Accountant by day and blogger by night, Zahraa Berro is a prime example of a determined hustler at work, pursuing her passion for blogging & helping inspire other Muslim woman through her platform online in the process .
Zahraa goes into detail with us about her experiences as a content creator and ambassador, how she got started on her journey, the importance of staying true to yourself and blocking out the noise of others trying to bring you down, to stay committed to your passion and your purpose. She also offers her advice for other women already in the space or looking to dip their toes in the realm of content creation and working with brands as an influencer/ambassador. She also really unpacks, step-by-step how her journey as a blogger evolved and grew.
As a digital content creator who works with brands regularly, Zahraa challenges the notion that you need hundreds of thousands of followers, or even tens of thousands of followers before you can start working with brands and start to really have an impact. Through hard work and determination, Zahraa was able to create connects and work with brands with as little as a couple fo thousand followers. The take away being the need to focus on the quality of your content, rather than the numbers. Zahraa takes us through her process on how she did this and how you can also apply this to your own personal brand or business.
We also touch on Zahraa’s story behind her putting her hijab on and her experience post-9/11 as a Muslim women growing up in the U.S., exploring the ways that she manages the hateful comments around her, making sure to block out the noise and negativity, and not letting it affect her.
Zahraa’s story really highlights the potential for Muslim woman to pursue what they love without limitations, as she works to inspire Muslim women that anything is possible when you put your mind to it and want it bad enough.
To see more of Zahraa's work, visit her instagram page @zahraa_hberro