Money Buys Happiness is a weekly podcast hosted by millennial entrepreneurs Ernesto Gaita and Anthony Sorella take a deep dive into conversations that will change the way you think and live.
Life experiences from cultural icons and their views on trending topics, are the core of these stimulating conversations.
This week, Ernesto and Anthony are joined by New York stand-up comedian Zar The Star.
Zar went from homeless at 15 to being booed off stage on her own birthday, to now going viral worldwide with savage comedy, prank calls, and dark humor that no one else dares to touch. This isn’t your typical comedy story — it’s brutal, hilarious, and inspiring all at once. If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to survive in comedy, this conversation exposes everything.
Zar the Star: A New York City-based stand-up comedian and content creator whose sharp wit, bold storytelling, and unfiltered takes have made her one of the most exciting new voices in comedy. Born in Tajikistan to an Afghan father and raised in Toronto, Zar brings her Afghan, Tajik, and Muslim identity into every punchline with humor that’s as bold as it is deeply personal.
Her comedy draws from life as a refugee, a woman of color, and a chronic overthinker – delivering jokes that cut deep and land hard. With over 350,000 followers across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, Zar has built a loyal audience through viral prank calls, fearless stand-up clips, and chaotic character sketches.
From exposing scam callers to breaking down generational trauma with humor, Zar’s comedy is honest, disruptive, and wildly entertaining. Whether she’s roasting her ex or clowning the internet, she doesn’t just make people laugh – she makes them feel seen.
