• Comment: All the sources cited are based on comments made by the individual - there is no independent fact checking of any of the statements she's made. Dan arndt (talk) 08:19, 1 August 2024 (UTC)
  • Comment: The Mail is deprecated and must not be cited, and the NY Post is not considered a reliable source.
    Please cut down on the WP:REFBOMBING in the 2nd para of 'Advocacy and Viral Content', we surely don't need 20 (!) cites to support a fairly pointless factoid about her travels.
    I have serious doubts about notability, also, after the above-mentioned issues have been rectified, but will reserve judgement on that until the next review. DoubleGrazing (talk) 11:16, 28 July 2024 (UTC)

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, also known as Yelena Lala on social media, is a French and British social media influencer who gained recognition for her TikTok videos beginning in 2023. Her content has been featured in various media outlets, including The Daily Mail, The Mirror, and Focus.de.[1][2]

Early Life

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Sakara was born in France and spent her early years in Saudi Arabia. She completed her high school education at a Swiss boarding school in the Alps.[3] She later studied in Paris, earning a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Marketing and an MBA in Luxury Brand Management.[3]

Career

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Sakara's professional experience includes various roles in different countries. She served as a fashion intern in Madrid, Spain, and a marketing intern in Beirut, Lebanon. She also worked as a Celebrities Assistant at the fashion house Elie Saab in Paris.[4] Before becoming a full-time influencer, Sakara worked in retail in London.[4]

Advocacy and Viral Content

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Sakara is known for her videos addressing 'skinny shaming,' advocating against body shaming in any form. She promotes the belief that judgments about body size should not be part of societal discourse.[5][6]

Sakara gained further attention by documenting her travel experiences. Over two years, she visited over 50 countries with her fiancé.[1][2][7][8][9]

Present

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Currently, Sakara continues to document her lifestyle, sharing her experiences across various locations. After spending three months in Dubai, she now resides in Switzerland.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Boyfriend spent $1 million to travel to 50 countries and stay in luxury hotels". Daily Mail. 15 December 2023. 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 "From Saudi Arabia to Switzerland: Yelena Sakara's Unique Educational Journey". Education Website. Retrieved 2024-07-27.[dead link]
  4. ^ a b "Yelena Sakara: From Internships to Influencer Stardom". Career Website. Retrieved 2024-07-27.[dead link]
  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. 13 September 2023. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
  6. ^ "Skinny-shamed woman hits back on TikTok". Elle Girl Japan (in Japanese). 25 July 2023. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
  7. ^ "So sollte es sein: Influencerin lässt sich komplettes Leben von ihrem Freund bezahlen". RTL (in German). 16 December 2023. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
  8. ^ "I'm a stay-at-home girlfriend, boyfriend pays for everything". Mirror. 14 December 2023. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
  9. ^ "Yelena Lala verdient gut, sie lässt sich 28.000 Euro pro Monat bezahlen". T-Online (in German). 17 December 2023. Retrieved 2024-07-27.