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women of youtube

Sonja Reid

Meet Sonja Reid, gaming’s girl next door

There's more to Reid than what you see on YouTube and Twitch.

On Jun 21, 2016 by Saira Mueller

Internet Culture Parsec

‘Here’ and now with Alessia Cara, YouTube’s biggest R&B star

How Alessia Cara went from bedroom covers to opening for Coldplay.

On Jun 20, 2016 by Austin Powell

Streaming

Why Gigi Gorgeous is a transgender icon for the YouTube generation

The makeup artist has detailed her transition and life in beautiful detail.

On Jun 20, 2016 by Rae Votta

IRL Streaming

How Franchesca Ramsey is squashing trolls and stereotypes

The haters only serve to justify the need for Ramsey’s presence in media.

On Jun 20, 2016 by Mary Emily O'Hara

IRL Streaming

The happy accidents of Hannah Hart

Whether in the kitchen or on set, Hart is living her best life.

On Jun 20, 2016 by Katey Psencik

Streaming

This African-American powerhouse is altering the very definition of vlogger

GloZell Green found YouTube fame for her comedy, but now she’s opening up about her journey toward parenthood.

On Jun 20, 2016 by April Siese

IRL Streaming

Meet Physics Girl, a heroine to science communication

Dianna Cowern is the science teacher you wish you had in high school

On Jun 20, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

Internet Culture Parsec

Pomplamoose’s Nataly Dawn is ready for her close-up

The Pomplamoose songstress helped built the blueprint for YouTube music stars.

On Jun 20, 2016 by Aaron Sankin

Streaming

The year of Grace Helbig

The star of ‘Electra Woman and Dyna Girl’ talks about the value of female friendships.

On Jun 20, 2016 by Michelle Jaworski

Streaming

Why Ana Kasparian is a rising star of liberal news

The Young Turks’ co-host is ready for primetime.

On Jun 20, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

Tech

This ‘BookTuber’ will introduce you to your next favorite author

RinceyReads reimagines the book club for the internet era.

On Jun 20, 2016 by Jaya Saxena

IRL Streaming

Meet the self-proclaimed ‘queen of shitty robots’

Simone Giertz is the newest member of Adam Savage’s Tested team.

On Jun 20, 2016 by Jessica Machado

Internet Culture IRL Parsec Tech

How Vanessa Hill demystifies the brain through stop-motion animations

Brain science isn’t exactly an easy topic to—ahem—wrap one’s head around.

On Jun 20, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

Internet Culture Parsec

‘Untrolling’ the Internet, one vlog at a time

Megan MacKay is trying to elevate online discourse with her whip-smart YouTube channel.

On Jun 20, 2016 by Audra Schroeder

IRL

The sex-positive saga of Laci Green

Frustrated with her church, she turned to the Internet, made millions of fans, and became a voice for action.

On Jun 20, 2016 by Rae Votta

IRL

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