The Influencers I Follow & What They Quietly Teach Me

 I have become very protective of my digital space. There was a time I would scroll mindlessly. Minutes became hours. I would close the app feeling strangely tired, not physically, but mentally. 

Since the start of February , I have consciously stopped doomscrolling.Not with a dramatic announcement. Not with a detox post. Just a quiet decision.

If something enters my mind every single day, it should nourish me. However, Social media hasn't left my life.But mindless scrolling did.

My Influencer Watchlist 

The Zarna Garg Family Podcast 

My go to YT Channel these days. Their entire family feels like a cinematic universe of honesty.

They are hilarious. But beneath the humour are conversations about parenting, teenage years, career risks, money, ambition, sibling dynamics, all spoken openly.Nothing feels overly curated.

I see a mother who owns her journey.A daughter who speaks boldly. The boys of the family who bring the masculine perspective in place. A family that debates, laughs, disagrees, and still loves deeply.They make me laugh at the chaos.

But they also make me reflect on the kind of home I want to build. A home where the kids are confident, open to share their views & a closely knit 4 member group. 

Sheethal (Birth & Bond) 

Sheethal’s Montessori and Baby Led Weaning guidance has been game changer in my motherhood. Her approach is Calm. Intentional. Respectful.She reminds me that children are capable.That independence is not rebellion.

I have benefited a lot from her webinars. In the age of nuclear families, where you have no elders to guide you constantly about child rearing, her Instagram is just a saviour. 

I have attended all her webinars & put all that knowledge to use in my day to day life with the kids. I can see results every single day. 

Sheethal reminds me that while we magnify the tantrums of toddlers, it's actually the patience of parents that matters the most. Calm parent eventually calms down an overwhelmed kid. 

It has taken me years to develop that patience and I'm still a work in progress ! 

Her passion towards her work makes me relate to her a lot. 

The Evenings I Choose Now

At the end of long days, instead of endless scrolling, I watch Thaaimanne Santhosh for light Tamil comedy. No pressure, no comparison, just simple laughter.

It relaxes me in a way scrolling never did.

Lately, I’ve also been learning to cook more intentionally. So my feed now includes cookery comedy shows and chefs who make food feel joyful instead of intimidating.

It feels different.

Women at the School Gate

And then there are the women I stand next to during school pickup.The fellow moms whose Instagram accounts I subscribe to.Many of them are entrepreneurs.Women building brands.Launching ideas.Attending meetings.
Packing lunch boxes.Dreaming big quietly.

Their daily posts drive me.Not because they are flashy.But because they are real.

Their vision, discipline and courage to start something of their own while raising children.

Sometimes I look at their journey and think growth does not have to wait for the “perfect time.” Motherhood and ambition can coexist.

And that thought gently pushes me forward.

What I’ve Realised

The influencers I follow today are not random names on a screen.They are voices I have consciously invited into my home, thoughts & motherhood. One teaches me to laugh loudly.
One teaches me to slow down gently.Some help me end my day lighter than I began it.
Some show me what steady ambition looks like.

And when I look at my feed now, I don’t feel small.I don’t feel rushed.I don’t feel behind.

I feel hopeful.Hopeful that growth doesn’t have to be loud.Hopeful that dreams don’t expire after motherhood.Hopeful that I can build slowly in my own rhythm.Maybe influence is not about fame.Maybe it is about energy.

And in this season of my life,I am choosing the kind of energy that lets me grow softly. 

So, I open the app, choose my content & try to stay away from the algorithm manipulating my feed & my thoughts 🙆🏻‍♀️