Current Issues Final: Three Positive Social Media Influencers by Kylie Samson

Three Positive Social Media Influencers

kyliesamson — 2025-06-11 12:00:59 UTC

As negative of a place social media can be, there are some people out there making it a better and happier place!

Jessamyn Stanley

kyliesamson — 2025-06-11 12:05:19 UTC

Body Positivity

kyliesamson — 2025-06-11 12:10:44 UTC

Jessamyn Stanley uses social media to promote her very own yoga app, The Underbelly. The Underbelly is an app where you can take various yoga classes, all focused on self acceptance and loving your body. 91% of women are unhappy with their bodies, and Jessamyn wants to help change that. The goal is to show that you can have any body type and still love yourself and express yourself.

The True Definition Of "Healthy"

kyliesamson — 2025-06-11 12:15:08 UTC

Followed with body positivity, Jessamyn also educates people through social media about what it truly means to be healthy. She explained that you don't have to be the stereotypical fit and skinny person to be considered healthy. You can be overweight or underweight and still be healthy!

All Skin Is Beautiful

kyliesamson — 2025-06-11 12:18:07 UTC

Jessamyn is constantly making sure her audience knows that you don't have to be "a white skinny girl" to do yoga. She tells people that no matter their skin color, they can do yoga. Yoga is for all people with all skin tones and all body types!

Spencer Barbosa

kyliesamson — 2025-06-11 12:24:27 UTC

Normalizing Insecurities

kyliesamson — 2025-06-11 12:27:22 UTC

Spencer Barbosa posts videos pointing out things about her that other people may be insecure about. This shows young women that they shouldn't be insecure about such small little things that no one else notices. She posts things like armpit fat, body hair, etc, helping girls feel more confident and normal.

Women Empowerment

kyliesamson — 2025-06-11 12:32:40 UTC

Spencer also focuses on women empowerment, creating a safe space for women to talk about their experiences and bond with each other. She highlights the importance of women getting out into work fields and following their dreams, no matter what any other people have told them.

Self Love

kyliesamson — 2025-06-11 12:34:58 UTC

Spencer promotes self love and helps girls and young women learn to love themselves instead of tear themselves down. With 78% of women feeling insecure, Spencer wants to help make a difference. She shares different techniques to love yourself and different things that she loves about herself that others should love too.

Kevin Curry

kyliesamson — 2025-06-11 12:37:53 UTC

Self Reflection

kyliesamson — 2025-06-11 12:39:21 UTC

Kevin Curry often posts what he calls his reflection time, and he talks about what is going on in his mind. This helps men feel seen and feel validated. Men often feel the need to shut their feelings out, but Kevin helps men see that having true strong feelings is healthy and normal.

Fit Men Cook

kyliesamson — 2025-06-11 12:46:30 UTC

"Fit Men Cook" is a slogan made by Kevin Curry, a social media influencer that encourages men to eat healthy. He made a website full of fun and interesting recipes, along with reasoning on why they should eat healthy. This motivates men to treat their body right with the right food.

Set A Goal

kyliesamson — 2025-06-11 12:53:02 UTC

Not only does Kevin Curry promote setting a goal in your food eating, but also in your life. He says that setting goals help you feel accomplished and motivated to keep going. Having these healthy habits is motivating for men to see.