I used to be the girl that would post some really silly and pointless things on social media, and sometimes these things were even hurtful or mean. I never looked at social media as an avenue for encouragement and for building relationships. In fact, the thought of developing friendships through a social media platform with women that I have never met seemed far-fetched and bizarre to me, but I've since discovered some pretty incredible women through social media that have changed the thought process for me entirely.

Not only are these women creative, encouraging, and hardworking, but they are changing the face of social media. They have shown me that social media is a powerful tool for changing the world. These women are entrepreneurs, authors, or bloggers, and I look forward to their inspiring posts each and every day. These are some of the women that totally changed my mind about social media and I think they will change yours, too:

1. Zelle Brown, Southern Style Blog

Instagram: @southernstyleblog | Blog: Southern Style

2. Carrie Grace, owner of The Kindness Box

Instagram: @thekindnessbox and @carriegraceshop

3. Jessica McLain, The Preppy Christian Blog and owner of The Bible Binder®

Instagram: @jessicamclain | Blog: The Preppy Christian

4. Hannah Brencher, Author and Founder of @moreloveletters

Instagram: @hannahbrencher

5. Erin Morris, Graceful Womanhood Blog and Author

Instagram: @gracefulwomanhood | Blog: Graceful Womanhood