Instagram is certainly a place which can harbour and breed negativity, but these Instagram accounts will try their best to prove you wrong and show you that the app can be a force for good.
@recipesforselflove
Short and sweet statements championing self-love, and with an aesthetic to match. The drawings showcase diversity and the female psyche, and you can even buy prints of the work.
@gurlstalk
This platform offers a safe space to talk about all things gurl without judgement or stigma. Founded by model Adwoa Aboah, this Instagram encourages girls to speak out whilst providing a support system in the form of their followers. Their feed features quotes, artwork and social commentary.
@girlboss
A digital community built for ambitious women, Girl Boss celebrates powerful and influential women with an uplifting and artistic photo feed. Quotes and memes galore, you can’t help but smile when you catch them on your feed.
@camixvx
A colourful celebration of diversity, Camila Rosa, an illustrator from Brazil, showcases her talent with beautiful images of multicultural women. Her vibrant doodles carry maturity and poise with their messages, and fight for equality in the modern world.
@haleydrewthis
Another illustrator is Haley Weaver, with her cute drawings and positive vibes. At times the pictures are scarily honest and offer a mirror to society and women, but also hilarious and unapologetic. Her simple illustrations will be sure to make you laugh at loud.
@cleowade
Instapoet, artist and author Cleo Wade speaks of social issues from a millennial women’s perspective. She has even given TED talks, shining light on issues through the power of her writing. Check our her feed for daily inspiration.