Hartlepool breakup coach with 130,000 TikTok followers crowned one of UK's Top Influencers
An influencer from Hartlepool who helps people navigate the heartache of breakups has been recognised for her work by winning a national award.
Twenty-one-year-old Ellie Jackson, who has built a large online following, brought home the trophy after winning the Wellness category in the UK Top Influencer Awards.
She attended the glamourous ceremony at Newcastle’s Assembley Rooms last weekend hosted by Junior Andre and his girlfriend, Celebs Go Dating star and model Jamine Orr.
Ellie won an international public vote against four fellow nominees from all over the country in the category celebrating influencers promoting mental health, fitness, and overall wellbeing.
She started her business website NC (No Contact) by Ellie Jackson after going through a painful breakup in 2024.
Ellie now gives one-on-one advice, personalized action plans, and mindset and self-improvement guidance to members of the site, spending up to 12 hours a day on the phone helping clients.
She has also built a community of 130,000 followers on TikTok on which she posts regular videos.
Ellie said of her award win: “I was shocked and a bit overwhelmed when they read my name out. There was a lot of people there.
“I was really excited to win.”
Influencers – people with a dedicated social media following who hold sway with their audience – have become increasingly popular in recent years with the growth of social media.
Organisers of The UK Top Influencer Awards, founded in the North East, stated: “We believe influencers aren’t just content creators – they’re storytellers, entrepreneurs, and role models.
“Through the UK Top Influencer Awards, we shine a light on creators of all levels, from grassroots talent to household names, giving them the recognition they deserve.”
Ellie, who went to High Tunstall College of Science, said the win was a vote of confidence for her business and work.
She added: “I think it’s a big milestone, especially for my business I can put ‘International Award Winning Breakup Coach’ now.
"It’s nice to see that hard work pays off. In the North East compared to the south there’s not a lot of opportunity.
“It’s a nice thing to take something you are good at and make it a success.”