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5 Local and Inspiration Girlbosses to Follow on Instagram

Powerful females, women of strength and exceptional girlbosses are all around us. Here are five of them worth following on Instagram to get inspired for yourself.

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KATY KING

Instagram: @hiddenspringsflowers

Katy King is the owner of Hidden Springs Flower Farm in York. King started Hidden Springs in 2018 as a side hustle with no prior business or flower experience. Now, she runs a six-figure flower business that specializes in fresh-cut flowers, gifts and home décor. King says she believes “flowers aren’t just for special occasions; every day is a day for flowers.” What started as a backyard veggie patch blossomed into two acres of seasonal cut flowers. King is also invested in helping others grow their own flower businesses by offering mentoring sessions, coaching and courses. Her goal is to help others thrive both professionally and personally, like she has with balancing her business and motherhood. She currently has over 30,000 followers on Instagram and continues to grow (both flowers and in popularity!).

SARA ESH

Instagram: @zenandfitwithsara

Sara Esh is truly a jack-of-all-trades in the realms of fitness and entrepreneurship. Esh is a certified IIN health coach, personal trainer, and yoga, pilates, aerial silks and barre instructor. She’s the founder of Zen & Fit, offering private and group classes with the goal of providing a niche yoga experience in the community. She believes in fitness for all bodies and all skill levels and is devoted to ensuring her clients feel refreshed, motivated and fulfilled. Keep up with her on her growing Instagram page, where you’ll find empowering quotes and affirmations, yoga poses and classes and events hosted by Esh.

KEISHA FINNIE

Instagram: @keishafinnie

Keisha Finnie is a powerhouse in the Central Pennsylvania art scene. She’s a self-taught artist born and raised in Lancaster and the creator of the 2020 “Nurture Your Mind” mural in downtown Lancaster. She’s won several local awards and nominations, and her art can be found throughout the community, appearing everywhere from musical instruments to hospitals and restaurants. She even had her art featured on a beer can at Spring House Brewing Co., as part of their 2024 artist series. Finnie expresses herself through many media, including Mehndi/ Henna art. Her work “explores the journey of evolution as not only an artist but as a woman of color” and interprets “personal experiences and observations” while visualizing determination and resilience.

DARLENE WEIR

Instagram: @fieldstonehill

Darlene Weir is all about living with beauty and overcoming decorating paralysis, and she inspires more than 12,000 followers daily to do the same. Weir is an interior designer and the founder of Fieldstone Hill Design—an online interior design firm offering virtual guidance and consultations to help you design the space, and life, of your dreams. Weir says she’s “always had a passion for beautiful space and things” and believes that “having a vision gives your decorating a focus and saves your family both time and money.” She’s all about incorporating flowers (roses specifically) into your space and creating a garden to enhance your life. She also shares healthy recipes, design tips, wholesome moments and positivity on her account, @wearelivingwell.

EMILY GONZALEZ

Instagram: @gemscatering_

Emily Gonzalez is the founder of Gems Catering in Lancaster, but she’s so much more than that. Gonzalez is a pillar in the community and has truly embodied what it means to be a girlboss through building her successful catering business from scratch. Her social media feed is full of tasty treats, stunning charcuterie spreads, good vibes and her involvement in the local community. Gonzalez was the keynote speaker for Lancaster County Food Hub’s 2024 Annual Spring Breakfast event, caterer for the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open at Lancaster Country Club and recently became the owner of Inna’s Pierogi Shop in Lititz and Lancaster. Lots of inspiration can be found from following along with Gonzalez’s journey to apply to your own journey!