TAKEAWAYS

• Don Zella advised young women against sharing sex tapes or explicit photos to gain attention on social media, saying the popularity is only temporary.
• She reflected on her own past mistakes, saying she regrets them and encouraged young women to remain confident without exposing themselves online.
• Don Zella urged aspiring influencers to build strong, lasting personal brands that will continue creating opportunities five to ten years into the future.

Socialite Don Zella has cautioned young women against giving in to social media pressure by sharing sex tapes or posting explicit photos in a bid to gain attention and grow their online following.

Speaking about the growing trend, Don Zella said such tactics may bring temporary popularity but do not create long-term success or a sustainable personal brand.

“I wouldn’t really advise them to do that. Because there are people who have never done it and they still look good. We made those mistakes and we regret them a lot,” she said.

She encouraged young women to understand that it is possible to be attractive, fashionable, and influential without exposing their bodies online. According to her, while some may be targeting a certain audience or even making money by selling photos and videos on various websites, the attention gained is often short-lived.

“I’m telling you that it’s a temporary life,” she said.

To illustrate her point, Don Zella compared the pursuit of quick fame to renting a house. She explained that a tenant only stays for a limited period, whereas someone building their own home carefully selects quality materials to ensure it lasts for years.

Using the analogy, she urged young women to invest in building strong, respectable brands that can stand the test of time instead of chasing short-lived trends.

“Build your brands as crème de la crème such that even after five or ten years from now you’re still relevant,” she said, adding that maintaining a good reputation today could open up greater opportunities in the future.