YouTube star Bethany Mota was honored on Aug. 16 at Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood event for her work with PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center. Bethany has spoken at middle and high schools in the Los Angeles area, sharing her own experience with cyberbullying and empowering students to take action against bullying.

Mota understands that her voice can be powerful, especially among her teen and preteen fans. She currently has 10 million subscribers on her YouTube channel, 3 million on Twitter, and 5 million on Instagram.

Along with being recognized at the Hollywood event, she is featured in Variety’s August issue.

“For me, if I’m not inspiring or helping in some way, I’m not happy,” Mota told the magazine.

Mota’s YouTube videos feature DIY tips and tricks, and she has a line of school supplies at Target. She also has a line of clothing, accessories, and fragrance line at Aéropostale, an upcoming book, and a budding music career.

Mota’s Variety article can be read online. PACER thanks Bethany Mota for her continued support of the National Bullying Prevention Center!

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