Staff Writer Instagram is a massive platform businesses can leverage to help get their products and services out there, and influencers have quickly become one of their best marketing tactics in doing so.
Our list contains a variety of influencers with a wide range of different content verticals. We’ve chosen these Toronto-based influencers to feature because they’ve shown us how to transform their social media presence into successful careers.
@thetaquinofoto
Rupert is a Toronto-based photographer that works for Livestock Canada, with expertise in film, fashion, and portrait photography. You can visit his website for an extensive list of the companies he’s worked with, including Lululemon and Hypergrand.
@sadiqdesh
Sadiq is a model & lifestyle influencer represented by Elite Model Management in Toronto. He also runs a new photography account.
@sashaexeter
Sasha’s content focuses predominately on fitness, lifestyle, and her daughter. She’s also a partner with fashion-brand and retail chain, Joe Fresh.
@maddielymburner
Maddie is fitness, lifestyle, and health blogger & Youtuber — with nearly 1 million followers on her fitness Instagram account. She also started her own business after releasing a cookbook, which you can purchase online here.
@elaishajade
Elaisha is a dynamic meditation teacher & mental health advocate, who founded her company Your Mindful. She leads retreats, workshops, and digital sessions all around the world.
@eatfamous
Ryan is Toronto’s go-to influencer for any food reviews and recommendations. With 270,000 followers, he’s successfully collaborated with restaurants all across the Great Toronto Area, including Union Chicken and Sansotei Ramen. If you weren’t hungry before, you will be.
@sarahmian
Sarah is a lifestyle influencer with over 60,000 followers on Instagram, and just over 3,000 on her food account. Her content focuses on (but is definitely not limited to) product recommendations, fashion inspiration, and her favorite eats in the Greater Toronto area.
@candicemtay
Candice is a fashion blogger, influencer, and Youtuber, who also advocates for low-waste living. She’s all about the minimalist look and lifestyle, which comes through in her gorgeous photos.
@nathanielnoir
Nathaniel is a personal trainer and entrepreneur. When he’s not working on fitness programs, available to purchase on his website, he’s running an e-commerce streetwear clothing brand called Noir-X. His company offers workout gear, accessories, and eye-catching pieces for everyday wear.
@bintaelle
Binta is a Toronto-based influencer with a passion for interior design & fashion. She partners with well-recognized brands like Mejuri, and co-hosts a quirky podcast, called Honestly, WTF?.
