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11 Total Badass Women Every Young Woman Should Follow On Instagram

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Apr 14, 2019

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We live in a world where almost anybody with a smartphone has some form of social media. From Snapchat to Twitter to Instagram, we see messages every day that can affect our lives. We're constantly seeing pictures and quotes and status updates from people we know and others that we don't.

If you're anything like me, half of your Instagram feed is full of celebrities. I realized a few months ago, however, that not all of these celebs were putting out messages that people could be inspired by. I wanted my feed to reflect empowerment and female power and intersectional feminism.

I have compiled a list of 15 women that every young woman, like myself, can look up to on the 'Gram. So sit back, relax, and keep on scrolling.

Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen's generosity, vibrant dance moves, and sparkling smile are all over her social media. She never fails to give back to the people who deserve it most. Plus, she gives a platform to people in Hollywood that you know and love while also bringing a few laughs to her audience at the same time.

Lupita Nyong'o

You may recognize her from her role as Nakia in "Black Panther" or as Adelaide in "Us," but this woman is a rockstar on and off the screen. Her feed is full of fanart where she connects with her fans and more recently, the new of her new book release. It's about a book called "Sulwe" and is all about encouraging others to love the skin that they're in.

Awkwafina

You know her, you love her, and if you don't...you will. She makes people laugh and looks amazing at the same time. She attended the Oscars for the first time this year and wore a phenomenal pink jumpsuit. Awkwafina, keep slaying and thank you for creating opportunities for so many women. YOU ROCK.

Kacey Musgraves

@spaceykacey's Instagram is one of the most colorful, bright pages I've seen in a minute. She encourages women to be BOLD all through those fun and fresh pictures on a social media platform.

Jameela Jamil

Jameela is all about feminism and body positivity. A series of her photos recently went viral when she called out other celebs in the media for endorsing ad's that focus on laxative tea's in order to obtain the "perfect image." You can also catch her on a cool li'l show called "The Good Place."

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon, you are a real-life superhero. I imagine her response to such a statement would be, "What, like it's hard?" Her Insta tells a story of advocacy, book recommendations, and snapshots into her life as an unproblematic, kindhearted cutie.

Stephanie Beatriz

Similar to her character on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," Stephanie is a powerful force to be reckoned with and also a bi-con. Her gram is quirky and fun and her Insta-stories have Pride and the "Lego Movie" all over them. What more could you ask for?

Dodie

YouTube is her main medium of media, but her Instagram gives unique insight into her life. She is real and vulnerable and kind and her aura is so so bright. Her music touches the soul and her Instagram page gives you a little taste of that.

Brie Larson

Captain Marvel IRL. She is out of this world. She is constantly advocating for people and standing up for what she believes in. She is a role model for young girls everywhere and you should definitely stop reading this article RN and follow her immediately. Seriously... what are you doing? Go follow her. Now.

Nicole Maines

Are you noticing a trend? A lot of these ladies play badass heroes in TV or on the big screen but also have super powers IRL. She is an advocate for trans rights. She gives us insider "Supergirl" content. She inspires me. And her beautiful face should bless your feed like it does mine.

Janelle Monae

Not only does her music slap, but her feed his popping. Her bio is literally, "I am something that you'll never understand." Her impact is uncanny.

All of these women use media for the betterment of the world and for that I thank them.

Cool Off with These 8 Beers!

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Summer is hot and humid, and it's almost like summer was made specifically to drink the refreshing, cold, crisp wonderful, delicious, nutritious nectar of the gods. Which is none other than beer; wonderful cold beer. With summer playing peek-a-boo around the corner while we finish up this semester, it's time to discuss the only important part of summer. And if you haven't already guessed, it's beer. There are few things I take more seriously than my beer, in order are: sports... and beer. Here are my favorite summer brews:

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Appreciation for some of life's most discredited pleasures.

1. Sun showers

2. Smiles

3. Tight hugs

4. Discovering new foods you like.

5. Laying in bed after a long day.

6. And being completely relaxed

7. "This reminded me of you"

8. Breakfast foods

9. Over-sized clothes

10. Contagious laughs

11. Car rides with that one person

12. Random (I miss you/ I love you) texts

13. The city at night

14. Surprises

15. Blanket cocoons

16. Good hair days

17. Really good coffee

18. Days where you're in a good mood naturally and for no particular reason

19. Conquering a fear

20. When they give you a lot of guac at Chipotle

21. Being so comfortable with someone that you can literally talk about anything

22. Home-cooked meals

23. Tattoo stories

24. Leaves changing color in fall

25. Butterflies in your stomach

26. Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches

27. When you can't stop laughing

Cool Off with These 8 Beers!

Coors Light Summer Brew:

Leinenkugel Summer Shandy

Leinenkugel Sunset Wheat

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Sam Adams Summer Ale

Hell or High Watermelon

Blue Moon Summer Honey

LandShark Lager

Corona

75 degrees and sunny, plus, no humidity. I mean do I really need to say more?

Perfect Weather

You'll get an effortless tan

You can exercise with a view

You don't have to worry about bug bites

In n Out all day, every day

We have outdoor concerts

We live where people vacation

Because let's be honest, we all use lyrics.

1. “Don’t get too close, it’s dark inside. It's where my demons hide.”

2. “Tonight, we are young.”

3. “Cuz I may be bad, but I’m perfectly good at it.”

4. “Tell me how they got that pretty little face on that pretty little frame.”

5. “I can’t wait to fall in love with you, you can’t wait to fall in love with me.”

6. “Sweatpants, hair tied, chillin with no makeup on.”

7. “Why you so obsessed with me?”

8. “We ain’t ever getting older.”

9. “I didn’t know that I was starving until I tasted you.”

10. “Didn’t they tell you I’m a savage?"

11. “I’m gonna make you miss me.”

12. "Cheers to the freakin weekend.”

13. “Love’s a game. Wanna play?”

14. “You don’t know about me, but I bet you want to.”

15. “Let’s set each other’s lonely nights, Be each other’s paradise.”

16. “Trippin’ on skies, sippin’ waterfalls."

17. “Wish we could turn back time, to the good old days.”

18. “But you will remember me for centuries.”

19. “Something about you makes me feel like a dangerous woman."

20. “Don’t act like it’s a bad thing to fall in love with me.”

21. “Darling, I’m a nightmare dressed like a daydream.”

22. “Find me where the wild things are.”

23. “I’m high on lovin’ you.”

24. “If you’re gonna be somebody’s heartbreak, somebody’s mistake, if you’re gonna be somebody’s first time, somebody’s last time, be mine.”

25. “Don’t be afraid to take the road less traveled on.”

Everything Bruce says in his classic rock songs.

1. "Talk about a dream Try to make it real You wake up in the night With a fear so real Spend your life waiting For a moment that just don't come Well don't waste your time waiting." (Badlands)

2. "It's a town full of losers/ I'm pulling out of here to win" (Thunder Road)

3. "You've got to learn to live with what you can't rise above" (Tunnel of Love)

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1. "Talk about a dream
Try to make it real
You wake up in the night
With a fear so real
Spend your life waiting
For a moment that just don't come
Well don't waste your time waiting." (Badlands)