Beyond the Noise

There’s been a noticeable shift in the cultural landscape especially online. For over a year now, hustle culture and mass content creation have flooded our feeds, often blurring the line between guidance and noise. We’re living in a time where visibility is mistaken for credibility, and having a mic is seen as enough reason to speak. But not every voice deserves amplification.

Advice should be earned not assumed. We should be listening to people who exhibit consistency, integrity, and growth, those who reflect the life, values, and self-awareness they preach. Just because someone has a platform doesn’t mean they have purpose.

There’s a popular saying: “Your diet isn’t just what you eat, it’s what you watch, who you follow, and what you give your attention to.” In that spirit, I’ve become more intentional with who I learn from and absorb energy from. These are the people whose voices I trust. They’ve taught me how to be bolder, more informed, and more aligned with the kind of life I want to live and the kind of world I want to help shape.

This list is not just about admiration, it's about alignment. If you want to be a better advocate, start by listening to the people you claim to stand beside. If you're committed to growth, be intentional with who you give your attention to. These are the voices I’m proud to learn from and here’s why.

Jasmine Crockett

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is a powerhouse advocate. She leads with informed conviction and encourages women to take up space without apology. Her political presence is bold, grounded, and urgent she doesn’t just speak truth to power, she embodies it.

Leo Skepi

Leo Skepi is raw courage in human form. He elevates emotional intelligence by calling out self-sabotaging patterns and creating room for honest healing. A creator challenging stereotypes, he balances vulnerability and strength, sharing his journey with grace, accountability, and thick skin.

Shonda Rhimes

An iconic storyteller, Shonda Rhimes redefined what it means to be a creator in Hollywood. Her work brings complex, diverse narratives into the mainstream, reminding us that media canand should reflect the rawness of real life.

Jay Shetty

Jay Shetty bridges mindfulness with modern life. Through his podcast and writing, he invites curiosity, calm, and presence into everyday routines. He creates a space where reflection meets motivation where peace isn’t passive, but powerful.

Haley Gamba

Haley is a beacon for women navigating growth and identity. Her content empowers women to embrace soft habits, intentional routines, and the art of self-respect while walking toward their best selves with grace and accountability.

Emma Grede

Emma Grede is not just a business mogul she's a visionary. As co-founder of billion-dollar brands, she uplifts stories of entrepreneurship while making space for women of color in boardrooms. Her podcast blends entrepreneurial wisdom with heart.

Hasan Minhaj

Hasan Minhaj turns commentary into consciousness. His comedic voice is sharp, layered, and unapologetically political, making space for diaspora identity while confronting the contradictions of fame, culture, and activism.

Kimberly Bizor Tolbert

As a podcaster and advocate, Kimberly is building a bridge between young women and financial empowerment. She’s committed to making opportunities accessible and voices heard especially for Black and brown women navigating professional life.

Danisha Carter

Danisha embodies the power of clarity and conviction. She encourages women to speak with unshakable confidence, even when their opinions challenge the room. Her transparency is not just bold it's healing.

Dr. Ramani Durvasula

Dr. Ramani is one of the leading voices on narcissism and emotional abuse. Her work provides clarity, science, and care for survivors navigating the aftermath of toxic relationships. She reminds us that knowledge is power, especially when it comes to healing.

Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson

Michelle and Craig model what a healthy, grounded sibling dynamic looks like. Together, they represent joy, humility, and a deep commitment to youth empowerment and generational change.

Sophia Bush

Sophia Bush fuses intellect with activism. As a politically engaged actress and podcast host, she speaks with nuance, self-awareness, and intersectionality. She advocates with purpose and never shies away from holding herself accountable.

Mel Robbins

Mel Robbins turned her life aroundand then taught others how to do the same. With research-backed advice and tough love, she offers frameworks for reclaiming autonomy, reducing stress, and living with clarity.

Gary Vaynerchuk

Gary Vee makes business feel human. A serial entrepreneur and CEO, he’s known for his grit and generosity. He’s especially committed to uplifting neurodivergent minds and reminding the world that traditional schooling doesn’t define potential.

Michelle Buteau

Michelle Buteau is challenging every narrow standard that’s ever tried to define beauty or relevance. A hilarious showrunner and comedian, she centers big-bodied women of color, joyfully disrupting Hollywood’s archaic expectations of who gets to be seen and desired.

Dr. Gabor Maté

Dr. Maté is a truth-teller in the field of trauma. He centers the emotional wounds of marginalized people, including refugees and the neurodivergent community. His advocacy for Palestine and ADHD research speaks to his radical compassion and clarity.

Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart has evolved beyond comedy he's a force for authenticity. As a host, actor, and entrepreneur, he makes space for joy while amplifying others. He leads with humor, hustle, and humility.

Keke Palmer

Keke Palmer is multi talented and multidimensional. From her self-help commentary to her powerhouse performances, she brings transparency and entertainment into one brave, brilliant package.

Drew Afualo

Drew is unapologetically righteous. She uses her platform to dismantle misogyny, defend women especially women of color and hold harmful systems (and men) accountable. Her voice is as healing as it is disruptive.

Liz Plank

Liz sees patriarchy as a universal problem with uniquely harmful impacts on men and women. She advocates for equity by urging men to heal, self-reflect, and let go of toxic scripts. Her work is smart, compassionate, and deeply necessary.

Nina Turner

Nina Turner is a political visionary. Her work centers justicenot just racial or economic, but human justice in its totality. She is a voice of equity, urgency, and unapologetic truth.

Jared McCain

Jared McCain is redefining masculinity. As an NBA player who proudly paints his nails and embraces his individuality, he reminds young men that softness isn’t weaknessand confidence doesn’t have to come at the expense of authenticity.

Gabby Thomas

Gabby Thomas is discipline, intellect, and elegance in motion. A Harvard grad and Olympic sprinter, she shows what it means to pursue excellence across lanesacademic, athletic, and personal.

Phoebe Gates

Phoebe Gates models gratitude with awareness. She acknowledges her privilege while using her platform to support education, women’s rights, and innovation. She doesn’t perform humility; she lives it with intention.

Taylor Rooks

Taylor Rooks is a journalist with heart and vision. In a field that often centers men, she brings brilliance, warmth, and incisive questioning. Her interviews aren’t just conversations they're cultural moments.