Revealed: Ipswich’s top 20 plus social media influencers
They are Ipswich’s most powerful social media influencers, ranging from gym freaks to business people. Now, the region’s most popular are ranked. Full list.
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The Queensland Times took a deep dive into the lives of social influencers across the Ipswich district and found the top social stars making waves online.
Here’s our list of Ipswich’s top 21 social media influencers.
21. deadly_uncle
Instagram reach: 1780
Ipswich
“Deadly’’ Ipswich Jets football player Wes Conlon has a growing presence online after launching his family friendly YouTube channel four months ago.
The talented player blogs about family trips, sport and adventures such as fossicking for gold in regional Queensland.
The proud Kullilli and Wakka Wakka man is one to keep an eye on as his social presence soars.
20. Sallbrain
Instagram reach: 1839
Ipswich
Clean beauty guru Sallbrain champions the global company Monat, which sells natural skin and hair products.
The mum of five and self-love advocate earns about 30 per cent commission from each product she sells.
19. Elise Renata, cosmetic nurse
Instagram reach: 2118
Ipswich
Named as Ipswich’s best cosmetic nurse and one of Brisbane’s top 10, it’s no surprise this young medical gun draws in a substantial social media following.
The registered nurse, who’s on a mission to empower women across the southeast, shares her work on Instagram at elise.cosmeticnurse.
18. chloe_linsket
Instagram reach: 2126
Ipswich
Nail boss Chloe Linsket posts the latest nail trends and beauty looks while keeping her massive client list looking fresh.
The entrepreneur runs Chloe’s Nail Boutique.
The 24-year-old “mum’’ of two dachshunds blogs about fashion and her partner Josh.
17. plotaustralia
Instagram reach: 2271
Springfield
Taking south Ipswich by storm, businesswoman and super mum Rachel created Plot Australia to help green thumbs buy the right products.
The environmental scientist and horticulturist also hosts creative garden workshops.
16. susanseipel.paralympian
Instagram reach: 2344
Ipswich
Legendary three-time Paracanoe World Champion Susan Seipel is making waves on Instagram.
The heavyweight sportswoman uses her platform to endorse organisations close to her heart such as RSPCA Qld.
She also promotes products such as SParms footwear, Our Kayak and True Protein.
15. mammalivinglife
Instagram reach: 2371
Ipswich
Ipswich mum of two Bron is an entrepreneur specialising in skin care products for Rodan and Fields skin care.
The fashion lover with a sense of humour blogs about her family adventures as well as sharing parenting and life tips.
14. Kirracsurhes
Instagram reach: 3153
Ipswich and Brisbane
A frequenter of Wiser1CrossFit at North Tivoli, fitness gun Kirra is smashing her weightlifting goals and taking her followers on the journey.
The fitness model shares her training and diet while inspiring other women to be strong.
13. thelifeofafitchick
Instagram reach: 3207
Ipswich and Brisbane
Ipswich PT Alicia Newman is a health and fitness guru keeping clients across the southeast fit and healthy.
The fitness coach also used her online presence to promote her beverage business, Because Coffee is Life.
12. raising_twolittleboys
Instagram reach: 3543
Ipswich
Mummy blogger raising_twolittleboys (aka Danielle Bates) shares the ins and outs of everyday life with her followers, especially her two little boy’s milestones.
The online entrepreneur has promoted products such as ohgeefizz bath bombs and unigeprintz personalised apparel.
11. Deijion Leugaimafa
Facebook reach: 3946
Goodna
Homegrown sporting star Deijion Leugaimafa has a strong 3000+ friends and almost 900 followers on Facebook.
An inspiration to young footy players, the former DJ and sporting talent signed on to a two-year contract with the South Sydney Rabbitohs.
10. lyla_tuwhangai
Instagram reach: 4069
Ipswich
Powerhouse mum of three Lyla is all about empowering and supporting women in business.
The beauty blogger also runs the Mamako.co health and beauty company as well as the networking event Woman in Front.
9. The Eco Granny
Instagram reach: 4,283
Ipswich
Ipswich sustainability warrior Lindie Rush has garnered a growing following on social media.
The extraordinary grandmother of six shares her tips and tricks to her followers on how they can learn to live in a plastic-free society and reduce waste.
8. Nicole van Hattem
Facebook reach: 6044
Ipswich and Brisbane
Bestselling author and Tedx speaker Nicole van Hattem is using her online presence to inspire and empower women across the globe.
The mindfulness holistic life coach encourages women to support each other and is a sponsor for the eco-friendly meal service Dinnerly.
7. liiillly__
Instagram reach: 8238
Ipswich
Ipswich mum of two Lilly shared her day to day life with the online followers.
From fitness to renovation, the clinical nutritionist blogged about her fitness recovery after childbirth.
The mum also promotes family friendly brands such as Eonian Care and Mumma and Bubba pregnancy products.
6. its_badd_barbie
Instagram reach: 10.7k
Ipswich & Brisbane
Ipswich and Greater Brisbane social influencer Jamie-Lee, aka Bad Barbie, is a powerhouse entrepreneur using the platform to promote her hairdressing business Barbie Blonde Boutique and hair products.
The blond bombshell specialises in the fairer shade of hair, and promotes artist HerHouseOfResin+Co.
5. sarahmanias
TikTok reach: 12.5k
Ipswich
Popular TikToker Sarah Manias is taking the platform by storm.
The 3-year-old mum posts candid videos about mental health as well as funny videos about kids and day-to-day life.
4. kirrabenfer_official
Instagram reach: 22.7k
Springfield Lakes and Brisbane
Social influencer Kirra Benfer ranks as one of Springfield Lakes most popular bloggers.
The mum of one promotes an endless range of products on her social media including Super Feast tonics and herbs and Baby Luxury Lane.
The fitness mum posts everything from her diet, fashion, and family snaps.
3. brandonswanstrong
Instagram reach: 23.8k
Ipswich
Athlete and coach Brandon Swan has amassed a large following on Instagram over the years, with nearly 24,000 people interested in his fitness journey.
The young dad mostly shares videos and photos of his workouts with his followers, often with long and thought-provoking or informational captions.
He is expected to host a two-day training bootcamp on November 27 and 28.
2. Kallym Grimmond
Instagram reach: 46.2k
Hometown Brassall
Country boy turned bad boy Kallym Grimmond made it big in the adult entertainment industry as a dancer on the Gold Coast and in Melbourne.
As of November 8, the stripper’s wildly popular Instagram account was temporarily taken offline.
According to Influence.co, Grimmond makes an average of $128.95 per advertising post.
1. finausuliana_
TikTok reach: 188.4k
Ipswich and Brisbane
Instagram reach: 10.7k
Social media queen and blogger Finau Suliana shares her day-to-day life with her epic following spanning across many platforms.
The self-professed lipedema and endometriosis warrior helps bring awareness to causes close to her heart and also promotes a range of products including; Daddy’s Dessert Bar, Hello Fresh, Kreamy K’s Bakehouse, and Elite Supplements Australia.
NOTE: Have we missed anyone? Send a photo and blurb, as illustrated above to peta.mceachern@news.com.au and you will be added to the list.