Week 3
ConsistentStarted showing up consistently on X and Instagram, and committed to personal branding.
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From $0 to $4K+ on top of a 9-5.
Manya is a millennial creator in Toronto with a 9-5 in insurance, and one of her biggest blocks before AHA was being a POC creator with a heavy accent. Inside AHA she scrapped 100% of her portfolio, went from $0 to $4K USD earned, doubled her rate from $150 to $300 a video, and was closing high quality inbounds in 6 weeks.
Toronto, Canada9-5 in insuranceCorporate GirlieMillennial creatorAHA Wave 2
The results02 / 06
From 0 deals to high quality inbounds in 6 weeks.
from $0 in Q1 2025
$4KUSD earned
from $150
$300Average rate per video
from $150-$200
$350-$600Average deal size
from 15,917
56,665Instagram views
The story03 / 06
She scrapped it all and started over.
The struggle01
She felt stuck, and worried about her accent.
Manyabefore AHA
"One of my biggest blocks before starting AHA was that I am a POC creator with a heavy accent."
Working a 9-5 in insurance, she only posted on weekends, and she earned $0 from UGC in Q1 2025.
Where she started02
Most of what she knew was surface level.
- Her average rate was $150 a video.
- Her average deal was $150 to $200.
- Her old videos weren't converting, and she had no inbound interest from brands.
The turning point03
She stopped hiding the parts of her she was worried about.
Manyaduring AHA
"She immediately helped me see that none of that matters if your content is strong."
She time boxed content into her evenings, lunch breaks and weekends, and in week 6 the inbounds started coming in.
Manyaduring AHA
"She helped me lean into those parts of me instead of hiding them."
What we did together04
We rebuilt everything from the ground up.
- A brand new portfolio, starting from 100% scrapped.
- Scripts that actually sell, using a mix of formats and paid media frameworks.
- Real feedback from a creative strategist, explaining why something works from a brand's perspective.
- Personal branding on X and Instagram, which is where her inbounds now come from.
- Her average deal went up to $350 to $600, and her rate doubled to $300 a video.
The timeline04 / 06
She scrapped everything, then closed deals by week 6.
Week 1
100% scrappedScrapped her entire portfolio, mapped out a new content strategy and wrote fresh scripts.
Week 6
InboundsStarted getting inbounds, and closed a few deals.
Week 7
ScriptingLearned to write scripts from a creative strategist's lens.
The receipts05 / 06
She delivered a 4 figure invoice she still can't believe.
"So if you're stuck or not sure what's missing in your content or UGC business, this program fills those gaps. It's not easy but it works."
Manya AnandIn her words06 / 06
In Manya’s own words.
"She's honest, direct, and doesn't say things just to be nice, she says what you need to hear."
I joined the AHA mentorship feeling stuck and unsure of how to move forward in my UGC career. I thought I had a decent understanding of content, but Mehr completely shifted the way I look at UGC. She helped me break down everything I had done before and rebuild it from the ground up. We worked on my portfolio, content structure, and most importantly, my mindset. Mehr isn't like a typical coach. She's honest, direct, and doesn't say things just to be nice, she says what you need to hear, and that's what makes her different. She sees your potential and pushes you to meet it. And through it all, she shows up not just as a coach, but as a friend who genuinely cares. Thanks to her, I not only feel more confident in my work, but I've also seen a real increase in brand interest and inbounds. But beyond the results, what meant the most was finally feeling understood, supported, and seen especially as a POC creator. Thank you Mehr, for everything you've taught me and for creating such a powerful space. This mentorship was one of the best decisions I made.
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