This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Alberta chapter.

Today, in 2019, everyone and their dog is active on social media, and a ton of people have a side hustle. “Influencer” is a title that many young women are striving towards, because they wish to be recognized – to be influential. I consume media on so many platforms, from podcasts, to Youtube, and Instagram, and I have noticed that most of the influencers who influence me can be found across many platforms. As a young woman, I have never been able to connector relate well with the women around me, so watching the Youtube videos of my favourite content creators allows me to have positive female role models, people to relate to, and people to compare/contrast my own life with. Interacting with the content that these women create, allows me to challenge my visions of myself and my future and they have encouraged me to begin working on a side hustle of my own! Check out my new and growing Youtube Channel here!

Here are the top 15 influencers who influence me:

Natalie Barbu – https://www.youtube.com/user/beautybynatxo

Maggie Macdonald – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNtdcQMN2szPPtp5EWluEqQ

Gretchen Geraghty – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMOxKao56zM9sMMqZgf0qA

Michelle Reed – https://www.youtube.com/user/ThisIsSmileyandshell

Jeanine Amapola – https://www.youtube.com/user/Jeaninegirl94

Danielle Carolan – https://www.youtube.com/user/Themakeupbydanielle

Brooke Miccio – https://www.youtube.com/user/brookexbeauty

The Strive To Fit – Jamie – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqpdayJIwI_yts1uITarNOw

Abby Asselin – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRkaK3Wn9HcYfpDL_Lqf6g

Carly Rowena – https://www.youtube.com/user/Carlyrowena

Allegra Shaw – https://www.youtube.com/user/legra