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Promoting a business is difficult anywhere, but making it big in Washington, D.C., takes a lot of work. However, with the right influencers supporting your brand, it’s possible to stand out despite stiff competition. Here are 15 top Washington, D.C., influencers to help you make a big noise in the big city. They share the best things to do, restaurants and bars to check out, and city life.

Top 15 Washington, D.C., influencers

Nicole Mosley 

Formerly a ball girl for the Washington Mystics, Nicole is a DJ for Washington’s pro basketball teams. Nicole shares and highlights D.C.’s go-go music scene to her 17K TikTok followers, and she typically asks her followers for their opinions on the music she plays.

Jenna Hong

Jenna is an influencer in the great DMV area who shares what it’s like to live in one of the top-priced places in the U.S. Jenna’s YouTube channel is filled with work-life balance videos via her Work to Live series. She also shares her budgeting and other things she gets up to around Virginia and D.C. She has 41.5K subscribers and shares her life as she works from home.

Holly Garner 

Holly, an exceptionally skilled photographer, encapsulates the essence of any D.C. location she finds herself in. Through her work, she masterfully captures the spirit of the city and beyond. With a vibrant burst of colors, each of her photographs captivates her audience of 68.9K Instagram followers. She is also the founder of IGDC, a photography community with over 87.3K Instagram followers.

Charlotte Pratt

Charlotte is a recently graduated working gal who moved to Washington, D.C., and shares her life living alone while working in the capital. She has 44.1K subscribers on YouTube who love her “Work Week In My Life” series.

CK and Diana — hypefoodies

CK and Diana, also known as hypefoodies, have over 115K Instagram followers. They help local restaurants in the D.C. area by giving them exposure through their social media channel and showing some of the most interesting food in D.C. with their followers.

Domonique

Domonique has a YouTube channel dedicated to coffee shops, daily life and living in Washington, D.C. She’s planning a wedding, so much of her content is about that.

Laurie Collins 

Laurie, also known as DC City Girl, is a talented photographer with over 169K Instagram followers. Laurie shares some of D.C.’s classic sites with her followers, parks, and row homes. She has worked with many diverse brands, including Google, Elle Decor, CNN Travel, Toyota, Sony Universe, Chevrolet, Budweiser and Apartment Therapy.

Chris Colgan

Chris is an expert real estate agent in the DMV area and shares his top tips for purchasing on YouTube with just over 12K subscribers. If you’d like to buy in the Washington, D.C., area someday, subscribe to his channel for the best recommendations.

Christa  — dcfitchick 

Christa, who used to cheer for the Washington Commanders, is a fitness and lifestyle influencer with over 12.2K Instagram followers. She shares her active lifestyle in D.C. with her followers and her newfound faith.

Sea of Blush

Sea of Blush is a TikTok account dedicated to fun things to do in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia areas. They have just over 45K followers and share all the viral and fun things to do in the cities surrounding those areas.

@seaofblush

If you are looking for a place to have italian style aperitivo in washington dc, Marcellino’s is the spot!! Hands down the best sbagliato i’ve ever had is made by antonio!! And just like in Italy this wine here is amazing, curated by one of the owners!! #aperitivo #washingtondc #dcfoodie #dctiktok #dclife #dmv

♬ Dolce Nonna - Wayne Jones & Amy Hayashi-Jones

Kimberly Kong 

Kimberly is a lifestyle blogger, content creator and digital marketer in Washington, D.C. Her Instagram account boasts over 20K followers who follow her nomtastic account for her content related to food in the DMV area.

Sarah D — itsyagirlsarahd

With 22.2K followers, Sarah loves sharing her life as an Atlanta transplant living in Washington, D.C. Her content is full of comedy and skits that will have you laughing, even if you don’t live in D.C.

@itsyagirlsarahd

too many G&Ts will have you cosplaying a wellness girly 🫶 @puresweatdc #thingstodoindc #dctiktok #georgetowndc #washingtondc #washingtondccheck

♬ Being a Girl - Jonica

Austin Graff

Austin is an influencer on a mission to uncover D.C.’s hidden gems and stunning hotspots. His Instagram feed showcases captivating photos, from local coffee shops to famous attractions. He wanders through the area and around the world with his 44.3K Instagram followers.

Mark Alan Andre

Mark loves capturing the most stunning photographs in Washington, D.C., particularly during sunrise. His photos of D.C.’s iconic sites under a colorful sky amaze his 4.3K Instagram followers.

Sam — yourdcbestie

Sam’s TikTok handle, your bestie, is the perfect name for you because she constantly updates her followers on what’s happening in the D.C. area. She has over 86K followers who keep coming back to see what’s up in their favorite city.

@seaofblush

If you are looking for a place to have italian style aperitivo in washington dc, Marcellino’s is the spot!! Hands down the best sbagliato i’ve ever had is made by antonio!! And just like in Italy this wine here is amazing, curated by one of the owners!! #aperitivo #washingtondc #dcfoodie #dctiktok #dclife #dmv

♬ Dolce Nonna - Wayne Jones & Amy Hayashi-Jones

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