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Creators Who Love Local

Three local creators sharing heart, flavor, and community pride while spotlighting the people and places that make KC shine

Maggie Harrison

@maggieharrisonkc

Kansas City has a way of inspiring fierce loyalty, and local creator Maggie Harrison channels that pride with warmth, clarity, and heart. A lifelong KC native, Maggie describes herself as a bundle of sunshine who leads with love. Motherhood comes first, and everything else flows from there. Her content captures the everyday magic of the city, from family friendly outings with her young son to evenings exploring local restaurants, events, and hidden gems.

Maggie’s path into content creation grew naturally alongside technology. Storytelling felt intuitive, and highlighting her hometown became a calling. Early on, she learned the importance of brand alignment and trusting her instincts, lessons sharpened by the resilience required of single motherhood. That clarity now defines her work.

Today, her platform reflects two central pillars of her life: raising a child and building a career in real estate. Followers can expect active listings across the metro, kid approved adventures for snow days or weekends, and an insider’s view of Kansas City life. Her style is polished but real, think good hair, a fresh manicure, and a car that could use a wash.

Grounded by daily intention setting and a belief in manifestation, Maggie keeps things authentic. With a toddler in charge, there is no over editing. Her goal is simple and impactful: to be authentic, relatable, and relevant while helping others feel at home in KC. You can follow her journey on Instagram at @maggieharrisonkc.

Emma Ezzell

@kansascityplaces.em

Emma Ezzell has become a trusted guide for anyone eager to experience Kansas City through a local lens. As the creator behind @kansascityplaces.em, Emma has spent the last several years building an engaged community that celebrates food, travel, events, and the small businesses that give a city its soul. Named Influencer of the Year 2025 by the GKCRA, she brings both enthusiasm and intention to everything she shares.

Emma’s journey into content creation began with curiosity. A natural planner and explorer, she loved researching the best restaurants and hidden gems while traveling and realized Kansas City deserved the same spotlight. What started as food photography has grown into dynamic video storytelling that captures full experiences, from new restaurant openings to concerts, boutiques, spas, and sporting events. Her comfort on camera and genuine love for discovery shine through in every post.

What Emma loves most about Kansas City is its sense of community. The city shows up for its entrepreneurs, its teams, and its neighbors. It is big enough to stay exciting and approachable enough to feel connected. She is especially passionate about highlighting the city’s food scene, which she believes rivals much larger destinations without the constant chaos.

Followers of @kansascityplaces.em can expect thoughtful recommendations, local favorites, and a steady stream of inspiration for things to do both in and beyond the city. With major global events like the World Cup on the horizon, Emma hopes her content helps shift perceptions and show visitors just how special Kansas City truly is. You can find her on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook at @kansascityplaces.em.

Hannah Williams 

@hannahinkansascity

Hannah has a gift for making Kansas City feel both exciting and familiar. Through her platform @hannahinkansascity, she highlights the eats, drinks, and experiences that give the metro its personality, pairing polished visuals with a lighthearted, relatable tone. Her content feels like a recommendation from a friend who truly knows the city and cares deeply about the people behind it.

Her creative path began long before social media. With roots in professional photography, videography, and drone work, Hannah’s love for storytelling has always been visual. While becoming a content creator was not part of her original plan, she believes every step along the way prepared her for this chapter. Early challenges taught her how to grow an audience, balance creativity with strategy, and stay grounded in authenticity while learning the analytics behind meaningful engagement.

Today, Hannah’s content blends personality with intention. She highlights local businesses through experiences she genuinely enjoys, focusing on food, drinks, events, adult-focused outings, and occasional family friendly moments. Her style is clean, modern, and approachable, offering an insider look at Kansas City without ever feeling forced or overproduced.

What she loves most about Kansas City is its energy and its loyalty to local businesses. There is always something happening, whether it is a casual neighborhood spot or an upscale night out. That sense of support resonates deeply with Hannah, who grew up in a small Oklahoma farm town where community and local business were central to daily life. Those roots continue to shape her passion for helping Kansas City entrepreneurs thrive.

Beyond influencing, Hannah is the owner of Triple H Social Media Agency, where she helps local brands grow through thoughtful strategy, professional visuals, and an understanding of neuromarketing and psychology. Her goal is simple and powerful: to turn digital engagement into real world results while staying true to the heart of each business.

You can follow Hannah’s Kansas City recommendations on Instagram and TikTok at @hannahinkansascity or reach her by email at hannahinkansascity@gmail.com.