From megastars to niche community-builders, this year's Mashable 101 in many ways celebrates the creators making the internet feel more personal.

By

Crystal Bell

Digital Culture Editor

Crystal Bell is the Culture Editor at Mashable. She oversees the site's coverage of the creator economy, digital spaces, and internet trends, focusing on how young people engage with others and themselves online. She is particularly interested in how social media platforms shape our online and offline identities.