YouTube has been in the headlines since the beginning of the year and it hasn't been for good reasons. With people searching for positive role models in this uncertain time in entertainment, might I suggest British Youtuber Carrie Hope Fletcher.

She is a West End actress and author who currently lives in London and just finished the UK and Singapore Tour of "The Addams Family" where she played Wednesday Addams. On YouTube since 2011, her channel is a mix of song covers, advice videos, vlogs, and livestreams. She is a bright and energetic woman with advice to share and an eagerness to brighten everyone's day.

I've been watching her videos for a little over a year and I always look forward to her uploads. Carrie always has helpful advice to give and she has taught me to be myself and to love myself.

As an actor, I'm constantly scrutinized for my appearance. I've struggled with my weight and my self image. Carrie speaks about these issues frankly and she preaches self-love and care. She advocates taking care of oneself and being the best version of you. I love how she actively promotes positive self-image and charities and organizations that help those who needs it.

Her self-confidence is astounding and infectious. After watching her videos I can't help but want to make myself better as a person. Carrie is a hard-working individual and she constantly inspires me to better myself as a person and performer. She is the reason I've began loving myself, as strange as it is to admit. I want to have the confidence and self-assurance that she does. Carrie shows me how to be a better person. She inspires me constantly to keep reaching for my goals even if others say it is impossible.

With our world as dark and uncertain as it is, it's a breath of relief to retreat into the light. Carrie Hope Fletcher provides that light. Definitely check out her videos and follow her on Twitter.