Influencers help us find the trendiest dresses for homecoming, share yummy recipes, and promote positivity and destigmatize mental health. Seeing their hauls and beauty routines on our feeds makes us smile, and we know that they’ll hype us up in the comments just as much as we do for them. They’re not just people we follow on social media — they’re our online friends, a source of inspiration, and creative beings who are constantly motivating us.
We’re so excited to announce the 2024 InfluenceHer Award winners.
See who won and get to know them better by reading below!
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Influencer of the Year and Lifestyle Influencer
Health & Wellness Influencer
Mental Health Advocate
Beauty Influencer
Food & Beverage Influencer
Style Influencer
Leo Carmona (He/Him)
@leoocarmona
Leo is a proud member of the Latinx and LGBTQ+ communities. He's known for his inspiration in style, his words of self-love, and encouraging his followers to be authentically YOU. He blends fun and positivity into his lifestyle while being true to himself. When he’s not on camera, you can catch him promoting social change, working on his college assignments, or spending time with his dog, Natasha.
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Leo Carmona (He/Him)
@leoocarmona
Her Campus: What is your favorite part of being a creator? What advice do you have for up-and-coming influencers?
Leo: My favorite part of being a creator is connecting with my community. I’m so honored they follow and support me because it feels like we all know each other IRL! My biggest advice for up-and-coming influencers is to just go for it. I have an internal saying of “day one” or “one day.” I always wanted to pursue social media but delayed it for years — then I finally picked up the camera, and my journey officially began.
Allie Bennett (She/Her)
@alliehbennett
Allie is a former competitive dancer who turned her love of music and movement into a series of Treadmill Strut workouts that she posts online for over half a million followers. She’s passionate about showing her audience that exercise shouldn’t be intimidating, and empowering them to use the element of fun to make that first step towards whatever their wellness goals may be — both mental and physical!
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Allie Bennett (She/Her)
@alliehbennett
Her Campus: What is your favorite part of being a creator? What advice do you have for up-and-coming influencers?
Allie: My favorite part of being a creator is connecting with my audience every day because they always have something new to show me or teach me! My advice for anybody who wants to get into content creation more seriously is to take it less seriously. People don’t want to take advice from someone who’s copying others or following a formula —- they want to hear from someone they can relate to and who has shown that they’re trustworthy and consistent.
Mo Grace Cooper (She/Her)
@morgraco_
Meet Mo, a vibrant content creator who has triumphed over medical challenges to become an advocate for mental health and chronic illness awareness. Through her platform, she shines a light on the intersection of Christian faith and LGBTQ+ identity, promoting acceptance and understanding. Despite facing adversity, Mo inspires others with her colorful personality and bold fashion choices, showing that joy and positivity can thrive even in the face of hardship. Join Mo on her journey as she spreads love, acceptance, and hope to all who follow along!
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Mo Grace Cooper (She/Her)
@morgraco_
Her Campus: What is your favorite part of being a creator? What advice do you have for up-and-coming influencers?
Mo: My absolute favorite part of being a creator is connecting with beautiful people! Through my journey with chronic illness and overcoming both health and mental health conditions, I’ve helped people get diagnosed with rare conditions and have been there for them as the person that I didn’t have while I was going through those issues.
[If you’re starting out as a creator], I advise you to simply be yourself, don’t worry about the likes and the comments, and just have fun with it. It’s also okay to take breaks sometimes!
Tamani Tiana Jemmott (She/Her)
@tsunami.mani
Tamani “Tiana” Jemmott is one video away from being your new favorite beauty influencer. This self-proclaimed Brooklyn-based baddie was born and raised in NYC and has been creating content since 2020. She makes content for beauty lovers who are navigating their 20s while catering her content to be inclusive towards Black beauty enthusiasts.
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Tamani Tiana Jemmott (She/Her)
@tsunami.mani
Her Campus: What is your favorite part of being a creator? What advice do you have for up-and-coming influencers?
Tiana: My community is my favorite part of being a creator! There is truly no one else like them in the world and making content that makes them feel seen, heard, and confident is the fuel that gasses me up even on my hardest days. I would be creative no matter what my career was, but my community makes this far more fulfilling because I see the impact of my creativity.
My biggest advice to up-and-coming creators would be to make a commitment to invest in yourself and your community. While you grow, your goals and desires as a creator will, too. Commit to always make the content you want to make and reinvent your content as you grow! Also commit to creating a space for your community to feel seen, confident, and inspired to chase after what they want!
Bianca Fernandez (She/Her)
@bitesbybianca
Her Campus: What is your favorite part of being a creator? What advice do you have for up-and-coming influencers?
Bianca: My favorite part is meeting other creators, both within and outside my industry. It’s amazing learning from other people, hearing their stories, and getting to work together. Community is everything, and I’m so glad for the friends I’ve made along the way.
For up-and-coming influencers, I definitely recommend reaching out to other people in your field. Build a support network with your peers. Turn it into something larger than just an engagement group; form a community where you can freely ask each other for advice and build meaningful friendships!
Bianca Fernandez (She/Her)
@bitesbybianca
Bianca Fernandez, also known as Bites by Bianca, is a food blogger based in New York. She creates easy, delicious, and cute desserts, like frog-shaped matcha sugar cookies, cow macarons, and blueBEARry cookies. Life is too short to not play with your food, so why not turn it into something adorable?
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Kathleen Ngo (She/Her)
@itskathleenngo
Kathleen Ngo is a fashion content creator, K-pop lover, and certified matcha girl born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. From kindergarten to her senior year of high school, hand-me-down clothes and school uniforms were all she could remember. Entering college, she struggled to find her personal style and felt overwhelmed by those who seemed to already have theirs figured out. But thanks to her K-pop-inspired concert outfit videos, she’s gained steady traction and grown a community that has given her consistent and genuine support, and real-life friendships that she wouldn’t have made otherwise.
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Kathleen Ngo (She/Her)
@itskathleenngo
Her Campus: What is your favorite part of being a creator? What advice do you have for up-and-coming influencers?
Kathleen: My favorite part about being a creator is building a tight community with my audience and continuing to inspire them to dress up and explore new styles. Something that will always warm my heart is hearing that someone has recreated one of my outfits or wore an outfit inspired by me.
My best advice for up-and-coming influencers is to create content that excites you. If the content you’re creating feels too staged or scripted, allow yourself to play with different types to see what sticks and feels the most natural. Also, always show up for your community. Intentionally take time to engage with followers and make them feel as seen and special as they have made you feel.
Learn more about the InfluenceHer Collective and how you can become a part of the community HERE!
Editor: Emily Murphy • Designer: Megan Charles This is a sponsored feature. All opinions are 100% our own. © Her Campus Media 2024
Influencers help us find the trendiest dresses for homecoming, share yummy recipes, and promote positivity and destigmatize mental health. Seeing their hauls and beauty routines on our feeds makes us smile, and we know that they’ll hype us up in the comments just as much as we do for them. They’re not just people we follow on social media — they’re our online friends, a source of inspiration, and creative beings who are constantly motivating us.
We’re so excited to announce the 2024 InfluenceHer Collective Awards. See who won and get to know them better by reading below!
