7 Ontario Influencers Whose Authentic Pics Prove Photoshop Isn’t The Key To Beauty

They're all about body positivty. ☀️

Woman wearing pink activewear. Right: Woman posing by the CN Tower.

Woman wearing pink activewear. Right: Woman posing by the CN Tower.

Lead Writer, Travel

If you're looking to fill your Instagram feed with inspiring, feel-good content, then you'll want to give these accounts a follow.

These Ontario influencers are all about spreading messages of body positivity, authenticity, and self-love to help you feel your best.

Sarah Nicole Landry

Instagram: @thebirdspapaya

Why You Should Know Them: With an Instagram following of over 2 million, Landry preaches confidence, honesty, and positivity through her colourful photos.

Lorynn Steeley 

Instagram: @lorynnstyle

Why You Should Know Them: Steeley's feed is filled with creative shots, gorgeous photography, and plus-size outfit inspo. She describes herself as "your body positive BFF", and her photoshoots and adventures around Ontario are worth following.

Syed Sohail

Instagram: @theprepguy

Why You Should Know Them: This plus-size model knows how to rock an outfit. From preppy leather jackets to modern everyday looks, his magazine-worthy photos will bring some major fashion to your feed.

Danielle Catton

Instagram: @danielleisanxious

Why You Should Know Them: The Sarnia-based blogger's journey began by sharing her experience with mental illness on Instagram. Now with a following of over 100,000, Catton uses her posts to talk everything from self-love to anxiety.

Spencer Barbosa

Instagram: @spencer.barbosa

Why You Should Know Them: According to her bio, this girl loves "making people smile". Her bright and cheerful posts are all about feeling confident and focusing on what really matters in life.

Chantal Sarkisian

Instagram: @chantsy

Why You Should Know Them: This Ottawa mid-size fashion blogger has beauty tips, styling advice, and a body-positive outlook. Her outfits and sense of humour will add some brightness to your feed.

Cassie Day

Instagram: @cassiedayyy

Why You Should Know Them: From home workouts to healthy meals, this fitness trainer is all about "helping you become the happiest, healthiest & strongest version of yourself."

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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