YouTube is currently one of the most popular social media platforms in the world with millions of content creators uploading videos for their subscribers on a daily basis. You’ve probably seen every cat and baby laughing video out there, but there are other influencers on YouTube you’ve probably never heard of that are worth checking out. From videos on mental health and lifestyle to makeup and comedy, you won’t be able to get enough of them after this.
1. Kati Morton
Kati Morton is a licensed marriage and family therapist and uploads content weekly for her fans which she calls “Kinions.” Morton covers mental health topics ranging from anxiety and depression to eating disorders and trauma. Morton likes to interact with her subscribers and she will reply to questions in the comments and take questions from the comments to answer in future videos. Morton collaborates with other mental health professionals in the field to create videos about going to see a psychiatrist for the first time, dealing with shame and guilt, and what a consultation appointment with an eating disorder specialist would look like. Morton aims to diminish the stigmata surrounding mental health by creating a positive platform to discuss mental health in a way that is both understandable and engaging.
2. Miles Mckenna
Miles Mckenna is a social media influencer who is known for his LGBTQ+ videos that are created in both a comical and serious way. Mckenna offers up advice to young members of the LGBTQ+ community about embracing who they are, coming out to their families, transitioning, and more. Mckenna works to spread awareness around a topic that still is difficult for many, but in a way that reaches a larger audience. From dying his leg hair purple to pouring broccoli on himself while answers LGBTQ+ related questions, you are sure to find a video that will make you laugh and learn something new.
3. Chris Klemens
Chris Klemens is a YouTube content creator who posts bi-weekly videos on to his channel where he gives strangers random tasks like reacting to pop culture song lyrics to reading his hate comments. Klemens is popular for his witty yet relatable language which many teens seem to grasp onto. Klemens recently made the move to LA to further pursue his career as a content creator and his videos and vlogs have been getting more views than ever.
4. Elijah and Christene
Elijah Daniel and Christene Sydelko make up the hysterical duo “Elijah and Christene” that rapidly rising to the top of YouTube. Known for their nonsensical and witty humor, Elijah and Christene are considered best friend goals by all of their followers. Most of the videos are about Elijah being high or Christene doing some spontaneous activity which gets her into trouble. If you are in ever in need of a good laugh, Elijah and Christene are sure to give you that comedy fix. Elijah and Christene will be going on tour earlier next year where they will be meeting their dedicated followers and bringing their YouTube videos to life.
5. MannyMUA
Makeup artists are currently taking over the YouTube space and MannyMUA is rising to the top with his makeup tutorials and reviews! From creating colorful looks to reviewing Kylie Cosmetics, Manny gives his honest opinions and his known for saying “you know the drill with that, if you don’t like like me please don’t f***** watch” which many fans have come to know and love. Manny is great friends with other makeup artists such as Jeffree Star and Laura Lee and posts collaborations with them as well.