Hey guys, it's Maya.
Host of the brand new show called
How cool is that logo gonna look on a hoodie?
Mm-mm-mm.
Friends and family have been asking me how I got my job
at
So let me explain
and hopefully my story will inspire you too.
There was one moment last year that triggered this
entire chain reaction.
I was scrolling through my Instagram
and saw YouTuber Alisha Marie was going to be
in Toronto for a Girl Talk empowerment event.
I quickly convinced my mom to let me go.
When I was at the event
I tried vlogging.
I wasn't very good at it but I uploaded the video anyway.
And the founder of Girl Talk Empowerment actually saw
my video, reached out to me and we started working
on some projects together.
Fast forward to June 2019 and without me knowing
she had recommended me for a gig at
When I got the call I held in all my excitement.
I'm not very good at letting my excitement
out in front of adults.
CBC Kids News
I was asked to sit in as a host for a sample episode.
Are you kidding me? Of course I said yes.
It sounds like such a cool thing to do.
But yo, I was nervous.
I'm used to free-styling on my own YouTube channel
but now there's a script, a teleprompter,
a camera operator, real lights and a whole team.
Guys, I was so relieved once it was over
because this put me way outside my comfort zone.
In my heart I hoped this would lead to something,
but in my head I knew it was a one time thing.
I carried on with my summer,
working my part-time job at a movie theatre.
Then one day in August I get a
text from Amrita, the producer.
I called her back right away.
She's inviting me back for an official audition,
if I'm interested in being the host.
I say yes immediately.
This is no time for hesitation.
Just tell me when and I'll be there.
Maya, you need to iron your shirt.
That looks like lettuce.
Man, moms sometimes.
Am I right?
I get to
and I'm nervous all over again.
Sitting in that host's chair does not feel any more natural.
And then this gets thrown at me.
Maya, you have to read the next bit -
it's a bonus script without any prep.
So we can know that you can read a script without prep.
Are you ready?
What?
Inside, I am freaking out.
Remember to enunciate. This could make or break you.
And then this happens.
Amrita: Just do to the best you can with the first try.
Okay, okay.
Roses are red, violets are blue,
we're looking for an amazing
host and we want it to be you.
Hey Maya, guess what?
You are our new host.
[laughs]
Oh, my God! You guys!
Oh, my God.
[beep]
Amrita: Blow out your candles.
[laughs]
[beep]
Take a minute.
[beep]
[laughs]
Yay!
All right, composure.
Guys, I had no idea this was going to happen.
I was shocked but also excited.
This is a special opportunity and a big deal for me.
Hi, Maya.
Hi, I am a host for a
Ah! Congratulations!
You know why, it's because of the ironed shirt.
Yeah, I ironed my shirt this morning.
[laughs]
Oh, that's so good, Maya. I'm so happy for you.
Yeah.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
Of course she took credit for the whole thing.
Eventually I went home with the leftover cake
and everything started to sink in.
Me, Maya, hosting a show on
What?
Since then it's been something new and exciting every day.
I'm making new friends with the
And we've already added each other
on every single social media platform.
I've got an official
the building and ride the cool elevators.
I met an amazing stylist and she set me up with
a bunch of outfits.
We've been rehearsing.
I'm learning how to
write scripts, how to read off a teleprompter
and how to do my eyebrows.
No more brow shaming from the family.
We've had a photo shoot day which was way fun.
And we keep rehearsing.
Hey, guys it's Maya.
And this is
And now here we are.
The week is here, we are about to launch
This is not your parent's news show.
It's for you and for me, it's a collection of buzzed
about news that I think you can use.
I wish this existed when I was younger because
I love being in the know.
We're dropping a new episode every Friday right here.
Plus tons of other great content too.
Join me, Maya,
Fridays,
Please watch
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