‘I’m just a normal person from Northampton’: YouTube and blogging star nominated for ‘good influence’ award

The mum-of-two started her blog when she was working as a receptionist
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A local YouTuber and blogging sensation has been nominated for a national ‘good influence’ award.

Louise Pentland, who went to school in Northampton and still lives in the town, has been blogging for more than a decade and has penned five books.

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The 35-year-old, who also has more than two million YouTube subscribers, talks to her ‘community’, who she calls ‘good eggs’, about motherhood and her day-to-day life.

Louise Pentland has been nominated for a national award. Photo: Brett Cove/BDC Images.Louise Pentland has been nominated for a national award. Photo: Brett Cove/BDC Images.
Louise Pentland has been nominated for a national award. Photo: Brett Cove/BDC Images.

Now the former receptionist who used to work in Fish Street has been nominated for a Fabulous Magazine ‘good influence’ award in the ‘keeping it real’ category.

The mum-of-two said: “When I found out I was so surprised, I didn’t know they were nominating.

“It’s a little bonus to what has been a rubbish year and to be recognised for what I do is really nice.

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“I’m just a normal person from Northampton talking about my life online, that’s what people like though.

The motherhood blogger is up for the 'keeping it real' award. Photo: Nicky Jonhston.The motherhood blogger is up for the 'keeping it real' award. Photo: Nicky Jonhston.
The motherhood blogger is up for the 'keeping it real' award. Photo: Nicky Jonhston.

“They want to see something similar to them with a friendly vibe.

“I’m not far away from people, but when we look at celebrities or royalty we think we could never have that life.

“I started my blog when I was a receptionist, we’ve all had those sorts of jobs. I just started doing something I loved and telling people a lot and I hope to carry that on for many years to come.”

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Influencers Em Ford, Ash Soto, Kadeeja Sel Khan and Lou Northcote are all up against Louise to be crowned the winner of the award.

Louise added: “I’m very honoured to have been nominated for the ‘keeping it real’ award. I could not be anything other than real, I would be really rubbish at it.

“I haven’t even considered winning the award. The win is being nominated. It’s the loveliest thing to even be recognised.

“I’m not expecting to win as there are such amazing people in that category. If I did, I’d have to celebrate.”

Votes are open for the award until Sunday (September 20).

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The influencers with the most votes will then be put to a panel of judges who will decide a winner in each category.

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