Milwaukee Influencers & Creators

A Wisconsin comedian and content creator whose skits and social experiments rack up millions of views. Big-hearted comedy with Midwest roots.

Milwaukee-born and Wisconsin-raised, Trixie Mattel went from local stages to winning RuPaul's Drag Race, selling out music tours, and building a cosmetics empire. The 414's biggest drag superstar.

A Kenosha-bred basketball creator whose between-the-legs layups built a global following. Southeast Wisconsin's hooper-turned-internet phenomenon.

Charlie Berens turned Wisconsin nice into a national act, the Manitowoc Minute, comedy specials, and tours that sell out. The state's funniest export, ope and all.

A Milwaukee-born rapper signed to Quality Control and Motown, turning city grit into national bars. Homegrown talent on a much bigger stage.

A Wisconsin mental-health advocate living openly with schizophrenia and reaching millions with honesty and hope. Hard conversations, handled with heart.

A Milwaukee mom sharing the real, joyful story of fostering and adoption. Family life with the camera rolling.

A Milwaukee rapper with a fast-rising following and a sound built for the city. 414 energy, full volume.

A Milwaukee creator sharing style, motherhood, and everyday life with a loyal following. Relatable, polished, and all MKE.

One of Milwaukee's hottest rappers and a driving force behind the city's signature 'lowend' clap sound. His breakout 'Backpack' went viral nationwide, but he's 414 to the core — area code right there in the name.

A Milwaukee eco-artist who turns reclaimed and salvaged wood into striking sculptures — from pop-culture pieces like SpongeBob and the Rugrats to custom work for the likes of Mike Tyson, NFL players, and the Brewers. Featured on NBC Nightly News and TMJ4, he's Milwaukee craftsmanship with a national audience.

The Wisconsin recipe developer behind Real Balanced, making low-carb and keto cooking actually doable. Tested recipes, no fuss.

Milwaukee's self-styled 'unofficial Mayor' — a musician and creator who turns everyday city life into a love letter to the 414. If it's happening in Milwaukee, Tommy's probably there.

A Wisconsin rapper whose offbeat style broke out online. Viral hooks, homegrown origin.

That's us — Jordan & Todd, the duo behind Discover Milwaukee and your insider's guide to the city. A 2026 Brewers Social Ambassador and former Milwaukee Bucks Ambassador, we cover the events, eats, and people who make the 414 worth talking about, reaching hundreds of thousands across Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Hi from this side of the screen.

A Wisconsin-bred comedian, actor, and co-host of the hit history-comedy podcast 'The Dollop.' Stand-up wit with Midwest DNA.

A Milwaukee-born audio engineer, DJ, and songwriter at the center of the city's underground hip-hop scene. The sound behind a lot of records you already know.

Judy eats, drinks, and runs her way across the city, then hands you the receipts. A 2026 Brewers Ambassador with a feed full of where to go next.

INCOGNITO is a national radio personality with deep Milwaukee roots, mic in hand and the city behind him. Full volume, all the time.

A Wisconsin-raised TV host and three-time 'Survivor' competitor turned media personality. Random Lake roots, national screen time.

The voice behind 'As Goes Wisconsin,' cutting through the noise on state politics with sharp, no-spin commentary. Wisconsin's plain-talk host.

A Milwaukee food account hunting the city's best plates and hidden gems. Your next craving probably lives here.

A high-energy Milwaukee DJ who's spun for the Bucks and the Packers. When the building needs to move, he's the one on the ones and twos.

A Milwaukee lawyer turned creator with sharp, funny takes on local culture, the city's housing crunch, and where to eat next. Equal parts counsel and content.

Nick makes rad food and writes about it. Over-the-top recipes, deep Milwaukee roots, and creations you kind of have to see to believe.

A Milwaukee podcast going deep with the people shaping the city — unfiltered conversations, local lens.

A Wisconsin creator celebrating the state's one true love: cheese. Curds, pairings, and dairy-state pride.

A Milwaukee personality and creator with a fast-growing audience and a feel for what the city's talking about.

Drew is a Milwaukee-born style guy who turned everyday menswear into a following. Clean fits, local roots, and an eye that earned him 'Best Instagram Account of Milwaukee.'

Meg eats, drinks, and explores her way across Milwaukee with a camera and hiking-boot energy. Adventure is the whole point.

Sophia covers the Brewers from the field and the booth, Pura Vida energy all season long. Milwaukee baseball from the inside.

Jacob Slade makes ethereal sounds out of Milwaukee, WI. Atmospheric, homegrown, built for headphones.

A WISN-12 News reporter covering Milwaukee's biggest stories, on air and all over your feed. Breaking news with a familiar face.

An Emmy-winning PBS and YouTube series that travels the Midwest telling the food stories from our own backyard. Wisconsin's table, on camera.

aya writes songs and draws when the mood hits, a Milwaukee artist with a quiet, magnetic pull. Give the music a listen.

A Milwaukee registered nurse turned lifestyle creator — beauty, hair, and real life told from a 12-hour-shift point of view. Founder of the Nurse Bae community, equal parts glam and grind.

Nate is a pharmacist by trade and a photographer by obsession, shooting Milwaukee, and Brutus the dog, in its best light.

Gabi is the chaos coordinator of three boys, making mom life cute with wearable outfits and Midwest gems. Real accent, real recs.

MaryAnne throws beautiful, functional pottery out of Wauwatosa since 2019. Everyday objects made by hand, made local.

Zora is an NBC Sports reporter and play-by-play voice, twin mom, and a 'keep a-goin' optimist. Milwaukee sports told with heart.

DJ Shawna is the official DJ of the Bucks, a six-time NBA All-Star DJ, speaker, and founder of Dare To Be. Booked for the moments that matter.

Cathy is an MKE-based recipe maker, mom of four girls, and a wine-and-coffee devotee. Her feed is comfort food you'll actually cook.

Mauricio is a visual artist and muralist blending realism, geometry, and color, on walls across Milwaukee and the country. Big, bold public art.

A Milwaukee home cook sharing approachable recipes and kitchen wins. Real food, made doable.

On a mission to become the king of Milwaukee food reviews, one plate at a time. Honest takes, DMs open for your next rec.

Melanie works the Bucks sideline as reporter and host, closest seat in the house. Game-night Milwaukee, live.

Eating across Milwaukee one spot at a time, with the recs to prove it. The city's menu, sampled.

Social Cig is midwest indie skate rock, tour dates and all. Milwaukee's answer to a sweaty, joyful basement show.

Ivon tastes her way through Milwaukee and beyond, bilingual and always chasing the memorable plate. A Brewers Social Ambassador with eyes on the next great bite.

Basi shoots Milwaukee in stills and motion, a photographer and videographer with a booked calendar and a sharp eye.

Tia will travel for food, coffee, and a hiking trail, every time. A Midwest adventurer mapping the good stuff.

WebsterX is one of Milwaukee's defining voices in hip-hop, an artist and community builder who helped put the city's sound on the map.