Meet Daisy Jackson!
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For this issue, we interviewed Daisy Jackson, a 19-year-old content creator with over half a million followers on TikTok, known for her honest “Vent with Daisy” videos and relatable take on everyday life. Currently studying Business Management at the University of Bath, Daisy has built a platform centred around authenticity, balance, and documenting the reality of growing up. We sat down with Daisy and asked her a few questions. Read the interview here:
Daisy first began posting without any expectations, simply sharing her thoughts online. ‘I literally just used to put my phone up and waffle about random stuff… I never really thought it would get any views,’ she explained. Years later, her platform has grown significantly, something she still finds hard to process. ‘Sometimes I think about it too much, and I’m like, this is just insane… I’m so incredibly grateful.’
Her content has evolved over time, but one thing she has remained committed to is honesty. ‘I’ve tried to stay true to what’s actually going on in my life, without trying to sugarcoat it too much,’ Daisy said. She reflected on her transition to university, sharing how she was open about struggling at the start. ‘I didn’t love it at the beginning… I was even considering dropping out’ highlighting the importance she places on showing both the highs and lows of her experience.
Daisy’s content doesn’t follow a strict niche, instead focusing on documenting her day-to-day life. From nights out to study routines, she aims to show a realistic balance. ‘I think it’s important to show that you can do well in your studies and still have a social life,’ she said, adding that it makes her ‘really happy’ when viewers say she has motivated them.
We also asked Daisy what a " Messy Girl being” means to her, a phrase often associated with her content. ‘It’s someone who’s quite chaotic and fun, doesn’t take life too seriously,’ she explained. At the centre of this mindset is a belief she strongly stands by: ‘everything works out in the end.’ She spoke about the pressure of perfection online, particularly with trends like the ‘clean girl aesthetic’, and how she prefers a more realistic approach. ‘Some days that’s just not realistic… I’ll have clothes everywhere and feel all over the place, and that’s fine.’
When it comes to advice for young girls or aspiring creators, Daisy emphasised confidence and taking risks. ‘The worst part is building it up in your head,’ she said, reassuring that ‘half the time people don’t care.’ She also shared a practical tip from when she first started posting: ‘I went through and blocked everyone I knew,’ allowing her to build confidence before people around her discovered her account.
Her biggest advice, however, is to enjoy the process. ‘Post as if you have 100,000 followers… don’t think about who’s going to view it,’ she said. ‘If you take the viewers away, I still love making videos… I like having a digital diary of my life.’
Of course, embracing the “Messy Girl” identity comes with its own stories. Daisy shared a chaotic moment from a house party that quickly got out of hand. ‘I just kept going into the kitchen doing shots,’ she said, laughing. The night ended early after she became unwell, admitting, ‘the most embarrassing part was it was about 9 pm… everyone else was basically sober, and I was blackout drunk at my own house.’ Looking back, she says it’s something she can now laugh about.
Finally, we asked Daisy about her biggest achievements. Rather than focusing on numbers, she highlighted her community. ‘My biggest achievement is the community I’ve been able to build,’ she said, describing her followers as ‘the most lovely people ever.’ She also spoke about how meaningful their support has been during difficult moments, particularly when starting university.
Alongside this, Daisy reflected on the opportunities her platform has brought, from working with brands to attending events. ‘It always feels surreal,’ she said. Most importantly, she shared how being able to give back to her family has been a defining moment for her. ‘Being able to spoil my parents… that’s something I’m really grateful for.’
We also spoke to Daisy about relationships and friendships, where she offered a refreshing perspective. ‘I’ve actually never had a boyfriend or a serious talking stage,’ she shared, admitting that at times she felt left behind, especially when those around her were in relationships. However, her outlook has since shifted. ‘Now I’m really grateful… when the time’s right, the time will be right.’
Daisy emphasised the importance of independence and being comfortable alone. ‘I’m really happy in my own company… I’ve been able to focus on my own goals and what I want to achieve,’ she explained. She also highlighted the importance of recognising when relationships or friendships are no longer serving you. ‘If someone isn’t making you happy, you have to think, is this really benefiting you?’
When it comes to friendships, particularly maintaining them through major life changes like moving to university, Daisy stressed the importance of effort and communication. ‘We make an effort… We’ll plan FaceTimes or send little updates to each other,’ she said. She believes this consistency has helped her stay close with her friends from home, adding that planning time together gives ‘something to look forward to.’
She also reassured those worried about drifting from friends when moving away. ‘It doesn’t mean you’re going to drift… as long as you both put in the effort,’ she explained, reinforcing her wider mindset that ‘everything works out in the end.’