DOING THE MOST

Nelly London @_nelly_london

You may already recognise Nelly from her recordbreaking Instagram post demonstrating how photos can alter your perceptions of how someone’s body looks. The body confidence advocate regularly shows off the reality behind ‘airbrushed’ images that we’re so used to seeing from influencers.

5 inspirational women you should be hitting ‘follow’ on Tolmeia Gregory

@tolmeia

Tolmeia is at the forefront of all things climate change and uses her channel to educate and inspire the next generation to act and start eco-friendly habits early - in a non-intimidating way. She also loves a good protest against major companies not doing enough to protect the planet.

Ellie PrangnellDarby-

@elliedarbyprangnell

22-year-old Ellie, who has Spinal Muscular Atrophy is all about giving disabled creatives a platform, even founding her own zine to give representation to people like herself. The Fashion Communication student is full of style, positivity, and champions normalising being a young person who just wants to do regular stuff free from restrictions or judgement.

Constanza Concha @cottyconcha

Pioneer of #SkinNoShame, Constanza is taking the taboo out of skincare - or more so - the desire to look flawless all the time. The Venezuelan was diagnosed with a rare form of acne before showing off her skin loud and proud on Instagram, encouraging others to bare all in the name of positivity.

Ayesha Perry-Iqbal

@ayeshapi

Ayesha Perry-Iqbal is the curvy Instagram goddess who not only champions that you can be ‘stylish at any size’, but is also an ambassador for Refuge, raising awareness on domestic violence within minority ethnic groups.