Liana Lianaa

@lianalianaa0

# From River Rafts to TikTok Royalty: The Authentic Journey of a Digital Mom

If you've ever scrolled through TikTok and stumbled upon a video where a Welsh accent cuts through the noise with genuine laughter while transforming from bare-faced to glam in seconds, you've probably met Liana. What started as a casual filter challenge video "as a joke" has blossomed into a digital empire connecting millions through the simple power of realness. At just 26, this Welsh creator has built something rare in the influencer world—a community that feels less like followers and more like extended family.

Liana's content breathes life into the everyday moments most of us experience but rarely share. One day she's dancing with her massive cat (yes, she has a notably large feline companion), the next she's documenting the messy reality of parenting her son Koazy, born in July 2022. Her signature transformation videos—cutting from natural face to elaborate makeup—became her calling card, but it's her willingness to share the unpolished moments that keeps people coming back. Remember that childhood superstition about "stepping on cracks"? She recently revived it in a viral video that had millions of commenters sharing their own childhood rituals in the replies.

What makes Liana's journey particularly compelling is how she's grown up publicly, quite literally. Her first Instagram post from March 2014 shows her river rafting with friends captioned "Been a good day"—a far cry from today's polished content machine. She initially shared her fitness journey on Instagram while working a retail day job, but it wasn't until TikTok entered the picture that everything changed. Teaming up with her partner Connor Darlington created that magical "power couple" effect, but it's her individual voice that resonates most deeply with her audience.

Watching Liana navigate major life changes online offers a refreshing perspective on digital parenthood. When she announced her second pregnancy in February 2025 (welcoming her daughter in August), she didn't just share the happy news—she documented the morning sickness, the emotional rollercoaster, and the practical challenges of expanding their family. She frequently features her nieces Leah and Holly Mair, creating content that feels like flipping through a digital family album rather than consuming carefully curated influencer material.

Today, with over 9 million TikTok followers and a combined 22 million across platforms, Liana has mastered the delicate balance between authenticity and entertainment. Her engagement rate reportedly blows industry standards out of the water—11 times higher than average creators—but what truly sets her apart is how she makes each viewer feel seen. In a digital landscape saturated with perfection, she's built a home for the beautifully imperfect, proving that sometimes the most powerful content isn't the most polished, but the most human.