Yelena Sakara
Born
France
NationalityFrench, British
Other namesYelena Lala
OccupationSocial Media Influencer
Years active2023–present
Known forViral TikTok videos, advocacy against body shaming, extravagant travel documentation

Yelena Sakara, widely recognized as Yelena Lala on social media, is a French and British social media influencer who gained prominence for her viral TikTok videos beginning in 2023. Her content has been featured in notable media outlets, including The Daily Mail, The New York Post, and The Mirror.[1][2][3][4]

Early Life

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Yelena was born in France and spent her formative years in Saudi Arabia. She completed her high school education at a Swiss boarding school in the Alps. Pursuing her passion for fashion, Yelena studied in Paris, earning a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Marketing and later obtaining an MBA in Luxury Brand Management.

Career

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Yelena's professional journey includes diverse roles across various countries. She served as a fashion intern in Madrid, Spain, and a marketing intern in Beirut, Lebanon. Her experience includes working as a Celebrities Assistant at the prestigious fashion house Elie Saab in Paris. Before embarking on her influencer career, Yelena worked in retail in London.

Advocacy and Viral Content

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Yelena gained recognition for her viral videos addressing 'skinny shaming,' advocating vehemently against body shaming in any form. She holds the belief that judgments about body size have no place in societal discourse.[5]

In addition to her advocacy, Yelena achieved virality for documenting her extravagant travel experiences. Over a span of two years, she visited over 50 countries alongside her anonymous fiancé.[1][2][3][4]

Present

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Currently, Yelena Sakara embraces a jet-setting lifestyle, immersing herself in diverse locales for fun and enriching experiences. Having recently spent three months residing in Dubai, she now calls Switzerland home while maintaining her perpetual wanderlust, traversing the globe and sharing a captivating mix of humor and romance through her social media platforms.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ a b "I'm a stay-at-home girlfriend, my man spent $1M to give me a stress-free life". New York Post. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
  2. ^ a b "Influencerin lässt sich jährlich 400.000 Euro von ihrem Freund bezahlen". Focus (in German). Retrieved 2024-07-27.
  3. ^ a b "So sollte es sein: Influencerin lässt sich komplettes Leben von ihrem Freund bezahlen". RTL (in German). Retrieved 2024-07-27.
  4. ^ a b "I'm a stay-at-home girlfriend, boyfriend pays for everything". Mirror. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
  5. ^ "I was skinny shamed for my hot bod so hit back - how can I be the bigger person when they're literally the bigger person". The Press United. Retrieved 2024-07-27.