How Lovina Zook left the Amish and found an online audience

This 23-year-old who grew up in a conservative Amish community and had never used a cell phone or computer is today an unlikely social media influencer, sharing stories and recipes of the Amish with her six million online followers.

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 16, 2026 at 9:28 AM ET · First coverage Aug 16, 2026 at 9:27 AM ET · Latest coverage Aug 16, 2026 at 9:27 AM ET

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