Are you on the hunt for new social media creators? Have you grown bored with your past favs? Well, look no further; you’ve arrived at the right place.
With the surplus of creators to choose from, finding one that you actually resonate with can get overwhelming. To solve this problem, I have curated a list of five creators that span every sector of life.
Maybe it’s a Sunday night and you’re having that sense of impending doom, or maybe it’s a Monday morning and you’re fighting to find some motivation. Regardless of what day it is or what you’re going through, I am assured that one of these creators can help.
1. HAILEY FERNANDES
Sundays can either be filled with the nerve-wracking “Sunday scaries,” or they can be the day you consciously decide to live the new week differently. This Sunday, you’ve decided you’re finally ready to take your fitness seriously. You’ve booked that gym membership, and you’ve gone to the grocery store and bought healthy options. The only thing missing is a little bit of external motivation.
In your quest for workout inspiration, you stumble upon the disciplined Hailey Fernandes, and suddenly, a fitness journey no longer seems black and white. You are exposed to different exercises, fun but healthy meals, and a person whose message extends beyond just promoting fitness.
Not only is Fernandes the number one creator to turn to for gym inspiration, but her genuine and vulnerable demeanor is highly relatable. Fernandes channels her struggles with body image and binge-eating into reminding viewers they’re not alone, and that healing is possible.
She’s not afraid to talk about the difficulties in her life, and in doing so, she’s garnered a loving community of fitness lovers who support and root for each other.
As an avid gym goer, I regularly fall into the repetitive cycle of leg day, upper body day, and cardio, over and over again. It can become painfully monotonous and boring; however, Fernandes’ content is a reminder of the long-lasting benefits of maintaining fitness and that you don’t need to go through the journey alone.
2. CLARKe PEOPLES
Monday has arrived — the first day of the school week. It’s the middle of the semester, and you’re barely getting by. Through all the deadlines, work, and drama, you’ve started to lose sight of your mission in school. You take a short break from studying, get on TikTok, and search for career inspiration. The ambitious influencer Clarke Peoples pops up, and after each video you watch, you begin to feel your drive for life reignite.
There are a multitude of ways that social media can be used. Obviously, one of the most popular ways is to doom scroll and get a quick boost of dopamine — my personal guilty pleasure. But it’s also important to take advantage of all the role models that social media can present to you.
Clarke graduated from the prestigious Columbia University, was a fashion intern at David Yurman, and even started her own planner business, all while juggling being a diligent student and a mega-successful influencer.
In a society where women are pushed to find husbands and raise kids, relinquishing their own dreams, Peoples does the exact opposite. In a 2024 TikTok video, Peoples coins her term “White Couch Era.” This is a phase of life where a woman is single, has no children, has no pets, lives alone, and has the ability to live her life whichever way she chooses. It’s a time of deep exploration without being bound to others. In the video, Peoples states, “I love having a white couch because to me it’s symbolic of the freedom and period of exploration that I wish every woman had in her early 20s.” She later goes on to state that it’s a “period of time where you are able to work on yourself and pour into yourself to figure out what it is that you want.”
Peoples is my number one creator to turn to when I need career advice and work ethic motivation, and her content serves as a constant reminder of the plethora of possibilities in this world.
3. KING CAITLIN ASMR
So now it’s a Wednesday night. You’ve finally made it through hump day and are one step closer to the weekend. You’ve lived the longest, most draining and stressful day of your life. Your brain is tangled in knots, spinning around like Alysa Liu. The only problem is, you’re not Alysa Liu, and you can’t figure skate. So, you’ve got to do something to calm your mind.
Your friend has been nonstop telling you about the amazing world of ASMR. Every time they’ve brought it up, you’ve dismissed them because it’s not your thing. However, tonight you’re willing to do anything to weather the storm brewing in your brain.
You hop on TikTok, and the first thing on your For You page is an ASMR video. But not just any ASMR video, it’s the King Caitlin’s ASMR videos. You turn it on, and suddenly, your mind is quiet, you feel your body relax, and you’re finally at ease.
After two years of utilizing ASMR every night to sleep and every day to calm my nerves, I can confidently say that King Caitlin ASMR is by far the best ASMRtist. Her gentle whispers, slow hand movements, and spell-binding mouth sounds work together to deliver the most serene videos.
4. THE KALOGERAs SISTERS
It’s Friday, and it’s finally time to kick-start the weekend. You’re beyond ready to release all the pent-up energy from the long week. You get on YouTube and are met with three sisters with big, curly, beautiful hair. You press the video and enter a channel filled with countless adventures, belly-laughing moments, and deep familial love.
The Kalogeras Sisters are comprised of the hilarious eldest, Sunday Kalogeras, the confident middle child, Demitra Kalogeras, and the bold youngest, Eliana Kalogeras. They are also joined by filmer Noah Risling, Eliana’s boyfriend.
Their videos range from insane experiences, such as flying on a blimp, to their comical “blind, deaf, and mute” cooking series, to videos where they share personal experiences.
A standout part of their channel is how every video is a surprise. You never know exactly what you’re getting yourself into, which adds to the fun experience of watching their videos. The deep, loving bond between the sisters is seen in each video, where they constantly stick up for one another, create new memories with each other, and seek new experiences for them to share.
5. THE KEVIN LANGUE SHOW
Let’s set this final scene. It’s a Saturday night. You’re alone. You have no plans, and you’re scrolling on Instagram, watching others go out and fueling your FOMO. Even though you chose to stay in to rest after a long week filled with classes, work, and responsibilities, you’re still down to have a fun night in. You get on YouTube and type into the search bar: show me the funniest people on planet earth that will have me cackling until the sun comes up. Naturally, the comedic genius of the Kevin Langue Show pops up, and you’re transported into a world full of laughter.
In the Kevin Langue Show, the self-proclaimed “World’s Best Guesser,” host Kevin Langue, is joined by his comedian friends, Aaron Branch, Denny Love, Herman Rice, and Zane Helberg. Each week, they release two funny-filled videos on their main channel, Kevin Langue, and on their second channel, Kevin Langue 2. The videos on their main channel consist of the comedian panel trying to guess the odd one out in a lineup of people. The videos on their second channel contain just the main panel, playing games such as imposter, Uno, trivia, and more.
The comedians have the ability to transform simple games into comedic gold, with each of their contrasting personalities combining to create a uniqueness that cannot be found outside this channel.
Langue, as the host, and Helberg, as the producer, set the structure of each episode. Love is extremely quick-witted. Although hilarious, Branch’s humor is balanced with his genuine kindness, and Rice is laid-back yet hilarious. Through the lovable comedian panel with a myriad of inside jokes and hysterical moments, watching the Kevin Langue Show truly feels like being a part of a community.
Whether you need to blow off some steam, are seeking motivation, or just want some quick laughs, these social media creators are the perfect fit.