9 female Instagram change-makers to follow for serious inspiration 💪

Sick of seeing the same old famous faces on your Instagram timeline and ready for some new and inspiring accounts to follow? Look no further.

Whether you’re after someone who is challenging stereotypes and redefining beauty standards, or you just want some cool feminist art to look at – here are nine emerging female Instagrammers making positive changes in their worlds.

1. Lauren Mahon –

Heart On Sleeve (Boob) ❤️ Been Chatting My Menopausal Affairs On @GirlStoleLondon. The Surge Of Support Is Honestly Overwhelming. Proper Moved Me This Morning. But That’s What #GIRLvsCANCER Is About. Real Women. Real Talk. Real Support. Show Your Pride At Being Part Of This Community. Tag Us In Your #TitTee Piccies. And Don’t Forget To Fondle Your Fun Bags.

A post shared by GIRLvsCANCER(@girlvscancer) on Feb 20, 2018 at 3:28am PST

Lauren Mahon started her T-shirt business, GIRLvsCANCER, in 2016 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She soon grew a strong following on Instagram, creating a community of supporters for those affected by cancer and building dialogue around the subject.

2. Pink Bits –

I enjoy calling my friends hunny 🍯 I feel 30% sassier 💛 . . . #pinkbits #art #illustration #design #feminist #pastel #green #honey #tshirt

A post shared by Pink Bits(@pink_bits) on Mar 6, 2018 at 10:23pm PST

Pink Bits is a body positive illustrator that aims to empower women with confidence. Her illustrations include women of all races, shapes, sizes and ages, proudly flaunting their scars, body hair, curves and disabilities – all the things society has told us to hide away.

3. Alia Loren –

caption block, just post ur pic n go.

A post shared by 🌹عالية لورين🌹(@alialoren) on Nov 20, 2017 at 8:02am PST

Alia Loren is a Rinse FM radio presenter and activist. She often uses her Instagram to raise awareness of social and political problems such as immigration, the refugee crisis and modern day slavery in Libya.

4. Sonny Turner –

Happy Valentine’s Day to me. Girl u rock !!!!! I love u !!!!! If you’re looking for someone to change ur life then LOOK IN THE MIRROR. I’m taking the time to be extra unapologetically soft and flabby cause I’m PHAT and fabulous. 🦄💕🦋✨💟

A post shared by SONNY TURNER(@sonnyturner___) on Feb 14, 2018 at 10:22am PST

Model and feminist, Sonny Turner, is an ardent body positivity activist. She uses the hashtag #everyBODYisbeautiful in posts to challenge traditional notions of skinny = beautiful.

5. Mariah Idrissi –

All the way up ✨🇦🇪 @namshi #Dubai #MyDubai #UAE @the_agenc

A post shared by Mariah Idrissi 🇬🇧(@mariahidrissi) on Mar 5, 2018 at 7:54am PST

Mariah Idrissi is a British Moroccan/Pakistani model, public speaker, and influencer. Idrissi initially gained recognition as one of the first Muslim hijab-wearing models when she appeared in H&M’s ‘Close the Loop’ campaign. She has become a leading authority on modest fashion ever since, appearing on domestic and international news programmes on the subject.

6. Otega Uwagba –

This selfie’s pretty much all I’ve achieved today, don’t tell Forbes.

A post shared by Otegha Uwagba(@oteghauwagba) on Jan 25, 2018 at 8:27am PST

Otegha Uwagba, formerly of Vice and AMV BBDO (an advertising agency that works with brands like BT, Sainsbury’s, Diageo, Walkers and Mars) is the founder of Women Who – a network for creative working women. It aims to connect, support and inspire women working in the creative industries through publications, online content and events.

7. Milly Smith –

NOTHING ABOUT OUR PHYSICAL APPEARANCE DICTATES OUR WORTH. Nothing. Shaving my head due to hair loss from treatment was empowering but also terrifying and dulled my self esteem. I felt weak and powerless. I lost myself and my personality. It took me weeks but after some self reflection I realised my superpowers weren’t kept within my hair, my beauty wasn’t dependant on flowing locks, my worth isn’t affected by thick, long hair. I never lost myself, I never ‘lost’ my beauty, I never lost my powers; I never stopped being my own badass superhero. . There’s no representation of 😒Thinning hair 😒Afro hair 😒Bald heads 😒Frizzy hair 😒Greying hair 😒People with hair picking conditions The list goes on. Beauty doesn’t start OR end with long, blonde, healthy hair. Beauty comes in so many shapes and forms and that includes any type of hair you can possibly imagine and hair certainly doesn’t affect our worth. . Whatever you have or don’t have on your scalp you are BEAUTIFUL 💛

A post shared by 👑☀️🌻💛MILLY💛🌻☀️👑(@selfloveclubb) on Feb 23, 2018 at 11:05am PST

Body confidence activist Milly went viral after she candidly shared a post highlighting how deceptive photos can be by showing two different images of her self – one wearing tights and one without. She now uses her Instagram account to encourage women to embrace their VBO (visible belly outline). She inspires others to be proud of their bodies and wear whatever they want – even if they’ve been told it doesn’t “flatter” them.

8. Kat Hawkins –

Thank you @heidiyogi for the smiles, the laughter, the conversations and questions. I felt like we were learning to be amputees together despite the miles between us. Thanks for your writing, your openness, your yoga poses (🔥🔥🔥), your encouragement. Thanks for your vulnerability in good times and the worst of times. But mostly thanks for the love. We will miss you here.

A post shared by Kat Hawkins(@amputee_kat) on Jan 10, 2018 at 5:43am PST

Kat is a dancer and GB volleyball athlete who uses her Instagram account to challenge preconceptions of what limb loss looks like. She lost both of her legs below the knee after contracting meningitis. She started doing yoga in her bedroom four years ago and is keen to spread the message of how much it can help holistically. She has been sharing her tips and experiences using the hashtag #amputeeyoga (which has hundreds of posts from around the world) ever since.

9. Gracie Francesca –

Good morning 😌 Anyone else incredibly tired this week or is it just me? Getting out of bed seems particularly difficult 😂 and I slyly wish I could stay here all day and eat mini eggs 👀🙌🏽 I shot lots of content yesterday though so I am feeling inspired which is good and by next week I’ll hopefully be back in my YouTube and blog routine 👏🏽 📸 by @jkgphotography

A post shared by Grace ♍️✨🌔🌷🌈❣️(@gracefvictory) on Mar 6, 2018 at 12:45am PST

Gracie published her book The Pressure To Be Perfect back in 2012 after many years of learning who she is and embarking on a journey of ultimate self-love. She uses her Instagram account to discuss fashion, food, beauty and style, but also body image, eating disorders and self-harm.

Get ready to see their followers sky-rocket.

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