In today's society, most girls get on Instagram and scroll, while wishing they could "look like them" or "be as skinny as them," not realizing that Instagram is nothing more than a highlight reel, showing the best moments in someone's day or life. Over the past couple of years, I've sifted through all the Instagram bloggers and found the ones that aren't afraid keep it ~real~.
If you want some realness on your Instagram, follow these 15 girl bosses. You won't regret it.
1. Ashley TerKeurst Hodges
https://www.instagram.com/ashleyterk/
Instagram: @ashleyterk
I've been following Ashley for about a year now, and I've loved seeing her family grow. Ashley is passionate about her faith and family, and I love seeing her passion.
2. Karlie Rae Lang
https://www.instagram.com/karlierae/
Instagram: @karlierae
This new mama isn't afraid to show the real side of life and motherhood, along with the beautiful side as well.
3. Mattie Gresham
https://www.instagram.com/mattigresham/
Instagram: @mattigresham
I look forward to watching Matti's story every day because of the real-life stories she shares. I laugh for days when watching.
4. Madison Nelson
https://www.instagram.com/heymadinelson/
Instagram: @heymadinelson
This southern gal is one of my top favorites when it comes to keeping it real. She also has the cutest little growing family, which is a plus.
5. Bre Sheppard
https://www.instagram.com/bresheppard/
Instagram: @bresheppard
The beauty behind the movement #boycottboringnails, and the cutest little girl boss. Bre is one of the first bloggers I followed and I've been a loyal follower ever since.
6. Kathleen Post
https://www.instagram.com/kathleen.post/
Instagram: @kathleen.post
Kathleen is truly a ray of sunshine. She always has a smile on her face, and she brightens up my day every time I watch her stories.
7. Heather Brown
https://www.instagram.com/mylifewellloved/
Instagram: @mylifewellloved
Heather is an Alabama-native, so I may be a little biased, but she's the cutest little mama, and fitness instructor.
8. Emily
https://www.instagram.com/joyfulcrew/
Instagram: @joyfulcrew
I love watching Emily's stories because
1) She lives in japan, which is so cool and
2) Her stories are ALWAYS real.
She's not afraid to show the moments where she hides in a closet to get a break from her kids, and I admire that.
9. Annie Pearce
https://www.instagram.com/anniesforgetmeknots/
Instagram: @anniesforgetmeknots
I've followed Annie for several years now. I love watching her hair tutorials, her videos of her cute kids, and her super satisfying cleaning time-lapses.
10. Mary Margaret
https://www.instagram.com/simply_darlings/
Instagram: @simply_darlings
This new, southern mama/nurse has the absolute cutest style and cutest little family.
11. Rachel Timmerman
https://www.instagram.com/racheltimmerman/
Instagram: @racheltimmerman
Her and her daughter are the cutest little mother-daughter duo, and they always have the cutest matching outfits.
12. Bailey Hawkins
https://www.instagram.com/baileyannhawkins/
Instagram: @baileyannhawkins
Bailey is the sweetest soul, and she's always sharing loads of encouragement on her stories and feed. Although I don't know her on a personal level, she always replies to any message that I send her, and is constantly asking how she can pray for her followers.
13. Danielle Carolan
https://www.instagram.com/daniellecarolan/
Instagram: @daniellecarolan
Danielle is such a relatable college student, but I dream of being able to travel as much as she does. Not going to lie, I vicariously live through her stories when she's traveling.
14. Jess Fay
https://www.instagram.com/lipstickheelsandababy/
Instagram: @lipstickheelsandababy
The sweetest little beach mama, with the sweetest family and the founder of the cutest business, 30A Babe.
15. Shannon Peterson
https://www.instagram.com/shynnz/
Instagram: @shynnz
This mama openly shares her struggles of infertility, while sharing her life of raising 2 boys, and expecting another baby soon.