Whatnot Connections ❤️
This week, love is in the air and the connections on Whatnot aren’t just happening between your phone and your wifi. Let’s dive into some stories from members of the community who have found meaningful, lasting friendships and relationships only on Whatnot.
Modern Fairytales
Love can find you in the most unexpected places, even amidst the virtual world of live shopping. That is exactly the case for these two couples, Tiffany and Kelby and Caitie and Ethan, who have shared their stories of finding a love connection on Whatnot and falling head over heels.
What started as a simple buyer-seller relationship almost 2 years ago evolved into something deeper for Tiffany and Kelby, who are now engaged and ready to tie the knot. Tiffany, a buyer on Whatnot, met her fiancé Kelby (KollectionsCloset) after watching one of his shows and immediately being drawn in. After finding out they were only an hour and a half away from each other, they met up almost a year later, and the rest is history.
“The drive and passion he has about reselling has made me want to be right by his side through it all. I quit my job, he taught me everything, and I now work with him. I get to spend every single day with my person, and together we strive for greatness. Teamwork makes the dream work right? Don’t worry when we get married we will most definitely livestream it on Whatnot!”
The connections they’ve made with their audience as they journey through Whatnot together are invaluable and have made them feel so supported and loved. You can tune in to watch Kollectioncloset, Monday through Friday at 8 pm EST selling Men’s and Women’s fashion with all sizes, and always $1 starts.
You may not think that Fashion and Lego have much crossover but Caitie (CaitieCo), and Ethan (Bricksindemand), have bonded over their passion for reselling and collecting to make sparks fly. Caitie and Ethan are both Whatnot sellers who connected after Ethan saw her in a YouTube video talking about her growing Whatnot business, to which he then began dropping hints by continuously raiding her shows. Is this the Whatnot equivalent of passing notes in school? So cute! 🥰
They then became friends, joined and endorsed each other’s shows, and talked all night long every night. Now, the young couple continues to work hard, inspire, and support each other while building their respective businesses. Be sure to follow CaitieCo and Bricksindemand on Whatnot to watch their love story unfold and get great deals on clothing and Lego.
Wedding Bells 💍
Carlos (Basement_los) recently took his followers on a journey they'd never forget when he went live during his wedding, capturing the magical moment of him and his bride cutting their wedding cake. Sharing this intimate moment with his online community showcased the depth of his connection with his followers, turning a personal celebration into a shared experience filled with love and joy. It's a testament to the unique and inclusive nature of Whatnot, where even life's most special moments can be celebrated together, regardless of distance.
Lasting Friendships
Throughout Whatnot, online connections have been blooming into flourishing friendships that stretch across states, countries, and even continents when a simple message in chat turns into an avid follower and then a loyal friend. A few examples of this are Shubidoobydoo1 and Shophappi2019, two sellers in our sneaker and fashion categories who have made many authentic and meaningful friendships with their buyers and other sellers on the app.
Shubi (Shubidoobydoo1) has become a staple in the Whatnot sneaker community as he not only hosts his own live shows, but often creates social media content while attending various sneaker conventions dressed as Scooby Doo. Who knew Scooby was a hypebeast? Shubi has made an impression virtually and in person with others as he does his best to develop valuable connections built on positivity, motivation, and respect for each other's hustle. Shubi has met countless amazing streamers through Whatnot but if he had to shout out a few they’d be, Culturekicks, 612sneakerhead, Keem_22, Shoegameco, and Luisvicente001. Follow Shubidoobydoo1 on Whatnot and bookmark his upcoming shows to experience the camaraderie in the sneaker community.🔥
Ranarda (Shophappi2019) is a seller in the women's fashion category that has met so many incredible people through Whatnot it would take another blog post to name them all. One friendship in particular that has blossomed into a real friendship beyond the app is with another Whatnot seller RepurposeResale. They truly are two peas in a pod as they talk on the phone every single day and have spent several momentous occasions with each other such as conventions, birthdays, and holidays.
“Whatnot is far beyond shopping, it’s building community and lasting friendships that unite strangers together to encourage and support one another. This app has been the light to some of our darkest days; it allowed us to find a live show that provided the very thing we needed to find joy even if for a moment.”
Thanks to Whatnot, Ranarda has even been able to reconnect with childhood friends and family members she hadn’t seen in years. The life-changing connections she has made inspire and motivate her to keep moving forward for her small business through thick and thin. Whether they speak through chat, DM, or have the opportunity to meet up in person, the friendships she’s made have had a lasting impact. Make sure to follow Shophappi2019 for your fashion needs and to be part of her big 'happi’ family.
Whether in person or via live shopping on Whatnot, love knows no bounds. From finding your soulmate, forming lifelong friendships, or sharing your most special moments with your followers, Whatnot proves that meaningful connections are always within reach. So here's to celebrating love in all its forms, both on and off the screen. Happy Valentine's Day. ❤️
