Kelsi Davies - Influencer to Watch

At only 24 years old, Kelsi Davies is establishing herself as a multi-talented quadruple threat in the entertainment industry. The social media influencer, singer, dancer, and actress first gained notoriety with her YouTube Channel, which showcased her love for the paranormal. The highly successful channel, which has amassed over 400,000 followers, led her to expand her creative endeavors to TikTok. 

Her entertaining and insightful videos, which often feature her haunted doll Lola, have earned her a devoted fan base of over 3.6 million followers and over 96 million likes on the platform to date. When she’s not busy creating social media content, Davies loves to sing. She has showcased her talent with the singles “Santa Honey,” “Heartbeats,” “Done,” and her latest release “Darker.” All of the songs were written and produced by London-based Comanavago and are available to stream now on all major platforms. 

Davies is also a psychic medium who recently discovered that an ability to communicate with spirits on the other side runs deep within her family. She is committed to using her gifts for good by helping people.

MINDSET

RAINE: Knowing what you know now, what advice would you have given yourself 5 years ago?

KELSI: I would say don’t be afraid to be yourself, trust your gut, and believe in yourself because you can do anything you set your mind to.

CREATIVITY

RAINE: If someone asked you how could they stimulate their creativity, what advice would you give?

KELSI: I say take some time every week to focus on that creative side. Find hobbies or outlets that allow you to express that part of yourself. Creativity is inside each and every one of us- it is always good to use it!

SECOND CHANCES

RAINE: If there was one thing you could have changed during your journey as a creative entrepreneur, what would it be and why?

KELSI: What I would change is trusting people too easily. I have had my fair share of shady people who take advantage of things. I love meeting new people, but I wish I could go back and tell myself to not be so naive when it comes to putting my full trust into people I barely know.

SURPRISE MOMENT

RAINE: What was the biggest surprise you have experienced in building your business or career?

KELSI: The incredible community that my fans and I have created together. It is honestly so humbling and beautiful to see. I feel like they have my back and I always have theirs. If you told me five years ago that I would have the amount of people that I do supporting me... I would be shocked. I thank the universe every day for it.

IMPACTFUL EXPERIENCE

RAINE: What life experience impacted you the most and how did it change you or your course in life?

KELSI: I feel like it was a toxic relationship I found my-self stuck in. It affected my mental health so aggressively that I ended up in the hospital due to self-harm. It really opened my eyes and made me find my self-worth and my authentic self again. I was so lost and so discouraged, but that experience allowed me to become the person that I am today.

YOUR “WHY”

RAINE: What is your “Why?” Why have you chosen to pursue this path?

KELSI: I absolutely love how creative I can be and how much freedom I have. Being able to do what I am passionate about while sharing it with my audience is so cool to me. This is my dream job, and I still can’t believe I’m really doing it!

FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

RAINE: What major project coming up are you most excited about?

KELSI: An exciting project with Snapchat. I am so excited to see how it all turns out and share it with everyone. I can’t say much about it, but I know fans will love it.

WORLD CHANGER

RAINE: What is the biggest problem that creatives face today and how would you solve it?

KELSI: Judgement from others and bullying. This is inevitable. There will always be haters and jealousy and negativity. But I say, just ignore them and block them. Don’t feed the fre. If someone wants to bully, it’s because of their own personal issues- it has nothing to do with you. Just do you.

EMBRACING YOUR BOLD

RAINE: What is one or more examples in how you have embraced your bold?

KELSI: Coming out as pansexual defnitely helped me to embrace my authentc, true self. Also, after acknowledging my psychic/medium gifs, I feel like I am finally free and open to be who I am.

FUN FACTS

RAINE: What are five things that your fans don’t know about you?

KELSI:

•I suffer from extreme anxiety

•I am a very picky eater

•I don’t trust people who hate cats

•I can make amazing homemade chicken noodle soup

•I bite my nails

ADVICE

RAINE: What words of wisdom can you share with others on a similar journey?

KELSI: If you believe you can do something and truly believe in yourself, anything is possible. It sounds cheesy but it really is the truth. Do not doubt yourself and do not give up on yourself because hard work always pays off.

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