Krystal Lake wants you to learn about the “stuff schools don’t teach”. A Forbes 30 Under 30 flagbearer and TikTok talent with over half a million followers, Krystal is a name to watch out for. Now, you might be thinking, so another creative in their influencer era? Well, yes, but this one is doing something different. The founder of Cut By Krystal, a production company that provides social media services, Lake has become a known face for pushing much-needed education on topics centred on women, LGBTQ+, minorities and mental health. And when she’s not doing that, Lake is taking over as an award-winning filmmaker, and a globe-trotting DJ touring with Ashnikko.
From spinning tracks for the infamously electric blue-haired singer to hanging out with rockstar Willow Smith, Lake’s impact is, well, unmissable. “I’ve been pretty blessed to DJ all over the world, at some of my favourite festivals and venues, and to go on tour with my buddy Ashnikko. Music has