Victoria garrick (@victoriagarrick ) is no stranger to finding balance in the face of pressure. as a public speaker, content creator and former student athlete, she speaks openly about the real pressures of social comparison. “the pressure to be perfect stems from a societal belief that perfection is the only way to be good enough,” says victoria. “i tried to attain these unrealistic standards of beauty, get straight as in school, become a star athlete and constantly seem happy. i was so consumed with portraying a perfect image and pretty instagram aesthetic that i lost sight of what it meant to be me,” she says. “when i finally realized i was living for likes and validation from others online, i wanted to find a way to get back to being real and authentic.”
instagram partnered with the jed foundation (@jedfoundation ) to create a toolkit addressing the pressure to be perfect, recognizing that what you see posted by others is just one part of their story. tap the link in our bio to learn more about how to make your time on instagram be positive, inspiring and intentional.
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Iconic fashion. celine dion (@celinedion ). over-the-top music videos. the ‘90s are back and we created a gift guide that’s peak nostalgia. shop with your ❤️ on instagram.
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Artist mischelle moy’s (@lilmisch ) digital compositions = portals to another dimension. “i’ve always been drawn to the odd and otherworldly, whether archaeological findings or discoveries of life on other planets,” she says. “these ‘plant holders’ are very special to me, because they combine both a paradisal sunset vibe with an extraterrestrial sense of existence that is illustrated (mostly separately) throughout my work.” #thisweekoninstagram
photo illustration by @lilmisch
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Mexican photographer paloma rincón (@paloma_rincon_ ) uses bold colors and unexpected juxtapositions to create images at the intersection of photography and sculpture. “i love the exploration process and how ideas can develop once you get your hands on them,” she says of her surreal still-life work, which is directly captured in camera. #thisweekoninstagram
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Color is clearly courtney quinn’s (@colormecourtney ) forte. 🌈 “i use color as my superpower,” says courtney, who designed an instagram holiday window outside of @goodmorningamerica’s studio in new york city’s times square. “it can make people feel happy, confident and push them outside their comfort zone. my main goal is to help people feel comfortable and confident with themselves while promoting positivity.”
to learn more about courtney, head to @creators — the place to learn more about what it takes to be a creator from the team at instagram, and the amazing creators who inspire us every day. ⚡️
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Manu torres’ (@uunnaamm ) hyper-realistic floral art mixes the artificial and the natural, incorporating paper, fabric, paint and feathers to imitate and exaggerate nature’s beauty. “my arrangements consist of mostly real, perishable flora and greens,” he says. “at this point, anything that gets my attention will make a cameo in one of my arrangements.” #thisweekoninstagram
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#hellofrom zhangjiajie national forest park, where the bailong elevator, built into the cliffside and surrounded by the beauty of nature, is the highest and heaviest outdoor elevator in the world.
Alison and jay carroll are the couple behind wonder valley (@wondervalley ), an olive oil company based in joshua tree, california. “the thing i love most about olive oil is how elemental and universal it is,” explains alison. “it’s all about making the ordinary, extraordinary.”
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it’s #smallbusinesssaturday and we’re celebrating with alison and jay on the latest episode of #founders, our new limited series that shares the stories of amazing small business owners from all over the world. a new episode will be available every saturday until christmas!
see more of @wondervalley on @instagramforbusiness and @shop.
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For alison and jay carroll, the #founders of the small business wonder valley (@wondervalley ), olive oil is the foundation of a healthful life. “the thing i love most about olive oil is how elemental and universal it is,” explains alison. “it’s all about making the ordinary, extraordinary.”
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the couple is based in joshua tree, california, where they’ve built their business.🌵“there’s definitely times where we see things completely differently,” says jay. “but i think in that tension we create something that can be unexpected and really great, something that we didn’t see before.” alison and jay carroll are the couple behind wonder valley (@wondervalley ), an olive oil company based in joshua tree, california. “the thing i love most about olive oil is how elemental and universal it is,” explains alison. “it’s all about making the ordinary, extraordinary.”
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it’s #smallbusinesssaturday and we’re celebrating with alison and jay on the latest episode of #founders, our new limited series that shares the stories of amazing small business owners from all over the world. a new episode will be available every saturday until christmas!
see more of @wondervalley on @instagramforbusiness and @shop.
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Meet today’s #weeklyfluff. this is zuu (@pechanko_bocco ), a very well-rounded exotic long-haired cat. “he has a big head, short legs and long hair, so if you look from the front he looks like a ball,” explains his human, chika.
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