Women's Health March 14, 2026 0 Comments

Lele Pons Reveals the Grit and Grind Behind New Motherhood and Staying an OG Influencer—What You Don’t See Will Shock You!

Remember when TikTok wasn’t the king of content, and Vine loops and YouTube vlogs had us hooked like caffeine on a Monday morning? Yep, that era gave birth to some serious online legends—Lele Pons being one of them. Starting out in 2013, this Venezuelan-American powerhouse didn’t just post videos; she crafted moments that hit home with millions, turning those short-form clips into a launching pad for an empire. As Vine phased out and Instagram took center stage, Lele didn’t just adapt—she dominated. Now, with a sea of fresh faces flooding platforms like TikTok, it’s wild to think that Lele’s been navigating this ever-shifting digital landscape since the pre-influencer days. How does she keep that spark alive when the internet’s moving at lightning speed and everyone’s suddenly “an influencer”? Let’s dive into her journey, her inspirations, and how she’s mastering the balancing act of creativity and motherhood in 2026. LEARN MORE

Before TikTok and the influencer era, Vine and YouTube videos were everyone’s go-to form of entertainment. Creators like Lele Pons used these platforms to launch an incredible career and online community.

Pons is a Venezuelan-American actress, singer and content creator who began creating short-form videos and YouTube videos in 2013. She soon was a household name after consistently posting relatable and hilarious content on Vine, a short-form video app. Then, around 2016, Pons’ career began transitioning to social media apps like Instagram.

But with the fall of Vine and the rise of TikTok, there are more than a handful of creators on these apps, though Pons is proud to have been in the game since the beginning.

“There are new people on the internet,” Pons explained to Woman’s World. “I like to say, because it’s something I’m very proud of, that I was here in 2013. People ask me, ‘How did you start? TikTok?’ But that’s because the world is moving super-fast, and now everyone’s an influencer.”

It was around 2016 that the trio was formed, which consisted of Pons and her creator friends, Inanna Sarkis and Hannah Stocking. The trio was this core group that began collaborating on content together, such as comedy sketches and vlogs. For a period of time, these three friends created dozens of videos together. Now, in 2026, they’re planning a reunion.

Inanna Sarkis, Hannah Stocking, and Lele Pons (2017)WWD / Contributor

“We do have a really good relationship,” Pons shared. “We just have our own lives, and we all wanted different things. Inanna wanted to be movies, movies, movies. Hannah is comedy, comedy, comedy and I started doing music, music, music. So, that’s how it started… We’ve been trying to plan for a reunion… there’s definitely gonna be one.”

How Lele Pons finds her inspiration

Although Pons followed her passion for music and now production, she is still a consistent creator. But after over a decade of making content, you might wonder where she gets all of her ideas from.

“It’s when I go outside or when I interact that ideas come to me,” she shared. “You don’t just search up ideas in your brain. I think life experiences, going out, actually sharing with other people what’s going on. When you have a breakup, when you get friend-zoned, all that stuff is what motivates me. If I stay in my house, it becomes content of the house. The ideas that I get are what’s going on in that moment and about experiences.”

Content creation is second nature for Pons and now, as a new mother, she continues to create incredible videos that are relatable for many.

Lele Pons on motherhood

Lele Pons and her husband, Guaynaa (2025)Gonzalo Marroquin / Stringer

Pons recently welcomed her daughter, Eloísa, with her husband, singer Guaynaa, and she is constantly looking for the best products for her. That’s when she discovered bumbum Luxury Skincare Diapers, which are infused with aloe for softness and comfort.

“When I found out about bumbum, it was perfect because it’s clinically proven hypoallergenic. It’s the first time that there’s actually skincare in the diaper.”

As for how she balances mom life and being a content creator, the key to her success is very simple.

“My mom’s a pediatrician, so that’s my little life hack,” Pons joked before sharing the real one. “My life hack that I have with my daughter is sleep. I know that she sleeps from this hour to this hour, so that’s for me [too]. I put on her little song that she always falls asleep to and then she wakes up happy.”