The Influence: OKC Insiders to Follow Now - 405 Magazine

The Influence: OKC Insiders to Follow Now

From local favorites to hidden gems, discover the accounts offering an inside look.

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When done right, and with authenticity, influencers are inspired ambassadors for their communities. That might mean art and style, or food and fashion, or motherhood in the city. These local insiders provide the local lens, and insights into diverse aspects of OKC.


Oklahoma City Mom

 

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 For parents in the city (especially mom), Oklahoma City Mom (@oklahomacitymom) should be a requisite resource. Not only is the content super helpful, spotlighting timely things to do with kids in OKC (like indoor activity ideas for cold weather), but the group of diverse voices behind it are genuine and relatable.


Lance McDaniel

 

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 Director, screenwriter, producer and former executive director of deadCenter Film Festival, Lance McDaniel (@mcdaniel_lance) is the Kevin Bacon of OKC. Everyone is merely a degree or two away from knowing him, and loving him. No matter your connection, his Insta feed reads like one endless love letter to OKC, from deadCenter’s GlitterBall to OU football. Everywhere he goes, he makes it look like fun.


Lestari Kusumawardani

It’s no wonder that one of OKC’s most fashionable people, Lestari Kusumawardani (@lestariokc), is also one of the city’s best follows. Her outfits never cease to dazzle, especially when they’re paired with must-try restaurants, events, boutiques and more.


Jordan Broiles

 Everything that Jordan Broiles (@beingblxckbird_) posts looks like a stylized vision board, with the authenticity to back it up. Describing himself as a cultural curator, he does a phenomenal job of highlighting Black businesses, creators, organizations and events in OKC and beyond. And he does so while looking sharp as a tack.


Kayla Lyons-Williams

 With a bio that reads, “Making people feel seen & heard is my passion,” it’s easy to love Kayla Lyons-Williams (@the_kaylalyons). The co-founder of Will Film Studios, there’s a sincere joy that comes across in all of her adventures, from local restaurant recommendations and grocery store holiday runs to date night ideas and activities for young kids.


Emily Phillips

 

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 There’s never a dull moment following Emily Phillips (@emilyphillipsw), whose cultural and culinary adventures are the stuff of legend. From ideas where to celebrate Valentine’s Day to places to take out-of-town visitors, she’s always on the cutting edge of hot spots, seasonal happenings and skyline pics.


Masha Andrianova

 Fashion, travel and motherhood are the bill of fare with Masha Andrianova (@mashaandrianova_), a trendsetter with impeccable taste in food, style and family photos. The magical thing about Masha is that, even when she’s looking like an icon at the hot new Asian restaurant in OKC, she still comes across as relatable and fun.


Tiffany Whitefield

 It’s all about food, travel and “things that are pink” with Tiffany Whitefield (@tiffanyinokc), a prolific local influencer who puts concerted effort into supporting local businesses, mapping out weekend road trip inspiration and telling followers about events, pop-ups, giveaways, new restaurants and much more.