Content creators can often feel far away from us as people. We adore them from a distance, watching them through screens, buying their merchandise, and idolizing their every move. That is until news breaks of their implication in a scandal so salacious that we have no choice but to withdraw our support. Sometimes, however, a creator says something so outrageous that we love them even more for their ability to be completely candid. 

In the quest for creators who truly represent us, we as a society have come to value those who are flawed. No one wants someone who is absolutely perfect. Brittany Broski has come to represent the realness of personhood, filtering none of her personality so that she is more digestible. Instead, she relies on her honest relatability to form a fanbase. Brittany is hilarious and raw, always daring to say things others may deem unspeakable.

This transparency has always been who Broski is, from her first viral TikTok where she tried kombucha and was candid with her mixed reaction to its taste, earning her the name of “Kombucha Girl.” The former Aggie’s career has taken off since the circulation of that viral video, with Broski receiving opportunities to collaborate with stars like Trixie Mattel and even Hozier. Broski says what she thinks, whether it is socially palatable or not, leading to a dedicated following known as “The Broski Nation.”

It can be difficult to find a content creator who can go from sobbing about religious trauma to joking about Call of Duty cosplayers at the drop of a hat. This, however, is the nature of “The Broski Report,” Broski’s podcast that addresses whatever topic she feels like speaking on at that moment. The Broski Nation values Broski not for her beautiful big blonde hair or because she has incredible comedic timing but because she has the ability to flip from emotional vulnerability to deep yearning in mere moments. 

Ultimately, Broski is not living “the clean girl aesthetic” lifestyle. She is living a life that feels representative of the modern girl, a life full of girl dinners, Call of Duty cosplayer crushes, appreciation for musical geniuses like Ethel Cain, and drag queen adoration. From the complexities of the music of Rosalia to thirsting for the band Sleep Token, Broski does not hold back her genuine opinions, and her range of topics reflects vast interests.

With the extreme vulnerability and realness that Broski emanates in her podcasts, the distance between creator and viewer begins to feel not so distant at all. Her openness makes her seem more like a best friend, like a comrade in life's difficulties who understands what it means to be a girl in all its glamorous and filthy realities. The notion of a polished, pristine image melts away beneath Broski, empowering her viewers to embrace the pieces of themselves that society may otherwise reject. Her journey from Texas A&M University to the rolling hills of Hollywood is a reminder to all young creatives that they too can find success regardless of their origin.

Written by Madison Kalina, Design: Mia Still, Social Media: Sofia Mora