Inspiring Female YouTubers Taking On The World
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Let’s face it, with the country on lockdown, we could all use a little pick me up right now... and a few new channels to binge-watch. We asked you which amazing women inspire you on screen, and here’s what you had to say:
Carrie Hope Fletcher
Carrie Hope Fletcher is an actress and singer in the West End. Author of six books. And determined to spread positivity online, Carrie is a bit of an all-rounder. She’s been a YouTuber for over ten years posting life vlogs, songs and book clubs.
Here’s what you said:
“Carrie is a legend!”
“Carrie is funny and inspiring, enjoyable if you love acting and the west end”
“I’ve been watching Carrie since 2012 and now eight years later with all her success she’s still remained so humble and genuine”
Xthuyle
Thuy Le is a London based makeup artist and beauty influencer and uploads two videos a week on YouTube. Her content swings from make-up tutorials and TikTok challenges to travel vlogs, hauls and big life chats. She does a lot of collaborations with other YouTubers and frequently involves her boyfriend of ten years in her videos.
Here’s what you said:
“She’s the most hardworking and inspiring woman I’ve ever come across!”
“Thuy always takes the time to recognise the people who have supported her for so long!”
“Thuy’s type of honesty and realness is hard to find on YouTube”
Zoe Sugg
What a lot of people consider one of ‘The Original Youtubers’, Zoe Sugg is a businesswoman, vlogger, beauty expert and author, and has been making videos online since 2009. From latest ASOS hauls, to frank discussions about mental health, she does it all. And, she was even named one of our ambassadors in 2013!
Here’s what you said:
“She’s the OG!”
“She’s so inspirational and brings so much joy to the internet!”
“Zoe suffers from anxiety and shows that it’s okay to live with mental health issues”
Dodie
Dodie is a singer-songwriter who has over two million followers across her main and vlog channels. She writes songs about breakups, falling in love, mental health issues, and also covers well known tunes by other people. She’s also written a book and released three EPs.
Here’s what you said:
“I love her music and she’s so open and honest about her mental health”
“Hearing Dodie talk about how she thinks about her problems and how she’s dealing with them is really therapeutic and makes me feel less alone”
“I listen to Dodie’s songs and every word seems to completely hit with my situation”
Lovevie
With almost 300k followers, Evie Clark’s videos range from day-in-the-lifes, to storytimes, hauls, beauty reviews and taking on fun challenges. In 2019, Evie’s mum passed away from cancer, and since, she has released a few videos talking about how it has been for her, and what it means for other people going through a similar situation.
Here’s what you said:
“She’s so strong through everything”
“She recently lost her mum, she’s been so strong and amazing”
“Evie has the guts to share such a personal tragedy with thousands of people, she’s so inspirational”
Patricia Bright
Patricia Bright is a fashion and beauty YouTuber and content creator. Her videos are always fun and fashion based, from Met Gala fashion reviews to trying on brand new clothing lines and collections. At the end of 2019, Patricia had her second baby, and has since started uploading more videos about what it’s like to be a content creator and a brand new mum.
Here’s what you said:
“Patricia is the ultimate hype woman! I love her self confidence!”
“Her balance of femininity and strength is admirable, she’s really a class act”
“I love Patricia’s personality, she’s so outgoing and honest”
Eve Cornwell
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a young up-and-coming lawyer? Eve Cornwell’s got the content for you! She’s a trainee lawyer, who for the last two years has been documenting her journey through law school and more recently what it’s like to be working in a law firm.
Her videos range from travel vlogs, to work routines, to fashion lookbooks. And, in the summer of 2019, she also launched The Millennial Coffee Club brand, “celebrating the every-day hustle of young people”.
Here’s what you said:
“She’s a total boss”
“Watching Eve is the best stress relief after a long week!”
“As an aspiring corporate lawyer Eve’s videos are SO USEFUL!”
Melanie Murphy
Melanie Murphy is a content creator from Ireland. Her YouTube channel covers everything from self-love to nutrition, fitness to style and beauty, sexuality to women’s rights and all the fun stuff in between. She’s candid, open and honest about everything she talks about...and she’s also a two-time bestselling author: Fully Functioning Human (Almost): Living in an Online/Offline World and If Only!
Here’s what you said:
“She spreads awareness of mental health, sexualities and female issues”
“I just love the energy and positive mindset Melanie has”
“I’m so glad to have Melanie as my internet big sister!!”
Jessica Kellgren-Fozard
Jessica Kellgren-Fozard “makes videos about my life with disabilities and chronic illness in a positive, uplifting way, aided by my beautiful wide and adorable pups”. Obsessed with vintage fashion and makeup, she uploads everything from beauty and hair tutorials to vintage inspired gift-giving guides.
And, she regularly talks about what it’s like to live with a disability and spotlights ambitious people throughout history who have succeeded while living with illnesses like her.
Here’s what you said:
“A deaf, disabled, vintage, lesbian! I love her!”
“She’s like the human version of that cat poster that tell you to hang in there”
“Jessica is just so real!”
ClickForTaz
From British vs American food taste tests to trying to create zero waste in 24 hours, Taz Alam is a poet and social content creator who uploads long form videos where she mostly takes on fun internet challenges. In between these, she also has a series of videos called Taz Talks where she discusses tough life issues.
Here’s what you said:
“Taz is the nicest person I’ve ever seen on YouTube. I’m sure everyone else agrees with me!”
“Taz helped me survive through my nursing degree, I always look forward to her videos”
“Taz is honestly so genuine and seems like such a nice person”
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