December 11, 2024
In today’s digital world, social media is a powerful tool for connection, creativity and impact. It’s not just about the size of your platform or the number of followers you have — it’s about how you use your voice to uplift, inspire and build meaningful community.
We’re proud to celebrate Kappa Delta sisters who are using their platforms to make a difference. These women aren’t just content creators; they’re confidence-builders, community-makers and sources of inspiration. Whether they’re sharing relatable stories, offering advice or leading with authenticity, their platforms have become spaces where women feel seen, supported and encouraged.
The Angelos recently featured several KD influencers making waves online, and there are even more to celebrate. From providing business tips to beauty tutorials, their stories remind us that community is a gift, confidence is a superpower, and inspiration can spark change in ways big and small. These sisters show us that being true to yourself is what creates real influence — and that what you share can change the world.
MaryKatherine (Beta Pi-Florida) found her calling in social media while growing YLLW The Label with her husband. Her platform became a space to empower women, encouraging them to embrace their own journeys. “Being supportive is a habit,” she says, adding that simple actions, like voicing positivity and celebrating others, make a big difference. For MaryKatherine, true community happens offline, rooted in her years in the Beta Pi KD house. Those experiences, coupled with her career growth, taught her the value of showing up authentically — for herself and others. Through her work, she inspires others to “despise not small beginnings.”
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Taylor Polcyn (Zeta Rho-San Diego State) started creating content as a way to have fun and express herself. Over time, her platforms on TikTok and Instagram have become spaces for empowering young women during life’s transitions. Taylor makes it a priority to inspire her audience to embrace their strengths and individuality. ‘Whether it’s through styling tips, lifestyle advice or personal anecdotes, I strive to empower my audience to feel authentically confident in their choices and capabilities as women,’ she says. Through her honest approach, Taylor creates a supportive digital environment that reminds her followers they’re not alone.
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Brittany Sjogren (Gamma Mu-Valdosta State) didn’t start her influencer career intending to become a CEO, but her journey with Loverly Grey transformed her perspective. “I never envisioned myself as a leader, but this experience has challenged me to grow beyond my comfort zone,” she shares. Now, she oversees a team of 10 and balances her creative vision with managing multiple brands. Brittany credits her success to building trust and fostering genuine connections with her followers. “Authenticity is everything,” she says. By staying true to her values, Brittany has not only grown her platform but also empowered a thriving community of women to feel confident and inspired in their own lives.
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Hannah Coleman (Zeta–Alabama/Tuscaloosa) turned a pandemic pastime into a platform for empowering women. She shares her journey with severe allergies, eczema and asthma, including her experience using Dupixent, a medication she was one of the first pediatric patients to receive. “I wanted to help others feel less alone,” she shares. Now, with 85% of her followers being women, she’s created a space where connection and support thrive. Sharing her story has helped her embrace her own confidence and inspire others. Whether uplifting followers in comments or supporting fellow creators, Hannah exemplifies the power of women empowering women.
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Ashley Lamarca (Delta Eta–South Florida) has built a supportive online community by sharing her journey with beauty routines and personal challenges like acne. Starting her content creation in middle school and expanding to TikTok in 2022, she focuses on authenticity and relatability. Her popular curly hair tutorials and candid posts have inspired others to embrace their natural beauty. “Because of you, I now love my hair,” is a sentiment she often hears. Ashley credits her success to her mom, her management team and her followers, saying, “Their support drives me to stay true to myself and continue creating impactful content.”
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Social media influencers, including our own KD sisters, have a unique ability to make a difference far beyond the screen. With authenticity and purpose, they use their platforms to spark positive change, bring people together and shine a light on causes that matter. By sharing their stories and championing community, they show how digital influence can go beyond trends to create real, lasting impact.
These sisters remind us of the incredible potential social media has to inspire connection, confidence and action. Want to know more about how they’re leading the way? Check out the latest edition of The Angelos to read their inspiring stories.