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/conversion-sciences/.

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As always, stay awesome and Ripple On!!!

In this episode of The Ripple Effect Podcast, Steve dives into the importance of embracing imperfection and understanding that sometimes, "good enough" is exactly what you need to make progress. We often get caught up in the pursuit of perfection, letting fear of not being flawless hold us back. But Steve reminds us that waiting for everything to be perfect can stall our momentum. Instead, focusing on making steady progress, even when things aren’t perfect, can create powerful ripples in your life and the lives of others. Remember, it's not about getting everything right; it's about moving forward.