Ever thought about how much thought goes into being a social media influencer? Whether it’s the content itself, how to live the life of an influencer, or just overall, what it *takes*. Well, Zeros to Heroes, has the answers to your questions. The show is Shahid’s latest creation and we are certain it’s bound to be a hit. As You Are did it again.
AYA is known to create content for young women, by young women, and they’ve nailed it this time.
The story follows four young aspiring influencers that have to compete against each other over a course of ten challenges. One of them will be crowned the winner and will be able to jump-start their career as an influencer.
The series stars Sarah Issa, Tala Beseisso, Yasmine Zaid, and Nour Khaled. We sat down with these bright young ladies to get you the scoop on Zeros to Heroes.
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What sets Zeros to Heroes apart from other shows?
Sarah Eissa: Basically, what sets it apart is that it’s very broad, and it covers a lot of different aspects and a lot of different topics within society. I’ve never been in a reality show, but it was as genuine and as honest as it could possibly be, so everything you see, actually did happen.
Tala Beseisso: Zeros to Heroes is not just an entertaining TV show, it’s a relatable journey for young ladies who are living in both the physical and digital world equally and want to become positive influencers. Z2H showcases the different aspects of social media and its influence on their lives and takes them hand in hand with experts to make the best out of this journey.
Yasmine Zaid: Zeros to Heroes is not only a relatable tv show but one that invokes passion, initiative, and clarity in the world of social media. Highlighting both our strengths and weaknesses, Z2H showcases our journey, the challenges we embark on, and how they guide us & our viewers to creating the most authentic content.
Many influencers act like they are living the dream, and rarely open up & show us their real lives. So, in this show, we decided to do the exact opposite. Dig deep into our struggles and equally showcase our achievements. Raw, genuine, and super real content.
Nour Khaled: It’s the first competition for influencers in reality shows. I have seen it for celebrities and lots of other talents but never for influencers.
What did you learn after the show?
Sarah Eissa: What I learned from the show is actually something about myself, I was able to step out of my comfort zone completely. Me being in front of the camera and talking to an audience can be difficult, and I’m a very shy person, so I kinda broke that in me during the show.
Tala Beseisso: This show taught me a lot on different levels; I learned and grasped every intention behind every challenge of each episode. Also, having 3 other young contestants and perspectives hyped the informational, competitive, and fun elements throughout the experience. Most importantly, I believe that every influencer including myself must be authentic, genuine, and relatable. People love originality and we live in a world where fake can’t last.
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Yasmine Zaid: A social media influencer holds great power in the content she/he/they create. If not used correctly, it can have some detrimental effects, especially on the youth. We need to keep in mind the massive reach and influence that we have once we decide to go into this field. With millions of followers, one must use that to have a positive impact on society since having that voice is such a privilege.
Nour Khaled: You need to be confident and think about your target audience when you create content. I also learned that you have to be prepared for the haters on social media. In the episode about emotional control, I had to dig deep to stay cool when the comedian roasted me.
You can watch Zeros to Heroes on Shahid here.